Tanger Med strengthens its position on the Asia-Red Sea-Europe shipping route

Tanger Med is strengthening its role in international maritime trade after being added to the updated route of the AE19 service operated by Gemini Cooperation, the shipping alliance between Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd. The revised service connects the Saudi port of Jeddah with several major Asian ports, particularly in China, South Korea and Malaysia.......

Morocco warns Chrome users about security vulnerabilities requiring urgent updates

Morocco’s Directorate General for Information Systems Security has urged users of Google Chrome to update their browsers after several security vulnerabilities were identified in older versions of the software. The vulnerabilities have been classified as important because they could potentially allow attackers to execute code remotely......

Ceuta faces renewed migration tensions as Morocco moves to counter online calls

A new wave of online messages claiming that the border crossing between Morocco and Ceuta would be opened on August 15 has prompted Moroccan authorities to take preventive measures, amid renewed concerns over a possible influx of migrants toward the Spanish enclave. The claims have circulated on social media for more than a week, suggesting......

Morocco lifts visa requirements for Albanian citizens

Morocco has officially introduced a visa exemption for Albanian citizens, effective Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a move aimed at facilitating travel and strengthening bilateral ties between Rabat and Tirana. Under the new arrangement, holders of Albanian passports can travel to Morocco for short stays without obtaining a visa in advance.......

Thailand tightens scrutiny of foreigners as digital checks put Moroccan influencers under pressure

Thailand is tightening its monitoring of foreign nationals as authorities expand checks on immigration status, employment, business activities and financial transactions. The measures are part of a broader security and immigration campaign rather than a policy specifically targeting influencers. The increased scrutiny is particularly relevant......

Ayoub Bouaddi ranks fifth in Golden Boy race as European giants take notice

Moroccan midfielder Ayoub Bouaddi has climbed to fifth place in the latest 2026 Golden Boy rankings, strengthening his reputation as one of the most promising young talents in European football. At just 18 years old, Bouaddi is currently the highest-ranked Moroccan player on the list. The Lille midfielder has attracted attention with his......

Morocco expands its defense capabilities with advanced Israeli systems and missiles

Morocco is continuing to modernize its military capabilities as part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s defense infrastructure and improving its ability to respond to evolving air and ground threats. Cooperation with Israeli defense company Rafael has become an important element of this modernization process,......

Morocco hosts advanced U.S.-Israeli missile test during military exercise

Morocco is expanding its role in advanced military testing and defense cooperation after hosting a field exercise involving the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, U.S. forces and Covenant, a U.S.-Israeli defense company, according to reports. The activity focused on evaluating an advanced missile system under conditions designed to replicate operational......

Morocco sets Mawlid observance for August 25

Morocco will mark Mawlid, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The ministry announced that Friday, August 14, will correspond to the first day of Rabi al-Awwal 1448 in Morocco. Mawlid is traditionally observed on the 12th day of this......

Morocco and five Arab countries back Infantino

The presidents of six Arab football associations, including Morocco, Egypt and Qatar, have expressed their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces growing criticism from several football confederations. The joint statement was issued by the football associations of Morocco, Egypt, Qatar, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan.......

Moroccan minors in Ceuta and Melilla: ODT opposes forced returns

The Democratic Labour Organization (ODT) has strongly opposed any forced return of Moroccan minors currently in Ceuta and Melilla, calling for the protection of children and respect for fundamental rights to remain at the center of migration policies. In a statement, the Moroccan trade union stressed that minors must have access to protection......

More than 600 migrants voluntarily leave Ceuta after weeks of uncertainty

More than 600 migrants who had entered Ceuta irregularly have voluntarily left the Spanish enclave over the past 48 hours, according to Spanish authorities. The departures reportedly followed weeks of uncertainty for migrants who had been waiting in the city without clear prospects of reaching mainland Spain. Spanish news agency EFE reported......

Morocco strengthens security measures around Ceuta and Melilla ahead of August 15

Moroccan authorities have significantly reinforced security and monitoring measures along roads and access points leading toward Ceuta, as August 15 approaches, a date reportedly targeted by online calls for coordinated attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave. Similar concerns have also been raised regarding Melilla. Moroccan security......

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