French court revokes parental rights over alleged plan to sacrifice son in Moroccan desert

A court in Bordeaux has stripped a French couple of their parental rights following allegations that they planned to sacrifice their five-year-old son during a trip to Morocco’s desert. While the court partially acquitted them of criminal conspiracy charges, both parents received suspended sentences......

Moroccan government revives consultations for a sustainable system

Rabat, July 18, 2025 — Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday in Rabat, marking the revival of national consultations on the country’s long-awaited pension reform. The session was convened as a follow-up to the April 2025 meeting of the High Commission......

Talbi El Alami meets former South African president Jacob Zuma in Rabat

Rabat, July 18, 2025 – Rachid Talbi El Alami, President of the Moroccan House of Representatives, received former South African President and leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, Jacob Zuma, on Thursday in Rabat, as part of an official visit to Morocco. The meeting brought together parliamentary......

EU and Morocco strengthen migration and border cooperation

The European Union and Morocco are advancing discussions to establish a new partnership aimed at enhancing migration management and border control. This initiative is part of the EU’s broader strategy to promote regional stability and address irregular migration effectively. A deepening partnership European......

Tollgate traffic in Bouznika puts transport ministry under pressure

Daily traffic jams at Moroccan toll stations—especially the one in Bouznika—have triggered growing criticism in Parliament and put the Ministry of Transport and Logistics in the spotlight. With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 FIFA World Cup approaching, lawmakers are demanding......

HM King Mohammed VI leads Morocco through bold and visionary transformation

Since his ascension to the throne, HM King Mohammed VI has steered Morocco into a new era marked by bold and forward-looking transformation, according to Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). In an interview on the occasion of Throne Day, Adesina praised the King’s......

US congressman highlights Morocco's role as a pillar of stability and reform

US Congressman Joe Wilson recently commended Morocco’s position as a model of political and social progress in North Africa. Speaking from Washington, Wilson praised the country’s commitment to stability, reform, and sustainable development under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed......

Press reform bill under scrutiny: Minister Bensaïd acknowledges need for amendments

During a parliamentary session held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaïd, addressed members of the Education, Culture and Communication Commission to discuss the proposed bill aimed at reorganizing the National Press Council. In......

France takes historic step in recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara

 France has officially shifted its foreign policy stance by fully recognizing Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, a move described by analysts as historic and strategically significant. In a landmark message sent by French President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI on July 30, 2024,......

French delegation explores development momentum in Dakhla-Oued Eddahab

A delegation from the city of Nice, France, visited the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region on Tuesday to explore the area's economic and infrastructure development, as well as its potential for future cooperation and investment. Led by Olivier Bettati, Special Advisor to the Mayor of Nice, the delegation......

Morocco sees record tax revenue growth thanks to ongoing fiscal reforms

 Morocco’s tax revenues surged by 25.1 billion dirhams by the end of June 2025, marking a 16.6% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The announcement was made by Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, during a parliamentary session on Monday. The minister attributed......

Minister Bourita holds bilateral talks at EU–Southern neighbourhood meeting

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, conducted a series of bilateral meetings on Monday during his participation in the 5th EU–Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting held in Brussels. Accompanied by Morocco’s Permanent......

Morocco, a trusted ally and regional security pillar, says former UK minister

Morocco remains one of the United Kingdom’s oldest allies and a key partner in addressing both British and global security challenges, stated Sir Liam Fox, former UK Minister of Defence and International Trade, on Monday. In an article published on The National portal, Sir Fox praised Morocco’s......

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