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Moroccan and Spanish security services have jointly dismantled a terrorist cell linked to ISIS, operating between the two countries, authorities said Wednesday. The operation involved three extremist members, with two arrested in Tangier by Morocco’s DGST special forces and the cell’s leader detained in Mallorca by Spanish police.......
Morocco has again been placed among the countries least exposed to terrorist threats. The Global Terrorism Index 2026, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, awarded Morocco a score of zero, indicating no recorded attacks on its soil during the reference period. The ranking places Morocco in the lowest risk category and reflects......
Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests has announced the launch of a nationwide verification operation for the country's livestock reconstitution program, effective Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The operation follows directives from King Mohammed VI and targets the maintenance of......
Marrakech is preparing to host its first comedy festival from June 4 to 6, 2026, as the Marrakech Comedy Festival makes its inaugural appearance at the Palais des Congrès. The three-day event aims to position the city as an international hub for French-language and Arabic-language comedy, bringing together comedians from both traditions......
MEGA V STORES Morocco, a subsidiary of Retail Holding Group and a major player in specialized retail distribution in Morocco for nearly two decades, has announced the launch of its own proprietary brand: Brands & Corners. The rebrand marks a strategic turning point for the company, translating twenty years of distribution expertise into......
The United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs elected the members of an independent expert panel established under resolution 68/6 during its 69th session in Vienna. Among the 19 appointees is Moroccan expert Khalid Tinasti, 40, who will contribute to what represents the most significant review of the international drug control system since......
The Provincial Council of Khénifra has approved a series of development projects and partnership agreements covering health, infrastructure, urban renewal, and cultural and sports activities during an extraordinary session held Tuesday at the provincial headquarters. Presided over by Council President Hamid El Babour, and attended......
Attijariwafa Bank, Morocco's largest financial institution and one of Africa's biggest lenders, is exploring an equity investment in Paris-based artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI, according to Africa Intelligence. The bank, controlled by Al Mada, the holding company of Morocco's royal family, is examining the potential......
The Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency launched an emergency campaign on Tuesday to support the health and education sectors in Jerusalem, responding to the difficult conditions facing the Holy City amid the ongoing security situation in the Middle East. The initiative was carried out in partnership with the Moroccan Association for Support of......
The International Monetary Fund has revised down its growth projection for Morocco, now forecasting real GDP expansion of 4.4% in 2026 and 4.5% in 2027, with growth expected to stabilize around 4% over the medium term. The updated figures, released following the IMF Executive Board's 2026 Article IV consultation and midterm review of Morocco's......
After a record-breaking 2024/2025 season, Morocco’s avocado industry has experienced a sharp decline in 2025/2026. Export volumes fell to 58,000 tonnes, down from over 100,000 tonnes last year, according to the Moroccan Association of Avocado. The season faced multiple challenges, including adverse weather conditions, rising prices,......
Falcon Energy Materials, the company specializing in graphite anode production for batteries, has made a strategic restructuring of its ownership following the complete withdrawal of Sama Resources, one of its key historical investors. This transition, occurring alongside a recent capital raise, reflects a maturation phase for the firm aiming......
A Moroccan civilian working with the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates has been killed following a missile attack in Bahrain, according to an official statement from the Emirati Ministry of Defense. The incident, which highlights rising regional tensions, also left five other individuals injured. The victims were reportedly employed......
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