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TikTok and Meta join EU efforts to tackle misinformation linked to Ceuta border crossings

TikTok and Meta have agreed to work with the European Union to strengthen fact-checking efforts around online content related to attempts to cross the border into Spain, following a mass movement toward Ceuta in late July. The initiative was announced by Henna Virkkunen, the European Commission’s......

More than 620,000 Moroccans applied for Schengen visas in 2025 as appointment shortages complicate travel plans

Moroccan demand for travel to Europe remained exceptionally strong in 2025, with nearly 620,000 Schengen visa applications submitted from Morocco. The high volume has created growing pressure on visa application centers, with obtaining an appointment becoming one of the first major obstacles faced by......

Morocco set to be Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s first foreign destination if he becomes Spain’s prime minister

Spain’s opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has said Morocco would be his first foreign destination if he succeeds in becoming the country’s next prime minister, highlighting the strategic importance he places on relations between Madrid and Rabat. In an interview......

Investigation in Italy delays repatriation of Moroccan man who died in Bologna

The body of Abdelrahim Faqir, a 42-year-old Moroccan citizen who died in Bologna, Italy, remains in the custody of Italian authorities more than three weeks after his death, as judicial investigations and forensic examinations continue. According to the lawyer representing the deceased’s family,......

Morocco prepares for a potential security role in Gaza as post-war arrangements take shape

Morocco is emerging as a potential contributor to an international force being considered for deployment in the Gaza Strip as part of preparations for the post-war phase. The proposed mission would focus on maintaining security, supporting a gradual transition and creating conditions conducive to reconstruction. According......

Morocco’s diaspora emerges as a key force in the country’s 2030 ambitions

Morocco’s National Day for Moroccans Residing Abroad, observed every year on August 10, has become an important occasion for strengthening ties between the Kingdom and its diaspora. Beyond its symbolic significance, the event highlights the growing contribution of Moroccans living abroad to the......

World Bank: More than 43% of Moroccan university graduates work below their qualification level

A university degree does not necessarily guarantee Moroccan graduates a job that matches their education and skills, according to recent World Bank data. The findings point to a growing mismatch between the qualifications produced by Morocco's education system and the types of jobs currently available......

Moroccans lead foreign resident homebuyers in Spain

Moroccan nationals have strengthened their position in Spain’s residential property market, emerging as the leading foreign resident nationality in terms of home purchases, according to recent figures from Spain’s General Council of Notaries. The data highlight the growing importance of......

North Africa faces accelerating heat, with Morocco among the hardest-hit areas

North Africa is experiencing increasingly intense heat, with Morocco facing a particularly challenging summer in 2026 as repeated heatwaves affect large parts of the country. Rather than being defined by a single prolonged episode, the current season has been marked by successive periods of unusually......

Spanish political group calls for Ceuta and Melilla to be returned to Morocco

A political organization from Spain's Balearic Islands has called for the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla to be transferred to Morocco, reigniting a sensitive debate over the status of the two North African territories. The position was highlighted by Spanish newspaper ABC in a......

Morocco opens new investment opportunities for its diaspora through a dedicated investment week

Morocco is preparing a new edition of its Investment Week from August 10 to 13, 2026, offering Moroccans living abroad an opportunity to explore business prospects and investment opportunities across the country’s different regions. The initiative, organized by the Ministry of Investment, Convergence......

NGOs warn migrant children in Ceuta face heightened risks of abuse and exploitation

Humanitarian organizations have raised alarm over the growing vulnerability of hundreds of unaccompanied migrant children stranded in Ceuta, warning that the lack of adequate shelter and protection is exposing them to abuse, exploitation and trafficking. The warnings come after a large-scale influx......

Ceuta migration crisis reshapes Spanish public opinion toward Morocco

A recent public opinion survey suggests that the migration crisis in Ceuta has significantly influenced Spanish perceptions of Morocco, highlighting the political and diplomatic impact of one of the most challenging border situations experienced by Spain in recent years. According to the poll, a large......

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