News in brief



Lucas Philippe of France elected as Interpol president

The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has elected Lucas Philippe, a senior French police official, as its new president. The election took place during the 91st General Assembly in Marrakech, Morocco, on Thursday. Philippe will succeed Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, who has held the position......

Germany’s police chief praises Morocco’s efficient security cooperation

Germany’s Criminal Police President, Holger Münch, has highlighted the longstanding and effective security collaboration between Germany and Morocco, calling it a partnership that continues to strengthen. Speaking after a meeting in Marrakech with Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of......

Medays 2025: Forum opens today in Tangier amid global polarization

Tangier, Morocco — The city of Tangier officially welcomes the 17th edition of the MEDays Forum today, running from November 26 to 29, 2025. Recognized as one of Africa’s leading geopolitical gatherings, this year’s edition unfolds under the theme “Fractures and Polarization:......

Four Moroccan family members die from carbon monoxide poisoning in Southern Spain

Four members of a Moroccan family died on Tuesday after being poisoned by carbon monoxide in the municipality of Torrox, located in the province of Malaga in southern Spain, according to local media reports. Authorities said the victims—two adults and two teenagers—were overcome by toxic......

Orlando hosts multinational tribute to Morocco for the Green March and Independence Day

A unique international tribute to Morocco was held at Orlando City Hall, where the Moroccan-American Cultural Association organized a ceremony bringing together civil society representatives from several countries. The event marked two landmark dates in the Kingdom’s contemporary history: the 50th......

Morocco and USA launch polysilicon plant in Tan-Tan

Tan-Tan, Morocco – Morocco and the United States have announced the creation of a new industrial unit dedicated to polysilicon production in the southern province of Tan-Tan. The agreement was signed by Karim Zidane, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Investment, Convergence, and Public Policy......

Italian hiker’s fatal fall on Mount Toubkal highlights risks of high altitude trekking

A 66-year-old Italian hiker has died during a trekking expedition in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains after suffering a fatal fall while descending Mount Toubkal with his son. The incident has renewed attention on the risks associated with high......

Morocco and Spain deepen cooperation through cultural and naval initiatives

Morocco received a Spanish military delegation for a four day visit aimed at strengthening cultural and defense cooperation. The visit brought together senior representatives from both countries who oversee military heritage and maritime security. The audience includes policy analysts, defense observers,......

UK Embassy warns Moroccans about visa document fraud

The UK Embassy in Rabat has issued a warning to Moroccan nationals regarding practices that could lead to long-term bans from entering the United Kingdom. In a statement published on its official Facebook page, the embassy stressed that submitting false or fraudulent documents as part of a......

Morocco strengthens Mediterranean security ties through Cernia 2025 exercise

Morocco participated as an observer in the Cernia 2025 international search and rescue exercise held in the Balearic Islands, underscoring its growing involvement in regional security cooperation alongside NATO allies. The large-scale simulation tested emergency coordination mechanisms between air and......

Morocco and Spain strengthen naval cooperation through joint exercises in the Strait of Gibraltar

The Royal Moroccan Navy and the Spanish Navy have conducted coordinated military exercises in the strategic waters of the Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea under NATO’s SeaGuardian operation. The joint drills aimed to reinforce maritime security and improve the two nations’ ability......

Vueling inaugurates new air route between Barcelona and Agadir

Spanish airline Vueling has launched a new air connection between Barcelona and Agadir as part of its winter schedule. The inaugural Barcelona–Agadir flight, operated under flight number VY8530, landed on Sunday at 10:30 a.m., marking the official opening of the new route, the company said in......

Morocco included in US F-16 radar upgrade program

The United States Department of Defense has announced a major radar modernization program for F-16 fighter jets, explicitly including Morocco among the partner nations. This initiative is part of broader strategic investments in aerospace, ballistic, and naval systems. According to Pentagon documents,......

This website, walaw.press, uses cookies to provide you with a good browsing experience and to continuously improve our services. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to the use of these cookies.