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Ferry services between the Spanish port of Tarifa and Tangier have been suspended from 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday due to severe weather conditions in the Strait of Gibraltar, including heavy rainfall and strong winds, authorities reported. All crossings scheduled after 10:00 a.m. were canceled, with only the 9:00 a.m. departure operating as......

Morocco’s Parliament approved Law No. 59.24 on higher education and scientific research on January 20, marking a key step in ongoing university reforms. The Ministry of Higher Education highlighted the law’s adoption as a sign of institutional governance and collective commitment to developing Morocco’s universities. However,......

In rural Morocco, women stand as the underpinnings of the agricultural economy while enduring amplified gender inequalities rooted in economic precarity and social invisibility. Far removed from romanticized or victimized portrayals, they shoulder the burden of entire communities, often performing unpaid labor that accounts for 68% of their......

Morocco’s Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, has arrived in Switzerland to represent the Kingdom at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), being held in Davos until 23 January. The event brings together around 400 senior political leaders, including approximately 65 heads of state and government. Mr. Akhannouch......

Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has firmly denied reports circulating on some Senegalese websites and social media platforms alleging that a Senegalese national was fatally stabbed in Salé following the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025). In an official statement, the DGSN said that security......

Renault continues to build momentum on the European automotive market, consolidating its position as the second-largest seller of hybrid vehicles in Europe, driven by strong demand for both hybrid and fully electric models. In 2025, the French automotive group sold approximately 2.33 million vehicles worldwide across its three brands –......

HM King Mohammed VI of Morocco has accepted an invitation from former U.S. President Donald J. Trump to join, as a founding member, a newly proposed Peace Council aimed at supporting international efforts to resolve conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, according to an official statement from Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The......

On the instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, Prince Moulay Rachid welcomed the members of Morocco’s national football team at the Royal Guest Palace in Rabat on Monday, following their runner-up finish in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). The reception was attended by Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation,......

The Canary Islands government has formally requested that Madrid reconsider or block Moroccan port operator Marsa Maroc’s planned acquisition of a 45% stake in the Spanish maritime giant Boluda. Antonio Morales, president of the Gran Canaria government, expressed concerns that the transaction could threaten strategic interests at the......

Morocco is reportedly evaluating the acquisition of South Korean-made K2 Black Panther main battle tanks and the Cheongung medium-range air defense system, as part of a broader effort to modernize its military capabilities. According to defense industry sources, the Royal Armed Forces are studying a potential deal that could include several......

Manorbois has inaugurated a new-generation showroom in Casablanca, marking a strategic shift in how the company engages with architects, designers, and project developers. Located on the busy Boulevard Ghandi, the space is designed as a hybrid hub for consultation, co-creation, and fast decision-making, reflecting evolving trends in interior......

Following the conclusion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, in which Senegal defeated Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has condemned “unacceptable” behavior by players and officials and announced the launch of an investigation into potential disciplinary actions. In an official statement released......

Morocco's tourism sector achieved an extraordinary milestone in 2025, welcoming 19.8 million visitors a 14% increase compared to 2024. This record-breaking figure, officially announced by the Ministry of Tourism on January 5, 2026, highlights the kingdom's growing prominence as a global travel destination. Strategic growth drivers The......