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Ceuta authorities report 15 rape cases amid heightened security after mass migrant arrivals

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have reportedly registered 15 rape cases since the mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish enclave at the end of July, according to Spanish media reports. The cases were reported in different parts of the city, with the latest incident allegedly occurring on Friday evening......

Morocco urged to strengthen migration cooperation with Europe as pressures grow

Morocco has played a central role in managing migration flows toward Europe for years, but a sustainable response to irregular migration will require greater involvement from European countries, according to American political scientist Paolo von Schirach. The president of the Global Policy Institute......

Ceuta faces renewed migration tensions as Morocco moves to counter online calls

A new wave of online messages claiming that the border crossing between Morocco and Ceuta would be opened on August 15 has prompted Moroccan authorities to take preventive measures, amid renewed concerns over a possible influx of migrants toward the Spanish enclave. The claims have circulated on social......

Thailand tightens scrutiny of foreigners as digital checks put Moroccan influencers under pressure

Thailand is tightening its monitoring of foreign nationals as authorities expand checks on immigration status, employment, business activities and financial transactions. The measures are part of a broader security and immigration campaign rather than a policy specifically targeting influencers. The......

Morocco expands its defense capabilities with advanced Israeli systems and missiles

Morocco is continuing to modernize its military capabilities as part of a broader strategy aimed at strengthening the country’s defense infrastructure and improving its ability to respond to evolving air and ground threats. Cooperation with Israeli defense company Rafael has become an important......

Morocco hosts advanced U.S.-Israeli missile test during military exercise

Morocco is expanding its role in advanced military testing and defense cooperation after hosting a field exercise involving the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, U.S. forces and Covenant, a U.S.-Israeli defense company, according to reports. The activity focused on evaluating an advanced missile system under......

Morocco sets Mawlid observance for August 25

Morocco will mark Mawlid, the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, according to the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The ministry announced that Friday, August 14, will correspond to the first day of Rabi al-Awwal 1448 in Morocco. Mawlid is traditionally......

Moroccan minors in Ceuta and Melilla: ODT opposes forced returns

The Democratic Labour Organization (ODT) has strongly opposed any forced return of Moroccan minors currently in Ceuta and Melilla, calling for the protection of children and respect for fundamental rights to remain at the center of migration policies. In a statement, the Moroccan trade union stressed......

More than 600 migrants voluntarily leave Ceuta after weeks of uncertainty

More than 600 migrants who had entered Ceuta irregularly have voluntarily left the Spanish enclave over the past 48 hours, according to Spanish authorities. The departures reportedly followed weeks of uncertainty for migrants who had been waiting in the city without clear prospects of reaching mainland......

Morocco strengthens security measures around Ceuta and Melilla ahead of August 15

Moroccan authorities have significantly reinforced security and monitoring measures along roads and access points leading toward Ceuta, as August 15 approaches, a date reportedly targeted by online calls for coordinated attempts to cross into the Spanish enclave. Similar concerns have also been raised......

Spanish expert says Morocco’s measures reinforce its commitment to combating irregular migration

Spanish migration and security expert Carlos Uriarte Sánchez has praised measures taken by Morocco to prevent illegal crossings toward the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla, describing them as evidence of Rabat's continued commitment to combating irregular migration and human......

Spain’s People’s Party caught between geopolitical realities and domestic political calculations

Spain’s People’s Party (PP) and its leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, appear to be navigating an increasingly complex position toward Morocco, combining calls for stronger bilateral relations with a more confrontational political discourse on issues such as migration, Ceuta......

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......

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