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The Administrative Court of Casablanca ordered on Wednesday the removal of Tarik Kadiri, president of the Berrechid municipal council, along with several of his deputies and other councilors. The ruling follows a petition filed by the provincial governor, who reported serious dysfunctions in public service management, questionable handling......

Morocco is steadily strengthening its influence in the European fruit and vegetable sector, and Ireland has recently become one of the most dynamic destinations for Moroccan tomatoes. According to general trade data from international market trackers and Irish statistical sources, Morocco exported approximately 3,400 tonnes of tomatoes to......

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has returned to France following his release from an Algerian prison, a week after being pardoned by the Algerian government. The 81-year-old novelist briefly stayed in Germany after his release last Wednesday before making his way back to France, according to his support committee. The International......

The Kenitra Public Prosecutor’s Office has officially refuted recent social media and online claims alleging that a minor had been married to an adult through a traditional “Fatiha” ceremony. In a statement, the Prosecutor General at the Court of Appeal of Kenitra clarified that the reports circulating online are entirely......

Algeria has firmly dismissed Spain's request to reinstate the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, which was shut down in 2021 amid diplomatic tensions over the Sahara dispute. The pipeline, once a vital route for transporting Algerian gas through Morocco to Europe, has become a focal point in the strained relationship between Algiers and Madrid. According......

With just a month remaining before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 kicks off on December 21, the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) has launched a strategic promotional campaign to position Morocco as a leading football destination. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday, seeks to harness the nation’s passion for football as......

Al Barid Bank has unveiled its new Visa Business card, a strategic initiative aimed at supporting Morocco’s professionals, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. This launch comes as the country’s digital economy accelerates, offering a robust financial tool tailored to the unique needs of freelancers, artisans, merchants, and......

La Société Générale des Travaux du Maroc (SGTM), a leading Moroccan construction and infrastructure group, has officially received approval from the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) to launch its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on the Casablanca Stock Exchange. The AMMC authorization, visa......

Moroccan youngster Ismaïl El Aoud has been named Man of the Match by FIFA’s technical panel following Morocco’s thrilling 3–2 win over Mali in the U17 World Cup round of 16. The victory sends the Atlas Cubs into the quarterfinals, where they will face football powerhouse Brazil. El Aoud delivered a standout performance,......

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, has cautioned against sharp increases in taxes on nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, warning that such measures could have unintended consequences. Speaking about the government’s tax strategy, Lekjaa emphasized the need for gradual adjustments......

The Spanish gaming group Circa, known for its online gaming platforms and physical slot-machine operations, has finalized an agreement to acquire 50% of the historic Casino de Marrakech, located within the prestigious La Mamounia Hotel. This major move fits into the company's broader expansion strategy, which has already strengthened its......

Morocco is set to receive its inaugural shipment of 6,457 steel rails from China for the Kenitra-Marrakech high-speed railway project. The 36-meter-long rails, weighing 13,000 tons, departed from Bayuquan Port in China’s Liaoning Province on November 15, marking the first delivery under a major contract between Morocco and China Railway......

Morocco’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has announced a significant achievement in the country’s industrial development. As of 2024, high- and medium-high-technology industries contribute over 50% of Morocco’s industrial added value, surpassing a key goal set for 2035 in the nation’s New Development......