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African leaders, policymakers, and development experts are increasingly advocating a model of growth that places African priorities at the center of international decision-making. Discussions at the Paris Peace Forum Spring Meetings in Rabat focused on how the continent can respond to geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifting......
The head of the public prosecution has issued a circular instructing prosecutors general and first instance prosecutors to strengthen oversight of electoral lists ahead of the upcoming registration period scheduled from May 15 to June 13. The directive places electoral registration at the center of the democratic process, describing it as......
The United States is advancing plans to establish a regional drone training center in Morocco as part of a broader defense initiative outlined in a proposed amendment to its 2027 defense authorization framework. The facility is intended to train African partner forces in the use of unmanned aerial systems and improve coordination with US military......
Morocco recorded 7.7 million tourist arrivals by the end of May 2026, according to official figures released by authorities responsible for the tourism sector. The result reflects a 7 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025 and confirms a sustained upward trend since the beginning of the year. In May alone, the country received......
Casablanca. Moroccan authorities have suspended the harvesting and sale of shellfish from Sidi Daoud in Sidi Bennour province and Cap Beddouza in Safi province after detecting elevated levels of marine biotoxins in mussel samples. The decision targets both collection and commercial distribution in the affected coastal zones. The State Secretariat......
A well-known Moroccan YouTuber, known online as “bn nsns,” has been arrested following a complaint filed by the Moroccan Society for the Protection of Animals (SPA Morocco) over alleged acts of animal mistreatment. According to a statement released by the organization on June 5, 2026, the arrest represents a significant development......
Casablanca’s municipal waste management contract has entered its final selection phase after authorities reduced the list of contenders to three companies following technical evaluations. The contract, valued at approximately $131 million, covers household waste collection and urban cleaning services across the city. It forms one of......
The Paris Peace Forum opened its 2026 spring meeting in Rabat, bringing together international officials, researchers, investors, and civil society actors to examine how societies can adapt to global disruption. The two-day event focuses on “resilient transitions” and the capacity of governments and institutions to respond to overlapping......
Morocco secured election to the United Nations Economic and Social Council after receiving 178 votes out of 187 during a ballot held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The result confirms strong international backing for Morocco’s candidacy for the 2027 to 2029 term. The Economic and Social Council serves as one of the......
Royal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its regional fleet with the addition of an Embraer E190 aircraft, marking another step in its ongoing capacity expansion strategy. The move is part of a wider effort to modernize operations and increase connectivity across domestic and regional routes. The new aircraft will raise the number of Embraer......
With just months to go before the legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026, the National Rally of Independents (RNI) has taken a decisive step in its electoral preparations. On Friday, June 5, 2026, in Rabat, the party unveiled the official list of its candidates for the various constituencies across the Kingdom. The announcement......
Family businesses remain the cornerstone of Morocco’s economy, representing nearly 93% of the country’s entrepreneurial landscape and generating more than 60% of national value added, according to the first comprehensive study dedicated to assessing their economic impact. Presented in Casablanca by the Institute of Family Business......
Security services in Tangier have arrested a German national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by German judicial authorities, Moroccan officials confirmed on Wednesday. The 26-year-old suspect is accused of involvement in serious crimes including kidnapping, unlawful detention, threats, extortion, and violent......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
Monday 18 May 2026 - 13:30
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
