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Pioneer Schools: Ministry cancels and reschedules exams after leak

The Moroccan Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports announced on Wednesday that several exams within the "Pioneer Schools" program have been canceled and will be rescheduled following the confirmation of leaks on social media. The ministry stated that it had been alerted to the circulation of materials related to......

French national on INTERPOL red notice arrested at Marrakech Airport

Marrakech-Ménara Airport was the scene of a major arrest on Tuesday when a 32-year-old French national was stopped at the border by Moroccan authorities. The man, found carrying a falsified passport, was wanted by INTERPOL on charges of kidnapping and unlawful detention linked to drug trafficking disputes in France. What initially......

Annual special vehicle tax payment deadline set for January 31

Morocco’s Directorate General of Taxes has reminded vehicle owners that the deadline to pay the Annual Special Vehicle Tax for the current year is set for January 31, 2026. The tax applies to owners of vehicles whose total authorized weight, or maximum authorized weight with a trailer, does not exceed 9,000 kilograms. According to the......

School Holidays: Moroccan motorways prepare for heavy traffic nationwide

As school holidays coincide with a weekend, the National Motorway Company of Morocco (ADM) has issued a warning to motorists, anticipating heavy traffic across the entire national motorway network. In a statement released in Rabat, ADM indicated that peak traffic periods are expected on Friday afternoon and evening, as well as Saturday morning.......

Spain: Disinformation campaign falsely links Morocco to Córdoba train crash

Following the tragic high-speed train accident near Córdoba that claimed dozens of lives, a wave of disinformation rapidly spread across Spain, falsely associating Morocco with the incident. The misleading narratives circulated mainly on social media platforms and messaging applications, amplifying public confusion during a moment of......

In El Jadida, a pilot nursery paves the way for reintegration through agriculture

A pilot plant nursery has been established inside El Jadida 2 local prison as part of a partnership involving a public reintegration foundation and a private company, marking a new step toward rehabilitation through agriculture. According to prison authorities, the initiative aligns with Morocco’s broader strategy to strengthen vocational......

CDG warns public against fake documents and forged account statements

Morocco’s Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion (CDG) has issued a public warning urging citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent documents and falsified account statements circulating outside its official channels. In a statement released on Wednesday, the public financial institution said it had identified suspicious documents......

Storms suspend Ferry services between Tarifa and Tangier

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 adopts higher education law amid rising university tensions

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,......

Rural Moroccan women face enduring inequality and daily struggles

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......

Akhannouch represents Morocco at the Davos economic forum

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......

Salé police deny claims of fatal attack against Senegalese national

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 strengthens position as Europe’s second-largest hybrid car seller

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 –......

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