Ibn Tofail University (UIT) in Kénitra is entering the 2026-2027 academic year with a broader academic portfolio and a stronger focus on digital services, student guidance and employability. More than 22,000 new students have joined the institution this year, bringing total enrolment to approximately 96,000, according to university......
Morocco is reportedly preparing to receive 24 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the United States as part of efforts to modernize its military helicopter fleet and strengthen its tactical air transport capabilities. The reported delivery was first highlighted by specialised defence media, which said the helicopters are expected to come from......
Switzerland has identified Morocco as a particularly promising partner for potential cooperation on renewable hydrogen and synthetic energy carriers, highlighting the North African country’s renewable energy resources and geographical proximity to European markets. The Swiss Federal Council approved a report on September 25 examining......
Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine has highlighted Morocco among the countries he described as friends of Niger during his address to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In his speech, Zeine referred to Togo, Türkiye, Morocco, Russia and China as countries with which Niger maintains......
Spain has reiterated its interest in maintaining positive and constructive relations with Morocco, highlighting the importance of continued cooperation between the two neighbouring countries in economic, security and migration-related matters. Spanish Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Minister Luis Planas said on September 24 that he respected......
Morocco has resumed processing tourist visa applications from Taiwanese passport holders, ending a suspension that had disrupted short-term travel between the two sides since July. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the Moroccan Embassy in Japan had resumed accepting applications for Visa Confirmation Letters (VCLs)......
Driss Lemjaouri has been appointed director general of Technopark Morocco, also known as MITC, following a meeting of the company’s board of directors held on September 18, 2026. The board meeting was chaired by Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, Morocco’s minister delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform. The......
Moroccan political parties spent nearly $291,000 on advertising across Meta platforms during the 90 days preceding the country's 2026 legislative elections, highlighting the growing role of social media in electoral campaigning. Data from Meta's Ad Library shows that nine political parties and several affiliated political figures......
The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and Al Akhawayn University in Morocco (AUI) are joining forces to establish the Ibn Battuta ICESCO Centre for Scientific Diplomacy on the university’s campus in Ifrane. The initiative is designed to strengthen the role of scientific knowledge in international......
Trade between Morocco and Spain continued to expand during the first seven months of 2026, with the combined value of merchandise exchanges exceeding €14.19 billion. The increase came despite renewed tensions surrounding migration and the border situation, underlining the depth of the economic links between the two neighbouring countries. According......
Morocco has maintained one of Africa’s strongest investment profiles in the 2026 Africa Risk-Reward Index, combining assessed investment opportunities with a comparatively moderate level of risk. The latest edition of the index highlights the growing importance of economic resilience as African markets navigate repeated global disruptions. The......
Morocco expanded several initiatives focused on social protection, women’s rights and demographic governance during 2025, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in its latest annual results report. The report, titled Orange Book of Results 2025, highlights programmes developed with Moroccan public institutions and other......
Chinese automotive group GAC has formally expanded its presence in Morocco, with M-AUTOMOTIV leading the brand’s commercial rollout under an exclusive import and distribution agreement. The official launch, held in Casablanca on September 24, follows an initial market preview during the summer. The new phase brings a wider selection......
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