Nearly three tonnes of cannabis resin seized in Casablanca
Two thousand nine hundred and sixty kilograms of cannabis resin were seized near Casablanca’s international airport during a police operation that targeted a suspected drug trafficking network. The vehicle carrying the shipment was found abandoned close to the Mohammed V airport area after a high-risk chase involving multiple security......
Morocco police design new stadium security strategy in Rabat
The Directorate General of National Security has launched a new phase in its overhaul of stadium security protocols following a high-level meeting in Rabat led by Abdellatif Hammouchi. The session focused on revising anti-violence measures in sports venues and strengthening coordination between regional police structures ahead of upcoming......
Morocco education system faces deep learning crisis from primary school
The education system shows structural weaknesses that begin in primary school and extend through secondary education. Large numbers of students reach the final years without mastering basic reading and arithmetic skills. This creates a pipeline where academic failure accumulates over time and becomes visible during high-stakes examinations. Authorities......
Soueast Marks first year in Morocco with S08 DM launch
Soueast has marked its first year of operations in Morocco with the delivery of 1,500 vehicles and the introduction of its new flagship model, the S08 DM. The Chinese automotive brand, distributed exclusively by M-Automotiv, has expanded its presence in the Moroccan market through a growing SUV-focused lineup and a strategy centered on technology,......
Africa calls for stronger role in global tax governance
The 11th African Tax Symposium concluded in Rabat after three days of discussions focused on the future of international taxation and Africa’s position in shaping global fiscal rules. Experts, public officials and economic actors gathered under the theme “International tax trends, an African perspective” to examine how the......
Festival of Fes trio performance blends musical traditions
The Festival of Fes des Musiques Sacrées du Monde hosted an instrumental performance in Fes on June 5, 2026, bringing together three musicians from different cultural backgrounds for a shared musical creation titled “L’antidote.” The concert took place at Jardin Jnan Sbil and offered a reflective moment within the......
Marrakech launches first international MBD padel festival event
Marrakech is set to host the first edition of the MBD Padel Cup Festival, positioning the city as a growing hub for international padel. The event will take place from 4 to 7 June 2026 at Urban Padel Marrakech and will bring together sport, entertainment and social engagement in a single multi-day format. Organisers expect 160 players, divided......
FRMF president fouzi lekjaa must wait until september for fourth term bid
The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation will have to wait until September before he can officially run for a fourth term at the head of the institution. His current third mandate is reaching its end, but the electoral process has not yet been opened, delaying any formal candidacy. The federation held its ordinary and extraordinary......
Darija day expands diaspora cultural competition across Europe
The fourth edition of Darija Day will take place in Gennevilliers, in the Paris region, on June 6. The event centers on an eloquence competition dedicated to Moroccan Darija and targets members of the Moroccan diaspora in Europe. Organizers present it as a platform for cultural expression and linguistic pride beyond Morocco’s borders. Launched......
Morocco family businesses drive jobs and wealth despite succession risks
Family-owned companies dominate Morocco’s economy, accounting for 92.9% of all businesses, generating 60.5% of national value added, and employing approximately 6.3 million people, or nearly 65% of the national workforce. These findings emerge from the first nationwide study focused on the economic contribution of family enterprises,......
Africa pushes for greater influence in shaping its future
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......
Putin rejects Zelensky's proposal for direct peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's proposal for face-to-face negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, arguing that Moscow seeks a comprehensive settlement rather than a temporary ceasefire. The refusal came after Zelensky published an open letter addressed directly to Putin,......
Iran secures U.S. visas ahead of World Cup opener
Iran's national football team has received visas to enter the United States, ending weeks of uncertainty just 10 days before its opening World Cup match against New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15. The visas were issued overnight after Iranian officials confirmed that players had still not received travel authorization as of Thursday......
US strikes Iranian radar sites after downing four drones near Hormuz
The United States military said it intercepted and destroyed four Iranian one-way attack drones on Friday as they approached the Strait of Hormuz, before launching retaliatory strikes against Iranian coastal radar installations. The latest exchange marks another escalation in months of military confrontation between Washington and Tehran across......
UN warns climate threshold overshoot as emissions urgency rises
The United Nations has issued a stark warning on World Environment Day, pointing to accelerating climate disruption and rising global temperatures. The Secretary-General described the current trajectory as increasingly unstable, with the past eleven years identified as the hottest period recorded in modern history. The statement details multiple......