Morocco prosecutors ordered to tighten control over electoral lists
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......
Nasa orders ISS crew to shelter amid worsening air leak
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has instructed astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter inside docked spacecraft after a worsening air leak in the Russian segment raised safety concerns. Five crew members were directed to enter the SpaceX Crew Dragon “Freedom” and prepare for a possible......
United States plans regional drone training center in Morocco
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 tourism reaches 7.7 million visitors by May
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......
Morocco suspends shellfish harvesting in Sidi Daoud Cap Beddouza over marine toxins
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......
Casablanca waste management contract shortlist narrows to three bidders
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......
Paris Peace Forum opens in Rabat on resilient transitions
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 wins overwhelming ECOSOC seat with 178 votes
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 expands fleet with Embraer E190 delivery
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......
Intel and Hitachi expand AI partnership for industrial manufacturing
Intel and Hitachi have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence across industrial environments. The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced computing, industrial expertise and semiconductor capabilities to support next-generation manufacturing, energy systems, mobility infrastructure......
Trump vows US will prevail over Iran amid tensions
The president of the United States said the country would prevail over Iran either through force or through a negotiated agreement, as diplomatic efforts remain stalled and regional tensions persist. He stated that the United States would “win militarily or on paper” and warned of a rapid response if American personnel were killed,......
United Kingdom projects oil at 100 dollars through 2028
The United Kingdom government expects global oil prices to remain near 100 dollars per barrel through 2028, even if a peace agreement is reached between the United States and Iran, according to internal projections. The assessment signals a prolonged period of elevated energy costs driven by slow recovery in Middle East supply flows and continued......
Oman suspends oil exports after Mina al Fahal explosion
Oman has halted crude loading operations at its Mina al Fahal export terminal following an explosion near its offshore mooring buoys, disrupting a key node in global oil supply chains. The incident has added new pressure to already strained energy markets, where supply disruptions across the Middle East continue to shape price expectations......
Trafigura warns global oil supply loss deepens crisis
Global oil markets are facing severe disruption as major institutions warn of an accelerating supply shock linked to geopolitical conflict and restricted maritime flows. The International Energy Agency has cautioned that crude markets could enter a critical shortage phase within weeks if key transport routes remain blocked and emergency reserves......
Bitcoin falls to lowest level since February selloff intensifies
Bitcoin dropped to its weakest level since February on Wednesday as heavy selling from long-term holders and sustained outflows from spot exchange-traded funds extended a sharp market downturn. The cryptocurrency touched 61,300 dollars before stabilising near 63,000 dollars later in the session. The move leaves Bitcoin more than 25 percent......