Morocco welcomes 15 million visitors, marking record tourism growth
Morocco achieved a new milestone in its tourism sector, welcoming 15 million visitors by the end of September 2025, a significant 14% increase compared to the same period last year. The Ministry of Tourism attributed this surge to enhanced promotional campaigns, expanded air connectivity, and upgraded hospitality infrastructure. Tourism Minister......
Morocco highlights peacekeeping legacy and commitment at New Delhi UN conclave
Morocco’s longstanding dedication to global peacekeeping and international stability took center stage in New Delhi on Tuesday during the first United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs’ Conclave (UNTCC). The event, organized by the Indian Army, brought together representatives from over 30 nations under the theme “The......
Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal grapples with family turmoil and club tensions
Barcelona’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, is facing escalating challenges off the pitch as tensions mount between the club and his father, Mounir Nasraoui. Club officials have expressed growing concern over Nasraoui’s increasing involvement in his son’s career, which has included public criticism of the club, demands for......
Equatorial Guinea lauds Morocco’s role in Africa’s economic transformation
Morocco’s President of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE) and the Union of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions of Africa (UCESA), Abdelkader Amara, recently met with Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in Malabo. The high-level meeting underscored the deep ties between......
Spain’s general strike amplifies calls to reassess ties with Israel
Labor and student unions across Spain organized a nationwide general strike on October 15, 2025, demanding an immediate halt to the Israeli offensive in Gaza and a complete overhaul of Spain’s diplomatic, military, and economic relations with Israel. This mass mobilization follows the signing of an Egyptian-mediated peace agreement,......
Moroccan Gen Z leads a new wave of political activism
Moroccan youth, especially Generation Z, are transforming the country’s political landscape through innovative forms of engagement, blending street protests with the power of social media. Despite their disillusionment with traditional politics, this generation’s drive for change is gaining momentum and reshaping civic participation. Rising......
Spanish court grants release of suspect in Ceuta-Morocco drug tunnel case
A Spanish court has released one of the main suspects in the drug smuggling tunnel case linking Ceuta and Morocco after he posted bail of €20,000. The decision, made by Spain’s National Court, partially granted a request for release based on humanitarian and medical grounds. The suspect, who is the brother of Ceuta’s regional......
Macron threatens to dissolve parliament as Lecornu faces no-confidence votes
French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning, stating he will dissolve the National Assembly and call for new elections if Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government is ousted by a no-confidence vote. The announcement comes as Lecornu, just days into his tenure, faces mounting political challenges and two no-confidence......
Israeli airstrikes violate truce, killing nine Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have reportedly carried out airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least nine Palestinians between Monday night and Tuesday morning. The strikes, which occurred despite a ceasefire announced last week, have further exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis in the region. According to the Palestinian news agency......
Israel continues deadly attacks in Gaza despite fragile ceasefire
Despite a recently brokered ceasefire, Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) have continued their attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, raising doubts about the agreement’s ability to secure lasting peace in the war-torn enclave. Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in the Shujayea neighborhood of Gaza City, claiming the victims approached......
Polisario escalates threats as calls for terrorism designation grow
A senior Polisario leader has ignited fresh concerns by issuing terror threats against Morocco and the wider region, raising alarm over the group’s militarization and destabilizing activities. Mansur Omar, a high-ranking figure within the Polisario Front, claimed the group possesses weapons capable of targeting cities such as Laayoune......
Morocco emerges as Africa’s aerospace hub with full aircraft assembly goal for 2030
Morocco has taken a significant step toward becoming a global aerospace powerhouse with the inauguration of Safran’s new aircraft engine complex in Nouaceur. Presided over by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the event marks the country's entrance into the elite group of nations capable of producing complete aircraft engines. The MAD......
Morocco and China strengthen strategic ties to boost trade and green investment
Morocco and China reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening economic cooperation during a high-level meeting in Rabat, where Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch welcomed a delegation from China’s Anhui province led by Liang Yanshun, Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party for the region. The meeting marked another step in expanding......
Water shortages threaten Morocco’s fight against poverty
Morocco stands out as one of Africa’s strongest performers in reducing poverty, yet deepening water shortages are quietly undermining that progress for millions of citizens, according to a recent Afrobarometer report. The study highlights a striking paradox: while Morocco ranks high on traditional poverty indicators, many households......
PwC opens digital resilience center in Casablanca to boost cybersecurity and talent
PwC Morocco has inaugurated its first Digital Resilience Center (DRC) in Casablanca, marking a significant milestone for the firm and positioning Morocco as a regional hub for cybersecurity innovation. The launch was attended by Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour, underscoring the initiative’s strategic alignment with the country’s......