Ryanair suspends all flights to Asturias in strategic route realignment
Ryanair has announced it will suspend all flights to and from Asturias, signaling a strategic shift in its Spanish operations. The move reflects the airline’s broader focus on concentrating resources on high-demand tourist destinations while withdrawing from smaller, less profitable regional airports. A strategic retreat from northern......
Twitch streamer sparks debate with live broadcast of home birth
In a remarkable event on Twitch, popular streamer Fandy livestreamed her home birth to more than 30,000 viewers, reigniting discussions around digital privacy and the limits of online content. The eight-hour broadcast showcased her labor in an inflatable pool, surrounded by friends and family, and concluded with the on-camera arrival of her......
Morocco ramps up scientific planning to mitigate flood risks
Morocco faces growing challenges from floods, intensified by climate change and mounting pressures on natural resources. Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, emphasized the urgent need for proactive planning and preventive strategies to protect both residents and property. Speaking via the ministry’s Secretary General,......
Modern Moroccan architecture and the enduring urban class divide
During the French Protectorate (1912–1956), cities such as Casablanca, Fez, and Rabat were redesigned to enforce a physical and social separation between Europeans and Moroccans. European districts were constructed as symbols of prestige and authority, featuring wide boulevards and grand squares, while the medinas remained narrow, densely......
Rising insecurity in Tindouf camps exposes Algeria-Polisario tensions
Security conditions in and around the Tindouf camps in southern Algeria are deteriorating, as a recent armed attack targeting Chinese workers highlights the fragile situation in the region, where Algeria continues to shelter and support the Polisario Front. The incident, reported by the Forum for Supporters of Autonomy in the Tindouf Camps......
Morocco’s Ombudsman engages youth amid public service protests
Morocco’s Ombudsman Institution has launched an initiative targeting political party youth organizations, aiming to understand how younger generations experience and evaluate public services. The program comes amid rising public scrutiny of healthcare, education, and basic administrative services across the country. The initiative,......
Marjane appoints Mourad Alem as new CEO, succeeding Ayoub Azami
Marjane’s Board of Directors announced Mourad Alem as the company’s new president and CEO, replacing Ayoub Azami, who will assume a new role within the Al Mada Group. Alem brings over 30 years of international experience in the home appliance and equipment industry, having led regional operations for several major multinational......
France and Morocco urged to forge new strategic alliances for shared sovereignty
Former French Minister of Economy, Industrial Renewal, and Digital Affairs Arnaud Montebourg called for stronger strategic partnerships between France and Morocco, highlighting their shared history, mutual interests, and potential to shape a “winning North-South strategy.” Speaking at a debate in Casablanca, Montebourg emphasized......
Moroccan companies embrace ESG standards amid push for sustainable growth
Morocco is taking decisive steps to strengthen environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, reflecting a growing national commitment to responsible business and sustainability. As global focus on ethical corporate conduct intensifies, new regulations and studies highlight how Moroccan firms are navigating the evolving ESG landscape. ESG......
Six UIR scholars recognized among world’s leading scientists in Stanford ranking
Morocco’s International University of Rabat (UIR) has earned international acclaim after six of its researchers were named among the world’s top 2% of scientists in Stanford University’s 2025 global ranking, a milestone that underscores the rising influence of Moroccan research on the world stage. Global recognition of Moroccan......
Cautious hope as Israel and Hamas agree on first phase of ceasefire plan
Celebrations erupted across Israel and Gaza following news of a preliminary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking a rare moment of relief after two years of devastating conflict. Yet, beneath the joy, unease persists over whether the fragile truce will hold. Agreement reached in Egypt US President Donald Trump announced that......
World Bank lifts Morocco’s 2025 growth outlook to 4.4% as key sectors drive recovery
Morocco’s economy is expected to expand by 4.4% in 2025, according to the World Bank’s latest Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP). The updated forecast highlights stronger-than-expected performance across agriculture, tourism, and construction, signaling renewed economic......
Morocco secures 3.5 million tons of French wheat as drought strains local production
Morocco is preparing to import 3.5 million metric tons of wheat from France to meet its domestic demand for the 2025–2026 season, amid persistent drought and rising temperatures that continue to undermine the country’s agricultural output. Growing dependence on imports Philippe Heusele, international head at French grain industry......
US Senate confirms Duke Buchan III as new American ambassador to Morocco
The United States Senate has officially confirmed Duke Buchan III as the new American ambassador to Morocco, marking his return to diplomatic service in a region he knows well. Buchan’s appointment, announced by former President Donald Trump earlier this year, was endorsed by the Senate on Tuesday. Trump praised Buchan’s leadership......
Moroccans rank second among foreign communities in France in 2024
New figures from France’s National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) reveal that Moroccans remain among the largest foreign populations in the country, ranking second after Algerians. The data show that nearly 48.9% of all immigrants in France were born in Africa, while 30.9% originated from Europe. According to INSEE,......