Morocco’s coastal fishing industry faces mixed results through July 2025
Morocco’s coastal and traditional fishing sector endured a challenging start to 2025, with production declining overall but showing pockets of growth in certain categories. Data from the National Office of Maritime Fishing reveals significant regional and species-based variations in performance. The total value of marketed coastal and......
Morocco rises to fourth in MENA startup funding rankings
Morocco has solidified its position as a growing player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem, climbing to fourth place in regional funding rankings for July 2025. This advancement puts the North African nation ahead of Egypt, which dropped in rankings due to macroeconomic challenges and currency instability. The milestone......
Morocco’s dirham strengthens against dollar, slips slightly versus euro in July
The Moroccan dirham exhibited mixed performance in July 2025, strengthening by 1.3% against the US dollar while depreciating by 0.2% against the euro, according to the latest economic review by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). These shifts coincided with a 1.5% rise in the euro’s value against the dollar. The report highlighted a notable decline......
Morocco launches global search for mystery hotel inspectors to boost tourism quality
Morocco’s national tourism development agency has initiated a worldwide call for firms specializing in mystery guest evaluations to assess service quality at hotels and accommodations throughout the country. The initiative aims to ensure that Morocco’s hospitality offerings meet international standards across a diverse range of......
Meta faces US Senate probe over AI chatbots engaging with minors
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is under investigation after revelations that its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots were permitted to engage in romantic or sensual conversations with minors. The probe, announced Friday by Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo), chair of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee on crime and counterterrorism, has the backing......
Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington following US-Russia talks on Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington, DC, on Monday to meet with US President Donald Trump. The visit comes on the heels of high-stakes negotiations in Alaska between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a renewed diplomatic push to address the Ukraine conflict. President Zelenskyy announced the......
Shooting outside mosque in Sweden leaves one dead, one injured
A shooting outside a mosque in Örebro, central Sweden, has left one man dead and another injured, adding to concerns over public safety and rising tensions near places of worship. Authorities believe the attack, which occurred shortly after Friday prayers, is linked to gang violence, according to Swedish police and local reports. The......
Operation Marhaba 2025 sees a 10% rise in passenger numbers during its first phase
Operation Marhaba 2025 has welcomed over 3.16 million passengers at Morocco’s ports and airports during its first phase, marking a 10% increase compared to last year. The annual initiative, now in its 25th edition, began on June 10 and spans 26 reception sites across Morocco and key European countries. Tangier Med port saw the highest......
Morocco expands education ties with Niger through 200 new scholarships for 2025–2026
Morocco has deepened its higher education partnership with Niger by offering 200 scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year, reinforcing its role as a regional academic hub and advancing South–South cooperation through skills development. Scholarship framework and fields of study Announced during the Niger–Morocco Inter-States......
Shanghai Ranking 2025: Hassan II University remains Morocco's sole representative
The 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), published by Shanghai Ranking Consultancy, lists Hassan II University of Casablanca (UH2C) as the only Moroccan institution among the world’s top 1,000 universities. Maintaining its position in the 901-1000 category, UH2C continues to uphold its reputation as a key educational hub......
South Africa’s last stand: ANC intensifies support for Polisario as Morocco gains ground
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is leading a renewed effort to bolster the Polisario Front, even as the group’s influence and support wane across Africa. Backed by loyal allies in the African National Congress (ANC), Ramaphosa has orchestrated high-profile meetings with Polisario representatives at recent summits to counter Morocco’s......
Africa challenges colonial cartography with 'correct the map' campaign
The African Union (AU) has endorsed a bold campaign to replace the outdated Mercator map projection with a more accurate representation of Africa, challenging centuries of geographical distortion that have diminished the continent’s size and significance on the global stage. For over 400 years, the Mercator map, created in 1569 by Flemish......
Moroccan and Nepalese workers to fill labor gap at Serbian Fiat factory
Eight hundred workers from Morocco and Nepal are set to join the Fiat factory in Kragujevac, Serbia, as the company grapples with a labor shortage caused by insufficient local interest in the offered wages. According to Serbian media, this decision aims to address the factory's operational needs despite the presence of approximately 9,000......
Ryanair baggage handler strike disrupts Spain’s busiest summer travel days
Industrial action by Ryanair’s baggage handlers in Spain began today, August 15th, coinciding with a national holiday and one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The strike is set to affect operations across all Ryanair bases in Spain, marking the start of a broader wave of summer airport disruptions in the country. Strike details......
Málaga halts new tourist flat licences for three years to curb housing crisis
The southern Spanish city of Málaga has officially suspended the issuance of new tourist accommodation licences for three years, marking its latest effort to regulate the booming short-term rental market. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the impact of such rentals on affordable housing and rental prices in the popular tourist......