Togo holds municipal elections amid protests and low turnout
Togo conducted its municipal elections on July 17, marking a pivotal yet contentious moment in the nation’s political landscape. The elections come on the heels of violent protests and widespread unrest following constitutional reforms that strengthened President Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on power. Elections overshadowed......
German chancellor urges Netanyahu to pursue swift Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian aid
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to work toward a “speedy ceasefire” in Gaza, as the protracted conflict continues to exacerbate humanitarian crises. The call, made on Friday, also emphasized the need for safe delivery of humanitarian aid and a long-term resolution for the war-torn......
Sanlam introduces Morocco’s first pet health insurance for cats and dogs
Sanlam Maroc has made history in the Moroccan insurance sector by launching Assur’Chien & Chat, the country’s first health insurance policy exclusively for dogs and cats. This groundbreaking initiative caters to a growing community of pet owners in Morocco, offering financial relief for veterinary expenses. Comprehensive coverage......
Spain urges unified action to combat rising online hate against North Africans
Spain has issued a call for collective action to address escalating hate speech targeting North Africans, particularly Moroccans, amid a surge in violent incidents. The appeal follows a troubling wave of hostility in Torre Pacheco, southeastern Spain, where tensions rose after an isolated assault on a Spanish retiree. Alarming rise in online......
Ryanair cuts flights at regional Spanish airports, fueling travel disparity
Ryanair's decision to withdraw from two regional Spanish airports, Jerez and Valladolid, has significantly impacted passenger numbers, exposing a growing divide between Spain's bustling urban travel hubs and its quieter, underserved regions. Sharp declines in regional passenger numbers The budget airline's exit from Jerez (Andalusia)......
Forest fire smoke engulfs Madrid as heat and flames intensify across Spain
A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly urged residents to stay indoors and......
Morocco advances toward unified solution on long-delayed pension reform
Morocco’s government has taken a concrete step toward resolving its long-standing pension crisis, as Finance Minister Nadia Fettah announced a new national consensus to reform the system within a defined and credible timeline. Following a high-level meeting of the National Commission on Pension Reform, chaired by Head of Government......
Moroccan entrepreneur Asmaa Gacem rescues Italian football club AC Prato from collapse
Moroccan-Italian business leader Asmaa Gacem has officially taken full control of Italian football club AC Prato, acquiring 100% of its shares from Humanativa Group through her Florence-based holding company Finres SpA. The €800,000 deal transfers not just ownership but also full financial responsibility. Gacem is now tasked with settling......
Barcelona to limit cruise ship traffic in fight against overtourism
Barcelona has announced a major step to reduce cruise ship traffic, part of a growing European push to counter overtourism. Under a new agreement signed by the city council and the port authority, the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five by 2030. This will lower the port’s maximum cruise passenger capacity from......
US tightens visa policy with demand for public social media access
The United States has introduced a new visa requirement mandating that all foreign student applicants make their social media profiles publicly accessible. This measure applies to F, M, and J nonimmigrant visa categories and is already in effect. In an announcement made via X, the US Embassy in Morocco instructed all applicants to change......
Spain faces critical immigrant pay gap as economy eyes 25 million migrant workers
A new global study reveals that immigrant workers in Spain earn nearly a third less than Spanish nationals, highlighting structural inequalities within the labor market as the country braces for a major demographic shift. The research, led by the University of Oslo and published in Nature Journal, found that immigrants in Spain earn......
EU and Morocco strengthen migration and border cooperation
The European Union and Morocco are advancing discussions to establish a new partnership aimed at enhancing migration management and border control. This initiative is part of the EU’s broader strategy to promote regional stability and address irregular migration effectively. A deepening partnership European officials confirmed the......
Morocco strengthens global partnerships as stability drives investor confidence
High-ranking officials and international organizations are praising Morocco’s stability and strategic reforms, positioning the country as a key partner in sectors ranging from infrastructure to renewable energy and aerospace. Morocco as a pillar of stability Naima Moutchou, Vice President of the French National Assembly, highlighted......
Morocco unveils ambitious climate finance reform plan for Africa
At the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN-20) in Nairobi, Morocco introduced a bold framework to help African countries access climate finance and transition to greener economies. The initiative is anchored in governance, innovation, and equity, aiming to reshape the continent’s approach to sustainable development. Leila......
Najat Vallaud-Belkacem's appointment to France's Court of Audit sparks political controversy
French-Moroccan Najat Vallaud-Belkacem has been named senior advisor at France’s prestigious Court of Audit, igniting debate over the appointment's timing and fairness. During a cabinet meeting on July 16, the government, on the recommendation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, approved Vallaud-Belkacem’s appointment to the......