The United States has introduced a congressional resolution to honor its long-standing diplomatic ties with Morocco, coinciding with the upcoming 250th anniversary of their relationship in 2027. The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution recognizing Morocco as “the first country to officially recognize the United States......

Six Russian tourists, including two minors, lost their lives on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, a popular Egyptian resort on the Red Sea. The governor of the region, Amr Hanafi, confirmed in a statement that 39 foreign tourists were rescued, while six others perished. He emphasized that all the deceased were......

The Moroccan prison authority has announced a significant policy shift allowing inmates to receive food baskets for Eid Al Fitr, marking a rare exception to the usual regulations surrounding prison visits. This initiative is set to commence on the second day of Eid and will be available for one week, in accordance with a schedule established......

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, causing widespread destruction and trapping dozens in a collapsed high-rise under construction in Bangkok. The Thai prime minister declared a state of emergency in response to the disaster. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake hit......

Laylat al Qadr, the Night of Power, is a night like no other—a moment of divine connection when the heavens open, angels descend, and prayers bear immeasurable weight in the eyes of the Almighty. Observed during Ramadan, it holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims, particularly in Morocco, where spiritual devotion intertwines with......

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared the end of the historically close economic, security, and military relationship between Canada and the United States following the announcement of new auto tariffs by President Donald Trump. Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on vehicle imports is set to take effect next week, posing......

French prosecutors have called for a seven-year prison sentence for former President Nicolas Sarkozy in a trial concerning alleged illegal campaign financing linked to the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy, who served as finance minister before becoming president, is accused of striking a covert agreement to assist in rehabilitating......

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Moroccan police seized nearly two tons of hashish during an operation in Kenitra on Thursday. The operation was initiated following precise intelligence from the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), leading to the interception of a utility vehicle believed to be transporting......

Recent developments in Morocco’s municipal landscape have revealed a series of dismissals affecting key department heads and employees in critical sectors such as taxation and urban planning. These changes have predominantly occurred in municipalities that faced audits by the General Inspectorate of Territorial Administration (IGAT). Reports......

In 2024, Morocco's extractive sector experienced a notable boost, thanks to the phosphate industry. The sector finished the year with a 21% growth in its production index, reversing the previous year’s decline of 5.3%, according to the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF), which is part of the Ministry of Economy......

In a significant move to bolster maritime security cooperation, the Spanish Civil Guard (GCE) and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (GRM) have initiated joint patrols around Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. This initiative aims to combat criminal networks facilitating irregular migration from Morocco to the islands. The collaborative effort,......

Catalonia's internal basin reservoirs have reached 60% of their capacity, a level not seen since January 2022. This increase is widespread, with six out of the nine reservoirs now above 50%, and only one, Siurana, remaining below 25%. Regarding the five reservoirs in the Ter-Llobregat system, which are still under drought alert, they......

Morocco has successfully executed an international bond issuance totaling €2 billion, marking its first such move since 2020. Sources close to the Ministry of Finance indicate that officials were still on site as initial details of the operation began to surface. To lead this issuance, Morocco enlisted the expertise of BNP Paribas, Citi,......