Morocco recorded 7.7 million tourist arrivals by the end of May 2026, according to official figures released by authorities responsible for the tourism sector. The result reflects a 7 percent increase compared with the same period in 2025 and confirms a sustained upward trend since the beginning of the year. In May alone, the country received......
Casablanca. Moroccan authorities have suspended the harvesting and sale of shellfish from Sidi Daoud in Sidi Bennour province and Cap Beddouza in Safi province after detecting elevated levels of marine biotoxins in mussel samples. The decision targets both collection and commercial distribution in the affected coastal zones. The State Secretariat......
A well-known Moroccan YouTuber, known online as “bn nsns,” has been arrested following a complaint filed by the Moroccan Society for the Protection of Animals (SPA Morocco) over alleged acts of animal mistreatment. According to a statement released by the organization on June 5, 2026, the arrest represents a significant development......
Casablanca’s municipal waste management contract has entered its final selection phase after authorities reduced the list of contenders to three companies following technical evaluations. The contract, valued at approximately $131 million, covers household waste collection and urban cleaning services across the city. It forms one of......
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday stated that he had “never been aware” of a cell within the Socialist Party (PSOE) allegedly aimed at interfering in investigations targeting his close associates or the political formation, nor had he “given his approval” to such an initiative. “I never gave......
The Paris Peace Forum opened its 2026 spring meeting in Rabat, bringing together international officials, researchers, investors, and civil society actors to examine how societies can adapt to global disruption. The two-day event focuses on “resilient transitions” and the capacity of governments and institutions to respond to overlapping......
Switzerland and France have agreed on a joint security and military cooperation plan ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit, reinforcing efforts to ensure the safety of world leaders and delegates expected to attend the high-profile gathering in mid-June. The summit, scheduled to take place in the French town of Évian-les-Bains on the shores......
Morocco secured election to the United Nations Economic and Social Council after receiving 178 votes out of 187 during a ballot held at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The result confirms strong international backing for Morocco’s candidacy for the 2027 to 2029 term. The Economic and Social Council serves as one of the......
Royal Air Maroc is preparing to strengthen its regional fleet with the addition of an Embraer E190 aircraft, marking another step in its ongoing capacity expansion strategy. The move is part of a wider effort to modernize operations and increase connectivity across domestic and regional routes. The new aircraft will raise the number of Embraer......
The Somali government announced that security forces have restored order in parts of the capital, Mogadishu, following armed confrontations between government troops and militias linked to opposition leaders. According to official statements, security operations were carried out in two districts of the capital after violence erupted amid......
With just months to go before the legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026, the National Rally of Independents (RNI) has taken a decisive step in its electoral preparations. On Friday, June 5, 2026, in Rabat, the party unveiled the official list of its candidates for the various constituencies across the Kingdom. The announcement......
The rapid expansion of the private credit industry is showing signs of moderation as lending activity and fundraising slow after several years of exceptional growth. Recent industry data indicate that U.S.-focused direct lending issuance declined significantly during the latest reporting period. New loans arranged by private credit providers......
Intel and Hitachi have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the deployment of artificial intelligence across industrial environments. The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced computing, industrial expertise and semiconductor capabilities to support next-generation manufacturing, energy systems, mobility infrastructure......
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