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Morocco hosts African Maritime Forces Summit to boost maritime security (Suite)

As solution nears, Moroccan students step up pressure over Northern Cyprus degree freeze (Suite)

Bank Al-Maghrib warns economic growth is failing to improve living standards (Suite)

The Sahara features in Tebboune’s remarks, not in Spain’s account of Sánchez’s Algeria visit (Suite)

Morocco economic growth fails to reach households, report finds (Suite)

Morocco hosts African Maritime Forces Summit to boost maritime security

Rabat is hosting the African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS 2026), placing naval cooperation at the heart of its agenda. Running until July 24, this edition focuses on «innovation and partnership to strengthen security».

As solution nears, Moroccan students step up pressure over Northern Cyprus degree freeze

Moroccan students and graduates affected by the freeze on the recognition of degrees from Northern Cyprus are continuing their open-ended sit-in outside the Ministry of Higher Education. They say the Royal Cabinet is now involved in efforts to find a solution to the long-running impasse.

Benin reiterates its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

Benin on Tuesday reiterated its firm and consistent support for Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty over all its territory, including the Sahara region. Cotonou also reaffirmed its backing for the autonomy plan proposed by Rabat as the only credible and realistic solution to resolving this dispute. The position was set out in the joint communiqué issued at the close of the seventh session of the Morocco-Benin Joint Cooperation Commission, held in Cotonou and co-chaired by

Morocco, Curtiss-Wright sign deal to expand aerospace operations

Morocco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with U.S.-based Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a high-performance engineering company serving the aerospace, defense and industrial sectors, to expand the group's aerospace operations in the kingdom. The agreement, signed Tuesday at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow in the UK, will see Curtiss-Wright establish its Surface Technologies (CWST) division in Morocco. The project aims to develop local surface treatment capabilities in the

Bank Al-Maghrib warns economic growth is failing to improve living standards

Bank Al-Maghrib’s annual report revealed that the improvement in economic indicators in 2025, supported by rainfall and a rebound in agricultural activity, was not reflected to the same extent in people’s living conditions, amid weak job creation, widening social and regional disparities, and the continued challenge of water stress.

Meloni condemns Bologna riots after Moroccan man dies during police intervention

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday condemned the riots that erupted in Bologna following the death of 42-year-old Moroccan Abderrahim Fakir during a police intervention, while insisting that the circumstances surrounding his death must be fully investigated. «What happened in Bologna is unacceptable», Meloni said in a statement. Stressing that «the truth must be pursued to the very end, without prejudice and without leniency for anyone», she

France thanks Morocco after arrest of 16 suspects wanted for serious crimes

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin expressed his gratitude to Morocco after Moroccan authorities arrested 16 people involved in serious crimes, including drug trafficking within organized networks, murder, fraud, and money laundering. In a post on X, Darmanin said the arrests were the result of strengthened cooperation and intensified coordination between Morocco and France, noting that procedures had begun to request the extradition of the detainees who hold French

Morocco wins first-ever gold medal at Dance World Cup

Morocco claimed its first-ever gold medal at the Dance World Cup 2026 in Dublin, Ireland, thanks to dancer Youssef Mourahab, whose performance earned 90.9 points and first place in the Senior category, according to a press release issued by Casablanca-based dance school Temps'Danse. The school represented Morocco with a delegation of 36 dancers aged 7 to 24 at the international competition, which brought together nearly 12,000 dancers from around the world. The delegation also secured a

Meknes police arrest man over forged diplomas sold on social media

Police officers in Meknes, working in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), arrested a 25-year-old man on Monday on suspicion of forging official documents, academic diplomas and school certificates and offering them for sale through social media. The arrest followed an investigation launched after cyber-monitoring units detected online advertisements promoting the sale of official documents, academic diplomas and school certificates, allegedly intended

Unlicensed tour guide arrested in Marrakech over tourist extortion and assault

Police in Marrakech's Old Medina security district arrested a man with a criminal record on Monday on suspicion of extorting a foreign tourist and assaulting him after the visitor refused to pay for an unauthorized guided tour. The arrest came after authorities reviewed a video posted by the tourist, in which he alleged that the suspect had demanded money under the pretext of guiding him through the old medina before physically attacking him when he refused to pay the requested amount. Police

Morocco to receive Dutch unmanned naval vessels under €13 million deal

The Dutch government has approved a €13 million export license for military equipment destined for Morocco, authorizing the sale of two autonomous unmanned surface vessels along with sensors, control systems, spare parts, training and technical support for the Royal Moroccan Navy. In a letter dated July 13, sent to the Dutch House of Representatives, the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade said the vessels are intended for anti-submarine and mine-countermeasure missions and

Moroccan Embassy pledges support to Abderrahim Fakir's family, backs Italian investigation

The Moroccan Embassy in Italy said on Monday that it has been closely monitoring, «from the very first moments and with the utmost attention and concern», the investigation into the death of Moroccan national Abderrahim Fakir in the Italian city of Bologna. In a statement, Morocco's ambassador to Italy said the Kingdom's Consulate General with territorial jurisdiction was instructed immediately after the incident to provide Fakir's family with all necessary moral support and

Morocco, Portugal seek EU backing for cross-border electricity link

Morocco and Portugal have agreed to ask the European Commission to consider a proposed electricity interconnection between the two countries as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI), a move that could unlock EU funding while both countries also explore private-sector investment. The project, first studied in 2018, has gained renewed momentum following the major power blackout that hit Spain and Portugal in April 2025, exposing the Iberian Peninsula's limited electricity

A bulldozer crash kills three and injures over 25 near Tetouan

Three people died on Monday, including a teenager, a young child selling doughnuts on Oued Laou beach and an elderly, and more than 25 others were injured, with varying severities, after a bulldozer toppled onto a passenger vehicle in the Ouchtam area, between Tetouan and Oued Laou. According to «local media sources», the incident occurred around 1 p.m. when the bulldozer slipped from its transporter and crashed onto a vehicle heading towards the beach. Additionally, a grand

Second night of protests in Bologna after Moroccan man dies during arrest

Hundreds of people took to the streets of Bologna on Monday for a second consecutive night of protests following the death of 42-year-old Moroccan-born entrepreneur Abderrahim Fakir while being restrained by Italian police during an attempted arrest. The demonstrations turned violent after some protesters threw firecrackers near police buildings, prompting officers to respond with tear gas and water cannon. Another group staged a sit-in in a city square, holding Fakir's photograph as a

Romania backs Morocco's autonomy plan as basis for Sahara solution

Romania has expressed support for Morocco's autonomy initiative as the basis for resolving the Western Sahara dispute, stating that «genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty can constitute a viable solution». In a message addressed to King Mohammed VI, Romanian President Nicușor Dan said Romania considers the autonomy plan presented by Morocco in 2007 to be «the most appropriate, serious, credible and realistic basis» for reaching «a just, lasting and mutually

King Mohammed VI receives Bank Al-Maghrib's 2025 annual report

King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, received Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri at the Royal Palace in Tetouan on Monday, where he presented the central bank's annual report on Morocco's economic, monetary and financial situation for 2025. Jouahri said Morocco's economy grew by 4.9% in 2025 despite a challenging global environment, driven largely by strong investment, while average inflation remained contained at 0.8%. Bank Al-Maghrib maintained an

The Sahara features in Tebboune’s remarks, not in Spain’s account of Sánchez’s Algeria visit

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he discussed the Western Sahara dispute with the visiting Spanish prime minister, while the official account issued by Madrid made no mention of the issue, referring only to bilateral cooperation and regional matters.

Morocco economic growth fails to reach households, report finds

A report by the Omega Center, based on 2024 economic data and household living indicators for the second quarter of 2026, showed that Morocco’s economic growth has not translated to the same extent into Moroccans’ daily lives.

Morocco boosts aerospace hub ambitions at Farnborough Airshow 2026

Morocco is participating in the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, which kicked off Monday in the United Kingdom, aiming to solidify its status as a premier aerospace hub. The Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) has set up a special Morocco pavilion for the event, featuring manufacturers, innovative start-ups, the Moroccan Aerospace Industries Group (GIMAS), and Casablanca’s Institute of Aeronautics Professions (IMA). The trust shown by international

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