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Dee Dee Bridgewater brings jazz and freedom to Mawazine in Rabat (Suite)

Operation Marhaba: Long queues, delays spark rights concerns at Beni Ansar crossing (Suite)

Drones, cyber and military modernization: US bill outlines 10-year Morocco defense roadmap (Suite)

Mawazine 2026: Sampa The Great celebrates diasporas from Morocco (Suite)

Morocco's stray animal bill updated: Key amendments explained (Suite)

Dee Dee Bridgewater brings jazz and freedom to Mawazine in Rabat

Born in Memphis in 1950, in the American South still scarred by segregation, Dee Dee Bridgewater grew up in Michigan. At the height of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, she championed the ideals of freedom through the power of her voice. Since then, she has continued to sing a peaceful struggle that feels more relevant than ever.

Operation Marhaba: Long queues, delays spark rights concerns at Beni Ansar crossing

Complaints from travelers have mounted with the launch of Operation Marhaba over conditions at the Beni Ansar crossing, where long queues and overcrowding are disrupting the smooth flow of traffic. The situation has prompted the Azeghanghan branch of the Moroccan League for the Defense of Human Rights to sound the alarm and call for urgent intervention to improve services.

Drones, cyber and military modernization: US bill outlines 10-year Morocco defense roadmap

A U.S. Senate defense bill would require the Pentagon to implement the 2026–2036 U.S.-Morocco Defense Cooperation Roadmap through a plan focused on military modernization, counterterrorism, drones, cybersecurity and expanded joint exercises. It also calls for submitting the full roadmap to Congress, offering the clearest picture yet of the agreement signed by Washington and Rabat in April.

Morocco elected commissioner of African Nuclear Energy Commission

Morocco was unanimously elected on Friday as a Commissioner of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) for a three-year term. The election took place during the 7th Conference of States Parties to the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, held at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa. According to Moroccan authorities, the election reflects the confidence placed in the kingdom, in line with the vision of King Mohammed VI, on issues related to peace, security and

Mawazine 2026: Sampa The Great celebrates diasporas from Morocco

Zambian artist Sampa The Great has made her mark on the international stage by blending hip-hop, jazz, rap and traditional African sounds. From Australia to Coachella in the United States and Glastonbury in the United Kingdom, this global figure of zamrock has been celebrated for her creativity, which she is showcasing for the first time in Morocco as part of the Mawazine festival.

Morocco tops Arab U23 athletics championships with 32 medals

Morocco stood out by winning the third Arab U23 Athletics Championships, held from June 20 to 24 in Ismailia, Egypt. With a total of 32 medals, including 12 gold, 12 silver, and 8 bronze, Moroccan athletes topped the overall standings. The national team shone in both the men’s and women’s events. The men won 11 medals, including 6 gold, 2 silver, and 3 bronze. The women performed even better, claiming 21 medals: 6 gold, 10 silver, and 5 bronze. The result allowed Morocco to

PP urges Spain to demand reciprocity from Morocco for Ceuta and Melilla travelers

Spain’s People’s Party has criticized the government, accusing it of failing to demand that Morocco apply the principle of reciprocity to the travel regime between the kingdom and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla. The party argued that preventing travelers from the two cities from bringing products or personal belongings into Morocco harms their local economies and creates «unfair competition». During a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Melilla MP Sofía

Morocco bans tar in food pottery over toxic health risks

Laboratory tests have found that clay utensils intended for food use and decorated with tar contain high levels of toxic chemical elements, prompting the Secretariat of State in charge of Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy to ban the use of the substance in their production. In a circular addressed to the heads of chambers of handicrafts and regional and provincial directors, Secretary of State Lahcen Saadi said analyses carried out by a specialized laboratory on samples of

PJD claims credit for government's decision to abandon year-round GMT+1

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has responded to Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch's decision to abandon year-round GMT+1 by the end of this summer season, arguing that the move demonstrates the opposition's ability to influence public policy and pressure the government. In an article published on its official website, the party said the decision «answers those who question the usefulness of the opposition and cast doubt on its role in shaping public policy, pressuring the

Netherlands coach expects attack-minded Morocco, says Dutch are no favorites

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman expects Morocco to pose a major attacking threat when the two sides meet in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Monday, warning that defensive lapses could prove costly against the Atlas Lions. «From what we've seen, Morocco is a team that likes to attack», he said after the Netherlands' 3-1 victory over Tunisia. «They also have a right-back who is capable of playing in several attacking positions. We'll have to prepare well for that», he

Morocco heatwave alert as temperatures hit 45C

The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange-level weather alert for a heatwave expected to affect several provinces and prefectures across Morocco from Sunday, June 28, through Wednesday, July 1, with temperatures ranging between 38°C and 45°C. According to the DGM, temperatures on Sunday, June 28, will range between 38°C and 42°C in Aousserd, Oued Ed-Dahab, Boujdour, Assa-Zag, Es-Smara, Tata, Taroudant, Tinghir, Zagora, Settat, El Kelâa des Sraghna,

Casablanca Finance City, Istanbul Financial Center forge strategic partnership

Casablanca Finance City Authority (CFCA) and the Istanbul Financial Center (IFC) have signed a strategic partnership aimed at boosting investment flows from Turkey into Africa through Morocco, the organizations announced in a press release. The agreement, signed on June 23 in Istanbul by CFCA CEO Saïd Ibrahimi and IFC Director General Ahmet İhsan Erdem, seeks to position Casablanca Finance City as a gateway for Turkish financial institutions and multinational companies expanding across

Youssef El Kachati joins Stade de Reims on three year deal

Moroccan striker Youssef El Kachati has signed a three-year contract with French side Stade de Reims from Dutch club NEC Nijmegen, the Ligue 2 club announced on Thursday. In a statement, Reims said the 26-year-old forward will strengthen its attacking line, highlighting his goal-scoring instinct and impressive performances in the Netherlands. Quoted in the statement, El Kachati said he was «happy to help the club achieve its goals and meet the expectations of our supporters»,

Colombia: Abelardo de La Espriella’s first moves spark Polisario anger

Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de La Espriella, has responded to the congratulatory message sent to him by King Mohammed VI following his victory in the second round of the presidential election on June 21. «The congratulations extended by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to Abelardo De La Espriella are among the most significant international statements received after the presidential election and reflect the Kingdom of Morocco’s desire to give fresh momentum to its

Escobar of the Sahara trial: Saïd Naciri sentenced to 10 years, Abdenbi Bioui to 12

The trial in the so-called «Escobar of the Sahara» case concluded on Thursday evening with first-instance verdicts handed down by the Criminal Chamber of the Casablanca Court of Appeal. Saïd Naciri, former president of Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) and a former MP for the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), was sentenced to 10 years in prison, while Abdenbi Bioui, former president of the Oriental Regional Council and also a former PAM member, received a 12-year prison

US delegation visits El Guerguerate to strengthen Morocco border security

Members of the U.S. Embassy in Rabat visited the El Guerguerat border crossing between Morocco and Mauritania on Thursday, June 25. «For the first time, a U.S. delegation in Morocco traveled to El Guerguerat, the only border crossing between Morocco and Mauritania, reaffirming our shared commitment to strengthening regional security and bilateral cooperation», the embassy said in a statement. During the visit, the delegation met with Moroccan officials to strengthen cooperation on

Safran expands Morocco aerospace plant, creating 140 jobs by 2028

Safran Aerosystems Maroc on Thursday inaugurated a 5,000-square-meter expansion of its industrial site in Tiflet, backed by an investment of 137 million dirhams that is expected to create 140 skilled jobs by 2028, according to a press release. The inauguration was attended by Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour, Safran Aerosystems President Sébastien Weber, Safran Aerosystems France President and Fluid & Fuel Systems Division head Joël Berkoukchi, Safran Aerosystems Maroc

Royal Air Maroc launches 12 special flights to Mexico for Morocco fans

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will operate 12 special flights between Casablanca and Monterrey, Mexico, following Morocco's qualification for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, allowing supporters to attend the Atlas Lions' match on Monday, June 29, the airline announced on Thursday. The national carrier will operate six outbound flights from Casablanca to Monterrey between Saturday and Monday, along with six return flights between Tuesday and Thursday, offering more than 3,000 seats in total. The

Moroccan producers Lamia Chraïbi and Karim Aitouna join Oscars Academy

The Moroccan film producers Lamia Chraïbi and Karim Aitouna have been welcomed into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the esteemed organization behind the Oscars, marking their inclusion as new members. These accomplished producers, who have a rich portfolio of films both in Morocco and internationally, are among the 529 artists and executives invited to join the Los Angeles-based Academy, acknowledged for their significant contributions to the world of cinema. «We

Morocco's stray animal bill updated: Key amendments explained

In a move aimed at regulating the issue of stray animals, strengthening mechanisms for their protection, and reducing the risks associated with them, the House of Representatives’ Productive Sectors Committee this week approved, by majority vote, amendments to Bill No. 19.25 on the protection of stray animals and the prevention of their dangers.

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