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LEONI invests MAD 630 million in new automotive cable plant in Kenitra

German cable manufacturer LEONI Cable Solutions has chosen Morocco for its first industrial facility in Africa, launching a MAD 630 million (€60 million) investment project in the Atlantic Free Zone of Kenitra. The company laid the foundation stone for the new plant on Tuesday. Built on a 48,000-square-meter site, the facility will include 18,000 square meters of industrial and office space, as well as a 9,000-square-meter land reserve to support future expansion. The factory will

Morocco steps up its advocacy for digital freedoms

Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to protecting fundamental freedoms in the digital sphere during an interactive dialogue held at the Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Kingdom also highlighted the strengthening of the activities of the National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection, as well as the reforms planned under the 2024-2028 National Action Plan. Morocco further underscored the essential role of a vibrant civil society in consolidating democratic governance and

Morocco reaffirms commitment to protect mothers from violence at UN

In Geneva on Monday, Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to protecting mothers from all forms of violence during an interactive dialogue with the United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls. The Moroccan delegation stressed the need to strengthen legal, institutional, and social responses to the vulnerabilities many mothers continue to face. It highlighted, in particular, the ongoing reform of the Family Code, which includes several protective measures, such as shared

Morocco lights up Las Vegas sphere in major tourism push during World Cup

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) has launched a high-profile promotional campaign on the Exosphere of Sphere Las Vegas, the world's most iconic and visible LED display, in partnership with Expedia Group. The large-scale activation places Morocco at the center of international attention as the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds and the Atlas Lions continue to capture global interest, the ONMT said in a statement. For several days, the landmark Las Vegas sphere has been illuminated in the

Chile and Morocco launch historic free trade negotiations

Chile’s Undersecretary for International Economic Relations, Paula Estévez, signed in Morocco a joint declaration with Morocco’s Secretary of State for Foreign Trade, Omar Hejira, to launch formal negotiations on a free trade agreement. It would be the first of its kind between Chile and an African country, and also Morocco’s first with a Latin American nation. The joint declaration underscores the two countries’ desire to open channels of dialogue with a view to

Spanish Incom to open third wind turbine plant in Tangier

Spain’s Incom, a company specializing in the manufacture of components for wind turbine blades, plans to complete construction of its third plant in Tangier on July 31, as part of an industrial expansion aimed at supplying one of the sector’s leading European manufacturers, Siemens Gamesa. The project reflects the company’s continued positioning within Morocco’s energy industry ecosystem, with the country serving as a production platform close to European and African

Moroccan troops arrive in Israel to join international stabilization force in Gaza

The first representatives of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have arrived at the U.S.-led headquarters in Kiryat Gat, Israel, as part of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) established under the Peace Council launched by U.S. President Donald Trump in February, according to Israeli journalists from Kan News. The ISF is expected to include around 5,000 Indonesian soldiers, along with additional contingents from Kazakhstan, Morocco, Albania and Kosovo. נציגים ראשונים

Spanish tourist loses wallet in Rabat, gets it back in Spain with cash intact

A Moroccan citizen who found a wallet lost by a Spanish tourist in Rabat helped ensure its return intact, including all of its contents and a significant amount of cash, according to Spain's Civil Guard. The wallet belonged to a resident of Arcos de la Frontera, in Spain's Cádiz province, who misplaced it during a trip to the Moroccan capital, local media reported on Monday. After realizing it was missing, he reported the loss to local police. Days later, the Moroccan who found the

Morocco growth to top 5 percent in 2026 as Bank Al Maghrib holds rate

Economic growth is expected to accelerate from 4.9% in 2025 to 5.2% in 2026, before easing to 3.1% in 2027 due to a base effect, according to projections released by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). «After increasing by 8.2% in 2025, agricultural value added is expected to rebound by 16% in 2026, reflecting a grain harvest estimated by the Ministry of Agriculture at 90 million quintals. It is then projected to decline by 7.6% in 2027, assuming a return to average grain production levels»,

Two Moroccan teens drown off Tarragona coast, to be buried in Morocco

Two of the three teenagers who died after a drowning accident at Arrabassada beach in Tarragona, northeastern Spain, are set to be repatriated to Morocco, Moroccan Consul in Tarragona Ikram Chahine told local newspaper Diari de Tarragona. The three boys, aged 12 and 13, were part of a group of six teenagers swimming in a rocky area between Arrabassada and Miracle beaches on June 19. A yellow warning flag was flying due to rough sea conditions when three of the teenagers became trapped in the

World Bank-backed «Parlons Développement» mobilizes 40,000 young Moroccans

Five years after its launch, the «Parlons Développement» initiative has reached more than 40,000 young Moroccans across 23 cities, according to the World Bank, which launched the program in 2021 alongside the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Policy Center for the New South. Designed to foster a culture of dialogue on development issues among Moroccan youth, the initiative has organized 24 editions bringing together students, civil society actors and

Yves Lacoste, a geographer of the «Third World» born in Fez

The announcement on June 22 of the death of French geographer Yves Lacoste (1929–2026) was accompanied by final tributes to this leading figure in Francophone geopolitics. Born in Fez, the founder of the journal Hérodote devoted a significant part of his work to the Maghreb and the territories of the «Third World», while taking a stand against French colonization.

Djibouti strengthens energy cooperation with Morocco

Djibouti is keen to enhance its collaboration with Morocco in renewable energy, especially tapping into Moroccan expertise in solar power. This ambition was articulated on Monday by Djibouti’s Minister of Energy, Djama Mohamed Hassan, during a meeting with representatives from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI), and the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). The talks centered on a solar power plant project with storage

EBRD vice president to visit Morocco for investment, green transition talks

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Vice President for Policy and Partnerships Mark Bowman will visit Morocco from June 24 to 26 for talks aimed at expanding investment in the kingdom and strengthening cooperation with public and private-sector partners. During the visit, Bowman is scheduled to meet Water and Equipment Minister Nizar Baraka and Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour, EBRD announced on Tuesday. Discussions will focus on boosting investment, enhancing

Morocco, India hold joint counter-terrorism talks in New Delhi

Morocco and India held a meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism in New Delhi on Monday, where both sides discussed global and regional terrorist threats and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field. According to Indian news agency IANS, the two countries condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, as well as the attack near the Red Fort in New Delhi on November 10, 2025. They also unequivocally

Fake watermelons used to conceal 700 kg of hashish in Morocco

Moroccan police have seized 700 kilograms of cannabis resin concealed in plastic packages shaped like watermelons, an unusual smuggling method uncovered during an operation targeting an international drug-trafficking network in the Tangier region. The operation was carried out in the early hours of Sunday, June 21, by the Tangier judicial police, acting on intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). Four suspects were arrested in the Gueznaya area, on

Moroccans still favor men over women when jobs are scarce

Moroccans largely support gender equality, but significant gaps remain when it comes to jobs, economic rights and political participation. A new Afrobarometer survey shows that workplace inequality is now viewed as the most pressing issue facing women in the kingdom.

Morocco committee approves legal profession reform bill

The Justice, Legislation and Human Rights Committee in the House of Councillors approved Bill 66.23 regulating the legal profession on Monday by majority vote. The text received six votes in favour, while four councillors from the Haraki group, the Moroccan Labour Union (UMT) and the Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT) abstained. The session was marked by the presentation of amendments drafted by a subcommittee attached to the committee, with the participation of Justice Minister

Atlanta to host two-day Moroccan fan festival ahead of Morocco-Haiti

Moroccan culture will take center stage in Atlanta this week as Underground Atlanta, a historic downtown entertainment and commercial district, hosts a two-day fan celebration ahead of Morocco’s final Group C World Cup match against Haiti. The event will feature live Moroccan music, cultural performances, traditional decor, henna activities, a Casablanca-inspired red carpet and large screens broadcasting the match. Organizers have also planned a football-themed program, including

Morocco extradites Indonesian businessman wanted in $20 million fraud case

Morocco has extradited Indonesian businessman Michael Steven, a fugitive wanted in connection with the PT Asuransi Jiwa Kresna (Kresna Life) scandal, one of Indonesia’s largest financial fraud cases. Steven, who was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, was arrested by Moroccan police on March 12, 2026, following a request from Indonesia’s National Central Bureau of Interpol. The Kingdom of Morocco approved Indonesia’s extradition request on June 12, and the suspect was

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