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Algeria sends envoys to South Africa after Jacob Zuma backs Morocco on Sahara (Read more)

Stellantis and Morocco expand Kénitra plant strengthening global automotive role (Read more)

Morocco and France strengthen defense ties with new armaments committee and research partnership

Emmanuel Chiva, the General Delegate for Armaments in France, is currently in Morocco on an official visit. Yesterday, he held talks with Abdeltif Loudiyi, the minister delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration. Also in attendance were «the Inspector of the Royal Air Forces, along with representatives from the Army and the Royal Gendarmerie», Chiva shared on the X platform. Following these discussions, Chiva announced on the same social network that «Morocco

Marrakech Airbnb host sentenced to five years for hiding camera in guests’ bathroom

On Wednesday, a Marrakech court sentenced the owner of a villa at the center of a hidden camera scandal to five years in prison, along with a 50,000-dirham fine and additional court fees, according to local media. The French-Moroccan businessman admitted during the investigation that his actions were fueled by an addiction to pornography. He also revealed he had once been involved with an adult film production company in France, though he denied ever sharing any of the footage he secretly

Online hate in Spain overwhelmingly targets North Africans, report finds

In June alone, Spain recorded over 54,000 instances of hate speech online, with 81% targeting North Africans. The detected content is linked to recent socio-political and sporting events, according to a report by the Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration.

Five defining moments in the career of late Moroccan football legend Ahmed Faras

On July 16, Moroccan football legend Ahmed Faras passed away at the age of 78 after a long battle with illness. With his passing, Morocco has lost one of the most iconic figures in the nation's football history. Here are five key milestones from the life and career of the late legend.

EU seeks strategic partnership with Morocco to enhance migration control and cooperation

The European Commission is in talks with Morocco to establish a strategic agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, similar to the partnerships it has already formed with Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan. According to Europa Press, the potential agreement would include Moroccan commitments in areas such as border management and migration control, alongside enhanced cooperation in sectors like the economy, energy, education, and digitalization. Dubravka Šuica, the European Commission

Rights groups urge UK parliamentary inquiry into MMA fighter Lee Murray’s conviction in Morocco

Two rights groups are urging a UK parliamentary inquiry into the government’s role in the Moroccan conviction of British-Moroccan citizen Lee Murray, who is serving a 25-year sentence for the 2006 Securitas robbery in Kent. They allege the UK «the UK Government bypassed its own courts, exported a British citizen’s trial to a foreign jurisdictions and denied him the legal protections».

Najat Vallaud-Belkacem joins France’s supreme audit institution, sparks accusations of favoritism

Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, a prominent French-Moroccan politician, has been appointed as a senior advisor at France's supreme audit institution following a proposal by the French Prime Minister during the Council of Ministers meeting on July 16. This appointment has sparked controversy, particularly as the former minister had recently suggested she was preparing for an exam to qualify for this role. As the government grapples with avoiding a no-confidence motion over its budget plan, this

Morocco's Justice and Development Party condemns Israeli airstrikes on Syria

The Justice and Development Party has strongly condemned what it described as a «Zionist terrorist aggression against the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic», calling it a blatant violation of international law and a direct assault on Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence in decision-making. The Israeli army launched airstrikes on Syrian territory on Tuesday, reportedly targeting multiple sites including the presidential palace and the general staff

Morocco’s CMS Group to help build two new public universities in Ghana

Moroccan engineering firm Construction Management Services (CMS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ghana’s Ministry of Education to support the establishment of two new public universities in the country. The announcement was made on July 15 by Ghana’s Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu. «In line with the government’s plan to establish two public universities in Jasikan and Kintampo, I signed two separate MoUs with Gharably Integrated Engineering Company

Moroccan businesswoman Asmaa Gacem acquires Italian football club AC Prato

Italian entrepreneur Asmaa Gacem, who is of Moroccan origin, has acquired 100% of the shares of AC Prato, previously held by Humanativa Group. The sale, finalized on July 14, was made through Finres S.p.A., a Florence-based financial holding company owned by Gacem, who is active in sectors ranging from tourism to construction. Valued at over €800,000, the deal allows the new owners to take on all of the football club’s debts and cover unpaid salaries for players and technical staff,

Scottish drug lord extradited from Morocco pleads guilty to leading trafficking ring

A Scottish crime boss who was arrested in Morocco in July 2024 has pleaded guilty to directing a multi-million-pound drug trafficking network, The Scottish Sun reported on Wednesday. The 32-year-old fugitive was extradited to the UK in January 2025 and appeared this week before the High Court in Glasgow, where he admitted to leading a Moray-based gang that trafficked cocaine, heroin, and cannabis between Scotland and England from 2019 to 2022. McGregor had fled to Spain before being traced to

Deportivo Alavés signs Moroccan defender Youssef Lekhedim until 2029

Deportivo Alavés has announced the signing of 19-year-old Moroccan defender Youssef Enríquez Lekhedim on a contract running until June 2029. The club described him as «a left-back with attacking ability, physical strength, and character», highlighting his promising future. Born on October 7, 2005, in Madrid, Lekhedim joined Real Madrid’s academy at a young age and progressed through all youth categories before becoming a key player for Castilla last

Moroccan who set girlfriend on fire in Canary Islands had arrived by boat, faced deportation order

New details have emerged about the young Moroccan man accused of setting a 17-year-old girl on fire in the Canary Islands. The 20-year-old suspect reportedly arrived on the island of Lanzarote in early June aboard an inflatable boat, part of a group of irregular migrants from Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa. Local media report that an administrative deportation order was issued shortly after his arrival due to his undocumented status. However, the deportation was not carried out. Under current

Algeria sends envoys to South Africa after Jacob Zuma backs Morocco on Sahara

After losing several of the Polisario’s traditional allies across Africa, Algeria is eager to prevent South Africa from taking the same path. In response to Jacob Zuma’s recent stance on the Western Sahara issue, Algerian authorities have sent envoys to Pretoria.

Morocco praised by AU for boosting electoral observation and democratic governance in Africa

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has praised Morocco’s ongoing efforts to strengthen African capacities in electoral observation and democratic governance. In his semi-annual report on elections across the continent, Youssouf highlighted the growing impact of the electoral observer training program held in Rabat, which is organized through a partnership between Morocco and the AU Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and

Stellantis and Morocco expand Kénitra plant strengthening global automotive role

Stellantis and the Moroccan government celebrated the expansion of the Kénitra plant, marking a major milestone in their industrial partnership launched in 2016. The project further solidifies Morocco’s role as a strategic hub in the global automotive industry, with ambitious plans to surpass one million vehicles in annual production.

Spain : PSOE and Vox boycott reception for children sent by the Polisario

Children from the Tindouf camps, sent to Spain by the Polisario as part of the «Holidays in Peace» program, visited the Spanish Congress of Deputies on Wednesday, July 16. The visit was announced on X by Deputy Enrique Santiago, who also serves as Secretary General of the Communist Party. A welcoming ceremony was held for the «little Sahrawi ambassadors», attended by several MPs, including members of the People's Party. However, the event was boycotted by Socialist

Moroccan cyberattack saga continues with leaks on PAM Ministers

The mysterious hacker JabaRoot DZ, who claims to be Algerian, has struck again, this time targeting ministers from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM). Through Telegram, they have released documents related to high-value land and property acquisitions, revealing transactions worth hundreds of millions of dirhams. The leak adds a new chapter to the wave of cyberattacks that has rocked Morocco since April 2025.

Errachidia court sentences student to 30 years for murder of Teacher in Erfoud

The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Errachidia delivered its verdict on Wednesday, sentencing the student accused of murdering a teacher from the Institute of Applied Technology in Erfoud to 30 years in prison. The court also ordered the defendant to pay 300,000 dirhams in compensation to the victim’s family for the material and moral damage caused by the crime. The incident dates back to March 27, when the assailant—a former student at the same institute, approximately

King Mohammed VI sends condolences to the family of Ahmed Faras

King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and sympathy to the family of the late Ahmed Faras. In the message, the monarch expressed his deep emotion and sorrow upon learning of the passing of the former international footballer. In this painful moment, the King extended his heartfelt condolences and sincere compassion to all members of Ahmed Faras’s family, his loved ones, friends, admirers, and, through them, to the national sports community, particularly the Chabab Mohammedia

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