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Mauritania defends Lebriga closure amid Polisario pressure

The Mauritanian government has defended its decision, made in May, to close the Lebriga region on the border with Algeria. «This is a domestic security measure aimed at controlling crossings and securing the borders», said Houssein Ould Meddou, Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication, and Relations with Parliament, and spokesperson for the Mauritanian government, in an interview with France 24 Arabic. «This decision has no political motivations and does not target any

Morocco Telecom secures €370 million IFC loan to expand 4G in Chad and Mali

Morocco Telecom has secured a €370 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to fund the rollout of 4G services in Chad and Mali, the company announced Friday. The financing aims to improve access to high-speed internet, help bridge the digital divide, and support economic development, in line with the African Union’s goal of creating a unified digital market by 2030. Morocco Telecom, in which Emirati group e& holds a 53% stake, serves around 79 million

Moroccans among top 10 asylum seekers in EU+, nearly 25,000 mainly in Italy and Spain

In 2024, Moroccan asylum applications in EU+ countries dropped by 18%, with most filed in Italy, Spain, and Slovenia. Even more telling is the surge in withdrawn applications. In Slovenia alone, Moroccans accounted for over 70% of all withdrawals.

Morocco's first 100% electric refrigerated truck launched by Petit Forestier

In May 2025, Petit Forestier announced the launch of Morocco’s first 100% electric refrigerated heavy-duty vehicle in Casablanca. The company operates over 1,800 refrigerated vehicles across 24 cities in Morocco. The vehicle features a fully electric motor and refrigeration unit, producing zero local emissions and reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 70%, depending on the energy source used for charging. It maintains refrigeration quality while also reducing urban noise pollution and

Morocco : 8 fires contained in 24 hours, 20 hectares burned (ANEF)

Over the past 24 hours on June 19, Morocco reported eight fires, including six in forested areas and two outside. According to the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF), «rapid and coordinated interventions» by emergency services allowed full control of all incidents, with the total affected area estimated at 20 hectares. By province, ANEF states that 15 hectares were affected in Tetouan. The agency also confirmed that efforts to extinguish remaining smoldering spots are

Fez travel agency owner charged with defrauding couple over Hajj visas

The owner of a travel agency in Fez has been referred to the public prosecutor after allegedly defrauding a couple out of 264,000 dirhams intended for two Hajj visas that were never delivered. The court has postponed the hearing to June 23 to give the accused time to appoint a lawyer and review the case file. The couple filed a complaint with the police, supporting their claim with voice recordings of conversations exchanged via messaging apps, which reportedly confirmed the agreement to

Morocco sees 55% surge in Foreign Direct Investment in 2024 says UNCTAD

Morocco saw a significant rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2024, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025. The report highlighted North Africa as the main driver of FDI growth on the continent, with Morocco’s FDI increasing by 55% to $1.6 billion. Tunisia also experienced a 21% rise, reaching $936 million, alongside strong gains in Egypt. The construction sector remains a key area of investment

Dakhla launches economic intelligence strategy with Forvis Mazars partnership

The Regional Investment Center of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab announced on June 20, 2025, a partnership with the consulting firm Forvis Mazars to implement an economic intelligence and territorial intelligence strategy. The center will establish a system for economic monitoring in the region. Dakhla-Oued Eddahab has investment activity in the maritime fishing, renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, and tourism sectors, reads a press release. A forum is scheduled for June 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM at

Spain's nationwide power outage linked to Iberdrola's solar plant malfunction

Iberdrola’s Núñez de Balboa mega-plant has been identified as the cause of the nationwide power outage that hit Spain on April 28. According to El Diario, this large solar farm experienced abnormal operations about 30 minutes before the blackout. Spain’s grid operator, Red Eléctrica (REE), has called for an investigation into what it describes as «an internal control malfunction» or «an internal anomaly at the plant», which Iberdrola must

World Bank approves $250 million for Morocco's social protection reform

The World Bank has approved a $250 million funding package to support Morocco’s social protection reform, aiming to strengthen social safety nets for human development. In a statement released Thursday, the international financial institution highlighted Morocco’s significant progress over the past two decades, driven by social protection reforms that have improved living standards and expanded access to essential services. «While challenges remain, such as high unemployment

Morocco faces thunderstorms and heatwave from Friday through Tuesday

Heavy thunderstorms with local hail and strong gusts are expected this Friday, while a heatwave is forecast to persist from Friday through Tuesday across several regions of Morocco, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). In an orange-level alert, the DGM announced that thunderstorms producing 15 to 25 mm of rainfall, along with local hail and gusty winds, are expected between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday in the provinces of Azilal, Rehamna, Marrakech, El Kelaa des Sraghna,

At UN headquarters, Amina Bouayach reaffirms key role of National Human Rights Institutions

During a high-level meeting at the United Nations in New York, Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council and Chair of GANHRI (the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions), met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to highlight the central role NHRIs play in responding to growing global challenges and in advancing the human rights agenda. Bouayach expressed GANHRI’s support for the Secretary-General’s efforts to place human rights

Russia extradites Moroccan fraud suspect wanted since 2022

On Thursday, Russian authorities extradited a Moroccan national to Morocco from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport, as part of joint cooperation between the National Central Bureau of Interpol under Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Federal Prison Service. According to a statement by Interior Ministry spokesperson Irina Volk, the suspect was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Moroccan authorities for alleged involvement in fraud, forgery,

Morocco’s inflation eases to 0.4% in May as cost of living declines

Morocco’s consumer price index (CPI) dropped by 0.4% in May compared to the previous month, according to a note released Thursday by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The decline was driven by a 0.8% decrease in food prices and a 0.1% drop in non-food prices. Major contributors included lower prices for vegetables (-2.1%), fish and seafood (-1.7%), meat (-1.5%), dairy products (-1.0%), and slight drops in bread, cereals, oils, and fruits (-0.3%). In contrast, coffee, tea, and cocoa

Morocco partners with EBRD, IFC to launch WE Finance Code for women’s access to finance

On Thursday, the Director General of Bank Al-Maghrib, Abderrahim Bouazza, signed a Declaration of Intent to launch the WE Finance Code, an initiative to support women entrepreneurs. The agreement was signed in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The signing ceremony was attended by EBRD Vice President Mark Bowman, EBRD Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region Mark Davis, and

Morocco approves creation of national agency for child protection

The Government Council approved on Thursday draft law No. 29.24 establishing the National Agency for Child Protection, as well as child protection centers and social care institutions dedicated to children. The bill was presented by the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi. This legislative initiative aligns with the great importance placed on children’s rights within Morocco’s legal framework and national institutions. The aim is to ensure effective protection and the full

FAR drone strikes Polisario vehicle near Sand Wall

A Royal Armed Forces (FAR) drone struck a Polisario vehicle on Thursday, June 19. «The operation took place in the Karzaze region, near Mijek, east of the Sand Wall. The outcome of the strike remains unknown for now», a source familiar with the matter told Yabiladi. According to the same source, the Polisario elements had first crossed into Mauritanian territory clandestinely, intending to carry out an operation against Moroccan positions, before being targeted by the FAR

Kenya National Assembly Speaker receives Polisario representative

Nearly a month after Kenya officially voiced support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, the Polisario’s main ally in Nairobi has resurfaced. On Thursday, June 19, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetangula, met with the Polisario’s representative in Kenya. «Today, I hosted His Excellency Mohamed-Liman Ali Ami, the Ambassador of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, who paid me a courtesy call at my office at Parliament Buildings», Wetangula

Spain approves the reception of 3,000 children from the Tindouf camps

The Spanish government has approved the reception of «around 3,000 children» from the Tindouf camps this summer. «At the proposal of the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, the Council of Ministers has taken the necessary steps to authorize the temporary stay of Sahrawi minors and issue visas for their chaperones, as part of the 'Holidays in Peace 2025' program», the government said in a statement. Launched in the mid-1990s, the program aims to

Morocco and Algeria allies clash in PARLACEN over Western Sahara issue

After taking its case to the African Union and the United Nations, Algeria is now seeking support within the Central American Parliament to promote the Polisario’s agenda. But Morocco, too, has solid allies in PARLACEN. Here’s the full story.

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New York	03:44	12:58	20:35
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Chicago	03:32	12:53	20:34
Los Angeles	04:18	12:55	20:12
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