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Prince Aage of Denmark: The royal who chose Morocco’s battlefields (Suite)

Morocco opens ANAPEC internships to people without diplomas to fight youth unemployment (Suite)

Sahara: Why the strikes on Smara are prompting a tougher international response (Suite)

Brahim Ghali eyes fourth term as Polisario congress looms (Suite)

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

Prince Aage of Denmark: The royal who chose Morocco’s battlefields

Danish Prince Aage was one of the European figures whose name became linked to Morocco’s history during the French Protectorate, after spending nearly seventeen years in the ranks of the French Foreign Legion and taking part in several military campaigns aimed at subduing Moroccan regions that resisted colonial rule.

Albares: «No country has spoken out» on Lahbib Abdelaziz’s death

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Wednesday defended the government's decision not to comment on the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, who was killed on June 7 in an airstrike that the Polisario Front attributes to Morocco. Speaking during a plenary session of the Congress of Deputies, Albares was responding to an oral question from a lawmaker of the pro-independence Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC). Spain's top diplomat argued that «no country in the world has

AEFE chief Alexandre Morois visits Morocco amid French school reform tensions

For his first official trip abroad, Alexandre Morois, the newly appointed director general of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), has chosen Morocco. With 44 accredited schools serving nearly 49,000 students, the kingdom hosts what the agency describes as «one of the largest and most dynamic AEFE networks in the world». During his visit, Morois is scheduled to meet with school leadership teams, elected staff representatives and parent association officials. The trip is

Morocco and France strengthen Mediterranean transport cooperation

Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and France’s Ambassador and Interministerial Delegate for the Mediterranean, Nadia Hai, underscored on Wednesday in Rabat the importance of strengthening Mediterranean cooperation in the transport sector. Speaking to the press after talks held on the sidelines of the 11th Ministerial Conference of the Western Mediterranean Transport Ministers Group (GTMO 5+5), Hai described the event as a strategic platform for

Morocco targets 26 million tourists by 2030 as growth continues

Morocco welcomed nearly 20 million tourists and generated MAD 138 billion in tourism revenues in 2025, while the first five months of 2026 have confirmed the sector's continued growth, according to a press release issued following the National Tourism Office's (ONMT) board meeting held on June 24 in Rabat. Chaired by Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor and attended by ONMT Director General Achraf Fayda, the meeting reviewed the sector's performance and progress toward Morocco's goal of

Morocco bans AI-generated election content ahead of 2026 vote

Morocco's media regulator has banned the broadcast of AI-generated or manipulated electoral content that could mislead voters, as part of new rules governing media coverage of the September 23, 2026 legislative elections. The decision, adopted by the High Council for Audiovisual Communication (HACA), requires any AI-generated content used for educational or explanatory purposes to carry a clear, permanent and unambiguous disclosure indicating the use of artificial intelligence. The new

Royal Moroccan, British Navies hold joint diving exercise

Royal Moroccan Navy divers have taken part in a two-day joint training exercise with the British Royal Navy, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two forces. The exercise involved personnel from the Gibraltar-based HMS Dagger and the Gibraltar Clearance Diving Element, who traveled to Ksar Sghir Naval Base and Tangier Marina, according to a June 24 statement from the British Royal Navy. The first day included visits by Moroccan divers aboard HMS Dagger and a British diving support

Catalan party calls on Spain to clarify position on killing of Polisario militia members

The Republican Left of Catalonia has demanded answers from the Spanish government regarding its stance on the killing of three Polisario Front militia members in a drone strike linked to Morocco. This will be addressed in a parliamentary oversight session on Wednesday in Spain’s Congress of Deputies. MP Francesc-Marc Álvaro is set to question Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on what the party terms the government’s «failure to condemn» the

Al Hoceima to open new economics and management faculty

A Faculty of Economics and Management will soon be established in Al Hoceima following approval by the Council of Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, which met in an ordinary session on Tuesday. The new faculty will be located within the Aït Kamra university complex and is intended to expand the range of academic programs available in the province while better addressing the socio-economic needs of the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. According to the university, the institution will

Morocco names teams for World Robot Olympiad finals

Morocco has selected the teams that will represent the kingdom at the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) international competitions after the conclusion of the WRO Morocco 2026 National Championship in Casablanca. Held on June 20–21 at Elbilia International School in Domaine d’Anfa, the event brought together around 120 teams of young participants aged 6 to 22. Organized by the LOOP For Science & Technology Association in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, the

ACWA Power eyes green hydrogen and desalination investments in Morocco

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, the Middle East’s largest power generation and water desalination company, is looking to expand its footprint in Morocco by strengthening its renewable energy portfolio and moving into new sectors, including seawater desalination and green hydrogen. Omar Alaoui Mhamdi, the company’s general manager in Morocco, told Asharq that the kingdom offers significant potential for clean energy development thanks to its diverse natural resources. He said ACWA

Morocco honors oncologist Jalid Sehouli in Germany

Morocco’s ambassador to Germany, Zohour Alaoui, paid tribute on Tuesday to Jalid Sehouli, the German-Moroccan oncologist and internationally renowned specialist in gynecological cancers, during a ceremony held at the Moroccan residence in Berlin. The event brought together diplomats, German academics and researchers, as well as Selma Bennis, president of the Association of Moroccan Doctors in Germany (MÄD). In her remarks, Alaoui praised Professor Sehouli’s remarkable career

Travis Scott pays tribute to Morocco with retro jersey

Travis Scott has unveiled a Morocco-themed football jersey as part of his latest collaboration with Nike, featuring a retro-inspired design based on the iconic Total 90 line. The CJ x Nike Morocco Total 90 Retro Jersey is among several national-team-inspired pieces released under the rapper's Cactus Jack brand. The shirt features a Nike Football shield on the front, Morocco-themed graphics on the sleeves, the Moroccan flag and Total 90 logo on the back, as well as custom Cactus Jack

Moroccan youth international Imran Talai signs first professional contract with Ajax

Moroccan youth international Imran Talai has signed his first professional contract with Ajax, committing to the Dutch club until 2029. The 17-year-old midfielder, who has been part of Ajax’s academy since 2016, described the deal as a «dream come true» after spending nearly a decade progressing through the club’s youth ranks. Talai, who represents Morocco at youth level, said he sees himself as a versatile player capable of operating in several midfield roles. He

Morocco opens ANAPEC internships to people without diplomas to fight youth unemployment

The House of Representatives on Monday adopted Bill 51.25, which expands employment-integration programs to include people without diplomas. Approved by a majority, the bill received 89 votes in favor, none against, and 15 abstentions. In particular, it makes it possible to shorten the duration of training-to-employment programs and broaden state incentives.

Sahara: Why the strikes on Smara are prompting a tougher international response

As tensions worsen in the Sahel, the Sahara issue is now seen by several capitals as a central factor in regional stability, says researcher Mohamed Ahmed Kane. In his view, this shift is strengthening support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative and once again bringing Algeria’s responsibility for the situation in the Tindouf camps to the forefront.

Brahim Ghali eyes fourth term as Polisario congress looms

The Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps are calling for a congress to be held. Ahead of this key event, Brahim Ghali is making his moves , but he is not alone. A surprise contender could upset the balance.

After divisions over aid for livestock farmers, Akhannouch convenes his ruling majority

Amid growing tensions over public aid to livestock farmers, Aziz Akhannouch convened the secretaries-general of Istiqlal, PAM, and RNI on Tuesday. These parties have formed the governing coalition since October 2021. In the meeting, the head of government pressed representatives from the Balance and Tractor parties to adhere to the commitments outlined in the majority pact, emphasizing the need for synchronized efforts among the three coalition partners. This gathering followed a move by the

A new UN Security Council resolution threatens the Polisario

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2823 on Tuesday, June 23. Co-sponsored by Pakistan and Denmark, the resolution urges the international community to impose sanctions on groups or states responsible for attacks targeting UN peacekeepers. This resolution calls upon the UN Secretary-General to conduct investigations to identify those behind such attacks. Additionally, it urges all relevant states and parties to cooperate fully with these inquiries. The Secretary-General is

Morocco not ready to open door to Revolut

Bank Al-Maghrib is not currently considering opening the Moroccan market to British fintech giant Revolut, citing other priorities and the strong presence of local financial institutions in the digital services segment targeted by the company. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Bank Al-Maghrib Governor Abdellatif Jouahri said he had met Revolut's chief executive earlier this month after the company expressed interest in Morocco. However, he stressed that current circumstances «do

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