Morocco suspends tomato exports to Africa, limits supply to Europe to stabilize prices

Morocco has announced a complete suspension of its tomato exports to African countries and a partial reduction to Europe until further notice. This move aims to stabilize domestic prices, which recently soared to around 15 dirhams per kilogram. The decision, confirmed by the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation for the Production and Export of Fruits and Vegetables, was taken last Monday by the Independent Agency for the Control and Coordination of Exports under the Ministry of Agriculture.

Ignacio Ramonet in Casablanca: When journalism confronts the rise of machines

In Casablanca, Ignacio Ramonet captivated his audience by discussing the silent revolution that artificial intelligence represents for journalism, comparing its impact to that of Gutenberg's printing press. In a world where certainties are wavering, he poses the question: what becomes of the truth when machines partake in human reasoning?

Le Maroc et les États-Unis signent une feuille de route de coopération en défense pour dix prochaines années

Le Maroc et les États-Unis ont signé une nouvelle feuille de route de coopération en matière de défense pour les dix prochaines années, dans le but de renforcer leurs liens militaires et stratégiques. L'accord a été officialisé le jeudi 16 avril au Pentagone, lors d'une rencontre entre Elbridge Colby, sous-secrétaire américain à la Défense, et Abdellatif Loudiyi, ministre

Marruecos y Estados Unidos firman una hoja de ruta de cooperación en defensa para los próximos diez años

Marruecos y Estados Unidos han firmado una nueva hoja de ruta de cooperación en defensa para los próximos diez años, con el objetivo de reforzar sus lazos militares y estratégicos. El acuerdo se formalizó el jueves 16 de abril en el Pentágono, durante una reunión entre Elbridge Colby, subsecretario de Defensa de Estados Unidos, y Abdellatif Loudiyi, ministro delegado de Defensa Nacional de Marruecos. La ceremonia contó con la presencia

Morocco, US sign 10-year roadmap to strengthen defense cooperation

Morocco and the United States have signed a new 10-year Defense Cooperation Roadmap aimed at strengthening military and strategic ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed on Thursday, April 16, at the Pentagon during a meeting between U.S. Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby and Abdellatif Loudiyi, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for National Defense, alongside Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. I was pleased to meet

Acquitted of terrorism, Moroccans in Somalia launch hunger strike over delayed repatriation

Six Moroccan nationals, acquitted of terrorism charges yet languishing in a Bosaso prison in Somalia, have embarked on a hunger strike to protest their prolonged detention and delayed repatriation. Despite a court ruling for their release over two years ago, their families plead for urgent action from Moroccan authorities to secure their return.

Fez building collapse: 21 investigated over illegal construction and safety violations

A preparatory investigation has been opened against 21 individuals in connection with the collapse of two buildings in Fez on December 9, 2025, which left 22 people dead and 16 others injured, the Public Prosecutor at the Court of Appeals announced. According to a statement, the decision follows investigations conducted by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, based on field inspections and technical expert reports, which revealed that the buildings had been illegally expanded with additional

Belgian delegation visits Dakhla amid strengthened Morocco Belgium relations

A delegation from the Belgian Cooperation Agency (APEFE) is visiting Dakhla on April 15 and 16, accompanied by Belgium’s deputy ambassador in Rabat. The visit includes meetings with several local officials, notably the regional governor, the president of the regional council, and the mayor. The delegation is also scheduled to visit the Regional Investment Center on Thursday to explore the province’s economic potential. This visit comes amid evolving relations between Rabat and

The EU's chief diplomat makes her first visit to Morocco

The High Representative and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, is visiting Morocco on April 16 and 17. «In Rabat, she will engage in a one-on-one meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, followed by a joint press conference. During her stay, Ms. Kallas will also meet with leaders from various sectors and tour the EuroMed University» in Fez, announced the European External Action Service (EEAS) in a press release. Kallas and Bourita last met

Over 12,000 prosecutions for extramarital relations in Morocco, NGOs question protection of women

In a new comparison derived from the Public Prosecutor's Office statistics on the implementation of criminal policy, the association Mobilizing for Rights Associates (MRA) highlights the gap between the concepts of protection and punishment. It questions this disparity in light of cases of extramarital relationships, compared to prosecutions for violence against women.