From February 10 to 12, Rabat was the stage for the second session of the Joint Military Commission between Morocco and Mali, marking a pivotal advancement in the relationship between the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the Malian army. The Malian delegation was headed by Brigadier General Moussa Yoro Kente, who oversees military schools. The discussions primarily centered on boosting cooperation in military training, equipment, and logistical support. The Malian General Staff has embarked on an
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) hosted in Morocco sparked a remarkable surge in international spending, with cross-border transactions from participating countries skyrocketing by 190%. According to a report released by Visa this Friday, this spike was «largely fueled by visitors from Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo». «These visitors alone contributed to over 60% of the growth. Across all markets, travelers from France, the
«Achta ta ta» es ampliamente conocida en Marruecos como una alegre canción infantil que marca el inicio del invierno. Pero este estribillo lúdico es solo el comienzo de una canción más larga y cargada de contenido político que muchos han olvidado con el tiempo.
«Achta ta ta» est largement connu au Maroc comme une comptine joyeuse pour enfants marquant le début de l'hiver. Mais ce refrain ludique n'est que le début d'une chanson plus longue et politiquement chargée que beaucoup ont depuis oubliée.
After devastating floods forced evacuations and caused major damage in four northern provinces, Morocco has launched a 3-billion-dirham support plan combining direct financial aid, reconstruction funds, and agricultural assistance. Beyond state aid, insured residents may also seek compensation for damaged cars and homes under specific conditions.
The Moroccan activist Zineb El Kharroubi, who resides in France and is a member of the GenZ 212 movement, is now facing charges of «incitement to commit offenses via the internet». After her arrest yesterday upon her arrival at Marrakech airport, her trial has been set for February 26 in Casablanca. She will be appearing in court while out on bail. Omar Arbib, representing the Marrakech branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH), revealed that «Zineb El
Spanish national police have deported two individuals with extensive criminal records, citing the «social anxiety» they were causing in various parts of the Girona region. The suspects were flown from Barajas Airport to Casablanca Airport. According to Spanish media, one of the deportees had a long history of criminal and judicial issues in Girona, while the other was involved in international offenses and faced a five-year ban from entering the Schengen Area. The police noted
The man rescued last week by a Scottish vessel off the Moroccan coast has been identified as a 25-year-old who had been reported missing after attempting to swim from Morocco to Ceuta. According to the ferry crew, his relatives had alerted authorities after he failed to reach Ceuta during the crossing attempt. He was spotted in the water at around 6:30 p.m. on February 3, signaling for help as the CalMac ferry MV Isle of Islay sought shelter from a storm near Morocco. Crew members immediately
The new cemetery and military section of Alnif-Bougafer, located in the Drâa-Tafilalet region, were inaugurated on Thursday, February 12, during an official ceremony. The reopening follows restoration work aimed at preserving the shared memorial heritage of Morocco and France. The site now houses the remains of fifteen Moroccan goumiers who fell during the Battle of Bougafer between February 13 and March 25, 1933, according to a statement. The project was funded by the French Ministry of
Officers of the Royal Gendarmerie at the territorial center in Loudaya, near Marrakech, have arrested a man in his thirties on suspicion of sexually assaulting his underage daughter, who is reportedly under 15, according to local media sources. The case came to light following a report received by gendarmerie services, which opened a judicial investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office to determine the circumstances of the alleged acts. Sources