In 2025, the city of Melilla recorded 691 births through its public health services, marking a 77% decline compared with a decade earlier, when births stood at around 3,001 in 2015. The figures were provided by a spokesperson for the regional directorate of the Institute for Health Services Management, in a statement to Europa Press on Monday. The spokesperson noted that the current figures stand in sharp contrast to those of ten years ago, when nearly half of all births were to women crossing
As the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco moves deeper into the knockout phase, the Golden Boot race is tightening. Atlas Lions forward Brahim Diaz currently tops the scoring chart with four goals in four matches, underlining his decisive role for Morocco so far in the tournament. A group of players are close behind on three goals each, including Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman (3 goals in 3 matches), Mali’s Lassine Sinayoko (3 goals in 4 matches), Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi (3 goals
Marking the fifth anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic ties, Morocco and Israel have agreed on a joint military action plan for 2026. The agreement was reached during the third session of their joint military commission, held last week in Tel Aviv. According to Hebrew media reports, the Israeli army said the meeting «represents a major step in strengthening security cooperation with Morocco, which it regards as key partner for regional stability». «The talks,
After the downfall of their Syrian ally Bashar al-Assad and the weakening of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah by Israel, Algeria and the Polisario find themselves powerless as they witness the arrest of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro by the United States military. This strategic loss is one that neither Algiers nor the Front dared to condemn.
On Monday, representatives of seven opposition parties in Parliament announced their intention to challenge Bill 026.25, which concerns the reorganization of the National Press Council (CNP), by referring it to the Constitutional Court. The initiative brings together the PPS, PJD, Popular Movement, and USFP, with the support of the FGD, PSU, and FFD, in an effort to examine the constitutionality of a bill they consider highly controversial. The parties behind the move described it as a
During AFCON in Morocco, accessibility measures inside stadiums, such as adapted seating and discounted tickets with accompanying access, have enabled spectators with disabilities to attend matches. The experience, however, can vary when it comes to reaching the venues themselves, where distance and access routes play a key role in how smoothly fans with reduced mobility can attend games.
Morocco welcomed 19.8 million tourists in 2025, marking a significant increase of over 14% from 2024. This historic surge brings the country tantalizingly close to the 20 million visitor milestone for the first time. These figures underscore the sector's steady evolution, Morocco's growing allure as a destination, and tourism's pivotal role in driving economic growth. This upward trend is echoed in another record: tourism revenues. By the end of November 2025, revenues are projected to reach
The Senegalese Football Federation announced on Sunday that a Senegalese woman living in Morocco, Aida Faye Samb, tragically died in a traffic accident on the Rabat–Kenitra highway. The accident occurred on Saturday as she was traveling to Tangier to watch the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 match between Senegal and Sudan, which ended in a 3-1 victory for Senegal. The Federation conveyed «its deepest condolences and sympathy to the family of the deceased, her relatives,
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on Monday the cancellation of flights AT850 and AT851, both scheduled for January 5, 2026, to and from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, due to adverse weather conditions in the region. The inclement weather has led to over 100 flights being canceled or delayed at Schiphol. Just three days ago, both the airport and the airline KLM had issued warnings about the expected disruptions. To alleviate the inconvenience caused by these changes, RAM is
As 2026 begins, Morocco’s dams have recorded a marked increase in water reserves, benefiting from sustained rainfall after several consecutive years of drought. The overall dam fill rate has reached 42.5%, equivalent to around 7.123 billion cubic meters of water, a level that has not been recorded in several years. It is worth noting that Morocco’s dam storage capacity has increased over time. While the highest fill rate in recent years was recorded in January 2021, at 44.4%, water
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