Drug traffickers grow more aggressive as smuggling routes from Morocco reactivate

The Spanish government, through a report issued by the Department of National Security, has acknowledged the presence of more than 600 «go-fast» smuggling boats suspected of being used in drug trafficking operations, particularly in the Strait of Gibraltar. The report also highlights a rise in the aggressiveness of smugglers toward security forces, including the use of military-grade weapons. According to the report, cited by Europa Press, «with regard to hashish trafficking,

Morocco reportedly to inject 20 billion dirhams into 2026

Morocco plans to add 20 billion dirhams to its 2026 budget to finance measures aimed at cushioning the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the domestic market, a government source told Reuters on Thursday. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced the measure on Thursday without disclosing the amount of the additional funding. He said the budget adjustments aim to mobilize reserve funds to mitigate the repercussions of the Middle East conflict, support citizens’

ECHR backs Spain expulsion of Moroccan ISIS suspect

The European Court of Human Rights has upheld Spain’s approach to combating international terrorism, ruling unanimously that protecting national security and preventing jihadist radicalization constitute sufficient grounds to expel a foreign national from the country, even in the absence of a criminal conviction. The court held that the right to private and family life cannot serve as a shield against state measures when there are strong indications of involvement in terrorist

Israeli Defense Minister criticizes Lamine Yamal over Palestinian flag

Israel Katz, Israel’s defense minister, on Thursday attacked Lamine Yamal after the FC Barcelona winger, who is of Moroccan origin, raised a Palestinian flag during the club’s celebrations for winning Spain’s La Liga title. In a post on X, Katz said that «Lamine Yamal chose to incite against Israel and fuel hatred at a time when our soldiers are fighting the terrorist organization Hamas, an organization that committed massacres, rapes, burnings and murders against

Morocco gains ground in Finland with record tomato exports

Morocco has doubled its direct tomato exports to Finland during the 2025/26 season, setting a new bilateral record, according to EastFruit. Between July 2025 and February 2026, Finland imported 2,200 tons of Moroccan tomatoes worth nearly €6 million, marking a twofold increase compared to the previous season and surpassing the combined volumes of the two preceding years. The figure is also 50% higher than the previous record set in 2022/23. Moroccan tomato exports to Finland have grown

Morocco: What should be done about repeated lenient sentences in rape cases?

Rape cases involving minors and women with disabilities continue to expose a gap between Morocco’s legal arsenal and court rulings often deemed too lenient. Recent verdicts have revived calls from rights activists for consistent sentencing, stronger victim protection and better access to justice.

Polisario supporters angered by Gambian ban on conference

Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, is hosting the 87th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This edition has been marked by anger among Polisario supporters after Gambian authorities banned a conference organized by a coalition of NGOs and the Geneva-based group of states backing Brahim Ghali’s movement. The event, titled «Breaking the Silence on the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Western Sahara», was scheduled to take place on the

King Mohammed VI urges AI and cybersecurity push for FAR anniversary

Morocco is marking, this Thursday, May 14, the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). On this occasion, King Mohammed VI, in his capacity as Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the FAR, issued an Order of the Day. In his message, the sovereign called for efforts to «continue implementing the modern scientific programs that have been adopted, with a focus on integrated projects in the fields of applied and technical scientific research,

Au Maroc, les préparatifs de l’Aïd al-Adha commencent au marché aux épices

À l’approche de l’Aïd al-Adha, les ménages marocains affluent vers les marchés à la recherche des épices indispensables aux plats traditionnels de la fête. Si les épices produites localement restent très prisées, les vendeurs affirment que le cumin et les mélanges d’épices figurent parmi les produits les plus demandés dans les jours précédant

En Marruecos, los preparativos del Eid al-Adha empiezan en el mercado de especias

A medida que se acerca el Aid al-Adha, las familias marroquíes acuden en masa a los mercados en busca de las especias imprescindibles para los platos tradicionales de la festividad. Aunque las especias de producción local siguen siendo muy apreciadas, los vendedores aseguran que el comino y las mezclas de especias figuran entre los productos más demandados en los días previos al Aid.