Morocco's strategy to accelerate the economic development of its southern provinces continues to garner attention from major global powers. After the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and more recently Belgium, Germany has now joined this growing list. Berlin has officially expressed its support for the economic advancement of the Moroccan Sahara. This announcement came on Thursday in Rabat, delivered by German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul during a press briefing following
The public prosecutor in Rabat has ordered 136 individuals to be placed under provisional detention, with two of them remaining under investigation, following the riots that occurred during the football match held last night between the Royal Army team and Raja Club Athletic. The match, which concluded with a victory for the military team, witnessed acts of violence immediately after the final whistle, resulting in material damage inside the stadium. The unrest then spilled outside, affecting
The Moroccan Parliament has issued a strong response to losing the presidency of the Pan-African Parliament to an Algerian candidate, condemning the election for being «marred by serious irregularities». In a statement, the Parliament highlighted that the meetings of the North African group, held on the sidelines of the session, were disrupted by breaches of protocol, notably the enforcement of a voting procedure «without legal basis» and external interference in their
Moroccans continue to be the largest foreign-born community in Spain, with over 1.16 million residents, according to the latest data from Spain's National Institute of Statistics. Despite their significant presence, they face challenges in higher education access, ranking lowest among major foreign communities with only 9.3% holding higher education degrees.
Le Maroc renforce ses liens diplomatiques avec les États-Unis en inaugurant un complexe consulaire ultramoderne à Casablanca, marquant une étape clé dans une relation de 250 ans. Ce projet, fruit d'un investissement américain de plus de 350 millions de dollars, symbolise la coopération stratégique et le soutien des États-Unis à l'intégrité territoriale du Maroc.
Marruecos refuerza sus lazos diplomáticos con Estados Unidos al inaugurar un complejo consular ultramoderno en Casablanca, marcando un hito clave en una relación de 250 años. Este proyecto, fruto de una inversión estadounidense de más de 350 millones de dólares, simboliza la cooperación estratégica y el apoyo de Estados Unidos a la integridad territorial de Marruecos.
A striking claim has circulated across several Spanish media outlets, suggesting that an €800 million undersea tunnel could link Morocco and Portugal. However, the absence of any official sources, combined with clear geographic and economic inconsistencies, points to an unfounded story, likely stemming from a misinterpreted viral video.
Moroccan parliamentary advisor Lahcen Haddad, representing the Istiqlal Party, was unsuccessful in his bid for the presidency of the Pan-African Parliament during the election held on Thursday, the 30th, in Midrand, South Africa. The election saw a decisive win for Algerian senator Fateh Boutbig, who secured 118 votes. This contest was exclusively for candidates from the North African bloc of the African Union. The race also included Egyptian Cherif El Jabali and Libyan Youssef El Fakhiri,
The Mauritanian preacher Mohamed El Hassan Ould Deddou arrived in Laâyoune yesterday to deliver a series of religious lectures. His visit has ignited a wave of outrage among Polisario supporters on social media, with some accusing him of yielding to Morocco's «corruption». Known for his close ties to Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood, the Mauritanian sheikh has historically aligned with the Polisario Front's positions. He notably opposed former U.S. President Donald Trump's
In a significant boost to Morocco-U.S. relations, a state-of-the-art American consulate was inaugurated in Casablanca, underscoring a 250-year diplomatic partnership. The $350 million complex, blending modern design with Moroccan heritage, symbolizes a robust commitment to economic and cultural cooperation between the two nations.