US inaugurates new consulate compound in Casablanca, reaffirms Morocco ties

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.

Jazzablanca 2026 brings world music icons to Casablanca for a 10-day celebration

The 19th edition of the Jazzablanca Festival, running from July 2 to 11, 2026, is set to be a grand celebration of jazz, world music, and contemporary sounds. Over 10 days, 50 concerts will breathe life into Casablanca, with performances spread across three stages. Anfa Park will host 40 shows, while 10 free performances will take place at the Arab League Park, a first in the festival's history. At Anfa Park, the first weekend (Thursday, July 2 to Saturday, July 4) will spotlight international

Morocco – Germany: Support on the Sahara and strengthened cooperation

While visiting Morocco, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed his ambition to deepen cooperation with Rabat in areas such as the economy, culture, and security. This initiative builds on the strength of the strategic dialogue between the two countries, as well as Berlin's support for the autonomy proposal in the Sahara.

Camarinal Still poses key challenge for Morocco–Spain undersea tunnel

Morocco and Spain are moving forward with plans for a major underwater tunnel beneath the Strait of Gibraltar, with estimated costs ranging between €7.5 billion and €10 billion. The project aims to link Africa and Europe through a railway line dedicated to transporting passengers and goods. The tunnel would run between Punta Paloma, near Tarifa in Spain, and Malabata, near Tangier, spanning 42 kilometers, including 27.7 kilometers under the seabed at depths of up to 475 meters. The

Kenitra police arrest suspect in severe assault case involving bladed weapon

Police in Kenitra arrested a 56-year-old man on Wednesday, April 29, on suspicion of carrying out a violent assault with a bladed weapon. According to a security source, the suspect allegedly attacked a person with a sharp object last Sunday in Kenitra, causing serious injuries. The incident, which was captured in a video circulating on social media, prompted an investigation that led to his identification and arrest. The suspect has been placed in custody as part of an investigation

Kenitra man sentenced to 15 years in prison for road rage assault on truck driver

On Wednesday, the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Kenitra sentenced the man accused of assaulting a truck driver in the industrial area of the Kenitra Free Zone, in an incident that occurred at the end of March. The defendant was handed 15 years in prison and ordered to pay 100,000 dirhams in civil damages to the victim, in recognition of the serious injuries he sustained. The case sparked widespread outrage on social media after a video showed the attacker striking the victim on

ONHYM prévoit de lever 25 milliards de dollars de fonds pour le gazoduc Nigeria-Maroc

L'Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) du Maroc, sous la tutelle de l'État, s'apprête à lever une partie des 25 milliards de dollars nécessaires pour financer le gazoduc Nigeria-Maroc, a rapporté Bloomberg mercredi. Il s'agirait de la première levée de fonds pour l'ONHYM depuis sa transformation en société anonyme en février, une démarche visant à renforcer sa capacité à

ONHYM prevé recaudar 25 mil millones de dólares para el gasoducto Nigeria-Marruecos

La Oficina Nacional de Hidrocarburos y Minas (ONHYM) de Marruecos, organismo estatal, se dispone a recaudar parte de los 25 mil millones de dólares necesarios para financiar el gasoducto Nigeria-Marruecos, según informó Bloomberg el miércoles. Esta sería la primera vez que la ONHYM busca financiamiento desde su conversión en sociedad anónima en febrero, un cambio estratégico diseñado para mejorar su capacidad de estructurar

Morocco’s media pluralism deemed «illusory», Reporters Without Borders says

The 2026 World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders, ranked Morocco 105th out of 185 countries, categorizing it under «difficult situation». The report highlighted the ongoing profound challenges facing the media landscape in the kingdom.

ONHYM plans fundraising for $25bn Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline

Morocco’s state-run Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) is preparing to raise part of the $25 billion needed to finance the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The fundraising would mark ONHYM’s first since its conversion into a public limited company in February, a move aimed at strengthening its ability to structure partnerships and mobilize diversified financing for large-scale projects in Morocco and abroad. The company did not