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Sahara: Norway emerges as a potential host for the next round of talks

Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister, convened a significant meeting in Oslo with Massad Boulos, the U.S. President Donald Trump’s special adviser for African and Arab affairs, and Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy for Western Sahara. This meeting, occurring during the Oslo Peace Forum, was focused «on the issue of Western Sahara», as expressed by Norway’s second-ranking diplomat in his statement. He

Western Sahara: UK treads carefully between Morocco and the Polisario

The British government has once again expressed its backing for Morocco’s autonomy proposal concerning Western Sahara, albeit offering some leverage to the Polisario. This stance was reiterated on Thursday, June 11, by Hamish Falconer, the Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, in a written reply to Labour MP Navendu Prabhat Mishra. «In her meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Bourita on 23 April, the Foreign Secretary reaffirmed Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan as

Embraer offers Morocco C4I command center to secure KC 390 deal

The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have yet to place an official order for military transport aircraft from Brazilian manufacturer Embraer, despite negotiations that began in October 2024. In a bid to strengthen its chances of securing the contract, the Brazilian aerospace company is now offering Morocco a C4I command center capable of centralizing the kingdom's military operations, according to a report published Friday by Africa Intelligence. A C4I system, Command, Control, Communications,

Princess Lalla Meryem represents King Mohammed VI at Bernadette Chirac funeral

Princess Lalla Meryem represented King Mohammed VI on Friday in Paris at the funeral of Bernadette Chirac. Upon her arrival at the Sainte-Clotilde Basilica, she was welcomed by Claude Chirac, the daughter of the deceased, before taking her seat inside the church alongside Brigitte Macron and senior dignitaries attending the funeral ceremony. Also present at the funeral were Morocco’s ambassador to Paris, Samira Sitail; former French presidents Nicolas Sarkozy and François

Moroccan lawyers to halt professional activities from June 15 to 21

The Association of Moroccan Bar Associations has called for a nationwide suspension of professional activities from June 15 to 21, 2026, in protest over statements attributed to Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. In a statement, the association expressed its outrage at what it described as «incendiary and accusatory remarks targeting the legal profession and its institutions» during parliamentary discussions. It also announced plans to raise the issue with the head of

Morocco faces 44°C heatwave, storms and strong winds this weekend

A heatwave, thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are expected to affect several regions of Morocco from Friday through Sunday, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). An orange-level weather alert issued by the DGM forecasts temperatures ranging between 41°C and 44°C in the provinces of Errachidia, Zagora, Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Aousserd and Oued Ed-Dahab during the three-day period. The agency also warned of thundery showers, locally accompanied by

FRMF reveals extent of Aguerd, Ezzalzouli injuries

After their names were removed from Morocco's World Cup squad list, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) on Friday confirmed and explained the last-minute withdrawals of Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Nayef Aguerd. According to the federation, medical examinations revealed that Ezzalzouli is suffering from a right knee sprain combined with a high-grade injury to the medial collateral ligament, ruling him out of the tournament. As for Aguerd, the FRMF said his recovery from a long-standing

Airports of Morocco launches Atlas Lions campaign ahead of World Cup opener

With just 24 hours to go before Morocco's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Airports of Morocco has launched a nationwide campaign titled «Let The Game Take Off». According to a press release, the campaign features an animated comic-book-style film that draws a parallel between the Atlas Lions on the pitch and the airport personnel working behind the scenes to facilitate the travel of Moroccan supporters. It showcases the work of reception staff, operations teams, security

Morocco deploys consular support for fans at 2026 World Cup in US

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad on Thursday unveiled a support plan for Moroccan fans attending the 2026 World Cup in the United States. According to the ministry, the initiative aims to provide assistance and support to Moroccan nationals throughout the tournament through the deployment of dedicated consular teams. Consular staff will be present at airports to welcome supporters and provide practical information, particularly on logistical

Morocco reaches historic seventh place in FIFA world ranking

Morocco’s national team has reached a historic milestone in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking, released as the 2026 World Cup gets underway, climbing to seventh place in the world, the highest ranking in the Atlas Lions’ history since the system was introduced in 1993. Morocco moved up one spot, benefiting from the Netherlands’ recent defeat in a friendly match against Algeria. The Atlas Lions remain Africa’s highest-ranked team, ahead of Senegal in 15th place

Morocco and Argentina seek stronger ties at Buenos Aires talks

Argentina's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Pablo Quirno, received Fouad Yazourh, Ambassador and Director-General for Political Affairs at Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, on Thursday in Buenos Aires. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the eighth session of the Morocco-Argentina Joint Commission, held in the Argentine capital. It provided an opportunity for both sides to welcome the strong ties of friendship and cooperation between

Casablanca court releases most GenZ protest detainees

Late Thursday night into Friday, the Criminal Chamber of the Casablanca Court of Appeal ordered the release of most of those prosecuted in connection with the GenZ protests that swept Morocco in September 2025, prompting scenes of relief and celebration among families gathered outside the prison awaiting the verdicts. The court handed three defendants one-year suspended prison sentences, while several others were sentenced to terms equivalent to the time they had already spent in pretrial

Saudi carrier flynas to launch direct Rabat–Jeddah flights from July 4

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas will launch direct flights between Rabat and Jeddah starting July 4, becoming the first Saudi airline to operate a non-stop route between the two cities, according to a press release issued on Thursday. The airline will operate one weekly flight between the Moroccan and Saudi cities, adding to its existing Casablanca–Jeddah route, which was launched in 2023 and currently operates three times a week. flynas said the new service is intended to expand its

After Lahbib Abdelaziz's death, Algeria eyes Polisario archives

The Director General of Algeria’s National Archives, Mohamed Bounaama, visited the Tindouf camps on Wednesday, where he met with Polisario leader Brahim Ghali after touring the headquarters of the movement’s archives department. On the occasion, he reaffirmed his institution’s commitment to «supporting the Sahrawi Archives in the digitization of its documents», according to the Polisario’s news agency. The initiative has nevertheless raised questions among

Following talks with Brahim Ghali, De Mistura meets Massad Boulos

On Thursday, June 11, in Oslo, on the sidelines of a peace forum, Massad Boulos, special adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on African and Arab affairs, met with Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara. «We discussed strategies to further the implementation of UNSCR 2797, specifically ways to assist the parties in achieving a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution», Boulos wrote on X. «The Western Sahara

Moroccan diaspora remittances drive agricultural investment

Moroccans living abroad (MREs) represent a significant source of potential investment for the country's agricultural sector, Redouane Arrach, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Agriculture, said on Thursday in Rabat. Speaking at an event marking the International Day of Family Remittances, Arrach stressed that transfers from the Moroccan diaspora contribute to the development of the rural economy, both through the creation of agricultural projects and by supporting family farms and

EU rules challenge Moroccan banks and Moroccans living abroad remittances

The tightening of regulatory requirements imposed by the European Union on the subsidiaries of Moroccan banks is among the main challenges facing the remittance system used by Moroccans living abroad (MREs), Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) Director General Abderrahim Bouazza said on Thursday. Speaking at an event held in Rabat to mark the International Day of Family Remittances, Bouazza said the issue is being closely monitored by both Moroccan and European authorities. He also welcomed the support

Moroccan singer Dystinct enters Guinness World Records

Moroccan singer and rapper Dystinct has entered the Guinness World Records after setting a new milestone on the Billboard Arabia charts. The record was awarded after his songs La and Yema spent a combined 15 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Arabia Hot 100, giving Dystinct the longest cumulative run at the top of the chart by a single artist, Billboard Arabia announced on Wednesday. Released as part of his album Layali, La has enjoyed exceptional longevity, remaining on Billboard Arabia