Morocco sees civil nuclear energy as natural extension of its energy strategy, PM says

Morocco considers the responsible and gradual integration of civil nuclear energy into its energy mix a natural extension of its national strategy, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said Tuesday in Paris, where he is representing King Mohammed VI at the Second World Nuclear Energy Summit. Speaking at the opening of the summit, Akhannouch recalled that under the leadership of the King, Morocco launched an integrated energy strategy in 2009, based on three pillars: diversifying the energy mix,

Polisario terrorist designation bill gains new support in U.S. Congress

The Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act continues to gain momentum among U.S. lawmakers. The bill, introduced by Republican Representative Joe Wilson, has now received the backing of Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. Tenney, who has represented New York’s 24th congressional district since 2023, announced her support on Monday, just days after Republican Representative Don Bacon also endorsed the measure. Introduced on June 24, 2025, the bill is now co-sponsored by nine

Discover Airlines to connect Frankfurt to Agadir and Munich to Fez

German carrier Discover Airlines announced, Monday, the launch of two new routes to Morocco for the winter 2026/2027 season. Starting in late October 2026, the airline will operate direct flights from Frankfurt to Agadir and introduce the only direct connection between Munich and the imperial city of Fez, according to a press release. The flights will run until the end of March 2027, with two weekly services from Frankfurt to Agadir (Mondays and Fridays) and one weekly flight from Munich to

Royal Air Maroc cancels flights between Morocco and Brussels due to strike

Royal Air Maroc has announced the cancellation of several flights scheduled for Thursday, March 12, between Morocco and Belgium, due to the anticipated general strike in Brussels. In a post on its social media accounts, the airline specified that the cancellations affect flights AT832 and AT833 operating between Casablanca and Brussels (round trip), as well as flights AT636 and AT637 connecting Marrakech and Brussels (round trip). To reduce disruption for passengers, the airline is offering

Tunisian fugitive arrested at Mohammed V airport under Interpol red notice

Police at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca arrested a 27-year-old Tunisian national on Sunday, March 8, who was internationally wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Tunisian judicial authorities. The arrest took place shortly after his arrival on a flight from Portugal. A check of the Interpol database revealed that he was the subject of a Red Notice issued at the request of the National Central Bureau in Tunisia, on suspicion of involvement in a criminal

FIFA delegation to visit Morocco as part of 2030 World Cup preparations

A FIFA delegation will soon visit Morocco as part of preparations for the 2030 World Cup, which the kingdom will co-host with Spain and Portugal. The visit is part of a broader two-week working mission, during which FIFA representatives will meet with governments, clubs, and candidate host cities involved in organizing the tournament. The delegation will begin its tour in Spain, where it will be received in Madrid by Rafael Louzán, president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF),

Middle East crisis: Royal Air Maroc cancels flights to Dubai and Doha until March 15

Morocco’s national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on Monday the cancellation of its flights to and from Dubai and Doha until March 15, 2026, citing the current situation in the Middle East. The airline said in a statement shared to its X that its teams remain fully mobilized and are closely monitoring developments to ensure a safe resumption of operations once conditions allow. RAM advised passengers affected by the cancellations not to go to the airport, and instead to contact

Melilla disputes Madrid's claims on Morocco customs operations

Tensions have emerged between Melilla and Madrid. On Monday, March 9, the government of Melilla rejected statements by Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares claiming that commercial customs with Morocco are operating normally, according to Spanish news agency EFE. In an interview on February 22, Albares stated that «in Melilla and Ceuta, customs offices are operating normally, a historic first». For her part, Sabrina Moh, the Spanish government delegate in Melilla,

SIPRI: Morocco surpasses Algeria in arms imports

Morocco has recorded a 12% increase in its arms imports between the periods 2016–2020 and 2021–2025, surpassing Algeria, according to a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The kingdom now ranks 28th globally among the top 40 arms importers, while its North African neighbor Algeria ranks 33rd, the same source notes. «Morocco has pending imports from several states, including Spain, with patrol vessels ordered from

Polisario Front downplays international support shift

The Polisario Front is seeking to downplay what it describes as the erosion of its support on the international stage. «We maintain our support, and the recognition of the Sahrawi state is a permanent recognition under international law; it does not disappear», said Abdellah Arabi, the Polisario’s representative in Spain, in an interview with a media outlet in the Canary Islands. «Some governments change the nature of their relations, freeze them, or withdraw them, but

Migration council says decree setting 2026 elections excludes Moroccans abroad

Moroccan migration advocacy group the Civil Democratic Council of Moroccan Migration has criticized the government decree setting the legislative elections for September 23, 2026, under Organic Law No. 53.25 on the House of Representatives, saying it once again excludes Moroccans living abroad from full political participation. In a statement issued last Friday, the organization said this situation contradicts the Moroccan Constitution, which guarantees equality among citizens, and described

Moroccan police deny rumors of child abductions linked to organ trafficking

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has categorically denied rumors circulating about alleged cases of child abduction linked to organ trafficking, stressing that the claims are baseless and have been spread in a way that fuels unnecessary panic among citizens. In a statement issued to clarify the situation, the DGSN said its services have not recorded any cases of child abduction connected to organ trafficking. It also noted that the «Iblagh» reporting system and

Morocco in the spotlight with «Voyage Voyage» show on France Télévisions

At the initiative of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT), the musical program «Voyage Voyage, les stars chantent au Maroc» will return in 2026 with a renewed, itinerant and immersive format designed to showcase the richness of the kingdom. The show will air on March 13, 2026 on France Télévisions, offering Morocco exceptional visibility among millions of viewers, supported by a large-scale promotional campaign, ONMT said on Monday. Presented by Laury

Morocco’s Agadir to host global crocodile conservation congress in May

Agadir will host the 28th World Congress of the IUCN Crocodile Specialist Group (CSG) from May 11 to 19, 2026, marking the first time the event is held in North Africa. Organized by Crocoparc Agadir, the scientific gathering will bring together more than 300 researchers, experts, and conservation specialists from across the five continents, according to a statement by organizers. Held under the theme «Crocodilians in an Anthropized World: Conservation, Challenges and Solutions»,

Young Moroccan man's body found in Ceuta port

The body of a young Moroccan man was discovered on Sunday at the port of Ceuta. Spain’s Civil Guard later transported the body to its naval base at the fishing port, where an investigation has been launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The body was found shortly after 7:30 p.m., after port police and Civil Guard patrols were alerted to the presence of a person in the water. At first, authorities believed the victim might be a minor, but later reports indicated

Spanish Civil Guard seizes protected animal remains from Morocco

The Spanish Civil Guard in the Cádiz region has seized a shipment containing remains and hides of protected animal species from Africa that were found in a vehicle arriving from Morocco. According to Spanish authorities, the operation took place on the A-381 highway, when a patrol stopped to assist a car that appeared to have broken down due to a technical problem. However, the driver’s nervous behavior raised suspicions among officers, prompting them to conduct a thorough search

Morocco withdraws infant formula over Bacillus cereus contamination alert

The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has announced the withdrawal of several batches of infant formula from the market following an international alert indicating the possible presence of cereulide, a toxin produced by the bacteria Bacillus cereus, in these products. In a statement, the agency said the importing company had been instructed to immediately remove the affected batches in line with the international notification. Some of the products have already been seized and secured in

Police say viral video about missing siblings refers to old case, no crime involved

The Casablanca Police Department has clarified that a video circulating on social media, in which a woman demands access to surveillance camera footage to determine the fate of two siblings aged 14 and 15, relates to an old case dating back to 2025 and does not involve any criminal activity. According to the authorities, the case concerned the voluntary departure of the two siblings, a boy and a girl, from their family home. They were later located in a public park in the city of