EU backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara aligning with UN resolution

The European Union has once again expressed its backing for Morocco's autonomy initiative concerning Western Sahara. «The EU, with full consensus from its member states, revised its stance on Western Sahara during the EU-Morocco Association Council meeting on January 29, 2026, bringing it in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2797 (2025)», announced Kaja Kallas, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, in response to a written

Four DGSN officers die in a bus accident near Sidi Ifni

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) announced on Saturday, February 21, 2026, the death of four of its officers in a road accident near Sidi Ifni. The victims were part of the Mobile Unit for Order Maintenance and were on their way to Agadir to ensure security at a football competition. According to an initial report, the bus carrying 44 police officers veered off the road about 24 kilometers from Sidi Ifni. The accident also resulted in 26 injuries, with two individuals in

Competition Council targets medical device sector in Morocco with surprise inspections

The Competition Council has launched a series of unannounced inspections in Morocco's medical device distribution sector, shedding light on business practices within this sensitive market. On February 17, 2026, the council's investigative teams executed simultaneous searches and seizures at the offices of several industry players, driven by suspicions of anti-competitive conduct. These operations, supported by judicial police officers and authorized by the King's Prosecutor, are based on

Mali denies rumors of ambassador's return to Algiers

Mali seems to be taking a cautious approach, not rushing to emulate Niger's recent diplomatic shift towards Algeria. This sentiment is underscored by the Malian diplomatic response to circulating rumors about its ambassador's return to Algiers. In an official statement, the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs firmly dismissed these claims, asserting that «completely false and unfounded information is circulating on social media, suggesting the return of our Ambassador to Algiers. This

Rainfall surplus boosts Bouregreg and Chaouia water resources by 82%

The Bouregreg and Chaouia hydraulic basin has witnessed an impressive 82% increase in rainfall compared to the average for a typical year, as of February 19, 2026, announced Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water. He made this statement on Friday in Benslimane during the opening of the Board of Directors meeting of the Bouregreg and Chaouia Hydraulic Basin Agency (ABHBC) for the 2025 fiscal year. Baraka detailed that from September 2025 to the present, the basin's average rainfall

2M dominates Ramadan 2026 with record-breaking audience share

On the first evening of the special Ramadan 1447 / 2026 programming, 2M and the channels of the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) captured a commanding 70.4% audience share, reflecting a 0.4% increase from the previous year. Notably, the second channel, 2M, alone secured a 42.4% share during prime time—a significant rise of 6.4%—and 31.8% for the entire day, marking a 1.8% gain, according to a statement. The same source reveals that the premiere episode of the

Senegal FA official denounces verdict against 18 fans, calls it «disproportionate»

The Senegalese football body has strongly criticized the prison sentences handed down to 18 of its supporters following incidents during the AFCON 2025 final against Morocco. Speaking to AFP, Bacary Cissé, head of communications at the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), described the ruling as «incomprehensibly severe» and «disproportionate», expressing «deep consternation» over the verdict. «What we consider a blatant form of injustice

Spain: Moroccan migrant workers in Europe at the heart of a seminar

The seminar «Mobile Workers in Europe: Protections, Rights, and Representative Structures» took place from February 18 to 20 in Barcelona, Spain, casting a spotlight on the realities faced by migrant professionals. This event, organized by the European Center for Worker Issues (EZA Europe) and ACLI, brought together trade unions, associations, researchers, and institutions from various countries, including Morocco. The Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) was represented

Airports of Morocco launches «Let’s Take Off» campaign under Airport 2030 strategy

Airports of Morocco has launched its new campaign, «Let’s Take Off», to reposition airports nationwide as experience-driven hubs under the Airport 2030 strategy. Through a modern, emotionally focused film, ONDA presents airports as spaces of connection, inspiration, and seamless service, beyond their operational role. The campaign highlights improved passenger experience, smoother journeys, and higher service quality as key pillars of the 2030 roadmap. Centered on Moroccan

Barcelona court exempts Allianz from 106,000 euro compensation for missing trucks in Morocco

The Barcelona Regional Court has ruled that insurance company Allianz is not required to pay €106,000 in compensation for the disappearance of six trucks reportedly lost in Morocco between August and September 2021, finding that the alleged theft was not sufficiently proven. The court therefore overturned a previous ruling that had ordered Allianz to pay the amount to Fraikin Assets, a vehicle leasing company. According to court documents, Fraikin Assets reported the disappearance of six

Casablanca: Motorcyclist investigated after deliberately hitting police officer

Judicial police in the Rahma district of Casablanca have opened an investigation, under the supervision of the public prosecutor, into a 27-year-old motorcyclist suspected of reckless driving, refusing to comply, and deliberately injuring a police officer while on duty. According to investigators, and as shown in a video circulating on social media, the suspect intentionally rammed a police inspector who was managing traffic at the entrance to the Rahma area during rush hour shortly before

Epstein authorized $27.7M transfers for Marrakech palace shortly before arrest

A luxury palace in Marrakech was at the center of nearly $27.7 million in wire transfers authorized by Jeffrey Epstein just days before his arrest in July 2019, according to U.S. Justice Department documents reported exclusively by Reuters on Wednesday. The funds were processed by American multinational financial services company Charles Schwab on behalf of Epstein’s company, Southern Trust, as part of an attempt to buy the Bin Ennakhil palace in the Palmeraie.  Between June 26 and

EBRD and Nador West Med sign €2.1M grant to boost sustainable development in Morocco

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Nador West Med (NWM) Betoia Industrial & Logistic Zone (BILZ) signed a €2.1 million grant agreement on Friday in Rabat to support the development of the Nador West Med complex as a dynamic, competitive, and sustainable economic hub in Morocco. The agreement was signed by Haytham Eissa, EBRD Director and Head of Operations in Morocco, and Mohamed Jamal Benjelloun, Director General of Nador West Med. According to an EBRD

EU tomato producers urge revision of Morocco trade deal

Representatives of the Tomato Contact Group, bringing together France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain, have called for a revision of the agricultural agreement between the European Union and Morocco. The request was made during a meeting held on February 10–11 in Torres Vedras, Portugal, according to a specialized media outlet on Thursday, February 19. Spanish producers used the meeting to express concerns about the agreement’s impact on the European market. They argue that the current

RAM and FM6SS join forces to launch aeronautical medicine center

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS) signed a framework agreement in Rabat on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in aeronautical medicine, as part of RAM’s strategic development plan through 2037. The partnership provides for the creation of a dedicated Center for Aeronautical Medicine at the Mohammed VI International University Hospital in Bouskoura. The facility will conduct mandatory medical examinations for RAM’s flight crew,

Military Aerospace: Baykar's factory in Morocco begins initial hiring

The industrial partnership between Morocco and Baykar Technologies has reached a new milestone. Ahead of the opening of its facility in Benslimane, Atlas Defence is recruiting five specialists in drone manufacturing. The positions include mechanical technician, electronics technician, aeronautical paint technician, aeronautical structures technician, and test pilot. Under a strategic agreement signed in December 2024, the Benslimane plant is expected to become operational in 2026. «The

2M’s Ramadan animation brings Touria Chaoui’s story to life

To mark the month of Ramadan, 2M is airing the daily animated series «Maghariba Fi Samae | The Moroccans of the Sky». Produced by Artcoustic, the original series consists of 20 four-minute episodes designed to combine «transmission, memory, and inspiration» within an educational framework. The first season tells the story of Touria Chaoui, the first Moroccan and Arab female pilot. According to a press release, the series will soon also be broadcast on TV5MONDE, reaching

El Jadida: Man sentenced to eight years for sexual assault after fake job offer

This week, the criminal chamber at the Court of Appeal in El Jadida sentenced a man to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a 25-year-old woman after allegedly luring her through social media. The case emerged after the victim, who works as a waitress, filed a complaint. She told investigators that she had been in contact on Facebook with a page under a woman’s name offering a job at a café. She was later given the phone number of a man who claimed he would hire her.