Merchant ship sinks off Laayoune coast, all crew rescued safely

A merchant ship flying the Panamanian flag sank off the coast of Laayoune on Saturday evening, as announced by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics. In an official statement, the ministry revealed that the vessel, named Dura Bulk, experienced water infiltration while on its way to the port of Laayoune, carrying a load of bulk clinker. Upon receiving the alert, authorities swiftly initiated search and rescue operations. All crew members, who are foreign nationals, were successfully rescued

Snowfall alert in Morocco: Up to 35 cm expected in Taroudant and Al Haouz

Snowfall is expected from 1,800 meters above sea level, from Tuesday to Thursday, in several provinces of the Kingdom, according to a weather alert from the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). The heaviest accumulations, estimated to be between 25 and 35 centimeters, will affect the provinces of Taroudant, Al Haouz, Azilal, and Ouarzazate. Snowfall ranging from 15 to 25 centimeters is also anticipated in Midelt, Béni Mellal, Ifrane, Khénifra, Chichaoua, and Tinghir. The

Addoha Group achieves record growth in 2025 with strong West Africa sales boost

After years of dedicated financial restructuring, the Addoha Group wraps up the 2025 fiscal year with a marked improvement in its core financial health. The real estate developer highlights an uptick in profitability, better debt management, and enhanced future revenue visibility, as detailed in its Q4-2025 quarterly report. Pre-sales hit 11,035 units in 2025, reflecting a 3% rise from the previous year. West Africa solidifies its position as a key growth engine, now contributing to 20% of

Morocco strengthens civil protection for resilient future amid climate challenges

Amidst a growing wave of natural disasters linked to climate change—such as the recent floods impacting several nations, including Morocco—the General Directorate of Civil Protection marks World Civil Protection Day, observed annually on March 1, 2026. This year's theme, «Managing Environmental Risks for a Resilient and Sustainable Future», selected by the International Civil Protection Organization, underscores the escalating scale of environmental risks and the

Progress and Socialism Party and the Justice and Charity Movement condemn the American-Israeli attack on Iran

The Party of Progress and Socialism has expressed its "grave concern" over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, as detailed in a statement. The party vehemently denounced "the American-Israeli military assault on the Iranian people," labeling it as "an unacceptable act of aggression." The party described the attack as "a perilous escalation in the region," which undermines "recent peace efforts aimed at advancing negotiations between the United States and Iran." Furthermore, the party

Protest in solidarity with Iran banned in Tangier

The authorities in Tangier have moved to ban a protest organized by the Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Opposing Normalization. The demonstration was intended as a show of solidarity with Iran, which has been under attack by the United States and Israel since this morning. According to local media, the official decision explicitly states that the authorities have "completely banned the organization of a protest or march on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 9 PM in Iberia Square, by

Algerian army kills two Moroccans near Figuig

The Algerian Ministry of Defense announced, Saturday, that its army had killed two Moroccans on Friday. According to the statement, the individuals were allegedly attempting to smuggle 49 kilograms of processed cannabis into Algeria through the border area of Beni Ounif, near the Figuig region. The ministry seized the moment to launch a critique against Morocco, asserting that the operation was conducted "as part of efforts to combat the relentless drug war waged by the Makhzen regime against

King Mohammed VI holds calls with Gulf leaders, condemns attacks

King Mohammed VI held telephone conversations on Saturday with several Gulf leaders, including UAE President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. During the calls, the King reiterated Morocco’s firm condemnation of the aggressions targeting the sovereignty and territorial security of these brotherly states. He also expressed Morocco’s full

Morocco condemns Iranian missile attack on Arab states

Morocco has condemned in the strongest terms what it described as an “abject” Iranian missile attack that violated the integrity and security of several brotherly Arab states, namely the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Saudi Arabia. In a statement released on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad, Morocco said it considers the aggression a

Royal Air Maroc cancels some flights to the Middle East after US-Israel strike on Iran triggers airspace closures

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced this Saturday, February 28, that several of its flights have been cancelled following the closure of certain airspaces in the Middle East. In an official statement on X, RAM also warned that additional disruptions remain possible depending on how the situation evolves. The cancellations come amid heightened regional tensions after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks and the closure of Iranian airspace. Flight

British MPs close to Polisario step up parlamentary actions

In the British House of Commons, MPs who support the Polisario Front have recently intensified their parliamentary efforts on three separate issues. Labour MP Alex Sobel has submitted a written question to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. He asked about «the review of the UN Secretary-General's report to the Security Council regarding Morocco's construction of a second crossing point between the occupied Western Sahara and Mauritania». So

Morocco's Ghizlane Chebbak leads experienced squad for AFCON 2026 at home

Morocco's national team captain, Ghizlane Chebbak, is set to lead an "experienced" squad in the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2026), which will be hosted on home soil, as reported by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Friday. In a feature article previewing the major sporting event, scheduled from March 17 to April 3, 2026, the organization highlighted the diverse and complementary profiles of the 32 Lionesses of the Atlas selected for a training camp this week,

Transparency Maroc report highlights challenges in post-earthquake reconstruction program

The Observatory for the Grand Atlas Post-Earthquake Reconstruction Program at Transparency Maroc has published its report for the period from October 2024 to December 2025. The devastating earthquake of September 8, 2023, which claimed nearly 3,000 lives, serves as a backdrop to the report's findings, which reveal a stark contrast between the ambitious goals and the actual implementation of the Integrated Reconstruction Program. The five-year emergency plan (2024-2029), with a proposed budget

French Justice Minister confirms ban on the book «I, the Young Muslim Woman»

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin confirmed on Friday the ban on the youth book «I, the Young Muslim Girl» for minors, due to its content inciting hatred. «At my request, this Islamist book was reported to the public prosecutor by the director of youth protection», he stated on the X platform. In this context, the official emphasized the need to protect children «against physical, moral, and sexual violence», but also «against manipulation

85 containers fall into sea at Casablanca Port, traffic temporarily suspended

A maritime incident unfolded overnight from Wednesday to Thursday at the entrance of the Port of Casablanca, after dozens of containers fell into the sea, temporarily disrupting port traffic, Le360 reported, citing concordant sources. According to the same source, the Liberian-flagged container ship Ionikos left the port around 11:45 p.m. after unloading cargo from China. The vessel was exiting the harbor en route to Spain, when high waves cause several containers to fall into the sea

Finnish FM to discuss Western Sahara developments in Morocco visit

Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, is expected to visit Morocco on March 1. In Rabat, she will meet her Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, the Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs announced in a press release on Friday. The talks will address developments related to Western Sahara, as well as the situation in the Sahel and Sudan. They will also cover key foreign and security

Kenitra court sentences 14 Ibn Tofail University students over exam protest

On Thursday, the Kenitra Primary Court sentenced 14 students from Ibn Tofail University, who had been either detained or released on provisional bail following protests calling for the postponement of exams. The court handed down two-month prison sentences and fines of 500 dirhams each to ten students who had been provisionally released, including three women, as well as four others who had been held in custody. The National Union of Moroccan Students in Kenitra said the prosecutions stemmed

Moroccan coalition urges government action on Figuig land and water crisis

Twenty professional and civil society organizations within the Moroccan Coalition of Human Rights Organizations have issued an open letter to the head of government, drawing urgent attention to the situation in Figuig. The signatories are demanding an «urgent intervention» to address the concerns of the town's residents and its adjacent oasis, which are suffering from land seizures by Algeria, impacting Moroccan landowners economically. The letter outlines the ongoing tensions that