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Morocco reportedly to inject 20 billion dirhams into 2026

Morocco plans to add 20 billion dirhams to its 2026 budget to finance measures aimed at cushioning the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on the domestic market, a government source told Reuters on Thursday. Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas announced the measure on Thursday without disclosing the amount of the additional funding. He said the budget adjustments aim to mobilize reserve funds to mitigate the repercussions of the Middle East conflict, support citizens’

ECHR backs Spain expulsion of Moroccan ISIS suspect

The European Court of Human Rights has upheld Spain’s approach to combating international terrorism, ruling unanimously that protecting national security and preventing jihadist radicalization constitute sufficient grounds to expel a foreign national from the country, even in the absence of a criminal conviction. The court held that the right to private and family life cannot serve as a shield against state measures when there are strong indications of involvement in terrorist

Israeli Defense Minister criticizes Lamine Yamal over Palestinian flag

Israel Katz, Israel’s defense minister, on Thursday attacked Lamine Yamal after the FC Barcelona winger, who is of Moroccan origin, raised a Palestinian flag during the club’s celebrations for winning Spain’s La Liga title. In a post on X, Katz said that «Lamine Yamal chose to incite against Israel and fuel hatred at a time when our soldiers are fighting the terrorist organization Hamas, an organization that committed massacres, rapes, burnings and murders against

Morocco gains ground in Finland with record tomato exports

Morocco has doubled its direct tomato exports to Finland during the 2025/26 season, setting a new bilateral record, according to EastFruit. Between July 2025 and February 2026, Finland imported 2,200 tons of Moroccan tomatoes worth nearly €6 million, marking a twofold increase compared to the previous season and surpassing the combined volumes of the two preceding years. The figure is also 50% higher than the previous record set in 2022/23. Moroccan tomato exports to Finland have grown

Polisario supporters angered by Gambian ban on conference

Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, is hosting the 87th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This edition has been marked by anger among Polisario supporters after Gambian authorities banned a conference organized by a coalition of NGOs and the Geneva-based group of states backing Brahim Ghali’s movement. The event, titled «Breaking the Silence on the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Western Sahara», was scheduled to take place on the

Morocco approves extra 2026 budget funds to protect purchasing power

The Government Council on Thursday adopted draft decree No. 2.26.395 opening additional appropriations for the general budget, presented by the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Economy and Finance in charge of the budget. The draft decree aims to authorize supplementary appropriations for the general budget, in accordance with Article 60 of the organic law on the Finance Act, said Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and government spokesperson, during

Mehdi Tazi elected new CGEM president in Casablanca

General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) elected Mehdi Tazi as president and Mohamed Bachiri as vice-president during its elective General Assembly held Thursday in Casablanca. The two were elected for a three-year term after securing 3,773 votes out of 4,123 cast, representing 91.5% of the total vote. Speaking after the election, Tazi thanked members of the confederation for their trust. He said Morocco, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI, has undergone major transformation

King Mohammed VI urges AI and cybersecurity push for FAR anniversary

Morocco is marking, this Thursday, May 14, the 70th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR). On this occasion, King Mohammed VI, in his capacity as Supreme Commander and Chief of the General Staff of the FAR, issued an Order of the Day. In his message, the sovereign called for efforts to «continue implementing the modern scientific programs that have been adopted, with a focus on integrated projects in the fields of applied and technical scientific research,

Ayyoub Bouaddi chooses Morocco over France

In Lille, he has long been spoken of as a rough diamond. In Morocco, some already saw him as a future midfield leader. Caught between the two, Ayyoub Bouaddi has now chosen his side. And it will not be the blue shirt of Clairefontaine, but the red of the Atlas Lions. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation made it official on Thursday evening: the LOSC midfielder, barely 18 and already carrying himself like a seasoned professional with 96 senior appearances under his belt, has committed to

Moroccan rights group AMDH calls for crackdown on sex tourism in Marrakech

The Marrakech-Menara local branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) has sounded the alarm over the sexual exploitation of minors and sex tourism. On Thursday, the NGO published a letter addressed to the public prosecutor at the Marrakech Court of Appeal, the wali of the Marrakech-Safi region, the Director General of National Security, the regional commander of the Royal Gendarmerie in Marrakech, as well as the ministers of Tourism, Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity

Moroccan leftist party says leaders summoned for investigation

The National Brigade of the Judicial Police in Casablanca has summoned Jamal Berrajaa, secretary-general of the Democratic Labour Way Party, and Hassan Mghabar, the party’s local secretary in Tangier, to appear before investigators on May 14 and 15, according to a statement issued by the party’s political bureau. The party said the summons comes amid what it described as a campaign of «blockade and restrictions» targeting its activities and members. It pointed to the

Syrian embassy officially reopens in Rabat

The Syrian embassy in Rabat officially reopened on Thursday, with the Syrian flag raised once again over the diplomatic mission’s headquarters during a ceremony presided over by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Syrian counterpart Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani. During the ceremony, Al-Shaibani said the reopening carries strong symbolic significance and reflects the «new Syria’s» willingness to open a promising new chapter in relations with Morocco and

Rabat: Syria affirms Morocco’s territorial integrity over the Sahara

Syria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan Al-Shaibani, affirmed Syria’s full respect for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over all of its territory. The official was received on Thursday by his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. In a joint statement adopted on the occasion of this official working visit, Al-Shaibani also expressed Syria’s support for UN Security Council Resolution 2797, which «marks a turning point in the

Rabat protest demands justice for Islamist detainees on Casablanca attacks anniversary

The Joint Committee for the Defense of Islamist Detainees has announced a protest outside Parliament in Rabat on Saturday, May 16, 2026, marking the 23rd anniversary of the May 16, 2003 attacks in Casablanca, to demand that the «Islamist detainees’ file be closed and those harmed be granted justice». In a statement received by Yabiladi, the committee said the move comes amid «the absence of any serious initiative to bring this issue to a close and put an end to the

Strong wind gusts and snowfall expected from Thursday to Saturday in Morocco

Strong wind gusts accompanied by blowing dust, as well as snowfall, are expected from Thursday to Saturday in several provinces across Morocco, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). In an orange-level weather alert bulletin, the DGM said strong winds ranging between 70 and 85 km/h, accompanied by blowing dust, are expected on Thursday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the province of Figuig. The agency also forecast snowfall of between 10 and 25 cm above 2,000 meters from Friday

Ukraine eyes Moroccan workers to ease wartime labor shortage

Ukraine is considering recruiting foreign workers, including Moroccans, particularly for the construction and logistics sectors, as the country faces a severe labor shortage caused by the war with Russia, ongoing since February 2022. According to Ukrainian media reports, the list of countries whose citizens could benefit from facilitated recruitment procedures includes around 70 nations, among them Morocco, Egypt, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The initiative comes as Ukraine struggles with a

Morocco announces 8-9 million Eid livestock supply, above expected demand

Between 8 and 9 million sheep and goats will be available on the Moroccan market for Eid al-Adha 1447, exceeding estimated demand of between 6 and 7 million head, according to Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture. In a statement issued, Thursday, as part of preparations for the holiday, the ministry said the recovery of the national herd was supported by the royal program aimed at rebuilding livestock stocks, improved weather conditions, and autumn and spring births. Morocco’s

CAF introduced «new laws» after chaotic AFCON final in Morocco, says Motsepe

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe said the organization has introduced «new laws» and «new regulations» following the chaotic end to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final in Morocco, which saw Senegal national football team initially crowned champions before later being stripped of the title in favor of the host nation. «We've done good work in terms of building the confidence and the trust amongst the football community of our