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King Mohammed VI pardons Senegalese fans detained after AFCON 2025 final

King Mohammed VI granted a royal pardon on Saturday to Senegalese fans detained over hooliganism during the 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal. «Given the longstanding fraternal ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Senegal, and on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, has graciously decided, for humanitarian reasons, to grant His Royal Pardon to the Senegalese supporters convicted of offenses committed during the

Moroccan consulate in Liège holds open day ahead of Operation Marhaba

The Consulate General of Morocco in Liège held an open day on Saturday for Moroccan nationals who are unable to complete their administrative procedures on working days, enabling them to access, under optimal conditions, all essential consular services. The initiative helped make consular services more accessible to members of the Moroccan community in the Liège consular district and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, including the renewal of identity and travel documents, the

Casablanca judge detained over Hicham Jerando leaked recordings

Earlier this week, hackers managed to access telephone communications, as well as social media exchanges, between Hicham Jerando and his sources in Morocco. Those behind the hack then published the audio recordings on an online platform created specifically for that purpose. Moroccan judicial authorities immediately took up the case and began examining the leaked data and conversations. Initial findings from the investigation, which is still in its early stages, have revealed the alleged

Polisario divided over response to U.S. criticism after Smara attack

The Polisario has yet to settle on a clear line in response to the anger publicly expressed by the United States ambassador to Morocco, Duke Buchan, after his meeting with the head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko. While «sources close to the Front» said on Tuesday that the American diplomat’s remarks confirmed «Washington’s loss of neutrality», the rhetoric had shifted radically by Friday. The same sources, described as high-level, are now accusing

GameEarly to launch Morocco gaming hub in Rabat

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication and the GameEarly platform signed a letter of intent on Friday in Rabat, on the sidelines of the third Morocco Gaming Expo (MGE 2026), aimed at strengthening Morocco’s gaming ecosystem. Signed by the supervising minister, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, and GameEarly president Lionel Lydian Feneck, the letter of intent deepens bilateral cooperation in the sector through training, innovation, investment, and the exchange of expertise. Under the

Morocco braces for Saturday-to-Tuesday heatwave with temperatures reaching 44°C

A heatwave and hot weather conditions are expected from Saturday to Tuesday in several provinces across the Kingdom, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). The provinces of Tata, Es-Semara, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Oued Eddahab, Aousserd, Tarfaya, Tan-Tan, Taroudant and Laâyoune are expected to experience a heatwave with temperatures ranging between 41°C and 44°C from Saturday to Tuesday, the DGM said in an orange-level weather alert bulletin. The same phenomenon,

Morocco declares Friday, May 29 exceptional public holiday after Eid Al-Adha

Friday, May 29, will be an exceptional paid holiday for employees of Morocco’s public administrations and local authorities following Eid Al-Adha. The decision was announced on Friday by the Head of Government Department, which said the measure was taken in accordance with Article 3 of Decree No. 2-05-916 of July 20, 2005. Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated in Morocco on Wednesday, May 27, corresponding to 10 Dou Al Hijja 1447.

CAF moves Morocco-Cameroon U17 AFCON quarterfinal to 5 pm

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has brought forward the kick-off time for Morocco’s match against Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the U17 Africa Cup of Nations. Initially scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at 8:00 p.m., the match will now begin at 5:00 p.m. on Pitch No. 8 at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) said in a statement. By reaching the quarter-finals of the tournament, Morocco have secured their place at the 2026 FIFA U17

Panama reiterates support for Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

The Republic of Panama on Friday reaffirmed in Rabat its support for the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty as the sole solution to the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, while also expressing its backing for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797. The position was expressed by Panama’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Carlos Arturo Hoyos Boyd, who is on a working visit to Morocco, following his meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan

Morocco seeks to boost diaspora investment beyond remittances

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch said on Friday in Tangier that Moroccans living abroad represent a «real economic, social and investment force», as the government seeks to channel more diaspora remittances into productive investments and job creation. Speaking at the opening of the National Forum on «Investment and Moroccans of the World», Akhannouch noted that remittances from Moroccans abroad exceeded 122 billion dirhams in 2025. Beyond financial transfers, he

Morocco launches green construction project to eliminate hazardous chemicals

The project «Eliminating hazardous chemicals from the construction sector supply chain in Morocco» was launched on Friday in Rabat as part of the shift toward a sustainable and energy-efficient construction model. Led by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), it is being implemented by the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE), with financial support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The project promotes the ecological transition of the

Spain dismantles network supplying drug boats from Morocco in Huelva

The Spanish National Police, in coordination with customs surveillance services, have dismantled a network that provided logistical support to speedboats used to smuggle drugs from Morocco to the Spanish coast. The operation, carried out in the province of Huelva, resulted in the arrest of four people. The operation began after a «drug boat» was spotted off the coast of Punta Umbría. Investigations led officers to a warehouse used to supply the boats with fuel and

26 migrants died near the Morocco-Algeria border between January and April 2026

Twenty-six migrants from sub-Saharan African countries died in Morocco’s eastern region between January and April 2026, including a woman and a child no older than three, according to the Oujda branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights. The association said only four of the victims have been identified so far. In a statement, the NGO said the bodies were discovered in several locations, including 15 in the Ras Asfour area near the town of Touissit in Jerada province. Another 11

Lebanon reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, met on Thursday in Rabat with his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raggi. «I met in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Morocco, Nasser Bourita, who expressed his country’s full support for Lebanon and for the decisions taken by the government to extend the state’s sovereignty over all Lebanese territory», Raggi wrote on social media. «He also

AfDB grants €450 million guarantee to support OCP investment plan

The African Development Bank Group and OCP Group signed an agreement in Rabat on Thursday for a €450 million (4.9 billion Moroccan dirhams) partial credit guarantee aimed at supporting the Moroccan fertilizer giant’s 2023–2030 investment program. The operation is expected to facilitate the mobilization of a €530 million (5.8 billion Moroccan dirhams) green financing facility from Société Générale and BNP Paribas. Described as the first

Direct social assistance: What changes does bill 41.26 introduce?

Bill 41.26, adopted on Thursday by the Government Council, introduces amendments to Law 58.23 governing the direct social assistance (ASD) scheme, with the aim of removing a potential barrier to beneficiaries’ integration into the formal labor market. The new measures will be implemented by the National Social Support Agency. The bill introduces an exceptional monthly allowance for beneficiary households that lose eligibility for direct social assistance after gaining access to formal

Achraf Hakimi seeks dismissal of rape case before French court

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi will appear before the Versailles Court of Appeal on Friday in a bid to have the rape case against him dismissed, according to AFP citing a source close to the case. If the appeal is rejected and the charges are not downgraded, Hakimi will stand trial at a later date yet to be determined. The 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain defender is facing trial over allegations made by a 24-year-old woman in February 2023. The latter told police in the

Morocco ranks third worldwide in tomato exports in 2025

Morocco continues to strengthen its position as a key player in the global tomato market, consolidating its place among the world’s leading exporters thanks to sustained growth in export volumes and steadily rising revenues in recent years. According to a report by the platform HortoInfo, based on United Nations data on trade in fresh and chilled tomatoes, this performance reflects the Kingdom’s growing competitiveness in the export-oriented agricultural sector. In 2025, Morocco