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Morocco names new treasurer general and customs chief

The Government Council on Thursday approved a series of appointments to senior positions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution. At the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Abdellatif Amrani was appointed Treasurer General of the Kingdom, while Mohamed Ezzahaoui was named Director General of the Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII), according to a statement from the Ministry Delegate in charge of Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesperson. At the Ministry of

Morocco call up Amine Sbai for Atlas Lions World Cup camp

National team head coach Mohamed Ouahbi has called up Moroccan international Amine Sbai, who plays for Angers SCO in France, to join the Atlas Lions’ preparatory camp, scheduled from May 22 to 26, 2026, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced Friday. The camp will serve as the final phase of assessment and preparation before the announcement, on May 26, of the final squad selected to represent Morocco at the 2026 World Cup. Ouahbi had

Eiffage to build four Noor Atlas solar plants in Morocco

Eiffage, through its subsidiary Eiffage Énergie Systèmes, has announced the launch of four photovoltaic solar power plants in Morocco for the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy as part of the «Noor Atlas» project, aimed at strengthening the kingdom’s energy sovereignty and expanding its renewable electricity generation capacity. The «Noor Atlas» project seeks to reduce Morocco’s energy dependence, capitalize on the country’s high

Inflation in Morocco hits 1.7% in April as fuel prices surge

Morocco’s annual inflation rate reached 1.7% in April 2026, while consumer prices rose by 0.4% compared with the previous month, according to a note by the High Commission for Planning (HCP) on Friday. The monthly increase was driven by a 1.2% rise in non-food prices despite a 0.6% decline in food prices. Fuel prices recorded the sharpest increase among non-food products at 21.8%. Food prices fell mainly due to lower costs for fish and seafood (-11.1%), milk, cheese and eggs

Morocco grants 200 university scholarships to Nigerien students

Morocco will offer 200 scholarships to students from Niger for the 2026–2027 academic year, according to a statement by Niger’s National Agency for Grants and Scholarships (ANAB) dated May 20. The scholarships will allow Nigerien students to pursue higher, technical, and vocational education in Moroccan public institutions. According to the announcement, the program is open to holders of the 2025 and 2026 baccalaureate with honors, aged between 19 and 23. Applications are also

Hicham Jerando loses another defamation case in Canada

A court in Quebec has ruled in favor of Jamal Lahrour, deputy King’s prosecutor at the Aïn Sebaâ criminal court in Casablanca, and Mohamed Loulidi, police governor in Tetouan, in a defamation case against YouTuber Hicham Jerando. The Superior Court of Quebec, District of Montreal, ordered Jerando to permanently remove all videos deemed defamatory toward the two officials from publicly accessible platforms. He was also permanently barred from publishing or disseminating,

Morocco drawn against Germany, Argentina and New Zealand at FIFA U17 Womens World Cup

The draw for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026, held on Thursday in Zurich, placed the Moroccan national team in Group A alongside New Zealand, Germany and Argentina. Hosting the tournament for the second consecutive year, Morocco will be looking to get past the first round against a Germany side returning after missing the last two editions, and an Argentina team set to make its first-ever appearance at the U-17 Women’s World Cup. Defending champions DPR Korea were

Morocco drawn with Spain, China and Fiji in FIFA U17 World Cup

Morocco will compete in Group H alongside Spain, China and Fiji at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, following the draw held on Thursday in Zurich. The Atlas Cubs will therefore face Spain in the opening round, FIFA said in a statement. Scheduled to take place in Qatar from November 19 to December 13, the tournament, which will feature an expanded 48-team format for the second consecutive edition, will also offer several high-profile match-ups from the group stage, including France-Uruguay

COSUMAR earns Made in Morocco certification after record sugar output

COSUMAR has been awarded the «Made in Morocco» certification by the Moroccan Institute for Standardization, recognizing nearly a century of industrial and agricultural activity since the group’s founding in 1929. In a statement, COSUMAR said the distinction recognizes an integrated model rooted in local communities and driven by the women and men contributing to the development of a national sugar industry that creates value. The certification also reflects the group’s

Ex-minister Mohamed Moubdii gets 13-year sentence in corruption case

The trial of Mohamed Moubdii came to a close on Thursday, with the Casablanca Court of Appeal sentencing the former minister delegate in charge of the Civil Service under the Benkirane II government to 13 years in prison without parole. Moubdii, a senior figure in the Popular Movement, was convicted on charges including embezzlement of public funds, abuse of power, corruption, and the falsification of private, commercial, and official documents. The former head of the municipal council of

Judicial investigation opened after deadly building collapse in Fez

The King’s Prosecutor General at the Fez Court of Appeal has announced the opening of a judicial investigation following the collapse of a residential building on Thursday morning in Fez, which left, according to a provisional toll, nine people dead and several others injured to varying degrees. In a statement, the Prosecutor General said the investigation aims to determine all the causes and circumstances surrounding the tragedy, as well as to establish any possible responsibilities of

Morocco moves to back gaming studios with millions of dirhams in funding

Morocco is stepping up support for its gaming industry as authorities seek to turn local studios into the country’s first tech «unicorns» and boost revenues from the creative economy. According to Bloomberg, the state-backed credit guarantee agency Tamwilcom is set to sign financing agreements this week with three Moroccan gaming studios, each expected to receive backing worth «millions of dirhams», according to Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication

Morocco’s ONCF unveils special Eid al-Adha train schedule through June 7

Morocco’s National Railway Office has announced a special train schedule for Eid al-Adha 1447 AH, running from Wednesday, May 20 through June 7, in order to accommodate increased passenger traffic under what it described as the best conditions of comfort and safety. In a statement issued Thursday, ONCF said the program includes additional trains and reinforced capacity on the busiest routes during the holiday period. For the Al Boraq high-speed trains, ONCF said a special schedule will

Morocco, Indonesia sign mutual recognition deal for halal certificates

Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Morocco’s Moroccan Institute of Standardization on Wednesday in Jakarta, establishing mutual recognition of halal certificates between the two countries, local media reported. The agreement was signed by BPJPH head Ahmad Haikal Hasan and Morocco’s ambassador to Indonesia, Redouane Houssaini, as part of a broader series of international halal cooperation deals concluded by

Spain deports six Moroccans from Girona over criminal records

Spanish authorities have deported six Moroccan nationals with criminal records from the province of Girona to Morocco, accusing them of involvement in multiple offenses and of causing what they described as «significant public concern» in the towns where they had been living, according to Spain’s National Police. Authorities said the individuals had been active in several towns across Girona province, including Santa Coloma de Farners, Banyoles, Olot, and Sant Hilari Sacalm.

Heatwave to push temperatures above 40°C across parts of Morocco

A heatwave and unusually hot weather are expected from Thursday through Monday across several provinces in Morocco, with temperatures ranging between 34°C and 42°C, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology. In an orange-level weather alert, the DGM said temperatures between 36°C and 41°C are forecast from Thursday to Saturday in the provinces of Ouezzane, Meknes, Fez, Moulay Yaâcoub, Taounate, Sidi Kacem, Khémisset, Sidi Slimane, Khouribga, Fquih Ben

Moroccan and Algerian delegations clash at UNESCO Africa Week in Paris

Tensions flared between the Moroccan and Algerian delegations at UNESCO’s Africa Week 2026 in Paris, with videos shared on social media showing members of both sides exchanging accusations and briefly scuffling before being separated on Wednesday. Both delegations blamed the other for provoking the incident, prompting official reactions from Morocco and Algeria. In a statement issued Thursday, the Permanent Delegation of the Kingdom of Morocco to UNESCO condemned what it described as

Ahead of Operation Marhaba, Melilla urges action over 10-hour border queues

The Melilla government has urged Spanish authorities to act swiftly and coordinate with Morocco to put an end to the long queues seen daily at the Beni Ansar border crossing, which it says are causing waiting times of more than 10 hours, particularly affecting children, the elderly, and sick people, as Operation Marhaba approaches. Melilla government spokesperson Fadela Mohatar said the city has for years been calling for solutions to what she described as the «border chaos» faced