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Spain approves summer stay for 2,800 Sahrawi children from Tindouf camps

In Spain, the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the reception of 2,800 Sahrawi children from the Tindouf camps as part of its summer program, following a proposal by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration. The government also authorized the issuance of visas for 170 accompanying adults who will supervise the children during their stay. The number of beneficiaries is slightly lower than last year, when 3,000 children took part in the initiative. The scheme forms part of the

Carlinhos Brown, Richard Bona, Asmaa Lamnawar and 47Soul headline Gnaoua Festival 2026

Essaouira will host the 27th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival from June 25 to 27, bringing together 460 artists from Morocco and around the world for three days of performances celebrating cultural exchange and musical fusion. Among the headline acts is Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown, the acclaimed percussionist, singer and composer whose work blends Afro-Brazilian traditions, samba-reggae and contemporary sounds. Organizers describe his appearance as one of the most

UAE President receives King Mohammed VI at his residence in Rabat

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received King Mohammed VI on Tuesday at his residence in Rabat, during the Emirati leader’s private visit to Morocco. According to a statement by the Royal Cabinet, the two leaders reviewed regional and international developments and exchanged views on a range of issues and challenges, particularly those affecting the Gulf region and the Middle East. The meeting reflects the longstanding fraternal ties between the leaders and the two

Akdital takeover of Taoufik Hospitals faces Tunisian veto

The Tunisian ambitions of Moroccan private healthcare group Akdital could run up against a veto from Carthage Palace. Its planned acquisition of Taoufik Hospitals Group (THG) is reportedly facing difficulties, Africa Intelligence reported on Tuesday. Announced in December 2025, the deal was intended to help Akdital accelerate its expansion in Africa through the acquisition of THG for 900 million dirhams (around €85 million). The Tunisian group operates four healthcare facilities with a

Six arrested, including a minor, over alleged sexual assault of woman in Beni Mellal

Judicial police officers in Beni Mellal, in coordination with the services of the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, arrested six people on Tuesday morning, including a 16-year-old minor, on suspicion of involvement in the sexual assault of a woman. According to initial investigations, the 32-year-old victim filed a complaint stating that she had met one of the suspects through a mobile application and later met him in the city of Beni Mellal. He then allegedly lured her to a

Moroccan man killed in Madrid gang shooting

A 22-year-old Moroccan man was killed after being shot in the chest during an exchange of gunfire between two gangs on Monday evening in the town of Torrelodones, on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. The incident took place at around 9:30 p.m. in a park, after members of a group of young men of Moroccan origin from Collado Villalba met with another group from Alcobendas with the intention of fighting. According to Spanish media, one of those involved pulled out a firearm and fired several

UK seeks to double trade with Morocco within seven years

The United Kingdom aims to double its trade volume with Morocco over the next five to seven years, British Minister of State for International Trade Chris Bryant said on Tuesday in Rabat following talks with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and at the opening of the Morocco-UK Business Forum. Trade between the two countries currently stands at around £4.5 billion. Bryant described Morocco as a land of opportunity and a strategic partner for the UK, stressing the need to strengthen trade

Real Oviedo sign Moroccan midfielder Younes Lachhab

Real Oviedo, who compete in LaLiga Hypermotion, Spain’s second tier, officially announced on Tuesday the signing of Moroccan midfielder Younes Lachhab. The 27-year-old operates primarily as a defensive midfielder and is known for his tactical discipline, positional awareness and ability to dictate the tempo of play. Considered one of the more sought-after players on the Spanish transfer market, he is expected to add both stability and experience to Oviedo’s midfield. Last season,

GNV launches Aurora ferry on Tanger Med-Genoa route

GNV inaugurated its new vessel, GNV Aurora, in Tangier on Monday evening, adding the ship to its fleet serving the maritime route between the Port of Tanger Med and the Italian city of Genoa. The company said the launch reflects its strategic commitment to the Moroccan market and to strengthening maritime links between Morocco and Europe. The vessel is part of a fleet renewal program running through 2030 and backed by investments of around €1.3 billion. GNV Aurora will operate alongside

Morocco launches EnjoyAI 2026 robotics and AI competition for young students

Morocco has officially launched the 2026 edition of EnjoyAI, described as the world's largest robotics and artificial intelligence competition for young people, bringing together participants from 64 countries and more than one million students worldwide. The competition is being organized for the second consecutive year in Morocco by BOTI School and the Génération AI Association, the official representative of EnjoyAI in the Kingdom. More than 150 Moroccan schools are taking

24 sorbas to compete in 25th Hassan II Tbourida Trophy in Rabat from June 15 to 21

The 25th edition of the Hassan II Tbourida Trophy, Morocco’s championship of traditional equestrian arts, will be held in Rabat from June 15 to 21, the Royal Moroccan Federation of Equestrian Sports (FRMSE) announced. Hosted at the Dar Es Salam complex, the competition will bring together 24 sorbas from across the Kingdom, including 18 senior teams and six junior teams that qualified through regional competitions. The tournament will be held in two phases. Qualifying rounds are

Benkirane says Mustafa Lakhsem sought rapprochement with PJD

Mustafa Lakhsem, mayor of Imouzzer Kandar and a member of the Popular Movement (MP), has sought closer ties with the Justice and Development Party (PJD). The revelation was made on Monday by Abdelilah Benkirane during a press briefing outlining his party’s main priorities ahead of the 2026 legislative elections. «Lakhsem contacted us. I told him he was welcome. We asked him to settle his issue with Mohamed Ouzzine (secretary-general of the Popular Movement, editor’s note). I

Mawazine 2026 announces Stati, Daoudi, Saida Charaf and more

Mawazine has announced a new series of performances for its 2026 edition, featuring leading names from Moroccan chaâbi music alongside international artists set to perform at the Chellah venue. The Salé stage will welcome several major figures of Moroccan popular music. Statia, one of the leading female voices of chaâbi, will perform on June 21. The Settat-born singer is known for hits such as Hbibi Zahouani, Wlah Ma Nesmahlou and Bye Bye A Mon Amour. Abdellah Daoudi will

Nigeria: Ahmed Attaf tries to keep pace with Nasser Bourita

Moroccan diplomacy is one step ahead of Algeria’s. Three weeks after the May 8 phone call between Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Nigerian counterpart, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Algeria’s top diplomat, Ahmed Attaf, held talks with the Nigerian minister on Monday in Seoul, on the sidelines of the South Korea–African Union meeting. During the meeting, Ahmed Attaf «discussed with his Nigerian counterpart prospects for strengthening the privileged

Three brothers detained over viral video involving six-year-old child and alcohol

The King’s Prosecutor at the Benslimane Court of First Instance on Monday ordered the detention of three brothers and their prosecution while in custody, following their appearance before the public prosecutor’s office on serious charges. The case stems from a video that sparked widespread outrage after showing a minor being encouraged to consume alcohol. The suspects are being prosecuted on charges including defamation, intentional harm and complicity, as well as failure to assist

Italy arrests Italian-Moroccan suspect accused of praising ISIS and planning attack

Italian authorities have arrested a 21-year-old Italian-Moroccan man on suspicion of international terrorism after he posted messages on social media praising attacks carried out by the ISIS and expressing his intention to emulate the car-ramming attack that injured eight people in Modena on May 15, the Italian news agency ANSA reported on Monday. According to investigators, the suspect, who was born in Italy to Moroccan parents and lives in Brianza, had recently posted messages glorifying

530 newly qualified specialists to join Morocco’s public hospitals in August

Around 530 newly qualified specialist doctors will be deployed across Morocco’s regions from August onward, immediately after receiving their diplomas, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare services in public hospitals, Minister of Health and Social Protection Amine Tahraoui announced on Monday in Rabat. Responding to a question in the House of Representatives on the Territorial Health Groups (GST), Tahraoui said the «unprecedented» measure would put an end to delays

Beni Snassen Natural Park welcomes Barbary deer in biodiversity push

The Barbary deer has been reintroduced to the Beni Snassen Natural Park in eastern Morocco, marking the first such operation in the Oriental region and a major step in efforts to restore the country's biodiversity after the species disappeared from the area more than a century ago. The reintroduction was announced on Monday during an awareness and outreach event organized by the National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) in Berkane province, focused on the Beni Snassen Natural Park and