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Ibn Tofail University tops Morocco in Times Higher Education sustainability ranking

Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra has ranked first among Morocco's public universities for the eighth consecutive year in the 2026 edition of the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Among 1,646 universities from 116 countries and territories assessed this year, the university placed in the 401-600 global band, reaffirming its position as Morocco's leading public university and highlighting its commitment to sustainable development, according to the ranking. The results were

Morocco sends 9 tons of medical aid to support Ebola response in DR Congo

Morocco has delivered more than nine tons of medical supplies and equipment to support the UN peacekeeping mission (MONUSCO) in responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province, the mission announced on Wednesday. The shipment arrived on June 22 aboard a Royal Moroccan Air Force C-130H aircraft and includes medicines, pharmaceutical products, personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as laboratory, diagnostic, disinfection and patient-monitoring

BlaBlaCar brings long-distance carpooling to Morocco

BlaBlaCar on Thursday launched its long-distance carpooling platform in Morocco, marking the company's entry into North Africa and expanding its presence to 41 countries, according to a press release. The platform connects drivers with empty seats to passengers traveling the same route through a non-profit cost-sharing model, targeting growing demand for intercity travel between cities including Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech, Tangier and Fez. BlaBlaCar said the service will complement existing

Moroccan caftan shines at Silk Road Week in China

On Wednesday, the Moroccan caftan stole the spotlight at the China National Silk Museum in Hangzhou, eastern China, as part of Silk Road Week where Morocco is honored as this year's featured guest. A vibrant fashion show, two themed exhibitions, and a comprehensive presentation on Moroccan wedding traditions offered attendees an immersive experience into the kingdom’s rich sartorial and cultural heritage. The caftan show, a highlight of the opening ceremony, was artistically directed by

Morocco to abandon year-round GMT+1, Akhannouch announces

Morocco will abandon year-round GMT+1 and return to GMT after the end of the summer season, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch announced on Thursday, saying the decision followed repeated public demands and discussions within the governing majority. Speaking to Medi 1 TV, Akhannouch said the government had decided to respond to Moroccans' calls after the issue was repeatedly raised during meetings of the ruling coalition. He said the decision was taken after listening to citizens' demands

Morocco raises IPO price fluctuation limit to 20%

Morocco's Capital Market Authority (AMMC) has raised the maximum daily price fluctuation limit for newly listed shares to 20% during their first five trading sessions, as part of measures aimed at improving price formation during initial public offerings (IPOs), the regulator announced in a press release on Thursday. The new rule, effective June 23, allows newly listed equities to move up or down by as much as 20% of the reference price during their first five trading days. After that period,

EBRD-backed upgrade opens Casablanca port to Panamax ships

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reaffirmed its support for the modernization of Morocco's port infrastructure during a visit by its Vice President for Policy and Partnerships, Mark Bowman, to Marsa Maroc's multipurpose terminal at the Port of Casablanca on Wednesday. According to a press release, Bowman met with Marsa Maroc CEO Tarik El Aroussi to review progress on the terminal's quay deepening project, financed through a MAD 690 million EBRD loan, and discuss the

DR Congo envoy delivers message from Tshisekedi to King Mohammed VI

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, on Wednesday received Crispin Mbadu Phanzu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Minister Delegate to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Francophonie and Congolese Abroad, who delivered a message to King Mohammed VI from President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo. Speaking to the press after the meeting, Mbadu Phanzu praised the excellent bilateral

2026 World Cup: Mohamed Ouahbi hails Morocco’s collective strength against Haiti

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi welcomed his team’s qualification for the next round of the World Cup after their 4-2 win over Haiti, stressing that the victory was above all the result of collective strength. «I am satisfied. We won the match and secured our qualification. That is what matters most», he said at the post-match press conference. The national coach was keen to highlight the contribution of the entire squad, rather than dwell on individual performances.

Ouahbi credits team spirit after Morocco's 4-2 win over Haiti

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi welcomed his team's qualification for the next round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Wednesday's 4-2 victory over Haiti, saying the achievement was above all the result of the squad's collective strength. «I’m satisfied. We won the match and secured qualification. That’s what matters most», Ouahbi said during the post-match press conference. The Morocco coach was quick to praise the entire squad rather than focus on individual

Spain denies blocking citizenship for Sahrawis born before 1976

Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, on Wednesday denied rumors of an alleged government «blockage» over granting Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born before 1976. The Spanish government is «fully in favor of granting Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born under Spanish administration. There is no problem, no blockage, and as Foreign Minister, I support it», he said during a plenary session in the lower house of parliament, in response to a question

Morocco beats Haiti 4-2 to reach World Cup knockout stage

Morocco booked its place in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium in their third and final Group C match. Haiti took an early lead in the 10th minute after an own goal by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. Achraf Hakimi leveled the score in the 39th minute. Wilson Isidor restored Haiti's advantage four minutes later, but the Atlas Lions responded immediately, with Ismaël Saibari scoring the equalizer in first-half

Albares: «No country has spoken out» on Lahbib Abdelaziz’s death

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Wednesday defended the government's decision not to comment on the death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz, who was killed on June 7 in an airstrike that the Polisario Front attributes to Morocco. Speaking during a plenary session of the Congress of Deputies, Albares was responding to an oral question from a lawmaker of the pro-independence Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC). Spain's top diplomat argued that «no country in the world has

AEFE chief Alexandre Morois visits Morocco amid French school reform tensions

For his first official trip abroad, Alexandre Morois, the newly appointed director general of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), has chosen Morocco. With 44 accredited schools serving nearly 49,000 students, the kingdom hosts what the agency describes as «one of the largest and most dynamic AEFE networks in the world». During his visit, Morois is scheduled to meet with school leadership teams, elected staff representatives and parent association officials. The trip is

Morocco and France strengthen Mediterranean transport cooperation

Morocco’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Abdessamad Kayouh, and France’s Ambassador and Interministerial Delegate for the Mediterranean, Nadia Hai, underscored on Wednesday in Rabat the importance of strengthening Mediterranean cooperation in the transport sector. Speaking to the press after talks held on the sidelines of the 11th Ministerial Conference of the Western Mediterranean Transport Ministers Group (GTMO 5+5), Hai described the event as a strategic platform for

Morocco targets 26 million tourists by 2030 as growth continues

Morocco welcomed nearly 20 million tourists and generated MAD 138 billion in tourism revenues in 2025, while the first five months of 2026 have confirmed the sector's continued growth, according to a press release issued following the National Tourism Office's (ONMT) board meeting held on June 24 in Rabat. Chaired by Tourism Minister Fatim-Zahra Ammor and attended by ONMT Director General Achraf Fayda, the meeting reviewed the sector's performance and progress toward Morocco's goal of

Morocco bans AI-generated election content ahead of 2026 vote

Morocco's media regulator has banned the broadcast of AI-generated or manipulated electoral content that could mislead voters, as part of new rules governing media coverage of the September 23, 2026 legislative elections. The decision, adopted by the High Council for Audiovisual Communication (HACA), requires any AI-generated content used for educational or explanatory purposes to carry a clear, permanent and unambiguous disclosure indicating the use of artificial intelligence. The new

Royal Moroccan, British Navies hold joint diving exercise

Royal Moroccan Navy divers have taken part in a two-day joint training exercise with the British Royal Navy, aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two forces. The exercise involved personnel from the Gibraltar-based HMS Dagger and the Gibraltar Clearance Diving Element, who traveled to Ksar Sghir Naval Base and Tangier Marina, according to a June 24 statement from the British Royal Navy. The first day included visits by Moroccan divers aboard HMS Dagger and a British diving support