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On the occasion of Youth Day, celebrated this Friday July 21, King Mohammed VI has granted pardon to 667 individuals convicted by various courts across the Kingdom, the Ministry of Justice announced in a statement. The Ministry of Justice unveiled the list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon, who are either detained or serving […]
The United States has eased its fertilizer restrictions on Morocco to manage a supply emergency, but the Kingdom could also become a key source of purified phosphoric acid—a crucial product tied to growing competition with China over battery production, supply chain integrity, and access to critical minerals, says Washington Institute for Near East Policy. In […]
Morocco’s Directorate General of Information Systems Security (DGSSI) issued a bulletin this week warning of critical vulnerabilities affecting several Apple products, rating both the risk and potential impact as critical. The advisory came from the agency’s cyberattack monitoring and response center, which operates under the National Defense Administration. The bulletin covers iOS and iPadOS…
Willfar Information Technology, a Chinese specialist in smart grids and the Internet of Things (IoT), has set up an industrial subsidiary in Casablanca tasked with driving the company’s expansion in energy, smart water management, and computing power across Africa and the Middle East. The Moroccan subsidiary joins Willfar’s growing international network, which includes existing branches […]
Adam Bresnu is the first Moroccan and Arab golfer to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur Championship 2026 held lately at the historic Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The 22-year-old Texas Tech University standout delivered an exceptional, milestone-setting performance during the 126th edition of the U.S. prestigious amateurs tournament. Bresnu advanced through a […]
The Moroccan National Institute for the Training of Prison Administration Staff, affiliated with the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Rehabilitation, has become the first training institution in Africa and the Arab world to receive accreditation from the American Correctional Association. The Moroccan training institute has earned American recognition thanks to ongoing support from…
On the 73rd anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, King Mohammed VI has granted pardon to 935 individuals, sentenced by the different Moroccan courts, the Justice Ministry said in a statement. The Ministry of Justice unveiled the list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon, who are either detained or serving […]
Morocco’s budget deficit stood at 50.5 billion dirhams at the end of July 2026, down from 54.7 billion dirhams a year earlier, as revenue growth of 28.2 billion dirhams outpaced a 23.9 billion dirham rise in spending. The figures come from the latest bulletin on the Treasury’s charges and resources situation, produced by the Ministry […]
Morocco is marking this Thursday the 73rd anniversary of the Revolution of the King and the People, commemorating one of the defining episodes in the Kingdom’s modern history. The commemoration traces back to August 20, 1953, when colonial authorities forced the late King Mohammed V, alongside the Royal Family, into exile, believing the move would […]
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the strategies behind information manipulation, particularly in electoral contexts, and Morocco faces this risk directly as legislative elections approach, Le Matin daily reports. While deepfakes remain the most visible threat, generative AI now allows deceptive content to be produced and distributed at unprecedented speed and scale, with experts identifying…
The US Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a $31.29 million contract for engineering and technical assistance services covering multiple F-16 programs, with Morocco among ten countries set to benefit under the US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) framework. The contract, announced this August, runs through June 30, 2029, and is designed to support beneficiary […]
Rabat’s intelligence services played the decisive role in securing a presidential pardon for a French external intelligence officer held in Mali, according to fresh reporting by the specialist outlet Intelligence Online, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing weight as a discreet mediator in the Sahel. Yann Vézilier, an officer of France’s Direction générale de la sécurité extérieure […]
The recent migration crisis at Ceuta has triggered a wave of anti-Moroccan rhetoric in Spain, rooted in centuries-old historical traumas rather than current events alone. The warmongering and hostility displayed by segments of the Spanish media and political spectrum goes far beyond a spontaneous reaction to the July events in the Spanish enclave. Since the […]
Morocco’s consumer price index fell 0.6 percent in July 2026 compared with a year earlier, according to the latest data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The decline was driven mainly by a 3.7 percent drop in food prices, which more than offset a 1.9 percent rise in non-food prices, where changes ranged from […]
Morocco’s Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) has devoted a significant part of its annual report to the country’s youth, examining how economic, social, technological, cultural and environmental shifts are reshaping their lifestyles, social ties and civic participation, Aujourd’hui le Maroc reports. Young people aged 15 to 34 make up roughly 12 million people, or […]
The Moroccan Human Rights Organization (OMDH) has detailed serious violations against irregular migrants in the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla and said it does not rule out referring the matter to international bodies. At a press conference, OMDH president Nawfal Bouamri presented a report on the recent mass crossing to the occupied enclave of […]
Mauritania recorded a significant shift towards digital communication in 2024, with internet subscriptions rising by 20.8 per cent to more than 3.65 million, according to data from the Regulatory Authority contained in the 2025 Annual Guide to Economic Statistics. The figures, published by Africa IT News on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, show that the growth […]
The UN has warned that Libya’s western coast remains highly unstable, with armed groups competing over human trafficking, fuel smuggling and other illicit activities, UN envoy Hanna Serwaa Tetteh told the Security Council on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Mrs Tetteh, the UN special representative and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), said […]
Royal Air Maroc has partnered with Elon Mask’s satellite internet subsidiary to equip its planes with high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi (up to 500 Mbps) from gate-to-gate using low-Earth-orbit satellites, according to press reports. Over 48 major global airlines—including Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, and Royal Air Maroc—have partnered with Starlink to install and deliver high-speed connectivity…
Shipping Maersk company is advancing its logistics network in Morocco with a rail service connecting Tangier and Casablanca, offering an alternative route for cargo moving into the country’s main commercial and industrial hub. The rail service is already operational, with regular departures between the two locations, offering businesses flexibility and an option to avoid port congestion. […]
