The «Rif Nationalist Party» is intensifying its diplomatic overtures towards Spain. This separatist group has formally requested military support from Spanish authorities, claiming the necessity to «safeguard Melilla from a potential assault by the Moroccan regime», according to Ali Aarrass. Aarrass, a former detainee on terrorism charges in both Spain and Morocco, was released in April 2020. He made this declaration during a recent gathering of the Rif party in Girona,
On Thursday, a delegation from the Kenyan Senate's Special Committee on County Public Investments and Special Funds visited Dakhla, marking a significant step in fostering bilateral ties. This visit offered Kenyan lawmakers a firsthand glimpse into the region's vibrant development and major ongoing projects, while also opening doors for potential cooperation and partnerships with local institutional and economic entities. Godfrey Osotsi, leading the Kenyan delegation, emphasized that this
Unions and professional organizations representing Morocco’s journalism sector are escalating their opposition to Bill No. 25-26 on the reorganization of the National Press Council. They argue that the approval process is taking place under «improper conditions» and «far from the spirit of consultation». Despite this, the government plans to present the bill to the House of Councillors on Monday, September 8, without waiting for the advisory opinion of the relevant
The Secretary General of the Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah, is heading to Eastern Libya, a region under the control of Marshal Khalifa Haftar. «From September 3 to 5, 2025, Mohamed Nabil Benabdallah, accompanied by Saïd El Bakkali, member of the Political Bureau and head of the party’s external relations, will visit Libya at the invitation of His Excellency Dr. Abdelhadi Lahouij, President of the Al Mostakbal Movement Party and Minister of
Packaging solutions provider Boxon is preparing to establish operations in Morocco with a new office and warehouse designed to support the country’s fast-growing automotive industry. The move is part of the company’s strategy to get closer to its clients, strengthen its regional presence, and improve supply chain efficiency. Starting early next year, Boxon will offer Moroccan customers shorter delivery times, greater flexibility, and enhanced collaboration with local producers and
After qualifying at the national tournament of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) on May 31 in Casablanca, two Moroccan teams are representing the country at the international WRO Open Europe competition, held from September 2 to 5, 2025, in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Astrominds, a team from a public institution made up of two to three students and a coach, is competing in the Future Innovators Senior category (ages 14–19). Their challenge is to «develop an innovative robotic solution to
Hirak Rif leader Nasser Zefzafi arrived in Al Hoceima on Thursday to attend the funeral of his father, who passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with illness. Zefzafi, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence in Tangier, was granted an exceptional permit to be present at the ceremony. A video circulating on social media shows him receiving condolences from relatives and acquaintances who gathered around him.
Morocco has achieved a new seasonal record in raspberry exports. In the 2024/25 season (July–June), the country exported 64,400 tons of fresh raspberries, generating $487 million in revenue. This represents a 13.8% increase over the previous season and a 9% rise compared to the 2022/23 record, according to East Fruit. The raspberry export season spans nearly the whole year, with peak overseas sales from November through May. In April 2025 alone, shipments exceeded 10,000 tons, the
Algeria’s national team captain, Riyad Mahrez, has set a clear target for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco: «Our goal is to reach the final». In an interview with Canal Plus Africa, Mahrez acknowledged the challenge ahead: «It might seem a bit exaggerated when you consider what we’ve done in the last two editions. But with the team we have, we will do our utmost to reach the final. The conditions will be favorable, the stadiums will be good, and there
Moroccan animation is making its international debut at the Venice Biennale. Initiated by the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), with support from the Annecy Festival and CITIA, a dedicated panel at the Venice Production Bridge showcased the growing dynamism of this emerging sector. Titled «When Moroccan Animation Shapes Global Imaginaries, Cultural Treasure to Share», this first-ever international panel devoted exclusively to Moroccan animation brought together global experts