The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have received the first batch of AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, ordered from the United States in November 2019. As planned, Khouribga Air Base welcomed the new aircraft yesterday, according to FAR Forum Maroc (an (...)
Mohamed Benaissa, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and longtime mayor of Asilah, passed away on Friday, February 28, at the age of 88. A key figure in Moroccan diplomacy and a passionate advocate for the Kingdom's cultural influence, he leaves (...)
Morocco will face Niger on March 21 and Tanzania on March 25 at the Complexe d'Honneur in Oujda as part of the African qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Thursday.
Both Group E (...)
A direct flight between Marrakech and Atlanta is set to launch in October 2025. Operated by Delta Air Lines on a Boeing 767-400 with 238 seats, the service will run three times a week, marking a new milestone in Morocco's efforts to strengthen (...)
The General Staff of the South Zone is hosting the final planning meeting for the 21st African Lion 2025 exercise from February 24 to 28 in Agadir.
According to a press release from the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), the meeting (...)
The U.S. freeze on foreign assistance to Morocco is «severely affecting several HIV programs» implemented by local NGOs, according to a report from The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) released Tuesday.
This suspension puts (...)
Uyghur human rights activist Idris Hasan, held in Morocco since July 2021 and facing extradition to China, has finally been freed. Hasan, whom China accuses of terrorism, has resettled in the United States, arriving on February 14, according to (...)
The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Residing Abroad has announced the deployment of a 272-member mission from February 27 to April 1, 2025, to provide religious support to Moroccan expatriates during Ramadan.
This delegation includes 38 (...)
A recent survey reveals that the U.S. State Department's «stop work order» for all foreign assistance has caused immediate disruptions for local Moroccan associations, with many facing canceled activities, unpaid salaries, and financial instability. (...)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban government in Afghanistan announced on Saturday the successful repatriation of 17 Afghan citizens who had been detained in Morocco, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Mauritania. This operation was made possible (...)
Sixty runners from fifteen countries are set to participate in the 11th edition of the Trans Sahara Marathon. The event, taking place from February 14 to 22, will see athletes traverse the Sahara Desert in Morocco's Zagora province. Starting from (...)
In recent years, Morocco and the United States have strengthened their military cooperation through major defense acquisitions, training programs, and joint exercises. This includes significant arms purchases, security assistance, and Morocco's (...)
Moroccan luxury fashion label Hanout Boutique, spearheaded by designer Meriem Nour, is making significant strides in its global expansion. Following a successful debut in Paris earlier this year, the brand is poised to showcase its collection at (...)
General Charles Quinton Brown Jr., the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, engaged in discussions with Morocco's Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces on Monday.
In a post on his social media platform X, (...)
Ten months after proclaiming the creation of the Kabyle State from New York, the MAK has sent a letter to the new U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. In it, the movement denounces the Polisario and its Algerian supporters.
Feeling the winds (...)
Spanish group Nebrija Institute for vocational trainng has announced the forthcoming opening of the Nebrija Institute in Casablanca, marking the city's first private Spanish educational institution. The official inauguration is slated for (...)
The United States Embassy in Morocco has unveiled a revamped visa appointment system, set to launch on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
The updated system will feature a new design for its login, profile, and appointment scheduling pages. To access the (...)
Several flights from Israel and the United States have recently touched down in Morocco. These movements have sparked widespread speculation amidst evolving international dynamics, particularly between Israel and the United States.
«Israeli experts (...)
A Spanish daily claims that the «number 2» of Moroccan counterintelligence has fled the kingdom to seek political asylum in Spain. Fired for professional misconduct about fifteen years ago, he has several fraud complaints against him.
Mehdi Hijaouy, (...)
Bachir Mustapha Sayed criticizes Algeria's refusal to supply weapons to the Polisario, a decision influenced by signals from Washington that limit Algeria's room for maneuver.
In a rare move, Bachir Mustapha Sayed has openly criticized Algeria's (...)
The Royal Armed Forces of Morocco are on the brink of receiving the first shipment of AH-64E Apache combat helicopters from the United States, an acquisition initiated in November 2019. These state-of-the-art helicopters are slated to be stationed (...)
In an interview with the French daily «L'Opinion» on Sunday, the Algerian President took the opportunity to commend the new occupant of the White House. He affirmed that relations with Donald Trump have been positive, dating back to Trump's first (...)
The Moroccan Instance for Support to the Causes of the Ummah has urged for the repatriation of Abdelaziz Kaddi's body, the Moroccan responsible for a knife attack in Tel Aviv on January 21, which resulted in four injuries.
The organization (...)
Morocco has set a new record by importing 35,000 tons of shelled almonds from the United States in the first 11 months of 2024, according to data from Eastfruit. This import volume, valued at $174.5 million, marks an 18% increase compared to the (...)
The import of Moroccan pasta and couscous into West African markets is experiencing significant growth. According to data shared by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 23, Morocco exported a total of 125,343 metric tons of (...)