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Morocco plans early salary payments for civil servants ahead of Eid al Adha

Public sector employees in Morocco are expected to receive their salaries earlier than usual this year ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, according to a source familiar with the matter at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The source told local media that salary payments will be

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U.S., Moroccan forces recover second missing soldier during African Lion exercise

U.S. and Moroccan forces have recovered the body of the second American soldier who went missing earlier this month during the multinational African Lion 2026 military exercise near Morocco’s Cap Draa training area, AFRICOM said in a statement. The soldier, identified as Mariyah

Local US vote adds momentum to Morocco’s autonomy initiative

The Pine Bluff City Council in Arkansas has unanimously approved a resolution supporting United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, adopted in October 2025, and backing Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, according to the local news outlet Pine Bluff Commercial. The sou

Morocco U17 held to draw by Tunisia in opening AFCON match

Morocco’s under-17 national team drew 1-1 with Tunisia in their opening match of the Africa U-17 Cup of Nations on Wednesday at Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. Tunisia struck first, with Yahia Jlidi scoring in the 28th minute after capitalizing on an attacking opportunity to g

Morocco tightens tax rules for influencers and digital creators

Morocco has moved to end the tax gray zone surrounding influencers and digital content creators, with the Ministry of Economy and Finance making clear that income generated through social media, digital advertising and e-commerce is fully subject to taxation under existing Morocc

BDS Morocco warns against granting citizenship to descendants of Moroccan Jews, citing national security risks

The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Morocco movement has warned against the petition proposing to grant Moroccan citizenship to the children and grandchildren of Moroccan Jews holding Israeli nationality. The movement says expanding citizenship to this group poses a danger b

France locks down 1,700 on cruise ship after 92-year-old dies

French authorities on Wednesday confined more than 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship after an elderly passenger died and dozens suffered upset stomachs, health officials said. They insisted there was no connection with the hantavirus outbreak, suspected of killin

Morocco, EU discuss solutions to truck driver visa disruptions under new border system

Morocco and the European Union are discussing possible solutions to mounting visa and border-entry complications affecting Moroccan truck drivers after the bloc introduced its new Entry/Exit System (EES) last month, Moroccan officials and industry representatives said Tuesday.…

"The bounty has finally returned" after years of drought in Doukkala

Combine harvesters have begun moving across Morocco’s Doukkala plains as farmers start this year’s cereal harvest with expectations of stronger yields following several years of severe drought that strained rural incomes and agricultural production. After months of…

Morocco’s top schools in 2026: Recruiters reveal the institutions that matter most

A new ranking of Morocco’s top higher education institutions for 2026 points to a growing emphasis on employability, with recruiters placing increasing weight on professional readiness rather than academic reputation alone. Published by Campus Mag and reported by Consonews, the…

Egypt held to goalless draw by Ethiopia in U-17 AFCON opener

The Egypt national under-17 football team opened its campaign at the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations with a scoreless draw against Ethiopia national under-17 football team on Wednesday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. The Group A encounter was marked by cautious tactical play…

Morocco becomes Brazil’s second largest fertilizer supplier in April

Morocco has made a significant leap in the Brazilian fertilizer market, ranking second globally in April with exports reaching approximately $245.7 million, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). Morocco came behind Russia, whose exports…

Morocco’s foreign reserves near six months of imports, Lekjaa says

Morocco’s minister delegate in charge of the budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, confirmed on Tuesday that the Moroccan economy continues to maintain its dynamism despite the exceptional international challenges. Speaking during the oral question session in the House of Councillors, Lekjaa…

41% of Moroccans back the government’s right to ban organizations that go against its policies, poll finds

Around 41% of Moroccans support the government’s right to ban organizations that go against its policies, higher than the continental average of 32%, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey covering 38 African countries in 2024 and 2025. In Mauritius, Lesotho, and…

Morocco Reports MAD 15.5 Million Budget Deficit

Morocco’s Treasury’s revenue and expenditure situation showed a budget deficit of MAD 15.5 billion by the end of April 2026, compared with a year-on-year deficit of MAD 11.8 billion, according to the General Treasury (TGR). This deficit takes into account the a positive balance…

22-Year-Old ISIS-Linked Suspect Arrested in Dakhla

Moroccan Judicial Police in the city of Dakhla arrested a 22-year-old extremist affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group on Tuesday. The successful operation was carried out based on precise intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST),…

Trump arrives in China for superpower summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers. Giving a fist pump, Trump descended the steps of Air Force One after touching down at Beijing Capital…

Moroccan 'Math Stars' Program Prepares Young Talents for Global Competitions

The Moroccan Association for Mathematical Sciences recently organized the second in-person training camp for the “Math Stars” program at the Regional Center for Education and Training Professions in Rabat. This educational initiative aims to identify early mathematical talent…

Morocco halts wheat imports, launches storage incentives after harvest rebound

Morocco will suspend soft wheat imports between June 1 and July 31 after heavy rainfall sharply improved this year’s harvest, allowing authorities to pivot back toward domestic supply and strategic stock building following years of drought driven import dependence. The move,…

Transfer agency killing in Moulay Rachid shocks Casablanca

A 29-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday inside a money transfer agency in Casablanca’s Hay Moulay Rachid district, in a case that has triggered shock among locals. Reports said the victim was allegedly killed by her employer during early working hours Tuesday. Authorities…

Trump adviser says recent Sahara meetings between parties were "somewhat productive"

Massad Boulos said the Sahara dispute had made “significant progress” in recent months following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797, which he described as a turning point in efforts to revive the political process surrounding the territory. Speaking…

Royal Air Maroc plans fifth São Paulo flight before Rio expansion

Royal Air Maroc plans to increase flights between Casablanca and São Paulo from four to five weekly services by the end of the year as it prepares for a possible return to Rio de Janeiro, the airline’s regional director for Latin America told the Arab-Brazilian News Agency.…

Morocco moves toward joining TV5MONDE governance

Morocco has formally expressed interest in joining the governance structure of TV5MONDE, becoming the first African country to begin the process of entering the decision making framework of the French language global broadcaster. In a letter sent on April 21 to the Swiss…

Trump goes on social media conspiracy posting spree

US President Donald Trump went on an extraordinary social media spree into the early hours of Tuesday, posting dozens of conspiracy theories and crude memes attacking his opponents. The intense outburst on Truth Social came amid growing public scrutiny of the 79-year-old…

EU records 20.6 percent drop in Moroccans living illegally in bloc

European Union member states identified nearly 39,000 Moroccan nationals living illegally within the bloc in 2025, down 20.6 percent from the previous year, according to new figures published Tuesday by the EU statistics agency Eurostat. The data showed Algerians represented…