King Mohammed VI Spells out Morocco’s Strategy to Ward off Terror Threat

Morocco Seizes 2 Tons of Cannabis

Moroccan Customs agents have seized lately nearly two tons of cannabis in the northern city of Tetouan. The drugs were hidden in a commercial vehicle having a fake number plate. An investigation is underway to bring to justice all those involved in this major smuggling operation. Early January, over 13.7 tons of cannabis were seized […]

France shuts down embassy in Niger sine die amidst soaring ties

France announced Tuesday January 2 the closure of its Embassy in Niger’s capital of Niamey “until further notice”, citing major concerns. “For the past five months, our Embassy has been subjected to major obstacles that have made it impossible to do its job: a blockade around the Embassy, restrictions on employees’ movements, and the turning […]

Morocco: Tourism boom lifts jobs, revenues and visitor numbers, OECD says

Morocco welcomed a record 19.8 million international tourists in 2025, overtaking Egypt and consolidating its position as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations, according to the OECD’s Tourism Trends and Policies 2026 report. The figure represents a 14% increase from 2024 and exceeds Morocco’s official target of 17.5 million visitors set under its 2023-2026 tourism […]