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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 […]
Members of Libya’s 4+4 Committee have initialled a draft final agreement aimed at overcoming obstacles to the UN-facilitated political roadmap and advancing the country’s electoral process. The agreement was initialed this Thursday August 20, following a series of meetings to address key political and electoral issues. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said […]
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 the […]
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 five main […]
At least 24 Spanish soldiers deployed in Ceuta have contracted scabies, prompting serious concerns about overcrowded and inadequate local accommodation conditions. The itchy skin condition is caused by a mite which burrows under the skin to lay eggs. Highly infectious, scabies can be spread through close physical contact, bedding and clothing. The symptoms include persistent […]
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 […]