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Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) arrested in Settat on Sunday an individual suspected of allegiance to the extremist group Daesh. According to the BCIJ, the suspect had expressed interest in manufacturing explosives and suicide belts and was allegedly preparing attacks targeting public safety and order. Investigators say the man was in contact with […]
After UK has joined the United States, France and other western allies in supporting Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara, the Algeria-backed Polisario separatist group has sent lately a delegation to London in a desperate attempt to reverse UK supportive position of Morocco’ s Autonomy Plan. The move of the separatists comes after the United Kingdom […]
Morocco’s National Police (DGSN) in Tetouan, working with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, arrested on Saturday six suspects, including two women, for alleged possession and distribution of cocaine. The operation, conducted in coordination with the Royal Gendarmerie, began in a rural area near the town of Ouezzane, in northern Morocco where officers detained a […]
As automation and artificial intelligence reshape industries, companies are prioritizing operational skills over academic credentials. This shift, already visible in global markets, is beginning to influence hiring practices in Africa and Morocco. A 2025 global survey by ETS of over 1,000 HR leaders found that 90% now recruit beyond traditional university graduates, focusing instead on […]
Morocco dominates the top 10 biggest listed companies in North Africa following the success and expansion of Moroccan businesses, driven by steady growth and an effective pan-African expansion strategy. According to Africa Business news platform, the first six places have been grabbed by Moroccan companies with largest market capitalization. Attijariwafa bank ($15.6 billion) tops the […]
The total trade between the UK and Morocco reached £4.4 billion ($5.8 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 16.4% or £616 million compared to the same period of last year. According to latest figures published by the Department for Business & Trade, this growth is largely driven by Moroccan exports which […]
Morocco’s tourism sector continues its upward trajectory, recording 11.6 million tourist arrivals by the end of July 2025, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period in 2024, the tourism ministry said. Moroccans living abroad accounted for 52% of total arrivals during the first seven months of the year. The month of July alone […]
Morocco is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of its education system, positioning schools, vocational training, and universities at the center of an inclusive national project aimed at reshaping relations between the state, society, and youth. For decades, the Moroccan school system—once a social mobility engine—has struggled with high dropout rates, unequal access, and modest results in […]
Over the past three marketing years, Moroccan tomato exports to Denmark have increased nearly sixfold, reaching 1,660 metric tons between July 2024 and June 2025 This represents a 32% increase compared to the previous year and a 67% jump over 2022/2023, according to East Fruit, a specialized fresh produce website. While Denmark still accounts for […]
Morocco’s international Achraf Hakimi has been named among the 30 finalists for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, following a standout season with Paris Saint-Germain. Hakimi, 26, played a pivotal role in PSG’s domestic and international success, contributing 11 goals and 16 assists across all competitions. His performances helped the club secure four major titles: Ligue 1, […]