The revival of unfounded allegations surrounding the Pegasus spyware affair has reignited debate over what critics describe as a persistent tendency among some French media outlets to single out Morocco without proof while paying less attention to surveillance controversies closer to home. The discussion follows recent coverage by France 24 and other media outlets of […]
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U.S. Report Sheds Lights on Investment Opportunities in Morocco
Morocco actively encourages and facilitates foreign investment, particularly in export sectors such as manufacturing, and is implementing strategies aimed at boosting employment and attracting foreign investment, says a 2026 report issued by U.S. Department on investment climate in the Kingdom. There are huge investment opportunities offered in several industrial sectors including automotive, aeronautics, textiles, energy, […]
Morocco Strengthens Casablanca Bulk Operations with 1st Liebherr LPS in Africa
Marsa Maroc, Morocco’s major terminal operator, has strengthened its bulk handling operation with the deployment of the first Liebherr LPS 550 in Africa. The new rail-mounted Liebherr with electric drive that combines a 48-metre boom and a high-capacity bulk handling performance delivers the reach and precision required for vessel operations at the Port of Casablanca, […]
International media hails Morocco’s historic appointment of first female head of government
International media have widely praised the appointment of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first woman head of government, describing the decision as a historic milestone for the kingdom and the Arab world. King Mohammed VI named the lawyer and politician to the post on September 29, 2026, at the Royal Palace in Rabat, tasking […]
UNFPA Reports Progress on Women’s Rights, Adolescent Girls and Autism Care in Morocco
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has published its annual ‘Orange Book of Results,’ presenting a review of its partnership activities with Morocco over the past year. Among the main achievements cited are a national roadmap for adolescent girls’ rights, a new system for the social support of women victims of violence, and Morocco’s first intersectoral […]
Libya, USA discuss security cooperation and migration
Libya’s Interior Minister, Emad Mustafa Al-Trabelsi, met US presidential adviser Massad Boulos in Washington on September 29, 2026, to discuss security cooperation and irregular migration. According to Libya’s Interior Ministry, the talks focused on strengthening coordination between the two countries’ security institutions, developing capabilities and exchanging expertise. Al-Trabelsi, who serves in the Government of National […]
AFCON-2027 Qualifiers: Morocco Beat Lesotho 2-0 to Maintain Top Position in Their Group
The Atlas Lions have defeated Lesotho 2-0 in their second qualifying match for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be co-organized by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Moroccan goals were scored by Brahim Díaz in the 45th minute, and Azzedine Ounahi in the 82nd minute. The Atlas Lions remained patient against a determined […]
Tunisia moves to restrict imports in echo of Algeria’s failed policies
By ordering his government to “rationalize” imports and accelerate efforts to slash energy dependence, President Kais Saied is steering Tunisia down a path already proven disastrous by its larger neighbor Algeria, a path of state control, shortages, and deepening isolation. On 23 September, Saied summoned Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri and Central Bank Governor Fethi […]
Morocco’s agri-food exports to EU edge higher in early 2026
Morocco’s agri-food exports to the European Union rose slightly in the first seven months of 2026, according to the latest monitoring report from the European Commission released on 28 September. EU imports of Moroccan agri-food products reached €2.66 billion between January and July 2026, up 1% (€39 million) from €2.621 billion in the same period […]
Critical Mineral Resources Hits High-Grade Silver at Agadir Melloul Project
British exploration company Critical Mineral Resources has reported high-grade silver, copper and gold results from drilling at its Agadir Melloul project in Morocco, releasing assay results from 21 new diamond drill holes. Two holes, BH 174 and BH 175, returned particularly strong silver grades. BH 174 delivered the strongest result, with a 20-centimetre section starting […]