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[ad_1] King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed, chaired on Thursday at the Mohammed V Mausoleum in Rabat, a religious ceremony in commemoration of the 27th anniversary of the passing of late King Hassan II. The religious event was marked by the recitation of verses of the Holy Quran and the declamation of panegyrics of Prophet Sidna Mohammed. On this occasion, the Sovereign, flanked by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed, paid his respects to the grave of the late…

[ad_1] Rabat – The National Human Rights Council (CNDH), chaired by Amina Bouayach, held a high-level meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, with heads of regional human rights committees and council officials. The meeting focused on strategies to strengthen monitoring and response efforts amid recent youth protests across several Moroccan cities. Since the protests began, the CNDH has deployed teams at national, regional, and digital levels to observe events, interact with local authorities, and engage with youth participants at protest sites. The council highlighted the importance of the digital space as a platform for peaceful expression and civic engagement. In…

[ad_1] Morocco and European Union have reached a new historic agricultural agreement opening the EU market to Moroccan Saharan products with the same preferential tariffs as those applied to all Moroccan products. The deal is expected to boost agriculture and employment. It also confirms Morocco status as a key strategic partner of the European bloc.The two partners have concluded negotiations on the new farming agreement that includes the Saharan provinces of the Kingdom. The announcement was made Thursday by foreign minister Nasser Bourita. The amended deal will be signed in Brussels. And pending the finalization of EU internal procedures, it…

[ad_1] Morocco’s national team coach, Walid Regragui, stressed the importance of winning the upcoming matches against Bahrain and Congo to sustain the team’s positive momentum and improve its FIFA ranking Speaking at a press conference in Salé, he noted that Morocco currently holds the top spot among Arab and African teams, reflecting consistent performance. Morocco has now won 13 consecutive games, including all 7 World Cup qualifier games. Their last victory over Zambia secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, making Morocco the first African nation to book a spot in the…

[ad_1] The right to protest is sacred in Morocco. This right is protected by the people for the people. During the few past days, young Moroccans staged protests for better healthcare and education. But Morocco’s enemies, rivals and corrupt politicians have exploited the naïve demonstrators to serve their own political agenda. Their goal is to destabilize the Kingdom and put a brake on its growing competitive growth. The young protesters of “Gen Z” movement criticize the government’s priorities of building stadiums instead of schools and hospitals. But they need to understand that development takes time. It’s a laborious marathon not…

[ad_1] A sweeping new offensive by the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nasrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in western Mali is rapidly reshaping the Sahel conflict, expanding both the geographic reach and economic impact of militant Islamist violence in the region, according to a new study by the Washington-based Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS).Led by the Maçina Liberation Front (FLM), a key JNIM faction, a series of coordinated attacks on 1 July targeted key trade hubs near the Senegal and Mauritania borders — including Kayes and Nioro du Sahel — marking a shift from the group’s traditional strongholds in central Mali. These towns…

[ad_1] Rabat – King Mohammed VI will preside today over a religious ceremony marking the 27th anniversary of the passing of the late King Hassan II, the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery announced in a statement. The ceremony will take place at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat and will be broadcast live on national radio and television starting at 6 p.m. King Hassan II, remembered as the “Great Late King” of Morocco, ruled the country from 1961 until his death in 1999.  He was known for his strong leadership and his efforts to modernize Morocco…

[ad_1] Morocco has consolidated its position among major European Union automotive suppliers, representing 4% of EU vehicle sales during the first half of 2025 according to European Automobile Manufacturers Association data. The kingdom ranks alongside China, Japan, Turkey, and South Korea as strategic partners in the global automotive value chain. This achievement results from expanding national ecosystems built around massive investments, global manufacturer presence, and export-oriented strategies. While global economic conditions show deceleration, Morocco continues advancing in automotive manufacturing through enhanced industrial capacity and growing export performance. European production maintains balance between internal manufacturing and imports, with Germany leading at…

[ad_1] Moroccan endurance athlete and open water swimmer Ichem Zaher has set a new African record by swimming for 25 hours and 38 minutes in the Atlantic Ocean between Dakar and Gorée Island – a famous crossing along the coast of West Africa.   He is now the first African in history to complete Enduroman and swim more than 24 hours without the help of a wetsuit or other support at one of Africa’s most renowned open water sport events.   The Dakar-Gorée crossing event has been held every year since 1985 and typically attracts many hundreds of swimmers to…

[ad_1] On Wednesday, cities across Morocco witnessed a fifth consecutive day of a situation that have escalated from peaceful protests led by youth into rioting, vandalism, and acts threatening public order. In Salé, near Rabat, demonstrators set businesses on fire, including a bank branch, while others pelted security service vehicles with stones and caused extensive damage. The situation further deteriorated in Inezgane, where videos showed heightened rioting and vandalism culminating in an attempted break-in at security posts, including a gendarmerie headquarters. According to a statement from the gendarmerie, a large group of youths tried to storm the building and seize…