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Morocco’s government spokesperson, Mustapha Baitas, announced that more than 1.15 million livestock farmers have benefited from the first phase of the national herd reconstitution program, with a total budget of around 5.5 billion dirhams. Speaking after the weekly government council meeting, he stated that the direct financial support, launched in November 2025, covers livestock feed purchases and advance payments aimed at preserving female sheep and goats for breeding. He added that the program is being implemented in line with the directives of King Mohammed VI, aimed at supporting farmers and rebuilding the national herd. He also noted that monitoring operations…

A nighttime patrol in Sidi Moussa Ben Ali, within Mohammedia, resulted on Thursday evening in the seizure of a fuel transport truck as part of a routine monitoring operation. According to available information, the intervention took place around 9:00 p.m., when local authorities identified a truck unloading fuel at a service station, prompting verification of its legal documentation. Sources reported that the driver did not provide the required transport and distribution permits, leading authorities to notify the competent services to take appropriate legal measures. Subsequently, officers from the Royal Gendarmerie intervened, hearing both the driver and the station manager, and…

Royal Air Maroc launched a new direct air route on Friday connecting Brussels and Tetouan, aiming to strengthen air connectivity between Morocco and Belgium and facilitate passenger travel. The inaugural flight departed from Brussels Airport at 12:15 heading to Tetouan Saniat Rmel Airport, with a frequency of two flights per week on Mondays and Fridays. A reception was held at the departure area of Brussels Airport, attended by members of the Moroccan community and Belgian travelers, along with airline representatives and airport officials. Morocco’s ambassador to Belgium, Mohamed Amer, stated that this route would facilitate travel for Moroccans living in…

The city of Fez hosted on Wednesday evening an immersive artistic show titled Nostalgia Land of Scholars, offering audiences a journey through significant moments in Morocco’s history. The event was held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, attended by Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, as well as regional official Khalid Ait Taleb and cultural stakeholders. The performance combined theatre, music and immersive staging to present a renewed interpretation of national heritage, highlighting historical periods including the reigns of Moulay Idriss II and Moulay Hassan I. More than 300 artists and technicians contributed to the…

In a new development regarding the Africa Cup of Nations case, a representative of the Senegalese federation’s legal team stated that the national team does not intend to return the trophy, during a press conference held in Paris. Lawyer Sidou Diané said that the decision of the appeals committee of the Confederation of African Football does not include any reference to withdrawing the title or returning the medals, considering this point as supporting Senegal’s position. He added that the appeal filed before the Court of Arbitration for Sport goes beyond the details of the ruling and addresses a broader legal…

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, stated that protecting the rights of Moroccan citizens living abroad, particularly in Spain, against racially motivated attacks remains a priority in the country’s foreign policy. In a written response بشأن the protection of Moroccans residing in Spain, he explained that the ministry adopts an approach based on supporting victims and assisting them through the necessary procedures, while also maintaining communication with authorities in host countries and activating bilateral coordination mechanisms when needed. He added that the Moroccan embassy in Madrid, in coordination with consular services across Spain, ensures…

The Haraki group in the House of Councillors has submitted a written question to the government regarding the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on Moroccan exports and supply chains, amid growing signs of disruption in global trade. In the question, parliamentary councillor Nabil Dakhch stated that escalating military tensions in several Middle Eastern countries have caused disruptions in maritime transport, particularly following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the rerouting of shipping lines via the Cape of Good Hope, leading to increased shipping and insurance costs. The same source noted that these developments are beginning…

Judicial police officers in Marrakech arrested three individuals on Wednesday, March 25, including one subject to a national search warrant, on suspicion of involvement in the possession and trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances. The suspects were apprehended in the rural area of Ain Jdid on the outskirts of Marrakech while allegedly caught in the act, with the search operation leading to the seizure of 3,300 Rivotril psychotropic pills and 160 grams of cocaine. The operation also resulted in the confiscation of 9.6 kilograms of hashish, along with a bladed weapon, an electronic scale, a car and a motorcycle suspected…

Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa represented Morocco at the Global Alliance for Children summit “Together, Building the Future,” held at the White House in Washington, following an invitation from Melania Trump. The initiative aims to enhance children’s well-being and strengthen their independence in the digital age through education, innovation, and technology, particularly in light of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence. In her opening remarks, Melania Trump emphasized the need to equip children with digital tools and called for concrete actions, including regional meetings, stronger partnerships with the private sector, and improved legislative frameworks to protect children. Princess Lalla Hasnaa…

Police officers in the Bettana district of Salé have arrested three individuals, including a minor, on suspicion of involvement in a robbery accompanied by violence using a bladed weapon, an incident that was captured in a video circulated on social media. Preliminary findings indicate that one suspect allegedly stole a mobile phone from a minor, before a second individual intervened, leading to a violent confrontation involving all parties and the use of bladed weapons. Swift police intervention resulted in the arrest of two suspects, while the third individual, also suspected of involvement in the robbery, is currently under medical supervision…