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The President of the Association of Moroccan Bar Associations, El Houssine Ziani, said that all bar associations across Morocco remain united in their position regarding the draft law governing the legal profession, emphasizing that the association continues to defend the independence of the profession and the constitutional principles that regulate it. Speaking at a press conference held at the Lawyers’ House in Casablanca, Ziani rejected reports of internal divisions within the Casablanca Bar Association, stating that its president regularly participates in the association’s meetings and collective decisions, including the recent work stoppage. He explained that the association’s objections extend beyond…

Police officers in Tangier arrested 12 individuals aged between 18 and 27 on Saturday morning on suspicion of involvement in a case involving mutual assault, possession of illegal drugs, damage to private property and threats involving bladed weapons. According to an official police statement, the suspects were allegedly involved in a violent confrontation that included stone throwing in a public street. The incident was captured in a video that circulated widely on social media, prompting a police investigation. Investigators identified and arrested all of the suspected individuals. Searches carried out during the operation resulted in the seizure of 13 doses…

Moroccan nationals continue to rank among the largest groups benefiting from Spain’s “Arraigo” residence regularization program. Official figures show that 63,336 Moroccans have obtained residence permits through the scheme, making Morocco the second-largest beneficiary after Colombia. According to a report issued by Spain’s Permanent Observatory on Immigration, under the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Moroccans account for around 15 percent of all beneficiaries. The Arraigo system allows undocumented migrants to regularize their legal status based on family, social, employment, or training ties. The report recorded a 3.6 percent increase in Moroccan beneficiaries over three months and a 12.3…

The beaches of Tangier and the waters of the Strait of Gibraltar hosted another decisive day of racing on Friday as the Optimist World Championship moved closer to its conclusion, with the city continuing to receive widespread international praise for its organization and world-class infrastructure. Friday’s races were held under ideal sailing conditions, with moderate to strong winds and favorable sea currents allowing the race committee to conduct highly competitive races that tested the tactical skills and endurance of the young sailors representing countries from across the globe. Competition intensified during the Final Series in both the Gold and Silver…

The Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER) has warned of mounting structural challenges threatening Morocco’s agricultural sector, stressing that farmers are facing increasingly difficult conditions due to consecutive years of drought, water scarcity, rising production costs, and constraints related to marketing, labor, and taxation. In a press release issued following its annual general assembly, COMADER stated that farmers—particularly small and medium-sized producers—are under growing pressure as the prices of agricultural inputs, including fertilizers, seeds, energy, animal feed, and equipment, continue to rise. They also face higher transportation, storage, and marketing costs, limited access to markets, and the growing…

Monir Limouri, President of the Moroccan Association of Municipal Council Presidents and Mayor of Tangier, said that Morocco’s hosting of the eighth World Congress of United Cities and Local Governments reflects the country’s growing international standing and confidence in its experience with decentralization, advanced regionalization, and territorial development. Speaking at the opening session, Limouri stated that Tangier’s selection as the host city highlights its strategic role as a bridge between Africa and Europe and as a major economic and logistics hub. He described the congress as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation among local governments and exchange best practices in local…

The Secretary-General of Morocco’s Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS), Mohamed Nabil Benabdellah, has renewed his call for the establishment of a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the livestock import subsidy program, stating that the available information warrants official clarification regarding the allocation of public funds and the program’s outcomes. Speaking to the media, Benabdellah said that the initiative to create the inquiry committee faced obstacles from the outset. He also claimed that several lawmakers from the governing majority had initially intended to support the proposal before withdrawing their signatures, alleging that party leaders intervened. Benabdellah added that his…

The city of Essaouira has launched a new edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival, bringing together 43 Gnaoua masters from across Morocco alongside hundreds of artists and musicians from Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Arab world. The opening of the festival transformed the city’s historic streets and squares into open-air performance spaces, where traditional Gnaoua processions blended with world music in front of large crowds. Naïla Tazi, producer and founder of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival, said the current edition hosts 43 Gnaoua masters together with hundreds of international performers, noting that the festival has…

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has expressed confidence ahead of his team’s Round of 32 clash against Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 3-1 victory over Tunisia in the final match of Group F. The win secured the Netherlands the top spot in the group with seven points, setting up a highly anticipated knockout match against Morocco, who finished second in Group C. The encounter is scheduled to take place in Monterrey, Mexico. The Dutch side took control early in the match, opening the scoring through an own goal by Tunisia’s Elyes Skhiri before Brian Brobbey doubled…

Morocco’s Secretary of State in charge of Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy, Lahcen Saadi, has called for banning the use of tar in the production of pottery intended for food use, following laboratory analyses carried out on samples of these products. According to the Secretary of State’s office, circulars were sent to the heads of Handicraft Chambers and regional and provincial officials, urging them to take immediate measures to prevent the use of tar in food pottery production as part of efforts to improve product quality and ensure compliance with national and international health standards. The statement indicated…