Author: aya

The local office of the Democratic Justice Union at the Court of First Instance in Tangier has announced a protest program over the continued malfunction of the air-conditioning system in several areas of the courthouse, amid a period of high temperatures across Morocco. In a statement issued following a meeting held on Monday, August 3, 2026, the union said that several departments at the court are operating under difficult conditions due to the failure of cooling equipment across large sections of the building, arguing that the situation raises concerns about working conditions and the quality of services provided to court…

Media reports published following the events surrounding the collective crossing attempt toward the city of Ceuta indicated that several workers at the Tanger Med port were among those who took part in the events, as the developments attracted widespread media attention through testimonies from some participants and reports on their economic and social repercussions across several sectors in northern Morocco. Reuters reported in an article published on August 1, 2026, that the collective crossing wave prompted a number of workers and employees to leave their workplaces, including workers in hotels and bakeries, as well as employees at the Tanger Med…

Morocco’s unemployment rate continued to decline during the second quarter of 2026, reaching 9.5%, compared with 10.8% in the previous quarter, representing a 1.3 percentage-point decrease nationwide, according to the latest figures released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). In an information note on the country’s labor market during the second quarter of 2026, the HCP said the unemployment rate stood at 11.9% in urban areas and 5.4% in rural areas, compared with 13.5% and 6.1%, respectively, during the first quarter. The decline was recorded among both men and women. Among men, the unemployment rate fell from 9.4% to…

Graduates specializing in geriatric nursing from the Higher Institute of Nursing Professions and Health Techniques in Casablanca have urged the Ministry of Health and Social Protection to create more recruitment opportunities for their specialty through public employment competitions. Speaking to Tangier Post, several graduates said that more than 200 professionals from the program are currently unemployed due to the limited number, or complete absence, of positions dedicated to their field, both in regional recruitment competitions and university hospital centers. They also noted that the Casablanca University Hospital Center welcomes students from the specialty every year for practical training but, according…

The city of Tangier will host the third edition of the “Echo of the Roots” Festival from August 6 to 8, 2026, in celebration of Morocco’s Throne Day and the National Day of the Moroccan Migrant. The event is organized by the Sports & Cultures Association of Brussels (ASC), in partnership with several Moroccan and Belgian associations, with the support of the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad, Bank of Africa and BOA EUROSERVICES. The festival will feature a diverse program combining sports, culture and heritage. Activities will begin with the Moroccans of the World Football Cup at Branes…

The fifth edition of the Tangier Summer International Festival came to a close on Friday evening, July 31, 2026, following four days of artistic, cultural, and heritage activities held at Bab Al Marsa Square (Old Bab Diwana). The event attracted a large audience as part of the celebrations marking the 27th anniversary of the Enthronement Day of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The closing night began with a traditional Gnawa performance led by Maâlem Abdelkader Haddada, followed by performances from Cherifa Hassan, Mohamed El Arabi Sistema, Yasser Imad, Hamza Sanhaji, and Kamilia Chibi. The program blended Moroccan musical heritage with…

Authorities in Tangier have initiated legal proceedings after the owner of a vehicle filed a complaint with the Public Prosecutor, alleging that his car disappeared after being handed over to a mechanic for repair. According to the available information, the owner of a Volkswagen Touareg said he entrusted the vehicle to the mechanic for maintenance work. He later learned, based on accounts from several individuals, that the vehicle had allegedly been seen being driven around different parts of the city without his knowledge or consent. The complainant stated that he requested the return of the vehicle, but the mechanic reportedly…

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed concern over the irregular migration crisis that recently affected the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, calling for solutions based on peace, stability and justice. During the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, the Pope delivered a message in Spanish dedicated to Ceuta, saying he was following developments with concern and praying, through the intercession of Our Lady of Africa, that all parties would find peaceful, stable and just solutions. The statement marks the first public comment by the head of the Catholic Church on the crisis that drew international attention following the…

The third edition of the Mghogha Festival of Excellence and Creativity concluded successfully on the evening of Thursday, July 30, 2026, with a closing ceremony that drew a large audience, reflecting the strong engagement of local residents with the festival’s cultural and educational activities. The closing ceremony featured the recognition of outstanding students from schools across the Mghogha area, as part of an initiative aimed at encouraging academic excellence and promoting a culture of achievement. Several distinguished figures were also honored in recognition of their significant contributions in various fields and their service to the community. The closing program included…

Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) devoted an extraordinary meeting of its General Secretariat to discussing the recent irregular migration events involving attempts to reach the occupied city of Ceuta, following developments in the towns of M’diq and Fnideq. In a statement issued after the meeting, the party expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and called for the establishment of a national commission of inquiry, under Royal Instructions, to determine the circumstances surrounding the events, publish its findings, and identify the underlying causes behind the incident. The party also reaffirmed its support for the Moroccan monarchy and…