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More than 80 Moroccan freight trucks have been delayed at the Rosso border crossing between Mauritania and Senegal, creating disruptions for exports destined for several West African markets. The crossing has become the main alternative route after security conditions affected the corridor leading to Mali. However, limited border processing capacity has resulted in long queues and extended waiting times for Moroccan transport operators. Industry representatives warn that the delays pose a growing risk to perishable goods, including fresh produce and seafood, while increasing financial costs for exporters and logistics companies serving Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and other regional markets. Transport…

Morocco’s pharmaceutical industry has achieved a significant international milestone after Galenica announced the export of its first shipment of pharmaceutical products to Russia, following full compliance with the regulatory and technical standards required by the Eurasian Economic Union. The achievement makes Galenica the first Moroccan, Arab and African pharmaceutical company to obtain the necessary certifications and marketing authorizations to distribute its medicines across the Eurasian Economic Union, which comprises Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Russia’s Trade Mission in Morocco confirmed the arrival of the first Moroccan pharmaceutical shipment, describing it as the outcome of years of investment in aligning…

Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of Morocco’s National Security and Territorial Surveillance, has granted an exceptional promotion to a police officer from the Kenitra Police Prefecture who was seriously injured in a traffic accident while performing road checkpoint duties on July 10. The decision was made in accordance with the legal provisions governing the General Directorate of National Security and reflects the institution’s commitment to protecting and honoring police officers who are injured while carrying out their professional responsibilities in the service of public safety. Under the exceptional promotion, the officer, previously holding the rank of Chief Police Inspector, was promoted…

Bank Al-Maghrib and Morocco’s Competition Council have announced a new set of measures aimed at strengthening the country’s electronic payments market. The reforms, which will take effect on October 1, 2026, are designed to reduce transaction costs for merchants while promoting greater competition among payment service providers. Under the new framework, the interchange fee for domestic electronic card payments will be reduced to 0.50 percent from the previous 0.65 percent. A preferential rate of 0.15 percent will also apply to digital public services and neighborhood retailers, encouraging wider adoption of electronic payment solutions. The two institutions stated that the measures…

Morocco’s Royal Football Federation will receive $31.5 million from FIFA following the national team’s impressive run to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The financial package includes $19 million for reaching the quarter-finals, $10 million for participating in the tournament, and an additional $2.5 million allocated to support the team’s pre-tournament preparation program. The amount exceeds the financial rewards Morocco received after finishing fourth at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, when the federation collected approximately $25 million. With the additional $10 million earned for winning the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco’s total football-related prize money now…

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has announced that Morocco’s senior national team will return home early Sunday through Rabat-Salé Airport following the conclusion of its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. According to the federation’s official statement, the team will depart from Boston before arriving in Rabat at approximately 1:00 a.m. Morocco concluded its World Cup journey by reaching the quarter-finals, once again establishing itself among the world’s elite national teams after delivering a series of competitive performances throughout the tournament. The Atlas Lions also finished as the only African and Arab team…

Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports announced that 337,192 students from public and private schools successfully passed the 2026 Baccalaureate examinations after combining the regular and resit sessions, resulting in an overall pass rate of 81.6%. According to the ministry, 64,586 candidates earned their diploma during the resit session, which recorded an attendance rate of 86%. Female students achieved a pass rate of 84.5%, compared with 78.6% among male candidates. For private candidates, 31,034 successfully passed the examinations across both sessions, representing a pass rate of 54.5%. Of these, 9,549 obtained their diploma during the resit session. The…

The Turkish Navy frigate TCG Burgazada docked at the Port of Tangier on Friday as part of an official visit aimed at strengthening maritime and defense cooperation between Morocco and Türkiye. The two-day visit included the participation of Turkish Ambassador to Morocco Mustafa İlker Kılıç, who was welcomed aboard the vessel by its commander, Navy Colonel Ercan Aras, together with members of the Turkish Navy. A formal reception was also held on board the frigate in honor of Moroccan officials, members of the diplomatic corps and military attachés representing several foreign embassies accredited to Morocco. The visit highlights the growing…

BCP Group has officially launched the third edition of its “Regional Investment Roadshow,” a nationwide initiative designed to support, structure and finance projects led by micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), while contributing to the implementation of Morocco’s new Investment Charter. The program was inaugurated in Rabat with the participation of representatives from leading public institutions and investment stakeholders. The initiative aims to bring financing solutions and business support services closer to entrepreneurs, simplify investment procedures and strengthen coordination among public and private partners. A key feature of the 2026 edition is the stronger integration of micro-enterprises, which will benefit…

Moroccan content creator Ayoub El Jabbari has been selected to represent Morocco in the Anna Lindh Foundation’s international “Transformative Narratives” program, bringing together digital creators from across the Mediterranean to develop innovative projects that promote dialogue and address key social issues. El Jabbari earned his place after successfully completing the foundation’s evaluation and interview process. His project, “Conflict Between the Two Shores,” was selected among only 35 initiatives chosen from across the Mediterranean region for this edition of the program. As part of the initiative, he will travel to Cairo to take part in the international conference, where he will…