Appointed to Morocco’s new government on Friday, Madiha Khayr was removed on Sunday, 18 October. Mohammed VI approved the request from Head of Government Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri amid controversy surrounding an old judicial case.
Czech President Petr Pavel spent €15,000 on a quick round trip between Morocco and Prague to vote in the elections. The private jet trip sparked controversy in his country and forced him to disclose his expenses.
Ismaël Saibari has launched a fierce attack on Air Arabia. In an Instagram story, the Moroccan international who plays for Bayern Munich accused the airline’s employees of disrespecting passengers, calling them “incompetent and inhumane.”
BelgiumThree suspects in the murder of Nordine El Talbi, a Belgian police officer of Moroccan origin, have been arrested in Spain as they were apparently trying to reach Morocco. Six people have been detained in three countries. The Brussels prosecutor has revealed details of the international manhunt.
WorldRussian maritime traffic is breaking records in the Strait of Gibraltar, between Morocco and Spain. In August and September, 151 crossings were recorded, including 88 in September alone. Tankers, cargo ships and military vessels are using this strategic route.
FranceFrance had fined Royal Air Maroc €10,000 for carrying a Kenyan passenger to Paris without a Schengen visa. The Paris Administrative Court overturned the penalty: she did not need a visa for her connection.
WorldTwelve Spanish Socialist MEPs are backing an amendment that could benefit some industrial products made in Morocco. Their proposal seeks to loosen future EU rules for partner countries. Spain’s People’s Party opposes it, fearing an overly broad expansion of industrial aid.
MoroccoAt 15.18 dirhams per litre, petrol in Morocco costs nearly four and a half times as much as in Algeria. A ranking of 41 African countries reveals striking price gaps between neighbours, largely linked to differences in subsidies, taxation and price-setting.
MoroccoThe new London–Tangier route is taking shape. British airline TUI Airways has scheduled its first flight for 28 March 2027, with three round trips a week. The additional service will benefit Moroccans in the United Kingdom and British tourists.
FranceThe French Senate’s Economic Affairs Committee wants to delay until 2034 a strict limit on cadmium in fertilizers, initially scheduled for 2030. It fears excessive dependence on Moroccan group OCP and another price increase for farmers.
SportMoroccan couscous is one of Lamine Yamal’s favorite dishes. But the FC Barcelona star admits he still doesn’t know how to make it. To improve his cooking, the young footballer is now learning from a chef who comes to cook at his home.
MoroccoA $250 million financing package, hotels to renovate and thousands of jobs expected. Egyptian group Pickalbatros is accelerating its expansion in Morocco, aiming to more than double its hotel capacity by 2030.
WorldBouquets have been laid on the banks of the Amstel in Amsterdam, where 29-year-old Hajar was found dead. Residents have expressed their sorrow. The young woman’s family has also spoken out for the first time since her body was found.