Fouzi Lekjaa takes over as head of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, replacing Nadia Fettah. The new government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, appointed Friday by Mohammed VI, retains Nasser Bourita and Abdelouafi Laftit in their posts.
A 33-year-old Moroccan man who has lived in France since 1999 faced deportation to his country of birth despite having five French children and expecting a sixth. The Cergy-Pontoise administrative court has now overturned his removal order, despite several criminal convictions.
A letter dated 1402 recounts an Italian merchant’s business dealings in Fez, involving pepper, wax and valuable dyes. Its author was none other than Leonardo da Vinci’s grandfather. This little-known story will be presented on October 20 at the Italian consulate in Casablanca.
WorldIn the Netherlands, 40.23% of people aged 55 and over who were born in Morocco live with their spouse and children. That is nearly three times the share among seniors born in the country, according to a new official Dutch study.
FranceDeclared recovered by France’s Social Security system after a workplace accident, a woman born in Morocco has been challenging the decision for four years. Her psychiatrist says her condition had not improved. The Avignon court has ordered a new medical assessment.
WorldRussia received 96,000 tonnes of gasoline loaded in Tangier in September, up from 39,000 in July. A report published this Friday, October 16, ranks Morocco as the second-largest country of origin for fuel shipments to Russian ports, behind Turkey.
FranceObtaining French nationality is becoming more difficult. An official report shows that the share of favorable recommendations for naturalization fell to 50% at the end of 2025, from more than 70% at the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, applications continue to pour in.
SpainSpain’s opposition leader, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, is calling for a firm response to Morocco. The deployment of the navy, the recall of the ambassador in Rabat and official explanations: the People’s Party leader is making a series of demands after naval incidents off Ceuta.
WorldWalking, seeing or hearing is difficult for a majority of seniors born in Morocco and living in the Netherlands. An official Dutch study finds that 56% of them have functional limitations, more than twice the proportion among older people born in the country.
MoroccoAutoroutes du Maroc is preparing a new interchange to serve the Aïn Johra industrial zone in Khémisset province. A tender published on Thursday, October 15, is the latest step in the project, whose main works are estimated to cost nearly 100 million dirhams.
MoroccoIn Morocco, 39% of households have to borrow or dip into their savings to cover expenses. Only 2.8% manage to set money aside. The latest figures from the High Commission for Planning reveal the persistent financial difficulties facing Moroccan families.
FranceA Moroccan national who travelled to Morocco for family reasons waited 84 days for a visa to return to France, even though his residence permit was still valid. His employer was considering dismissing him when the Defender of Rights intervened.
MoroccoA French book for young children has angered parents at a school in Rabat. The book’s illustrations show different kinds of families, including a child with two fathers. Moroccan authorities have asked the school to explain itself, and it now faces the threat of legal action.