Two Moroccans held since late August on suspicion of theft in Ceuta have been acquitted. At the hearing, testimony about payments demanded for staying at the complainant’s home led the judge to refer information about her for a possible investigation.
A retired Spanish colonel has proposed charging vessels to cross the Strait of Gibraltar, with the revenue going to Ceuta and Melilla. In an analysis published on October 5, he also called for stronger surveillance in response to what he sees as Morocco challenging Spanish influence .
The Houthis have warned airlines that Saudi airspace could become a theater of military operations. The threat also matters to travelers departing from Morocco, particularly Royal Air Maroc customers and pilgrims preparing for Umrah.
SportThe Agadir municipal council has approved the creation of a new 15,000-seat stadium in Tikiouine. This 300 million dirham project aims to strengthen the city’s infrastructure in preparation for the 2030 World Cup.
SportThe Secretary General of the FRMF, Tarek Najem, mentioned the possibility of a friendly match between Morocco and Russia next June. The final decision belongs to the new coach, who is responsible for setting up the preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
MoroccoMorocco has one month’s worth of fuel reserves , ensuring the stability of the domestic market despite the escalation in the Middle East. Thanks to the diversification of its supply sources, the Kingdom remains protected from a potential blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.
FranceFrance 3 is broadcasting "Voyage Voyage, stars sing in Morocco" this Friday at 9:00 pm. This 2h15 musical event brings together French-speaking artists for a cultural and human immersion between Rabat, Fès and Ouarzazate.
FranceMoroccan preparatory classes are emerging as the best foreign pathways to access the French grandes écoles . The Lycée d’Excellence de Benguérir is at the top of admissions to the École Polytechnique.
SportBorn in Fuenlabrada but linked to Morocco through his family roots in Al Hoceïma , Thiago Pitarch has become the top target for both national teams. The Spanish Football Federation plans to call him up with the under-21s in March 2026 to bring him closer to the senior team, while the player and his entourage currently seem to be leaning towards La Roja.
FranceThe Paris Court of Appeal sentenced Ilyas Kherbouch, known as "Ganito", to six years in prison on Thursday. Currently on the run after his spectacular escape from Villepinte last Saturday, the young man is now the subject of an arrest warrant.
MoroccoThe city of Casablanca is preparing to adopt a regulatory decision to ban anarchic speed bumps and the use of obstacles to reserve parking spaces. This measure aims to ensure public safety and free movement in the metropolis.
MoroccoThe fact of reserving seats in the front rows of mosques with personal objects is causing a lively debate in Morocco. Between the merit of being early and the principle of equality, the faithful are questioning the legitimacy of this practice.
MoroccoMohammed V, celebrated as the "father of the nation", led Morocco to independence in 1956. His reign restored the sovereignty of the Kingdom and embarked the country on a profound modernization after years of forced exile.