Algeria is seeking to re-establish its foothold in the Sahel, where border insecurity is compounded by rivalry with Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. A Financial Times investigation describes a government concerned that its competitors are gaining influence as its neighbors face armed groups.
Supplier to the Royal Armed Forces, Indian group MKU now plans to manufacture in Morocco. It has announced a facility in Nouaceur to produce surveillance and targeting systems, as well as ballistic protection equipment, with plans to supply African markets too.
The Canary Islands have long benefited from their position between Europe, Africa and the Americas. The growth of Moroccan infrastructure is challenging that advantage, according to a Spanish opinion piece. To retain ship calls, the archipelago’s ports must also win over shipping companies with their facilities and services.
MoroccoMoroccan authorities have opened an investigation following complaints from the Spanish consulate reporting irregularities in Schengen visa applications in Tangier. The investigation is targeting suspicious administrative and financial documents submitted by several applicants.
MoroccoChinese researchers have launched “ Habibi ,” the first open-source AI model capable of synthesizing more than 20 Arabic dialects, including Moroccan Darija. This innovation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University outperforms current commercial benchmarks.
MoroccoThe Tropic Seamount, rich in strategic tellurium is fueling tensions between Morocco and Spain. This submerged volcanic deposit, essential to the energy transition, remains at the heart of a major geopolitical dispute over control of the continental shelf.
MoroccoThe United States is maintaining its strategic bases at Rota and Morón in Spain, despite the withdrawal of tanker aircraft linked to the conflict with Iran. The massive investments committed to these sites rule out, for now, the option of relocating them to Morocco.
MoroccoThe Fez court sentenced a psychiatrist to 20 years in prison on Monday for drugging and raping ten of his patients. The case, involving chemical submission and swinger parties, has deeply shocked Moroccan public opinion.
MoroccoMP Fatima Tamni questioned the Interior Minister about safeguards protecting young Moroccans living abroad from arbitrary arrests upon their return. She is concerned about prosecutions linked to opinions expressed on social media.
MoroccoRoyal Air Maroc extends the suspension of its routes to Dubai and Doha amid the escalating military situation in the Middle East. The airline says passenger rights remain guaranteed despite the continuing paralysis of the regional airspace.
MoroccoA Ryanair flight from Oujda to Barcelona was diverted to Alicante on Saturday evening after a passenger lit a hashish joint in the cabin. The incident triggered an altercation, forcing the captain to make an emergency landing.
MoroccoThe city of Marrakech has intensified the deployment of its “ Urban Planning Police ,” an immediate construction-site control system. This mechanism aims to eradicate urban-planning violations and preserve the aesthetic appeal of the urban landscape.
FranceColumnist Jean-Claude Dassier sparked a heated controversy on CNews by suggesting that foreigners imprisoned in France should be “put in the Mediterranean.” His comments, targeting Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia in particular, led to a referral to Arcom.