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Fireball Recorded Over Morocco at 256,000 km/h
A fireball crossed Morocco on October 5. Several Spanish observatories recorded its passage. A preliminary analysis puts its initial speed at 256,000 km/h, or about 71 kilometers per second.
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Morocco Plans to Produce IRIFI Long-Range Strike System With a Claimed 2,000-Kilometer Range
Morocco and Harmattan AI Morocco have signed a letter of intent to acquire, develop and produce the IRIFI system in the kingdom. The French manufacturer claims it has a maximum range of 2,000 kilometers and can carry out missions autonomously after human authorization.
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French Court Rejects Urgent Bid to Halt CAF’s €9,159 Debt Collection
A self-employed worker operating in Morocco asked for collection of a €9,159.75 debt claimed by the CAF of Val-d’Oise to be suspended. On August 20, 2026, the Cergy-Pontoise administrative court rejected his urgent appeal for lack of a legal argument.
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Princess Lalla Khadija Turns 19: Morocco Celebrates Her Royal Journey
Princess Lalla Khadija celebrates her 19th birthday on February 28. The event, marked by strong popular support, highlights the young princess’s growing involvement in the Kingdom’s official and diplomatic activities.
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Morocco Women Crush Burkina Faso in Rabat Friendly
The women’s national team of Morocco outclassed Burkina Faso (5-0) in a friendly match. This commanding victory confirms the Atlas Lionesses’ intensive preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.
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Ramadan in Morocco: Why Watermelon Prices Are Soaring to 15 Dirhams per Kilo
Despite booming production, Mauritanian watermelon exporters are denouncing the high cost of Moroccan customs duties. While Rabat says tariffs remain unchanged, cumulative logistical costs are now hindering access to the national market.
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US Mediation, Morocco-Algeria Talks and the Future of Western Sahara
Under the impetus of the Trump administration, the Madrid talks mark a turning point in the Western Sahara conflict. By bringing Algeria back to the negotiating table, the United States is attempting to break a decades-old stalemate.
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Marrakech Bribery Sting: Police Arrest Political Official
A vice-president of the Ménara district was arrested Thursday afternoon in Marrakech for suspected corruption . In charge of urban planning, he was allegedly caught by the judicial police while receiving a bribe of 150 000 dirhams.
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Isère Femicide: Moroccan Woman Killed While Leaving Her Partner
A 46-year-old woman, of Moroccan origin, was fatally stabbed in Chavanoz. Her partner, also of Moroccan origin, has been charged with the homicide of a spouse. The autopsy revealed that the victim was stabbed eleven times.
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Tanger Marché Belgium: Six Supermarkets Closed in Police Raid
The six Belgian locations of the Tanger Marché chain, three of them in Brussels, have been closed following a major police inspection. Sixteen undocumented workers were identified and more than 14 000 euros in cash were seized.
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Morocco Air and Port Traffic Hit New Records in 2026
Moroccan air transport begins 2026 with a record performance of 3.1 million passengers in January, representing an increase of 14.7%. At the same time, port traffic closed 2025 with robust growth of 8.9%.
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Nawell Madani in Morocco: Boycott Calls vs. Sold-Out Shows
Despite a fierce boycott campaign on social media, Algerian comedian Nawell Madani is keeping her tour in Morocco. Faced with strong public enthusiasm, organizers even added an extra date in Casablanca, defying the criticism.
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France bans controversial Muslim girlhood book from sale to minors
The French Interior Ministry has banned, by order dated 23 February 2026, the sale to minors, advertising and display of the book « Me, the Young Muslim Woman ». The work is deemed dangerous to the development of young people and discriminatory toward women.