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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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Sahara Turning Point: Polisario Faces Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
Polisario leader Brahim Ghali has taken note of the intensive international negotiations on the Sahara. This process, supported by Security Council Resolution 2797, now recognizes Morocco’s autonomy plan as the basis for discussions.
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Youssef Lkibibi: Quadriplegic Moroccan Faces Expulsion from France
Hospitalized in Nice after an accident left him quadriplegic, Youssef Lkibibi, a 22-year-old Moroccan national, was issued an order to leave French territory. His lawyer denounces an “inhumane” decision and has filed an appeal.
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Lalla Khadija Style: Moroccan Princess, Luxury Fashion and Royal Elegance
Daughter of King Mohamed VI, Princess Lalla Khadija makes her rare official appearances memorable through high-end fashion choices. Blending tradition with international luxury, her sophisticated style draws the attention of national and foreign media.
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Retirees in Morocco: France Tightens Pension Checks and Life Certificates
Agirc-Arrco is launching a major verification campaign targeting 400 000 retirees residing outside France by 2030. Due to the lack of automatic civil-status data exchanges, pensioners in Morocco will have to periodically provide a life certificate to maintain their payments.
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Electric Renault 5 in Morocco: Launch Date and Final Approval Steps
Buoyed by its meteoric success in France, the Renault 5 electric car begins its global expansion . After Turkey, the iconic city car is preparing to conquer the Moroccan market once the local approval procedures are definitively validated.
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Achraf Hakimi Trial: Hiba Abouk Breaks Silence With Cryptic Message
Actress Hiba Abouk reacted on social media after the confirmation of Achraf Hakimi’s rape trial. In a message, the Moroccan international’s ex-wife called for mutual support in the face of this media and legal ordeal.
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Epstein Network: Daniel Siad, Morocco Recruiter and Model Scout
Declassified documents from the U.S. Department of Justice reveal the involvement of Daniel Siad, a mannequin recruiter of Algerian origin who worked with Jeffrey Epstein . In 2017, the intermediary was scouting in Morocco to provide the financier with female profiles deemed “incredible.”
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Northern Morocco Turns Green After Heavy Winter Rains
The depressions that struck the Kingdom in recent weeks caused the deaths of four people and displaced 188 000 residents in the provinces of Kénitra, Larache, Sidi Kacem and Sidi Slimane. Although 110 000 hectares were flooded, these intense rainfalls brought an end to a prolonged period of drought, triggering a radical transformation of the landscape.
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Princess Élisabeth to Lead Belgium’s First Morocco Mission in 2027
After earning her master’s degree at Harvard next May, Princess Élisabeth of Belgium will begin her official career. She is expected to lead her first economic mission to Morocco in May 2027, marking her entry into professional life.
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Western Sahara Talks: Mauritania Urges Morocco and Polisario Toward a Political Deal
Mauritania is actively encouraging dialogue between Morocco and the Sahrawis to resolve the Western Sahara conflict . Nouakchott stresses the urgent need for a political solution to address the severe economic and social consequences affecting the entire Maghreb.