Moroccan F-16s took part in an electronic warfare exercise in France, where GPS, radars and communications were deliberately disrupted. The French military has released the results of the high-intensity maneuvers, which brought together six countries.
At 17, Zakaria Bakkali made a splash at PSV Eindhoven and made his debut for Belgium. Thirteen years later, the Moroccan-born forward is without a club. His spell at Ittihad Tanger, which was meant to relaunch his career, ended this summer.
Paralysed from the abdomen down since an accident in Morocco, 42-year-old Rachid Lahboubi risks losing his home in Antwerp. Without a residence permit and despite serious health problems, he has been unable to find a facility willing to take him in. A woman who has been helping him for a year fears the worst.
MoroccoThe Moroccan capital is emerging as a destination of choice on the global tourism map. As the year draws to a close, the airline Ryanair unveiled its selection of the five most popular destinations for 2026 on Wednesday, placing Rabat alongside European gems thanks to an ambitious expansion strategy.
MoroccoThe Taza court looked into a dark case of immigration fraud that has victimized many in the region on Monday. An Algerian national, presumed to be the mastermind of the operation, appeared for having, with the help of an accomplice, extracted astronomical sums from candidates for departure by promising them fake work contracts in Europe .
MoroccoMorocco is shifting into high gear. Confirming its ambitions as a global logistics hub, the Kingdom will commission two new major ports over the next three years. The objective is to duplicate the success of Tanger Med on the Mediterranean and Atlantic facades.
FranceNew obligations will come into effect on January 1, 2026 for foreigners wishing to obtain a multi-year residence permit or a resident card in France. Under the law of January 26, 2024 to control immigration and improve integration, the level of French proficiency is being raised and passing a civic exam becomes imperative to settle permanently in the country.
BelgiumThe celebration was short-lived in the Belgian capital. While the qualification of Morocco for the round of 16 of the CAN was celebrated with joy by the majority of supporters, Monday evening was marred by serious disturbances in the municipalities of Koekelberg and Molenbeek.
MoroccoIt is official. The Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration (ADII) has just made public the new tariff schedule for manufactured tobacco . By virtue of an order from the Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah, several products will see their prices change as of January 1, 2026.
SportThe suspense is over. After brilliantly validating their first place in Group A, the Atlas Lions now know their fate. They will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. The appointment is set for next Sunday at the Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat.
MoroccoFaced with a historic influx driven by the year-end festivities and the organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Royal Air Maroc is shaking up its traditions. For the first time, the national airline has temporarily integrated four Airbus A320 aircraft into its fleet to meet the explosive demand.
SportAs the Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in Morocco , an unexpected controversy is emerging from the stands. Many matches are officially "sold out", yet television images reveal partially empty stands. This paradoxical situation frustrates supporters who were denied tickets and could tarnish the image of the Kingdom in the race for the 2030 World Cup final.
MoroccoActor Reda Elazouar takes a new step in his career by sharing the screen with Mark Wahlberg in "The Family Plan 2", now available on Apple TV. Beyond the acting performance, this role marks a desire to positively represent his Moroccan roots internationally.