Fouzi Lekjaa takes over as head of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, replacing Nadia Fettah. The new government led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, appointed Friday by Mohammed VI, retains Nasser Bourita and Abdelouafi Laftit in their posts.
A 33-year-old Moroccan man who has lived in France since 1999 faced deportation to his country of birth despite having five French children and expecting a sixth. The Cergy-Pontoise administrative court has now overturned his removal order, despite several criminal convictions.
A letter dated 1402 recounts an Italian merchant’s business dealings in Fez, involving pepper, wax and valuable dyes. Its author was none other than Leonardo da Vinci’s grandfather. This little-known story will be presented on October 20 at the Italian consulate in Casablanca.
MoroccoThe Moroccan dirham appreciated by 0.3% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.2% against the euro during the period from October 23 to 29, 2025, according to figures published by Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) .
SportA key player in Morocco’s historic triumph at the U20 World Cup, Yanis Benchaouch, the Moroccan goalkeeper of AS Monaco, is back with his club. The 19-year-old player, who was unable to participate in the final of the tournament due to an injury, is determined to establish himself in the Monaco squad.
MoroccoNasser Bourita, the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that Morocco’s diplomatic victory on the Sahara issue was achieved thanks to the leadership of King Mohammed VI who conducted "several direct contacts" before the vote on the Security Council resolution, which allowed "to tip the balance in favor of Morocco".
SpainThe Guardia Civil has carried out the seizure of rifles originating from Morocco from members of a criminal organization that is trying to establish itself in the Huelva region. The pressure of the security forces in Algeciras and in the Strait has pushed drug traffickers to move to this area.
SportThe news has been confirmed by the Spanish press: the relationship between FC Barcelona footballer Lamine Yamal and Argentine singer Nicki Nicole is over. After weeks of rumors, the player himself spoke out to clarify the situation and put an end to the speculation.
MoroccoThe latest economic indicators for Morocco present a contrasted picture. While transfers from Moroccans living abroad (MRE) continue to strengthen, the country’s trade deficit has considerably worsened over the first nine months of 2025.
MoroccoIn April 2007, Morocco had submitted to the United Nations an initiative for the negotiation of an autonomy status for the Sahara region , presented as a "realistic compromise" to break the political deadlock. The official document details the democratic principles, the guaranteed rights and the constitutional framework that would govern the future autonomous region.
MoroccoThe resolution of the UN Security Council approving the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara as the sole basis for resolving the conflict could motivate Morocco to persist in its claims concerning Ceuta, Melilla, the Spanish islands and rocks. This is at least what a certain Spanish press fears.
SpainIn collaboration with the Moroccan police and judicial authorities, the Spanish police intercepted 20 tons of hashish hidden in boxes of peppers transported in refrigerated trucks from Morocco to the port of Algeciras. In total, twenty people, belonging to two criminal networks, were arrested.
MoroccoAt the initiative of the United States, the Security Council resolution presents the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco as the most realistic and credible option for reaching a political solution to the conflict that has opposed Rabat to the Polisario Front, supported by Algeria, for several decades.