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.
MoroccoFollowing the vote on Friday of the United Nations Security Council resolution adopting the Moroccan autonomy plan as the sole basis for a final settlement of the conflict in the Sahara, Moroccan players have hailed this victory of Moroccan diplomacy, under the leadership of King Mohammed VI.
MoroccoDespite proposals from Spain and international partners, Algeria maintains its position and opposes the reopening of the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline crossing Morocco to export its natural gas to Europe. A decision that reflects the depth of the diplomatic crisis between the two neighboring countries.
MoroccoMorocco is preparing to receive a large delivery of electric buses to modernize its urban transportation, particularly in Casablanca, in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations. The contract was won by the Chinese manufacturer Yutong, a global leader in the sector, whose technologies are, however, the subject of close scrutiny in Europe for cybersecurity reasons.
MoroccoThe low-cost airline easyJet has announced the opening of five new international routes from Lyon Saint-Exupéry airport. These flights, launched at the end of October 2025, serve several destinations including Morocco.
MoroccoThe United States has welcomed a major advance at the UN Security Council on the Western Sahara issue. Speaking after an important vote on Friday, October 31, the US ambassador stressed the need to seize this opportunity to accelerate the peace process.
MoroccoThe Sahara issue has entered a new decisive phase. In a speech to the Nation this Friday, October 31, King Mohammed VI indicated that the latest UN Security Council resolution marked a historic turning point for Morocco, paving the way for a definitive solution based on the autonomy initiative.
SportIgnored by Belgium, Moncef Zekri has finally decided to play for Morocco, with whom he won the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) this year, and he dreams of going to the 2026 World Cup. On the club side, the young talent is on the radar of several top European clubs, but he prefers to continue his adventure at KV Malines.
MoroccoExplosive statements by Ahmed Touizi, president of the parliamentary group of the Party of Authenticity and Modernity (PAM), on the flour subsidized by the state and used in certain mills have prompted the public prosecutor’s office near the Court of Appeal of Rabat to order the opening of an investigation. For its part, the National Office of Sanitary Safety of Food Products (ONSSA) confirms the existence of irregularities in certain mills.
SportAt the Moroccan Parliament, the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, responded to the criticism, particularly from the opposition, on the budget allocated to the construction of stadiums, notably on the issue of health and hospitals. He also points the finger at Algeria.
FranceA student at Sciences Po who has already worked at the French Chamber of Commerce in Morocco took advantage of the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron at the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum to ask him a favor.