Spain has officially awarded a contract to maintain communications equipment at three military garrisons on islets claimed by Morocco. One of them is the Peñón de Alhucemas, just 700 metres off the Moroccan coast. Madrid has entrusted the work to a specialist company.
In Italy, a Moroccan man who had been unemployed for eight months found a pensioner’s wallet and returned it. When the man offered him a reward, Abdeljalil El Himer instead handed him his CV. His hope is to find work so he can support his family back in Morocco.
A Moroccan woman who arrived in France without a visa in 2019 worked in the restaurant and hospitality industries for nearly six years. Despite her permanent contract and numerous payslips, the prefecture had ordered her to leave the country. The courts have now ordered that she be granted residency.
MoroccoThe National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF) is investigating local elected officials suspected of money laundering and embezzlement of public funds in the regions of Casablanca-Settat, Fès-Meknès, and Béni Mellal-Khénifra.
MoroccoIn Quebec, a vast domain belonging to Morocco’s richest man, Othman Benjelloun, CEO of Bank of Africa (BOA), has been sold at a high price.
MoroccoAlgeria is expecting to receive a delivery of the Russian stealth fighter Su-57 Felon from Sukhoi (Su-57 E version). A counterweight to its neighbor, Morocco, which would like to acquire American F-35s.
SpainThe new agreement between the European Union and Morocco including the Sahara is worrying European fruit and vegetable producers who fear a continuation of unfair competition from the kingdom.
SportOn Instagram, the Moroccan defender of Olympique de Marseille (OM), Nayef Aguerd, took the time to give news of himself after his assault at the Marignane airport.
SportWhile the daily demonstrations organized by the Moroccan youth collective "GenZ 212" in many cities of the kingdom raise fears of the cancellation of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduled from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco, Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), says he is "absolutely confident" about the holding of the tournament.
MoroccoThe American brand GUESS is organizing its international convention "One World, One Brand" in Marrakech, the city where its founder Paul Marciano was born. For three days, nearly 800 guests from around the world will gather in the ochre city to celebrate the brand’s history and prepare for its 45th anniversary in 2026.
MoroccoWhile traveling with her family, a young Moroccan woman was arrested in the United Arab Emirates, in possession of a significant quantity of cocaine found in her personal belongings. The Emirati authorities are investigating a possible attempt at drug trafficking.
FranceDacia produces the cheapest cars in France and Europe. The best-selling models, including the Sandero, the Stepway and the Jogger, are manufactured in Morocco.
MoroccoThe best destination still enjoying mild summer temperatures in October, ideal for a post-summer getaway, is located in Morocco.