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Chinese researchers have launched “ Habibi ,” the first open-source AI model capable of synthesizing more than 20 Arabic dialects, including Moroccan Darija. This innovation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University outperforms current commercial benchmarks.
The Tropic Seamount, rich in strategic tellurium is fueling tensions between Morocco and Spain. This submerged volcanic deposit, essential to the energy transition, remains at the heart of a major geopolitical dispute over control of the continental shelf.
The United States is maintaining its strategic bases at Rota and Morón in Spain, despite the withdrawal of tanker aircraft linked to the conflict with Iran. The massive investments committed to these sites rule out, for now, the option of relocating them to Morocco.
The Fez court sentenced a psychiatrist to 20 years in prison on Monday for drugging and raping ten of his patients. The case, involving chemical submission and swinger parties, has deeply shocked Moroccan public opinion.
MP Fatima Tamni questioned the Interior Minister about safeguards protecting young Moroccans living abroad from arbitrary arrests upon their return. She is concerned about prosecutions linked to opinions expressed on social media.
Royal Air Maroc extends the suspension of its routes to Dubai and Doha amid the escalating military situation in the Middle East. The airline says passenger rights remain guaranteed despite the continuing paralysis of the regional airspace.
A Ryanair flight from Oujda to Barcelona was diverted to Alicante on Saturday evening after a passenger lit a hashish joint in the cabin. The incident triggered an altercation, forcing the captain to make an emergency landing.
The city of Marrakech has intensified the deployment of its “ Urban Planning Police ,” an immediate construction-site control system. This mechanism aims to eradicate urban-planning violations and preserve the aesthetic appeal of the urban landscape.
Columnist Jean-Claude Dassier sparked a heated controversy on CNews by suggesting that foreigners imprisoned in France should be “put in the Mediterranean.” His comments, targeting Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia in particular, led to a referral to Arcom.
As the conflict intensifies in the Middle East with the closure of several major air hubs, Morocco remains spared from travel restrictions for now, despite heightened vigilance recommended by international authorities.
Moroccan authorities brought 202 people before the judicial offices at the stadiums during AFCON 2025 . This record, dominated by fraud and speculation, highlights the effectiveness of coordination between the justice and security services.
Getafe defender, Abdelkabir Abqar , highlights the deep-rooted attachment of dual nationals to Morocco’s national team. Ahead of facing Real Madrid, the international player recalls that national identity is passed down through one’s roots, beyond the place of birth or residence.