The Moroccan government has pledged to significantly boost its exports to Egypt in the coming months. «They are expected to rise from the current 755 million dirhams to 5 billion dirhams by 2027», said Omar Hjira, Secretary of State in charge of Foreign Trade, during an oral questions session at the House of Representatives on Monday, May 12. Hjira also highlighted the growth of Moroccan car exports to the Egyptian market: «After exporting 400 vehicles per year, we are now
On Monday, May 12, King Mohammed VI presided over a Council of Ministers at the Royal Palace in Rabat. The monarch stressed the importance of ensuring a «successful livestock replenishment operation at all levels, conducted with professionalism and according to objective criteria». He also emphasized that «the management of support operations should be entrusted to committees under the supervision of local authorities», according to a statement from the spokesperson of
The trial of Joakim Broberg, son-in-law of the mayor of Marbella and former senator for the People's Party, has begun in Spain. He stands accused of belonging to an international drug trafficking network that transported hashish and marijuana from Morocco to Spain, and then on to Sweden. Broberg is being prosecuted alongside 24 other individuals, 11 of whom have reached plea agreements with the public prosecutor specializing in drug enforcement, admitting their involvement with the criminal
On Monday, May 12, the Court of First Instance in Bouarfa acquitted two prominent figures of the Hirak movement in Figuig, Mohamed Brahmi (known as MoVo) and Redouane Marzouki. Both activists, also members of the Federation of the Democratic Left (FGD), had been arrested last week following a complaint filed by an employee of the Oriental Regional Multiservice Company, which oversees water and electricity distribution. Brahmi and Marzouki had faced charges of insulting public officials while
The Moroccan under-20 team has secured a place in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations for their category (CAN U20), currently taking place in Egypt. After a marathon quarter-final match against Sierra Leone, the young Lions clinched victory thanks to a late goal by Ilyas Boumessaoudi in the 115th minute, following a goalless draw in regular time. Despite being surrounded by Sierra Leonean defenders, Boumessaoudi managed to unleash a powerful shot that found the back of the net,
Un joven marroquí de 29 años enfrenta la posibilidad de ser expulsado de Italia tras haber colaborado con la policía en la detención de un ladrón durante un robo en Turín. El 7 de mayo se emitió una orden de expulsión en su contra. Según informa el Corriere della Sera, la policía identificó al joven y descubrió que residía en Italia sin un permiso de residencia. Zakaria había llegado a
Un Marocain de 29 ans risque d'être expulsé d'Italie après avoir aidé la police à arrêter un voleur lors d'un cambriolage à Turin. Un ordre d'expulsion a été émis le 7 mai. Selon le Corriere della Sera, la police a identifié le jeune Marocain et découvert qu'il vivait en Italie sans permis de séjour. Il était arrivé à Turin il y a moins d'un an via Vintimille, après avoir
The fourteenth edition of the Casablanca Heritage Days, taking place from May 12 to 18, 2025, celebrates «Art Deco: Between Heritage and Modernity», while raising awareness of the city's rich architectural and urban heritage through a program that is «free, inclusive, and open to all». This year's event offers over 50 free cultural activities, including conferences, workshops, roundtable discussions, screenings, artistic performances, and exhibitions. Additionally, a
Burundi has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. This position was reiterated in a joint communiqué issued at the conclusion of the first session of the Morocco-Burundi Joint Cooperation Commission, held on Monday, May 12, in Rabat. The meeting was co-chaired by Burundian Foreign Minister Albert Shingiro and his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. In the communiqué, Minister Shingiro praised the international momentum initiated several years
A 29-year-old Moroccan is facing expulsion from Italy after helping police arrest a thief during a break-in in Turin. According to El Corriere della Sera, police identified the young Moroccan and discovered he was living in Italy without a residence permit. He had arrived in Turin less than a year ago via Ventimiglia, traveling through Spain and France, but had not applied for the necessary documentation. Although he had secured a trial job assembling and dismantling market stalls and was