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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have begun their controversial visit to the occupied city of Ceuta amid heightened tensions ... Show more
Spain has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining good relations with Morocco, with government spokesperson Elma Saiz stressing that communication between ... Show more
Morocco Won’t Bow: King Says Partnership With Spain Is Sovereign Choice, Not for Blackmail
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Marrakech Airshow 2026 opened Wednesday at the Royal Armed Forces air base in Marrakech, bringing together nearly 200 exhibitors from 27 countries across ... Show more
🇸🇳 🇲🇦 #Senegal and #Morocco played a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in January and they contest the title again Thursday – this time at the Court of Arbitration ... Show more
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Police cleared the last major migrant camp in Ceuta ahead of a visit by Spain's king and queen on Tuesday. Thousands of people remained in the enclave ... Show more
King Mohammed VI received Fatima Zahra El Mansouri at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Tuesday and appointed her as Morocco’s new Head of Government ... Show more
Morocco’s newly appointed Head of Government, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, has reached an agreement to form a government majority comprising four political ... Show more
King Mohammed VI: Morocco-Spain Migration Model Has Become Outdated: King Mohammed VI acknowledged today that the current model of migration cooperation ...
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Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali has celebrated the appointment of Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s first female head ... Show more
The House of Representatives in Morocco’s Parliament voted in favor of Ahmed Touizi from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) to become the chamber’s ... Show more
#EyeOnAfrica - 🇸🇳🇲🇦 Ten months after the explosive AFCON final, #Senegal and #Morocco are still fighting over the title, this time at sport's highest court ... Show more
Eye on Africa - Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal's appeal over AFCON title
Eye on Africa - Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Senegal's appeal over AFCON title
Morocco's PAM party forms governing coalition with three other parties | Africanews
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Khaled Haftar, chief of staff of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces under the eastern-based General Command, is visiting Morocco for talks on strengthening military ... Show more
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Morocco’s dirham weakened against the euro and the US dollar in the first week of October, while the Casablanca Stock Exchange recorded losses across all ... Show more
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Djibouti, the Dominican Republic, Benin, Togo, The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, and Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s Autonomy ... Show more
🔴 BREAKING: Attack on Abha International Airport in Asir Province killed 2 women - a Moroccan and an Algerian - and injured 28 people ... Show more
Key FactsGACA reports three dead in airport attacks
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- The airports were attacked separately on Tuesday and Wednesday, prompting immediate action by emergency teams and relevant authorities.
- At Abha, a Moroccan woman and an Algerian woman died Tuesday; 28 people suffered minor or serious injuries.
- In Riyadh, a Sudanese resident died Wednesday, while eight others sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.
- The attacks caused property damage, and all injured people were immediately transferred to hospitals for treatment.
In an interview with Morocco World News (MWN), Helena Nolan, Ambassador of Ireland to Morocco, stressed the importance of empathy, kindness, solidarity ... Show more
Zakaria Hattiki decided one race was not enough.
The Ocean Rabat Triathlon athlete entered both the Sprint Triathlon and the
Aquathlon despite only around 30 ... Show more
Moroccan author and political analyst Samir Bennis has argued that Spain’s royal visit to Ceuta and Melilla reflects growing unease over the future of the two ... Show more
Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) forecasts heavy thunderstorms, hail, and strong wind gusts today across many Moroccan provinces ... Show more
Moroccan police arrest a 22-year-old Swedish national in Agadir on Tuesday evening, October 13, after confirming that Interpol lists him under a red notice ... Show more
Israeli President Isaac Herzog congratulated Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri following her appointment as Morocco’s prime minister by King Mohammed VI ... Show more
Key FactsMorocco appoints its first woman prime minister
Sep 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The king also tasked El Mansouri with forming a new government, the royal palace said.
- PAM won 97 seats, followed by RNI with 66 and Istiqlal with 65.
- El Mansouri, a lawyer and former housing minister and Marrakech mayor, will lead coalition talks.
- The incoming government will oversee final preparations for the 2030 World Cup, co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain.
We have turned the page— Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Morocco's first woman prime minister, said amid coalition talks after her appointment.
Israel’s Ministry of Defense inaugurated a national pavilion at Marrakech Airshow 2026 on Thursday, marking Israel’s first official participation in the ... Show more
Morocco currently has the highest diesel price among the countries listed in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, according to GlobalPetrolPrices ... Show more
Chinese automotive components manufacturer Hangzhou Radical Energy-Saving Technology Co., Ltd. has completed the registration of its Moroccan subsidiary ... Show more
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Moroccan primary school teacher Messaoud Ariba has won the African Union Continental Teachers Award (AUCTA 2026) for his innovative “Maths Kids” project ... Show more
At the end of July, over 70,000 people from Morocco reached the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Now, the authorities have also cleared the last remaining camp for ... Show more
Morocco’s title defense starts with a derby. 🇲🇦🇩🇿
The Atlas Lions open their 2026 Futsal AFCON campaign against Algeria tonight at 8 p.m ... Show more
Real change begins when we stop waiting for the perfect moment and take responsibility for the future we want to build.
We may not be able to control ... Show more
Philippines Says Visa- Free Policy Remains in Effect for Moroccan Tourists: The Philippines embassy in Morocco has reaffirmed its visa free policy for Moroccan ...
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Morocco Expands Amazigh Language Use Across Public Administration in 2026: Morocco continued rolling out measures to strengthen the use of Amazigh in public ...
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As part of its Friday coverage, Morocco World News (MWN) turned its cameras toward the aircraft showcased at Marrakech Air Show 2026 ... Show more
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Moroccan authorities arrested a 22-year-old extremist affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) in Tangier on Friday after an investigation uncovered suspected ... Show more
PJD Secretary-General Abdelilah Benkirane says the party will not attend a planned meeting with Head of Government-designate Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri at the ... Show more
Members of parliament and citizens gathered outside the parliament building in Rabat on Friday to witness the ceremonial opening of the first session of the ... Show more
How Morocco is standing up to Europe and gaining strength: The kingdom was once an impoverished country. Now it believes it is on equal footing with Europe ...
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Algeria Hands Over 33 Moroccan Migrants at Zouj Bghal Border Crossing: Algerian authorities handed over 33 Moroccan nationals to Morocco on Wednesday through the ...
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King Mohammed VI will preside over the opening of the first session of the first legislative year of Morocco’s 12th Legislature on Friday, October 9 ... Show more
Former Moroccan Justice Minister El Mostapha Ramid condemned hazing at certain higher education institutions in a social media post today ... Show more
Morocco is investing billions in new hospitals and advanced medical facilities. But the real challenge is making sure quality healthcare is not concentrated in ... Show more
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed Wednesday that a Moroccan woman was among two people killed in a Houthi attack targeting Abha ... Show more
Three Moroccan-Origin Politicians Win Seats in Quebec Election: Three politicians of Moroccan origin have secured seats in Quebec’s National Assembly following ...
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A planned 20-megawatt data center near Casablanca has entered its early design phase as Morocco advances plans to develop large-scale infrastructure dedicated ... Show more
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Indian defense technology company MKU Limited plans to establish a local manufacturing facility in Morocco, Karan Gupta, Vice President of International Sales ... Show more
Royal Air Maroc to Equip 41 Aircraft With Starlink Wi-Fi Starting in 2027: Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will equip 41 of its aircraft with Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2026/10/341102/royal-air-maroc-to-equip-41-aircraft-with-starlink-wi-fi-starting-in-2027/
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri would be the first-ever Moroccan woman to take the helm as head of government.
Many had predicted her to take the lead in the ... Show more
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) is making its Marrakech Airshow debut with the FA-50 light combat aircraft at the center of its display ... Show more
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday linked the ongoing high school protests in France to what he described as uncontrolled mass immigration and the spread of ... Show more
Saudi Gazette Oct 08
An emotional moment as the parents of Moroccan conjoined twins Saja and Doha react to the news that their daughters have been successfully separated following ... Show more
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first woman head of government on September 29 ... Show more
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At 23, Istiqlal Party candidate Atif Tijani secured a parliamentary seat after placing second in Ouarzazate Province in Morocco’s September 23 legislative ... Show more
Spain PM Pedro Sánchez calls snap election for 29 November: Sánchez spent the weekend in consultations, seeking to capitalise politically on Spain's growing ...
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Key FactsSánchez schedules Spain’s snap election for 29 November
Oct 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.co.uk
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- Sánchez said the move reflected a need for renewed public backing and a broader progressive majority.
- Parliament rejected two housing decrees by 178 votes to 172 and 184 votes to 166, respectively.
- About 50 demonstrations took place nationwide on Saturday, including in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia.
- Most polls indicate the conservative People's Party could lead, but it would likely need Vox support to govern.
Spain has become a world example of peace, feminism and prosperity.— Pedro Sánchez, in a national address announcing snap elections
Miles Chambers, Senior Vice President for International Business at UAE defense conglomerate EDGE Group, told Morocco World News (MWN) at Marrakech Airshow ... Show more
Chico wants to become mayor of Dortmund - | and introduce strict "Morocco rule": Lottery winner Chico is considering going into politics. As mayor of Dortmund ...
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Western Sahara: Is De Mistura Pro-Polisario?: UN envoy Staffan de Mistura for Western Sahara is now appearing to give the Polisario Front further reassurance.
moroccoworldnews.com/2026/10/340821/western-sahara-is-de-mistura-pro-polisario/
Morocco welcomes women in leadership
csmonitor.com/Editorials/the-monitors-view/2026/1001/Morocco-welcomes-women-in-leadership
Mario '1 Shot Mar' Zucca won Philadelphia's inaugural parallel parking championship, beating 14 rivals chosen from 900 applicants in a no-camera ... Show more
Fatima Zahrae El Mansouri arrives in Skhirat for the PAM National Congress, as party members gather to discuss the party’s political direction following the ... Show more
Morocco is under an orange-level weather alert as heavy thunderstorms, hail and strong wind gusts affect several provinces today and continue into Wednesday ... Show more
The Mohammed VI Foundation for the Publication of the Holy Quran has published an Amazigh translation of the Quran's meanings in Arabic script ... Show more
Lockheed Martin Announces Successful Test Flight of Morocco-Bound F-16 Block 72: Global defense technology company Lockheed Martin has announced the first test ...
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El Mansouri to Start Formal Coalition Talks This Week: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri said formal talks to form the next government will begin this week after PAM ...
moroccoworldnews.com/2026/10/340625/el-mansouri-to-start-formal-coalition-talks-this-week/
Morocco’s lack of an official response to Spanish King Felipe VI’s planned visit to Ceuta and Melilla reflects a deliberate policy of restraint rather than a ... Show more
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Guterres UN Report Reveals Transition Council Plan at Core of Morocco’s Sahara Talks
moroccoworldnews.com/2026/10/340735/guterres-un-report-reveals-transition-council-plan-at-core-of-moroccos-sahara-talks/
Moroccan authorities arrested three high-value suspects in Tangier and Agadir as part of a Europol-coordinated operation against transnational criminal ... Show more
Morocco’s Ambassador to the United States Youssef El Amrani described Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri’s appointment as the country’s first woman Head of Government ... Show more
Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, in their first trip to the two cities since Felipe VI became king ... Show more
Morocco's King appoints first female Prime Minister: Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri was previously the mayor of Marrakesh. Her liberal-centrist party won the ...
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Nabila Mounib has secured a House of Representatives seat in the Casablanca-Anfa constituency, according to preliminary election-night results ... Show more
Lahcen Haddad responded to Algerian diplomat Amar Belani’s remarks on Morocco’s regional influence in a post on X. Referring to Belani’s assertion that ... Show more