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Morocco’s Federation of the Democratic Left has denied taking disciplinary action against MP Omar Mahmoud Benjelloun following controversial media statements that have caused tensions within the parliamentary Left Alliance. Party Secretary-General Abdessalam Aziz told Hespress that no decision had been taken against…
Morocco will offer competitors in the 49th edition of the Dakar Rally a “difficult” challenge that remains true to the spirit of rally-raid racing, featuring a new route crossing, in particular, the Kingdom’s Southern Provinces, said the event’s director, David Castera. “Competitors will experience a real Dakar here…
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has been named in the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11, joining the world’s leading footballers in a team selected by 19,806 professional players from 73 countries. The Paris Saint-Germain defender was chosen alongside Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi and PSG teammate Nuno Mendes in the three-man…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has ruled out any discussion of Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco while reaffirming Madrid’s support for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as a possible solution to the Sahara dispute. Speaking in an interview with the Memorias de Pez podcast released…
Morocco has agreed to resume fruit and vegetable exports to sub-Saharan African markets under tighter controls, while maintaining restrictions on tomatoes, potatoes and onions until domestic supplies and prices stabilize. Zakaria Hannich, president of the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation of Fruit and Vegetable…
Morocco has increased exceptional fuel subsidies for road transport operators by 60%, allocating another MAD 400 million as the government seeks to prevent rising transport costs from driving up consumer prices. Transport Minister Abdessamad Kayouh told Parliament on Monday that the government had distributed more…
Moroccan government commitments made during parliamentary questioning often lack adequate follow-up, with 60% of promises recorded during the 2021-2026 legislative term having no publicly available information on their status, according to a new policy paper by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA). The…
France’s five-time Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner announced on Monday he would run in next year’s presidential election, after expressing concern about the “rise of the far right”. “My name is Teddy Riner and today, I am telling you face to face: I am a candidate in the 2027 presidential election,” the 37-year-old…
In implementation of the High Royal Instructions, Abdeltif Loudyi, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration, received Amir Baram, Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, on Monday at the headquarters of the Administration, during an official visit to Morocco…
Moroccan political figures have criticized Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s conservative People’s Party, after he threatened to withdraw Spain from co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup if the country is not awarded the tournament’s final. Their reactions come as Spain prepares for early elections on November 29…
Global oil prices fell sharply on Monday as diplomatic efforts intensified to end the war between the United States and Iran, raising hopes of a potential settlement that could ease geopolitical tensions. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped more than 5% to $93.32 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate…
Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange-level weather alert warning of locally heavy thunderstorms, rainfall of up to 80 millimeters and strong winds accompanied by dust, across several regions from Monday through Thursday. The warning, issued Monday, November 9, under alert No…
France’s government announced on Monday a 1.6% increase in the national minimum wage, effective Dec. 1, bringing the net monthly minimum wage from €1,477.93 to approximately €1,502. The increase, worth around €24 per month, will take effect earlier than the automatic adjustment previously scheduled for Jan. 1. Labor…
A magnitude-4.4 earthquake was recorded in Morocco on Monday afternoon, Nov. 9, with its epicenter in the commune of Ait M’hamed in Azilal province, according to preliminary data from the National Institute of Geophysics. The national seismic monitoring and early-warning network detected the tremor at 12:37:23 p.m…
Moroccans living abroad can now apply remotely for criminal record certificates through the General Directorate of National Security’s (DGSN) online police services portal, Epolice, starting Monday, November 9. The new digital service expands access to administrative services for the Moroccan diaspora, allowing…
Ecuador plans to expand its diplomatic and consular representation in Morocco to include the country’s southern provinces, in a move Rabat says reflects Quito’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said Monday. Bourita also said Ecuador’s ambassador to Morocco was…
Morocco’s national beach soccer team won the Arab Cup on Monday after defeating Mauritania 6-5 in the final, played in the Egyptian city of Port Said. Morocco secured the title after a closely contested match, with goals scored by Reda Zahraoui, Zouhair Jebari, Amine Beddouri, Idriss Ghanam, who netted twice, and Badr…
Morocco has extended the suspension of exports of tomatoes, onions and potatoes until further notice, with any resumption dependent on a review of domestic prices and the availability of surplus supplies beyond national market needs, a government source told Hespress AR. The source said all fruit and vegetable exports…
Some 20 migrants have died over the past few days trying to reach the Greek island of Crete, the coast guard said on Monday. Rescuers found 12 bodies in a boat off the island on Monday, they said, in addition to the eight bodies found earlier in a separate boat, rescuers said. Some 40 people
Three French policemen went on trial on Monday over the beating of a black music producer they say was not wearing a face mask during the Covid pandemic, in a rare police brutality case to go to court. The assault on Michel Zecler, now 47, triggered renewed outrage in France over police violence, which victims
A joint security team arrested a 28-year-old man on Sunday, November 8, on suspicion of involvement in the murder of two people in a shooting near Benslimane, amid suspected links to drug and psychotropic substance trafficking, Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said. The operation involved…
On inDrive in Morocco, passengers and drivers agree on the fare before a ride begins, and that price should remain unchanged throughout the journey. But what happens if a driver asks for more money than the agreed fare? What should passengers do if they encounter inappropriate behavior or need to cancel their trip?…
Morocco’s net electricity imports from Spain increased by 26.6% in October, reaching 494.55 gigawatt-hours (GWh), compared with 390.75 GWh during the same month last year, as the gap between domestic electricity consumption and local production continues to widen. The increase comes amid growing pressure on the…
The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday with an early fight over money as the UN’s chief urged world leaders to “get serious” about tackling the crisis after a year of devastating weather extremes. Antonio Guterres made his plea as thousands of participants descended on a sprawling expo centre in the Turkish…
The African National Congress, which has dominated South African politics since the end of apartheid, took just 30.76 percent of votes in municipal elections, its worst-ever electoral performance, the electoral commission said Sunday. The liberal Democratic Alliance, the ANC’s closest challenger and main partner in…
Spain’s National Court has ordered the government to declassify intelligence documents detailing warnings shared with Morocco before the mass migration attempt toward Ceuta in July. Judge Maria Tardon wants to establish what the two countries knew about the planned crossings and what action they took, French-language…
Poland on Sunday launched a terrorism probe as mourners brought candles and flowers to Krakow’s cordoned-off Main Market Square in tribute to six people killed by a gunman who authorities said was “fascinated by far-right ideologies”. The 24-year-old Polish man opened fire apparently at random Saturday in the historic…
Gadi Eisenkot, tasked on Sunday with forming a new government, said he was open to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and one of his far-right allies joining but under him as the new leader. “f members of Likud and the Religious Zionist Party truly believe this is a time for unity, as they told the president,
Morocco’s proposed 2027 Finance Bill would allow traders and other informal business operators to register with tax authorities without facing retrospective tax claims for previous years of undeclared activity, reviving an incentive intended to bring more economic activity into the formal sector. The measure would…
Rising vegetable prices are putting pressure on household budgets, with tomatoes selling for up to 17 MAD per kilogram in some markets, according to Hespress. A visit to the Sunday market in Tinghir on Nov. 8 found tomato prices ranging from 13 to 15 MAD per kilogram, while prices outside the weekly market sometimes…
More than 80 people were injured Sunday after a train derailed in Egypt’s Giza governorate, according to security sources. The train overturned in the Al-Ayyat area, south of Cairo, sending several carriages off the tracks and injuring dozens of passengers. Security forces received a report of the accident and…
A national traveling exhibition exploring six decades of Moroccan painting opened Friday at the Daoudiate Cultural Center’s Art Gallery in Marrakech, bringing together works by pioneering and contemporary artists. Held under the patronage of King Mohammed VI, the exhibition, titled “60 Years of Painting in Morocco,”…
Spanish authorities will begin expanding maritime barriers in the Tarajal and Benzú areas of Ceuta on Nov. 17, in a €5 million project aimed at strengthening border controls and preventing migrants from swimming into the Spanish-administered city from Morocco. A specialized vessel is expected to arrive in Ceuta on…
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed national team coach Hossam Hassan and his technical and administrative staff, appointing Ali Maher as his replacement ahead of November’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. In a statement, the federation said its board made the decision after reviewing recent events…
Morocco’s parliamentary Left Alliance has demanded an update on judicial investigations into the 1965 abduction of opposition leader Mehdi Ben Barka, calling on the Justice Ministry to disclose the status of judicial cooperation requests linked to the unresolved case. In a written parliamentary question submitted on…
Morocco’s natural gas production rose 25% in the first half of 2026, driven by two newly operational wells in Gharb and Essaouira, according to the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM). Production increased 40% in Gharb and 23% in Essaouira following the commissioning of the SAH-1 and MKL-110 wells…
An Air Arabia Maroc passenger jet came within 12.5 meters of crashing into the Mediterranean Sea shortly after takeoff from an Italian airport, following a series of cockpit errors compounded by time pressure and possible pilot disorientation, according to an aviation safety investigation published November 6. The…
Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange weather alert warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds across several provinces on Sunday, November 8, and Monday, November 9. Rainfall of 25 to 35 millimeters is expected in Chefchaouen, Al Haouz and Taroudant between 2 p.m. and 11 p.m. Sunday…
Morocco launched its 2026–2027 agricultural season on Saturday in the Tadla plain, seeking to build on a cereal harvest of approximately 90 million quintals while expanding irrigation infrastructure and securing subsidized seeds for farmers facing rising production costs and climate uncertainty. Agriculture, Fisheries…
Residents of Casablanca’s Old Medina have complained of strong foul odors affecting their neighborhoods, particularly areas near the city’s port, prompting local authorities to investigate their source. Several residents have called for urgent action to identify and eliminate the odors, which they say have become…
The United States is offering a $20 million reward “and possible relocation” for information about Iran’s nuclear program, the military said Friday, despite President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that it has been obliterated. A State Department program, Rewards for Justice, “is offering a reward of up to $20 million…
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced on Saturday that it had dismissed Hossam Hassan as head coach of the national team and terminated the contracts of his technical and administrative staff, appointing Ceramica Cleopatra coach Ali Maher to lead the Pharaohs in the coming period. In an official statement…
Morocco is expected to experience a gradual shift toward unsettled weather, with rainfall forecast across several regions from Sunday as Atlantic weather disturbances approach the country, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) said. The change is linked to shifting atmospheric pressure systems over western…
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said on Saturday that he will task Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government following a round of consultations with party leaders in which the opposition bloc leader received a majority of recommendations. “The President informed the leader of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot, of his…
Morocco officially launched its 2026-2027 agricultural season on Saturday in the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region, with Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Sovereignty Minister Khalid Hatimi outlining plans to boost production, create jobs and strengthen the country’s food security. The launch took place during a field visit…
More than 400 cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis have been reported in Morocco’s southeastern Zagora province, prompting calls from civil society groups for urgent medical intervention and measures to contain the disease. The outbreak has particularly affected Fezouata and Tamekroute in Zagora province, as well as El…
Thousands of people protested across France on Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with Paris police moving to prevent an unauthorised gathering near the president’s Elysee Palace office and residence. The protests mark the fourth weekend in a row of demonstrations, which have erupted as the country…
Morocco’s men’s futsal team qualified for the semifinals of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after thrashing the Solomon Islands 15-1 on Saturday in Dakar, in a group-stage match, thanks in particular to a five-goal haul by Hamza El Ahmadi. Morocco’s 15 goals were scored by Hamza El Ahmadi (5), Mohammed Karouk El…
Amnesty International Spain has documented 28 additional cases of alleged beatings, humiliation and abuse of migrants by military personnel in Ceuta, including 13 involving minors, bringing the total number of cases recorded by the organization since a mass crossing into the Spanish-occupied city in late July to 50…
A boat carrying more than 60 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries was unable to continue its journey toward the Spanish islands after suffering an engine failure shortly after departing from Sidi Ahmed Rguibi beach in the coastal city of Sidi Ifni on Saturday morning. According to information obtained by…
Olympique de Marseille coach Bruno Génésio has praised Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd for his performances, saying he never doubted the defender’s ability to deliver in high-profile matches. Speaking after Marseille’s 1-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League, Génésio said Aguerd was now playing with…
Traffic at the Guerguerat border crossing between Morocco and Mauritania is continuing normally, despite reports claiming that movement had been suspended following a decision to halt exports of certain agricultural and food products to African markets, informed sources in the area told Hespress AR. The sources said…
Sixty-four members of Raja Club Athletic held a meeting in Casablanca to discuss the club’s current situation amid what they described as a critical period on sporting, organizational and institutional levels. The meeting resulted in a statement outlining several demands directed at the club’s current board, beginning…
Police in the southern Moroccan city of Inzegane arrested three people on Friday, November 6, on suspicion of luring a 16-year-old girl, sexually assaulting her, and providing her with narcotic substances, according to the National Security Directorate (DGSN). The arrests followed an investigation launched after the…
Farmers in northern Morocco are facing mounting production costs that could discourage many from cultivating their land this season, despite favorable weather and natural conditions at the start of the agricultural year. The challenges are particularly pronounced in the Loukkos basin and areas affected by flooding…
Moroccan researcher and scientist Adnane Remmal was awarded the 2026 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in Life Sciences on Friday evening in Paris, in recognition of his pioneering work in combating antimicrobial resistance, marking a new scientific achievement for Moroccan expertise on the…
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), is reportedly preparing to step down as head of the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Finance Committee, bringing an end to his tenure at the helm of one of the continental governing body’s key financial structures while retaining his…
French unions and student groups are set to take to the streets for another day of protests on Saturday, while the Yellow Vests movement plans a separate rally in central Paris despite a ban by authorities. The demonstrations follow weeks of youth-led unrest and nationwide strikes that drew hundreds of thousands of…
The European Union has asked Algeria to clarify the nature, objectives and legal basis of its military deployment in Niger, as the reported presence of Algerian troops on Nigerien territory raises questions about regional security and respect for national sovereignty. Anouar El Anouni, the European Commission’s…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Alexander Ivanko, the former special representative of the secretary-general for Western Sahara, to lead the team overseeing the liquidation of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in the Sahara (MINURSO), following the expiration of its mandate on Oct. 31…
Thomas Markle, the estranged father of Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan Markle, was arrested in Florida on Friday over alleged possession of images of child sexual abuse, officials said. Markle, 82, is charged with one count of “possession of child pornography” and is to make an initial court appearance in Tampa on Friday…
A seven-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man were killed in eastern France on Friday when a bus carrying schoolchildren crashed after its driver fell asleep. Three people were in critical condition while around 20 others had less serious injuries in the Friday morning accident near the village of Lent, Transport…
The value of non-performing loans (NPLs) owed by Moroccan households reached MAD 44.3 billion at the end of September 2026, up 5% year over year, according to recent data from Bank Al-Maghrib, pointing to continued difficulties among borrowers in meeting their financial obligations despite a decline in average lending…
The Central African Football Federation (FCF) officially announced on Friday the appointment of Moroccan coach Abdelaziz Kerkache as head coach of the Central African Republic’s senior national team, the Wild Beasts, replacing Éloge Enza Yamissi. The Central African Republic is thus banking on the Moroccan coach’s…
Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit said on Thursday that his department’s draft budget for 2027 aims to accelerate human and territorial development across all its dimensions. Presenting the draft budget before the Lower House, Laftit said the budget, amounting to MAD 58.7 billion, is part of the main guidelines of…
Morocco is among four Middle Eastern and North African economies particularly exposed to rising international fuel and shipping costs amid the war in the Middle East, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), as higher energy prices put additional pressure on countries heavily reliant on imports. The…
Lawyers representing people wounded during protests in France said on Friday they would sue the interior minister over alleged police brutality. France has been rocked by high school student blockades and mass cost-of-living protests in recent weeks, less than six months ahead of elections to replace centrist…
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain’s conservative People’s Party and a candidate for prime minister, has said Spain should withdraw from hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup if it is not selected to stage the tournament’s final. Spain is co-hosting the tournament with Morocco and Portugal. Appearing Thursday evening on…
Moroccan and Mauritanian military delegations have conducted a series of reciprocal visits to military institutions in both countries, as part of efforts to strengthen defense cooperation and exchange expertise in military training, the Mauritanian army said. In a statement published on its official Facebook account…
Health Minister Younes Bjijou said on Thursday before the Lower House that accelerating project implementation, ensuring effective access to quality healthcare services, maintaining continuity of care and reducing waiting times for healthcare services are the main challenges facing the next phase. Presenting his…
The Moroccan Lawyers Club announced Friday, Nov. 6, the launch of a free and confidential legal information and guidance service for women and men living in the Tindouf camps who wish to return to Morocco. Called the “Return Line,” the initiative is designed to help people understand their legal rights and available…
German club RB Leipzig is considering activating its purchase option for Moroccan international midfielder Naël Aynaoui, who is currently on loan from Italian side AS Roma, after being impressed by his performances. According to Sky Sport Germany, Leipzig is planning to make two loan deals permanent in the coming…
New bomb threats have targeted multiple flights to and from Prague and Sofia, authorities said on Friday, as flights across Europe have been hit by hoax alerts this week. Four flights arriving at Prague airport and five flights leaving Prague were targeted by new bomb threats on Friday, airport spokeswoman Denisa…
The United Nations has confirmed that Staffan de Mistura remains the personal envoy of the secretary-general for the Sahara, despite developments following the non-renewal of the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) and the start of its withdrawal process. UN spokesperson Stéphane…
The Moroccan dirham depreciated by 3.7% against the US dollar and by 1.2% against the euro between September and October 2026, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). “The national currency depreciated by 3.7% against the US dollar”, the Central Bank said in its latest Monthly Review of the Economic, Monetary and…
Three French policemen will be tried next week over the beating of a black music producer they say was not wearing a face mask during the Covid pandemic, in a rare police brutality case to go to court. The assault on Michel Zecler, now 47, triggered renewed outrage in France over police violence, which victims
Climate change is emerging as an additional driver of displacement across Africa, as recurring droughts, floods and extreme heat compound existing humanitarian crises and strain the capacity of vulnerable countries to protect millions of refugees and internally displaced people. The United Nations High Commissioner…
Morocco’s prison chief has urged judges to curb pretrial detention and make greater use of alternative sentences as overcrowding continues to strain the country’s prisons, with some facilities holding more than three times their designed capacity. The prison population reached 102,941 inmates at the end of October, up…
Winners of the sixth edition of the Green March Through the Eyes of Young Filmmakers competition were honored Thursday evening in Rabat, at a ceremony attended by several figures from Morocco’s arts and entertainment scene. The competition is organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Sports in cooperation with…
Morocco’s security services resolved or processed 90% of recorded criminal cases in 2025, Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit said Thursday, while warning that the threat of terrorism remains. Speaking before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Interior, Territorial Communities, Housing and Urban Policy during…
Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane was left out of the national team squad on Thursday ahead of two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Togo, coach Brahim Hemdani said. Zidane, 28, has recently been missing from the Algerian team, owing to injury and a two-game suspension over scuffles during an AFCON game against…
Royal Air Maroc flights operated on Thursday were running normally and had not been affected by security disruptions reported at several European airports, a source familiar with the matter at the Moroccan airline told Hespress AR. The source confirmed that the airline’s flights scheduled for Thursday were operating…
More than one in five Moroccan industrial companies considered the business climate unfavorable in the third quarter of 2026, as rising production costs and weaker employment weighed on the sector, according to Bank Al-Maghrib. The central bank’s quarterly business survey found that 69% of industrial firms described…
Morocco’s government on Thursday approved a series of appointments to senior positions across several ministries and public institutions, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution. At the Ministry of Justice, Fatima Zahra Chaaba was appointed director of the National Institute for Court Clerks and Legal and…
Morocco will allocate an additional MAD 400 million ($40 million) in direct subsidies to road transport professionals, covering around 200,000 eligible vehicles, as the government seeks to limit the impact of rising fuel costs on transport fares and consumer prices. Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh…
Morocco’s Constitutional Court has rejected a request by House of Representatives Speaker Ahmed Touizi to declare the parliamentary seat of Madiha Kheir vacant, ruling that her brief appointment to the government did not meet the legal conditions for triggering the procedure. The decision, issued Wednesday, follows…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday unveiled the nominees in the men’s categories for the 2026 CAF Awards, with Moroccan football enjoying a strong presence on the shortlist. The prestigious ceremony, scheduled to take place on December 7, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria, will bring together leading…
Prison Administration Delegate-General Mohamed Salah Tamek on Wednesday called for an integrated public policy to rehabilitate prisoners and reintegrate former inmates, urging its “clear” inclusion in the new government program. Presenting the General Delegation’s 2027 budget proposal before the House of…
Morocco’s Head of Government Fatima Zahra Mansouri on Thursday praised the country’s position following the Oct. 30 vote at the UN Security Council, describing it as “steadfast, firm and responsible.” Speaking at the opening of the weekly Cabinet meeting, Mansouri commended King Mohammed VI’s “wisdom and foresight” in…
The United Nations could take up to two months to withdraw its MINURSO peacekeeping mission from the Sahara, leaving no UN mechanism in place to monitor the ceasefire, UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix said Wednesday. Speaking at a news conference at UN headquarters in New York on Nov. 4, Lacroix said MINURSO…
Mauritania considers itself part of the solution to the the Sahara dispute, rather than part of the problem, the country’s government spokesperson said Wednesday, reiterating Nouakchott’s position of “complete positive neutrality” on the issue. Mohamed Ould Bebbana, Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication and…
Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets scrambled Thursday as at least 14 European flights were hit by hoax bomb alerts for the third day this week, authorities and airlines said. The hoaxes particularly targeted low-cost carriers and flights to or from Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Italy. Italian air force jets…
Russia’s Ambassador to Morocco, Igor Belyaev, has congratulated Moroccans on the first anniversary of the country’s Unity Day, established by King Mohammed VI in October 2025, describing the occasion as a symbol of national solidarity, unity and pride in the country’s values and national constants. In a statement…
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets across France on Thursday, as unions hold strikes alongside student-led demonstrations that have gripped the country for weeks. The protests come as the eurozone’s second largest economy battles to redress its finances, six months ahead of elections…
Tangier Mayor and Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) provincial official Mounir Lymouri underwent hours of detailed questioning by an investigating judge at the Tangier Court of Appeal over a case involving ballot papers from Morocco’s Sept. 23 legislative elections. Hespress AR sources said the questioning…
Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Thursday that he was retiring from international football at the age of 41. Ronaldo played 234 times for Portugal and scored 146 goals — a world record. But the forward’s powers have been waning in recent years and he fell out with national coach Jorge Jesus…
Morocco’s Ministry of Interior said the area used for illegal cannabis cultivation fell from around 134,000 hectares in 2003 to 15,496 hectares in 2026, representing a decrease of 88.43%. In its 2026 performance report, the ministry attributed the decline to field operations by provincial committees tasked with…
More than 264,000 students left school in Morocco during the 2025–2026 academic year, with only 21% entering reintegration programs, according to figures presented by Education Minister Nabil Benabdellah to the House of Representatives. Of the 264,889 students who dropped out, 56,114 were reintegrated through…
A Royal Gendarmerie officer was struck by a rented vehicle in Khenifra province on Wednesday after its driver refused to stop at a roadside checkpoint, local sources reported. The incident occurred on the road linking Ait Ishaq and Tighassaline, where the driver allegedly ignored officers’ instructions and hit a…
Heavy rain has spread across Morocco this week, bringing up to 40 millimeters of rainfall to parts of the country and prompting authorities in the north to prepare for possible flooding, as national reservoirs enter November holding more than twice as much water as a year ago. The General Directorate of Meteorology…