The Melilla government announces legal action against Yahya Yahya, former senator for Nador and former mayor of Beni Enzar. In a video that went viral in Spain, he promises a bloody response if Felipe VI visits Sebta and Melilla.
Having been reported close to joining Morocco over the summer, Wael Mohya has joined Germany’s U21s. At just 17, the Borussia Mönchengladbach attacking midfielder has been promoted straight to the U21s following discussions between his family and coach Antonio Di Salvo.
Two Moroccan F-16s flew at low altitude from Al Hoceïma while Spain deployed six F-18s, a frigate and its air defense system on the other side of the Alboran Sea.
MoroccoThe Moroccan passport confirms its first place in the Maghreb . Ranked 67th globally, it allows access to 71 destinations without obtaining a visa before departure, compared to only 56 for the Algerian passport.
SpainSpain is investing 6.5 million euros to modernize its military capabilities on Alboran Island, territory that Spanish media presents as claimed by Morocco . Radar, electro-optical sensors and laser rangefinders are set to strengthen maritime surveillance.
FranceA marriage celebrated in Morocco is not always sufficient to settle in France with your spouse. Long-stay visa, registration of the marriage certificate, proof of common life and formalities after arrival remain essential to avoid your application being blocked.
MoroccoMorocco is advancing on its future electric battery gigafactory. Located in the free trade zone of Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, the plant will start with a capacity of 10 GWh per year, before a possible expansion to 100 GWh.
SportThe dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup final is not over. The Court of Arbitration for Sport will examine on October 8 Senegal’s appeal against the decision that awarded Morocco a 3-0 walkover victory .
SportLong considered the undisputed favorite, the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium now sees Morocco making a strong comeback in the race for the 2030 World Cup final. The future Hassan II stadium in Casablanca is establishing itself as a credible candidacy.
SpainA man has been sentenced in Spain to fifteen months in prison for repeatedly hurling racist and homophobic insults at a Moroccan waiter in a cafeteria in Santander.
FranceA strike notice has been filed at easyJet France following failed negotiations between management and flight crew representatives. The action threatens departures in late July and August, during peak travel season for MREs heading to Morocco.
MoroccoMoroccan manufacturing production declined at the beginning of 2026, contrary to the growth observed in Africa and worldwide. Data from UNIDO shows that the Kingdom is losing ground against several continental economies.
MoroccoMarrakech is significantly strengthening its video surveillance system. The city already has 738 cameras distributed across its various neighborhoods and plans to install 150 additional ones to improve security and prepare for upcoming international events.