Karima Ouchan was growing up in the Netherlands when her father took her to Morocco. She remained there for twelve years, forced to perform household chores and deprived of her freedom. Her story was raised this week in the Dutch Senate during a debate on prosecutions for human trafficking.
Madrid is preparing the official request that would allow Ceuta and Melilla to join the European customs union. Spain’s foreign minister refers to a procedure lasting one to one and a half years. At Morocco’s border, the change still depends on the unanimous agreement of the 27 member states.
Morocco is expected to harvest 93 million quintals of cereals this year. For 2027, Bank Al-Maghrib is basing its forecasts on a return to 50 million quintals. Under this assumption, economic growth would slow from 4.4% to 2.9%, despite an expected recovery in non-agricultural activities.
MoroccoMorocco is part of the system put in place by Israel to secure its wheat supply in the event of a crisis. The Kingdom is listed alongside four other countries in a strategy designed to maintain imports both in normal times and during emergencies.
FranceLiving in France since 1989, a Moroccan man wanted to bring his wife over under the family reunification procedure. Despite having a permanent employment contract, monthly resources of 2,093 euros and sufficiently spacious accommodation, his application was rejected. One detail concerning his apartment had notably worked against him.
FranceA 61-year-old Moroccan homeless man was found dead Thursday in the parking area of the Forum des Halles, in the heart of Paris. Signs of violence were found, and an investigation has been opened to determine the exact causes of death.
FranceA woman born in Morocco had been denied French nationality by the Nantes Judicial Court, which notably questioned her civil status and parentage. Three years later, the Court of Appeal completely overturns the decision: she is indeed French through her father.
WorldMorocco’s Abrams tanks were serviced in U.S. Army workshops between 2021 and 2025. The GAO reveals that this work took place, but does not say how many Moroccan armored vehicles were involved or how much Rabat paid.
BelgiumAhmed, 11, was seriously injured by a wild boar while playing football with friends in Charleroi. After the attack, the city organized a hunt with 25 hunters and is now preparing further operations.
MoroccoUp to 90% of Moroccan girls use a medical certificate to be excused from physical education. This surprising finding appears in an official European Commission document devoted to youth in Morocco.
MoroccoMorocco has just taken a step toward a new compensation system for ferry passengers. Mandatory insurance, strengthened liability and better coverage for cars and luggage are planned in the event of a maritime accident.
WorldMoroccan products sold to Israel are nearly four times more significant when their true origin is considered rather than the country from which they are invoiced. A discrepancy of more than 33 million dollars appears in Israel’s own customs data.
WorldThe United States will continue its air security reinforcement program in Morocco, with particular attention to Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca. Washington justifies this choice by the existence of several direct flights linking the Moroccan metropolis to the United States.