Princess Lalla Khadija celebrates her 19th birthday on February 28. The event, marked by strong popular support, highlights the young princess’s growing involvement in the Kingdom’s official and diplomatic activities.
King Mohammed VI has put the historic Château de Betz, located in Oise, up for sale, continuing the disposal of the Moroccan royal family’s real estate assets in France, which began last year with two Parisian mansions.
The captain of the Morocco national team, Romain Saïss , announced on Monday the end of his international career. The central defender is thus closing what he describes as the “most beautiful chapter” of his life as a footballer.
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is preparing to officially request a pardon from King Mohammed VI for 18 supporters convicted after the AFCON final . This diplomatic initiative aims to ease tensions and preserve the Rabat-Dakar relationship.
While some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, deploy drones and AI to observe the moon, the Kingdom remains the guardian of a centuries-old tradition. In Morocco, the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan relies on a network of 800 observers spread across 83 centers, certifying the appearance of the crescent without any reliance on technology.
The city of Salé is stepping up preparations as the holy month approaches. Extensive preparations are underway ahead of a visit by King Mohammed VI to launch the distribution of Ramadan food baskets on the first day of fasting.
As the month of Ramadan approaches, King Mohammed VI ordered the opening of 157 mosques . These facilities, representing a total investment of 647.3 million dirhams, provide combined capacity for 160,000 worshippers.
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs launched a major religious mission this Sunday for the month of Ramadan 1447. More than 350 preachers and imams will be sent to seven countries, including France and Canada, to support Moroccans around the world.
Morocco outlines its autonomy plan for the Sahara . The proposal provides for a regional government under royal authority and a national referendum, immediately ruling out any international supervision or independence option.
The French Safran Group is strengthening its presence in Morocco . An agreement was signed on Friday to build a factory for landing gear destined for Airbus A320 aircraft. This 280 million euro investment will create 500 jobs near Casablanca.
The President of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, delivered a firm speech on Friday in Dar es Salaam regarding the incidents during the AFCON final. While he promises that the chaos observed "will not happen again", he nevertheless described the Moroccan edition as the "best in history".
The Washington-Rabat axis is consolidating under the Trump administration. Five years after the Abraham Accords, Morocco is emerging as the United States’ largest military customer in Africa, with over $8.5 billion in active contracts. This dynamic is coupled with diplomatic support, as King Mohammed VI has joined the American initiative of the « Peace Council ».