The Kingdom has increased its arms acquisitions by 12% between 2021 and 2025, according to Sipri. Driven by its partnerships with Washington and Tel Aviv, the country is now ranked 28th among the world’s largest importers of military systems.
The 18-year-old midfielder Thiago Pitarch , who started for the first time with Real Madrid against Getafe, has chosen to wear the colors of Spain. The Moroccan Federation suffers a setback despite its efforts to convince him.
The DGAPR rejects the allegations of mistreatment against ten Spanish inmates incarcerated in Tetouan and Tangier . The administration denies any inhumane treatment, stating that the detention conditions respect the standards and are subject to regular medical and consular monitoring.
Spain’s refusal to authorize the use of its bases for strikes against Iran is causing a major crisis with Washington. In this power struggle, Morocco is emerging as a credible alternative to host American military infrastructure in the Mediterranean.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has rejected the recruitment of Jorge Sampaoli to succeed Walid Regragui. The organization has finally favored Mohamed Ouahbi in order to maintain national leadership before the 2026 World Cup, despite advanced discussions with the Argentine.
After a historic year in 2025, Morocco aims to welcome 22 million tourists in 2026 . This strategy is based on the expansion of air connectivity and an upgrading of the offer to reach 150 billion dirhams in revenue.
Morocco is intensifying its pressure to host the 2030 World Cup final at the future grand stadium of Casablanca. Facing the candidacies of the Bernabéu and the Camp Nou, the Kingdom is claiming a leading role.
Morocco could replace Qatar for the organization of the final between Spain and Argentina on March 27. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are pushing UEFA and Conmebol to consider relocating the match to Rabat.
The Spanish Air Force has carried out the first landing of an A400M in Melilla, a strategic milestone in the face of Morocco’s massive rearmament. This heavy transport aircraft strengthens the logistics of the enclave in a context of growing regional and military tensions.
The Barcelona city government has banned pork and pork derivatives from the menus of public daycare centers for cultural and religious reasons. This measure, aimed at inclusivity, has sparked a fierce political controversy led by right-wing parties.
Moroccan authorities have opened an investigation following complaints from the Spanish consulate reporting irregularities in Schengen visa applications in Tangier. The investigation is targeting suspicious administrative and financial documents submitted by several applicants.
The Tropic Seamount, rich in strategic tellurium is fueling tensions between Morocco and Spain. This submerged volcanic deposit, essential to the energy transition, remains at the heart of a major geopolitical dispute over control of the continental shelf.