Spain’s Sahrawi Citizenship Bill Is Political, Not Humanitarian, Analyst Says

Spain’s Congress of Deputies will vote on September 10 on a bill that would grant Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born in the Sahara (south of Morocco) while the territory was under Spanish administration, before its transfer in 1975. The bill, proposed by the Sumar parliamentary group, would grant citizenship through special naturalization to people born ...

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10:21 Et September 9, 2026

Morocco’s HIMARS Deal Advances as 10 Systems Enter US Army’s 2027 Program

A U.S. Army contracting document shows that 10 HIMARS rocket artillery systems allocated ...

Children’s Rights in Africa: NGOs Raise Alarm Over Recruitment and Exploitation of Minors in Tindouf Camps

The recruitment and military training of children in the Tindouf camps were the ...

Guinea Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Sahara

Guinea reaffirmed its firm and consistent support for the “Moroccanness of the Sahara” ...

40 Countries Back Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Sahara at UN Rights Council

A group of 40 states reaffirmed on Tuesday their support for Morocco’s “full ...

Sofyan Amrabat steps away from Morocco squad under Mohamed Ouahbi

Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat has announced that he will no longer make himself available for the national team as long ...

Houthi Attacks Set Fires at Saudi Oil Facilities, Wound 73

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia sparked fires at several oil facilities and utilities and left at least 73 people wounded, ...

Houthis Accuse Saudi Arabia of Striking Prison in Northern Yemen, Killing Seven

Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out an airstrike on a prison in the northern province of ...

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Nine in Southern Lebanon Amid Renewed Hezbollah Escalation

At least nine people were killed and several others wounded, including women and children, after Israeli airstrikes hit the southern ...

Iran Says It Struck U.S. Military Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran said Sunday that it had struck an unmanned U.S. military vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest ...

Morocco Becomes Finland's Second-Largest Blueberry Supplier

Morocco increased its share of Finland’s blueberry market in a record-breaking manner last 2025/26 marketing year, industry media outlet EastFruit reported on Monday, with reference to data of Finnish Customs from Global Trade Tracker. Finland imported 657 tons of fresh Moroccan blueberries valued at over 6 million euros from July 2025 to June 2026, EastFruit ...

September 8, 2026

OECD Chief Hails “Deep, Dynamic” Partnership With Morocco, Eyes Long-Term Cooperation

The partnership between Morocco and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is “deep, ...

Moroccans Expelled From Algeria in 1975: Collective Plans International Legal Action

The Collective in Support of Families of Moroccan Origin Expelled from Algeria in 1975 has ...

Morocco, Greece Move to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Ahead of Gerapetritis’ Rabat Visit

Morocco and Greece on Monday reaffirmed their determination to give fresh impetus to bilateral relations ...

Greece Backs Morocco’s Autonomy Proposal for Sahara Dispute

Greece has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Sahara, describing it as ...

Two workers rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel as search continues

Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a tunnel at a hydropower plant on Friday, raising hopes that dozens of others could still be rescued, nine days after deadly floods devastated ...

12:14 Et September 4, 2026

Russia to Close German Cultural Centers in Retaliation as Tensions Escalate

Russia will close German cultural centers in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg in retaliation for Berlin’s decision to shut Russian ...

Nepal-China Flood Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 as Nearly 4,500 Remain Missing

The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China has surpassed 1,000, with authorities reporting 1,003 deaths across the ...

Israel Accuses Sánchez of “Blatant Lies” Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis

Israel on Monday accused Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of telling a “blatant lie” after he suggested that Israeli networks ...

Morocco to Handle Training: Two More Countries Near Joining Gaza Stabilization Force

Nikolay Mladenov, the High Representative of the Board of Peace for Gaza, said on Monday that two additional countries are likely to join the international stabilization force planned for deployment in the Gaza Strip in the coming weeks, as preparations for the force continue to make progress. Speaking at the Helly Forum in Abu Dhabi, ...

10:43 Et September 7, 2026

Iran Accuses U.S. of Striking Oil Tanker as Violence Escalates Across Middle East

Iran on Saturday accused the United States of striking an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg ...

Two Filipino Sailors Killed in Tanker Attack in Strait of Hormuz

Two Filipino sailors were killed in an attack on an oil tanker transiting the Strait ...

Iran Welcomes Mecca Defense Agreement Between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday welcomed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Turkey, ...

UAE Confirms Interception of Iranian-Launched Drone Over Territorial Waters

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Defence on Monday confirmed the interception of a drone ...

Pakistan’s Sugar Dilemma: A Cycle of Imports and Exports Under the Shadow of "Cartels"

Pakistan’s decision to put 108,000 tonnes of sugar up for international tender has once again ...

Morocco’s $26.7 Billion Trade Deficit Reflects Both Energy Shock and Structural Weakness, Analyst Says

Morocco's trade deficit increased by 26.5 percent on an annual basis to 244.7 billion ...

Morocco’s Construction Sector Expected to Grow in Q3 2026, Planning Agency Says

Morocco’s construction companies expect activity in the sector to increase during the third quarter ...

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Puts Morocco in the Global Spotlight, Raising Tourism Hopes

Just two days after its worldwide theatrical release, Christopher Nolan’s epic The Odyssey continues to ...

Morocco Steps Up Push for Chinese Tourists with Hong Kong Tourism Roadshow

Morocco's National Tourism Office (ONMT) has intensified its efforts to attract more Chinese visitors ...

Morocco Unveils Next-Generation Tourism Pavilion for World's Leading Travel Fairs

Morocco's National Tourist Office (ONMT) has launched an international call for tenders to design, ...

Ouahbi Watches Ouazane in Amsterdam as Morocco Weighs First Senior Call-Up

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi travelled to Amsterdam's Johan Cruyff Arena last Thursday to watch ...

Morocco Begin AFCON Title Defense Without Hakimi, Saibari Against Gabon

Defending Africa Cup of Nations champions Morocco will begin their campaign to retain the ...

Crystal Palace Deepens Its Focus on Morocco’s Rising Football Talent

Crystal Palace have spent the better part of a year quietly building one of ...

Morocco Poised to Become African Data Centre and AI Hub, The Conversation France Says

Morocco has multiple advantages that could enable it to emerge as a future continental leader ...

Morocco and France step up cooperation on AI and digital transformation

Morocco and France are seeking to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, ...

Morocco's 'Digital Morocco 2030' Strategy Aims to Turn Kingdom into Regional Tech Hub, Head of Government Says

Morocco's "Digital Morocco 2030" strategy is designed to make digital technology a key driver ...

Human Rights Council: Morocco Highlights Its Initiatives to Advance Human Rights

Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to advancing human rights through dialogue and translating international commitments into ...

Morocco, Senegal, Mauritania Tighten Maritime Controls as Migrant Route Shifts South

Recent tightening of maritime controls in Morocco, Senegal and Mauritania has pushed migrant departures ...

Morocco Elected to Chair Arab League's Permanent Information Commission

The Kingdom of Morocco was elected to chair the Permanent Arab Information Commission, which ...

17-Year-Old Girl Killed in Sword Attack at Swedish School

A 17-year-old girl was killed in a sword attack at a school in central Sweden, ...

Russian Activist Seeks to Block Kanye West Concerts in St. Petersburg

Russian activist Vitaly Borodin, known for filing complaints against opposition musicians and journalists, said ...

Despite conviction for raping girls, UK unable to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader to Pakistan

The British government is facing growing pressure to find a legal way to deport ...

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