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Chinese Automotive Investment Transforms Morocco into Europe Facing Hub
Morocco is rapidly becoming the primary gateway for Chinese automakers and suppliers targeting Europe, with record investment in battery and component factories. This shift is redrawing the competitive map for the automotive industry across the Mediterranean.
India and Morocco launch joint defence committee to deepen military ties
India and Morocco have activated a new phase in their defence partnership with the first Joint Defence Committee meeting in New Delhi, targeting expanded cooperation in military training, cyber defence, and defence industry collaboration as the 70th anniversary of ties approaches.
India and Morocco move to joint defence projects after New Delhi summit
India and Morocco have advanced their defence partnership by launching their Joint Defence Committee in New Delhi, setting the stage for joint projects, technology sharing, and deeper military-industrial ties ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Morocco launches national AI strategy with bold economic targets
Morocco has moved from planning to implementation on its national AI strategy, targeting 100 billion dirhams in GDP value and 50,000 jobs by 2030, with a focus on digital sovereignty and homegrown innovation.
Morocco's Left Alliance unveils $53 billion plan for sweeping social reforms
Morocco's Left Alliance has launched a $53 billion election program promising 431 measures, including a unified minimum wage and expanded social support, as rival parties escalate spending pledges ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Ceuta leader demands EU action as migrant influx overwhelms city
Ceuta's president Juan Jesús Vivas has broken with Madrid and urged the EU to confront Morocco and fund urgent border security, warning that the Spanish exclave faces collapse after 80,000 migrants entered in a single day and over 150 died at sea.
Guinea-Bissau targets Moroccan investment with economic promotion drive
Guinea-Bissau has launched a week-long economic promotion campaign in Morocco, aiming to attract Moroccan investment and forge new business partnerships across infrastructure, agriculture, energy, tourism, and finance. The initiative signals a strategic effort to reposition Guinea-Bissau as a credible partner for Moroccan capital and expertise.
Greece and Denmark back Morocco autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Greece and Denmark have publicly endorsed Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, aligning with UN Resolution 2797 and the EU position. Their stance signals a shift in European consensus and opens new channels for economic cooperation with Rabat.
Morocco secures Synhelion synthetic fuel plant in Tan-Tan
Morocco has landed a major clean-energy investment as Synhelion signs a deal to build a synthetic fuel plant in Tan-Tan, aiming for 100000 tonnes of renewable fuel annually and positioning the country as a regional green industry hub.
Morocco's crackdown on philosophy reshaped education and empowered Islamists
Morocco's campaign to suppress philosophy education under Hassan II fundamentally altered the country's intellectual landscape, clearing the way for conservative and Islamist dominance in schools and leaving a legacy that continues to shape Moroccan society.
Moroccan Startup One Med Link Targets Hospital Data Bottlenecks with AI Platform
One Med Link is rolling out an AI-powered platform designed to streamline clinical workflows and structure health data in Moroccan hospitals, aiming to address inefficiencies and underrepresentation of African data in global medical research.
US Africa Command launches Phoenix Express 2026 in Tunisian waters
Phoenix Express 2026 has commenced at the Port of La Goulette in Tunisia, uniting Moroccan, Tunisian, US and European naval personnel in a high-stakes exercise to sharpen maritime security operations across the southern Mediterranean.
Blue Economy Strategy Moves Forward as Minister Reviews Priority Projects
Morocco's Planning Minister Mohammed Al-Zaidani has accelerated the review of priority blue economy projects, aiming to align national marine resource development with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and unlock new economic sectors.
Morocco and Mauritania Target December 2026 for Power Link Study Completion
Morocco and Mauritania have reaffirmed plans to complete technical studies for their planned cross-border electricity interconnection by December 2026, following recent power disruptions in Nouakchott and ongoing regional energy cooperation.
Ayoub Aissiou Extradition Case Tests Algeria-Europe Relations
Ayoub Aissiou, an Algerian businessman sentenced in absentia to 20 years in Algeria, remains detained in Spain as Madrid weighs an extradition request. The case has triggered a high-profile European campaign for his release and highlights regional diplomatic tensions.
Moroccan Customs Seize 54kg of Gold from Mauritanian Family at Casablanca Airport
Moroccan authorities have detained a Mauritanian family after intercepting 54kg of undeclared gold at Casablanca's Mohammed V Airport. The case raises questions over diplomatic passports, cross-border gold flows, and customs enforcement.