Morocco World News
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:00:07 +0000US to Withdraw 1,000 Remaining Troops From Syria
Rabat – White House officials disclosed to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday the US is removing roughly 1,000 remaining troops from Syria, marking an end to the country’s decade-long military presence in the country fighting the Islamic State ...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:11:41 +0000Senegalese Fans Receive 3-Month to 1-Year Sentences Over Vandalism in AFCON Final
Rabat– A Moroccan court on Thursday sentenced 18 Senegalese supporters to prison terms ranging from three months to one year over their involvement in vandalism and violence during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat, according to repo...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:37:58 +0000Floods in Northern Morocco: When the State Is Put to the Test of Truth
The torrential rains that have battered northern Morocco for several weeks are not a mere episode of intense weather. They amount to an exceptional hydrological shock whose cumulative effects simultaneously strained productive territories, major rive...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:06:01 +0000What Are Morocco’s Commitments to Gaza Under Trump’s Board of Peace?
Beni Mellal – Morocco emerged as one of the key contributors at the inaugural meeting of Trump’s Board of Peace, held Thursday in Washington at the US Institute of Peace, pledging a range of security, military, and humanitarian commitments to...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:51:54 +0000Authorities Seize Over 5 Tons of Unsafe Meat Intended to Be Sold During Ramadan
Rabat – The Royal Gendarmerie carried out a major nighttime operation in Bouskoura, near Casablanca, leading to the seizure of more than five tons of red meat stored in unsanitary conditions in the Ouled Saleh area, according to Al Ahdath Al Maghri...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:37:06 +0000Morocco to Import 4,000 Tons of Frozen Red Meat for Royal Armed Forces
Beni Mellal – Morocco’s National Defense Administration has launched an open international tender to purchase 4,000 tons of frozen red meat for units of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) deployed in the Southern Zone, according to tender documents...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:14:32 +0000AEGEAN Airlines to Launch Direct Casablanca–Athens Flights
Rabat– AEGEAN Airlines has announced the launch of a new direct flight connecting Casablanca and Athens, set to begin on October 25, 2026. The move is part of the Greek carrier’s broader strategy to expand its international network and strengthen...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:24:08 +0000Morocco Is Officially Among the First Five Countries to Commit Troops to Gaza’s ISF
Beni Mellal – Morocco became the first Arab country to publicly commit forces to the Gaza International Stabilization Force (ISF) on Thursday, as Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced the country’s contribution at the inaugural meeting of...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:44:58 +0000Vox’s Bid to Derail EU-Morocco Trade Deal Fails in Spanish Parliament
Beni Mellal – Spain’s far-right Vox party suffered a resounding parliamentary defeat on Wednesday after its sweeping 29-measure agricultural motion – targeting Morocco, Mercosur, and the European Green Deal – was rejected by the majority ...
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:19:34 +0000Casablanca Stock Exchange Closes Higher as MASI Rises 0.26%
Casablanca – The Casablanca Stock Exchange closed higher today, with its benchmark MASI index advancing 0.26% to 18,736.57 points. The MASI 20, which tracks the 20 most liquid stocks, rose 0.22% to 1,449.89 points, while the MASI ESG index, compris...