The Latest Breaking News from Morocco

Morocco Arrests 25 Suspected of Planning Crossing into Spain

Moroccan police on Saturday said they arrested more than 20 Africans suspected of planning an illegal crossing into Spain, after a deadly attempt last month. Police from the northern port city of Tangiers disrupted "an illegal immigration attempt and questioned 25 people originally from sub-Saharan Africa", the DGNS security service…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 9, 2022

New Partnership Between Rabat, EU to Tackle Human Smuggling Networks

European Union Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson and Spain’s Home Affairs Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska held talks with Morocco’s Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit in Rabat on Friday. They highlighted the solid results of their cooperation based on shared responsibility in matters of migration.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 9, 2022

EU, Morocco renew migration deal after Spanish border deaths

The European Commission has vowed to step up its work with Morocco to fight human smugglers who are using “new, extremely violent methods” to get migrants into Spain

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Letter to the editor - July 7, 2022

The Moroccan Sahara issue is settled historically, socially and legally

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2022

Women's Afcon final stage is underway with a new challenge - testosterone testing

The 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) opened in Morocco with several storylines that include challenges to perennial giants, broadcast to a global audience, increased monetary payout to the winner and an expanded number of finalists. There are 12 teams left standing.

The Conversation · Jul 7, 2022

Morocco and Senegal move into knockout stages at women's Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco and Senegal advanced to the knockout stages from Group A at the women's Africa Cup with victories over Uganda and Burkina Faso respectively.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6, 2022

Ryan Mmaee at centre of Celtic transfer riddle as Ferencvaros chief changes his tune over signing exit

The forward is on the radar at Celtic Park with scouts keeping tabs on the Morocco international.

Daily Record · Jul 3, 2022

De Mistura Visits Rabat to Discuss Disputed Western Sahara

UN special envoy for the Western Sahara Staffan de Mistura arrived in Morocco on Friday to hold talks with Moroccan officials on advancing the political process in the disputed region, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. Observers see that de Mistura’s visit aims to discuss the disputed Western Sahara issue, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 3, 2022

Marrakesh E-Prix: Mortara takes championship lead with Morocco win

Edoardo Mortara repelled a late charge from polesitter Antonio Felix da Costa to win the Marrakesh E-Prix and sweep to the top of the Formula E standings.

Motorsport · Jul 2, 2022

Thousands protest migrant deaths at Spain-Morocco border

Thousands of people in several Spanish cities are protesting the deaths of at least 23 migrants last week at the frontier between the Spanish enclave of Melilla in Africa and Morocco

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022