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Omar Hilale: 50 years after its recovery, Moroccan Sahara has become haven of peace, hub for African integration
As Morocco prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Glorious Green March, which enabled the Kingdom to regain its territorial integrity, the Moroccan Sahara has become a haven of peace, African integration, and shared development,...

Declaration of Malabo: Autonomy Initiative is the Only Solution for the Regional Conflict on Moroccan Sahara
The autonomy initiative in Morocco’s southern provinces, presented by the Kingdom, is the only viable solution to the artificial regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara, given its credibility, seriousness, realism and the broad international...

Spain doubles imports from Morocco as trade ties deepen
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Economy Amira EL MASAITIThursday 16 October 2025 - 10:37 Spain’s imports from Morocco surged by 105 percent in July 2025, led mainly by agricultural products, reflecting the growing strength of economic ties between...
Safran launches €350m aircraft engine complex in Morocco
A new aircraft engine assembly and testing facility launched in Nouaceur positions Morocco among the world’s few nations capable of manufacturing complete engines. King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, chaired the...

Argentina set up Morocco showdown in historic U-20 World Cup final
Argentina booked their place in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Colombia, setting up a mouth-watering title clash against Morocco, who stunned France in a dramatic penalty shootout. Half-time substitute Mateo...

Real Madrid outcast Endrick, 19, jets off for romantic Morocco holiday with partner, 24, amid January transfer rumours
REAL MADRID outcast Endrick has jetted off to Morocco with his wife after being frozen out by boss Xabi Alonso. The 19-year-old wonderkid has been strongly linked with an exit from the Bernabeu in January after failing to feature in a game for...

Safran CEO Calls Morocco a Strategic Hub for Aerospace Investment
Rabat – Morocco has become an “obvious choice” for investment in the aerospace sector thanks to its skilled talent, strong industrial momentum, and modern infrastructure, Safran CEO Olivier Andriès said on Thursday. Speaking on the French channel...

U20 World Cup: To The Final, Morocco Defeats France in Penalty Shootout (video)
As part of the U20 World Cup in Chile, Morocco triumphed over France in a dramatic penalty shootout (1-1, 5–4 on penalties). The Atlas Lion Cubs are now headed to the final—against Argentina —for the first time in their history, scheduled for...

Russia opens the door to the Moroccan Autonomy Plan for the Sahara: a turn with geostrategic impact on the Maghreb
Context of Russia's shift: from ‘undefined’ to conditional support What are the motivations behind Russia's ‘yes’? The Sahrawi position and the Polisario's crisis of legitimacy Repercussions for the West, Europe and the United States Risks,...

Morocco Vs France, FIFA U-20 World Cup SF: Mesbahi’s Heroics Send Atlas Cubs To Historic Final
Football Morocco edged past France 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time to reach their first FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025 final, where they will face Argentina. Yassir Zabiri’s early penalty, which clipped the post and...

Morocco Beat France On Penalties To Reach First-Ever U-20 W/Cup Final
Morocco reached the U20 World Cup final for the first time in history after a tense 1-1 draw with France, winning 5-4 on penalties in the semi-final. The Atlas Cubs took the lead in the 31st minute following a VAR review. Baouf was pulled inside...

Morocco beat France on penalties to reach U-20 World Cup final
Morocco held their nerve to beat France on penalties and reach the final of the FIFA U-20 World Cup after a gripping 1-1 draw that lasted 120 minutes at the Elías Figueroa Brande Stadium. The North Africans won the shootout 6–5 on Wednesday and...

A record-breaking Morocco
Morocco has completed the 2026 World Cup qualifying phase with a flawless record. The team led by Walid Regragui has achieved 16 consecutive victories with its latest winning streak, setting a true sporting milestone for the North African team....

U-20 World Cup: Argentina Edge Colombia to Set Up Final Showdown with Morocco.
Argentina have sealed their place in the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup final after defeating Colombia 1–0 in a tense semi-final clash on Thursday at the Estadio Nacional de Santiago, Chile. The breakthrough came in the 74th minute when Mateo Silvetti...

LSEZA Updates Moroccan Envoy on Liberia's Investment Potential
The Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZA) has underscored Liberia’s investment potential to the Kingdom of Morocco during a high-level engagement aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and attracting foreign investment. On Wednesday,...

Morocco beats Congo to set new unbeaten record with 16 consecutive matches
Morocco extended its historic unbeaten streak to 16 matches, surpassing Spain’s 2013 record, after a 1–0 victory over Congo-Brazzaville on Tuesday night in Rabat. The Atlas Lions, led by an inspired Achraf Hakimi and a decisive Youssef En-Nesyri,...

Morocco’s housing aid program attracts over 166,000 applicants, mostly youth and women
Morocco’s direct housing support program (2024–2029), launched under royal directives, has received over 166,000 applications, with youth and women making up the majority of beneficiaries, Housing Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri said Tuesday....

Morocco to launch SME support system from Errachidia to promote regional fairness
Morocco will launch its new support system for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the coming days, starting from Errachidia, in what officials call a symbolic step toward promoting territorial equity, said Investment Minister Delegate...

Morocco maintains current voting system despite party reform demands
Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has opted to maintain the current electoral system for the 2026 legislative elections, resisting calls from several political parties to revise the voting framework, redraw constituencies, and introduce stricter...

U-20 World Cup: Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to book final spot against Morocco
Argentina and Morocco are set for the final clash of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup after the Albicelestes edged Colombia 1–0 in their semi-final game on Thursday. Argentina’s victory is thanks to Mateo Silvetti’s 74th-minute goal and a crucial red...