1PREMIUM Bound

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low-cost airline, plans to base aircraft in Rabat from 2026, positioning Morocco’s capital as a new entry point for European travelers and expanding air connectivity beyond traditional hubs.

Morocco’s 2025 crime data point to a security landscape shaped by steady overall crime levels, a continued decline in violent offenses, and a record-high case clearance rate, even as challenges persist in areas such as drug trafficking, cybercrime, and road safety.

The Trump administration has quietly widened its travel‑ban system, adding partial restrictions on nationals from Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and several other African states.

Thousands gathered in central Tunis to mark the December 17 anniversary of the uprising’s start, using the occasion to express support for the president and advance a political narrative centered on sovereignty, rejection of foreign influence, and loyalty to a leader rather than parties or institutions.