Keywords: Migration cooperation


Morocco intercepts more than 73,000 irregular migration attempts in 2025

Morocco intercepted 73,640 attempts at irregular migration during 2025, highlighting the scale of the country’s efforts to control its borders and coastlines amid continued migration pressure across North Africa and the western Mediterranean. Moroccan authorities also dismantled more than 300......

Morocco urged to strengthen migration cooperation with Europe as pressures grow

Morocco has played a central role in managing migration flows toward Europe for years, but a sustainable response to irregular migration will require greater involvement from European countries, according to American political scientist Paolo von Schirach. The president of the Global Policy Institute......

Spanish expert says Morocco’s measures reinforce its commitment to combating irregular migration

Spanish migration and security expert Carlos Uriarte Sánchez has praised measures taken by Morocco to prevent illegal crossings toward the Spanish-administered cities of Ceuta and Melilla, describing them as evidence of Rabat's continued commitment to combating irregular migration and human......

Spain funds program for voluntary return of migrants in Morocco

Spain has announced a funding initiative to support undocumented migrants in Morocco, allocating €346,535 to assist individuals wishing to return to their home countries voluntarily. The total funding for the program, approved by the Spanish government, amounts to €646,535, with the remainder......

EU and Morocco strengthen migration and border cooperation

The European Union and Morocco are advancing discussions to establish a new partnership aimed at enhancing migration management and border control. This initiative is part of the EU’s broader strategy to promote regional stability and address irregular migration effectively. A deepening partnership European......

A Strategic and Trusted Partner for Germany on Migration

During a meeting held in Essaouira, Joachim Stamp, the German Federal Commissioner for Migration, praised Morocco as a "strategic and reliable" partner in managing migration. The event marked the third session of the Morocco-Germany Permanent Joint Group on Migration, co-chaired with Khalid......

Marion Maréchal criticizes France's conciliatory approach towards Algeria

In a recent appearance on BFMTV, European Parliament member Marion Maréchal expressed strong disapproval of the reconciliation efforts between France and Algeria, initiated by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot during his visit to Algiers. Maréchal, who leads the Identité-Libertés......

Innovative Franco-Moroccan Meeting in Paris to Enhance Migration Procedures

A significant Franco-Moroccan meeting was held recently in Paris to strengthen collaboration on migration management. Organized on the sidelines of the biannual seminar for Consuls General, this initiative brought together senior officials from both countries' Ministries of the Interior and Foreign......

Melilla's Mayor: Morocco's Swift Action Curbs Migrant Influx, Demonstrating Effective Border Control

In a recent development that underscores the effectiveness of Morocco's border management strategies, the Mayor of Melilla, Eduardo de Castro, has praised the North African nation's swift and decisive actions in preventing a massive influx of migrants. This statement, made in the context of a......