Keywords: Diaspora


Moroccan diaspora remittances climb 11.7% to reach 29.7 billion dirhams in early 2026

Remittances sent by Moroccans living abroad continued their upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 29.7 billion dirhams by the end of March, compared to 26.62 billion dirhams recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures, published by the Office des Changes, represent an annual......

Moroccans form Spain's largest foreign-born group but lag in higher education

Spain's National Statistics Institute reported that 1,165,955 Morocco-born residents lived in the country as of January 1, 2025. This group remains the largest foreign-born community, outnumbering Colombians at 978,041 and Venezuelans at 692,316. Foreign-born individuals totaled 9,464,210, or one......

Tibetan diaspora votes worldwide in election rejected by China

Tibetans living abroad are casting their votes this Sunday in a parliamentary election organized across multiple continents, highlighting the political engagement of a diaspora determined to shape its future. The vote, taking place in more than two dozen countries, is part of a two-round electoral process......

Rooftop protests spread across Iran after mass diaspora rallies

Iranians shouted anti government slogans from rooftops and apartment buildings in Tehran and other major cities on February 14 and 15, responding to a call by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, as more than one million people gathered abroad for a coordinated “Global Day of Action.” Videos......

Florida Senate passes historic resolution praising Morocco–US partnership

The Florida Senate has adopted a historic resolution recognizing the longstanding ties between Morocco and the United States and highlighting the Kingdom’s role as a strategic Atlantic partner. Presented by Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, the resolution underscores Morocco’s unique place in......

Moroccan consulates in Spain extend hours to improve citizen services

Moroccan diplomatic missions in Spain have implemented new measures to enhance services for the Moroccan community living in the country. The embassy and its twelve general consulates have emphasized their commitment to prioritizing the well-being and interests of citizens abroad. A recent coordination......

Massad Boulos, a business figure bridging the Middle East and U.S. politics

Over the past decades, the name Massad Boulos has gradually become associated with international entrepreneurship, cross-border investment and strategic influence. Originally from Lebanon and later established in the United States, he represents a generation of businessmen who successfully combined global......

Visas, residence permits and integration: Moroccans at the center of France’s migration dynamics

Recent official data on immigration in France highlight the central role played by Moroccan nationals in the country’s migration landscape. Whether through short-term mobility, long-term settlement or integration pathways, Moroccans continue to stand out as one of the most prominent non-European......

Iranian Americans react with grief and anger to Tehran’s deadly crackdown

Iranian communities across the United States have expressed deep sorrow and outrage following reports of a violent repression of protests in Iran, which has resulted in thousands of deaths according to opposition groups and human rights organizations. Large demonstrations were held over the weekend......