Talk is growing in Spanish political and media circles about a possible U.S. plan to relocate air and naval bases from southern Spain to Morocco, as part of a broader “strategic review” of its global force posture.

Morocco’s Justice and Development Party is facing a fierce campaign from its opponents, who are attempting to turn state institutions and public opinion against it by leveling accusations against its leadership and political project.

The 2026 Reporters Without Borders report shows that global press freedom has fallen to a 25-year low, with the Maghreb region among those most affected by growing political, legal, and economic restrictions on journalism.

Morocco’s Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi is once again at the center of a growing storm, as his remarks on Islamic principles continue to draw sharp backlash from across the country.

The Moroccan Ministry of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs has found itself facing a storm of criticism due to accusations of controlling the religious sphere and stripping it of its vital role in addressing citizens' concerns.