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More than two months after over 70,000 migrants entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco on 30–31 July, the crisis continues to dominate the enclave's political agenda ahead of next month's elections. Some residents are switching their vote to right-wing parties, others are demanding a tougher migration policy, while community leaders warn of radicalising rhetoric.
Javlon TursunovIsraeli airline Arkia announced the suspension of ticket sales for flights to Marrakesh, Morocco, 'until further notice' at the request of Israeli security forces. The reasons for the decision are not disclosed. According to Yedioth Ahronoth, the company is discussing with the authorities the fate of the route and of tickets already sold. Channel 12 notes that flights resumed only two months ago after a three-year hiatus.
Sevara AzamovaEuronews compared the military capabilities of Spain and Morocco for 2026: Madrid leads in budget and navy, Rabat in troop numbers and rocket artillery. Morocco's first F-16 Block 72 made its maiden flight, and the US signed a military cooperation roadmap with Rabat through 2036.
Sevara AzamovaThe Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne heard on 8 October the appeal of the Senegal Football Federation against the CAF decision awarding the 2025 Africa champion title to Morocco. The decision is expected at the end of November.
Bekzod NazarovAfter the events of late July, Spain changed its protocol in the waters off Ceuta: instead of passively observing the 'innocent passage' of Moroccan vessels, patrol ships now go out to meet them. The Atalaya and Isla de León ships have been deployed, and the activity of vessels under the Moroccan flag has decreased.
Otabek YusupovKing Mohammed VI of Morocco approved the composition of a new 32-member cabinet led by Fatimah Zahra El Mansouri — the first woman to hold the post of prime minister in the country. The government is formed by a four-party coalition; it includes seven women and, for the first time, a ministry of artificial intelligence has been created.
Aziz KarimovKing Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia arrived in Ceuta on 13 October 2026 — the first royal visit since 2007. The visit follows the July crisis, when more than 70,000 people crossed the border from Morocco. The King called Ceuta and Melilla an 'integral part' of Spain, while stressing the importance of good-neighbourly relations with Rabat.
Aziz Karimov
