From Doha, Dutch-Moroccan winger Anwar El Ghazi denounces Israeli strike on Qatar

Dutch-Moroccan footballer Anwar El Ghazi has denounced Israel’s strike in Doha, calling it the act of a state that «has no respect for life, law, and order». Writing on X from the Qatari capital, the 30-year-old said: «I am currently in Doha, Qatar and have witnessed firsthand the illegal criminal acts of Israel». «If this is what they can do with impunity in a sovereign state like Qatar, then imagine the decades-long cruelty and oppression they have

Prince Hicham Alaoui flags «unease» within Moroccan intelligence services

Prince Hicham Alaoui has sharply criticized Moroccan security services, denouncing what he describes as a climate of «discomfort» marked by overreach and «reprehensible practices». In the second part of his interview, published Wednesday in the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, the cousin of King Mohammed VI pointed to methods such as «intrusion into private life», «fabrication of sexual scandals», and «blackmail». Without citing

Montpellier mayor urges French businesses to invest in Morocco

Montpellier’s mayor, Michaël Delafosse, on Tuesday urged French business operators to seize the investment opportunities offered in Morocco. «We must pay close attention to the promising development dynamic underway in Morocco and support the opportunities emerging in the country», Delafosse emphasized during an Economic Day organized in Montpellier in coordination with the Consulate General of the Kingdom. Highlighting the major projects launched across several

Nearly 8% of Moroccan psychiatrists have attempted suicide, study finds

A new study has revealed that nearly 8% of Moroccan psychiatrists have attempted suicide at least once in their lifetime. Conducted in August 2023 by psychiatrists Mohammed Barrimi and Kaoutar El Mir, the research is described by its authors as the first of its kind in Morocco. The online survey included 142 psychiatrists working in both public and private sectors. It found that 7.7% reported at least one suicide attempt. The study identified several risk factors linked to these attempts: a

Maroc : Le prince Hicham Alaoui pointe un «malaise» des services de renseignement

Le prince Hicham Alaoui a été critique envers les services marocains, en décrivant ce qu’il considère être un «malaise» et un dépassement des prérogatives, à travers des «pratiques répréhensibles». Dans la deuxième partie de son entretien, parue ce mercredi dans le journal espagnol El Confidencial, le cousin du roi Mohammed VI a pointé des usages comme

Morocco sets new sweet corn export record at 21,800 tonnes

Morocco achieved a historic milestone in sweet corn exports during the 2024/25 marketing year, shipping 21,800 tonnes of fresh sweet corn and generating over $20 million in revenue. The figures represent a 28% increase compared to the previous year and a 61% rise from 2022/23, marking the first time export volumes exceeded 20,000 tonnes in a single marketing year. According to EastFruit, data from Global Trade Tracker via Morocco's Office des Changes confirms this record-breaking performance.

Trois Marocains jugés en Italie pour agression sexuelle sur des touristes hongroises

Trois Marocains, âgés de 21, 22 et 24 ans, comparaissent devant le tribunal de Catane, en Sicile, accusés d'avoir agressé sexuellement deux touristes hongroises fin août. Les suspects, dépourvus de permis de séjour, avaient proposé aux jeunes femmes de les raccompagner à leur chambre d'hôtes après une journée passée à la plage de La Plaia. Cependant, ils les auraient emmenées dans un lieu

Moroccan defender Oualid El Hajjam joins Girondins de Bordeaux until 2027

Moroccan player Oualid El Hajjam has signed a two-year deal with Girondins de Bordeaux, committing to the club until 2027, the French National 2 side announced on Wednesday. «We are very pleased to announce the signing of Oualid El Hajjam. The Moroccan international will strengthen Bordeaux’s defense and bring his wealth of experience to the Marine and White», the club posted on its official X account. Able to play both as a central defender and right-back, the 34-year-old

Le Maroc établit un nouveau record d'exportation de maïs doux avec 21 800 tonnes

Le Maroc a franchi un cap historique dans l'exportation de maïs doux pour l'année commerciale 2024/25, avec l'envoi de 21 800 tonnes de maïs frais, générant plus de 20 millions de dollars de recettes. Ces chiffres représentent une augmentation de 28 % par rapport à l'année précédente et une hausse de 61 % par rapport à 2022/23, le volume d'exportation dépassant pour la première fois les 20 000 tonnes en une

Allianz Maroc transfère ses points de vente à Wafa Assurance

Allianz Maroc a signé un accord avec Wafa Assurance pour le transfert de plusieurs points de vente, dans le cadre des engagements pris par Sanlam Allianz Africa auprès du Conseil de la concurrence du Maroc concernant la distribution d'assurances. Cette initiative répond aux préoccupations liées à la concentration du marché dans certaines localités, a indiqué l'entreprise dans un communiqué de presse mercredi. «Cet