Morocco : DNA confirms parentage in El Attaouia gang rape case

Ordered by the Marrakech prosecutor's office after the birth of a child to a minor with a mental disability, a DNA test established the link between the newborn and one of the three accused men, who are being prosecuted for repeated rape of the 13-year-old girl. The NGO is requesting that this incriminating scientific evidence lead to an exemplary decision.

Morocco set for June friendlies against Tunisia and Benin

The Atlas Lions will be playing two friendly matches in June in preparation for continental and international competitions, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Wednesday, February 19. The two friendly games are against the Tunisian and Beninese teams, FRMF revealed. The first match against Tunisia will be played on June 7, followed by a second against Benin on June 10. FRMF has not disclosed the location of the two upcoming friendly matches yet. It is worth noting that

Civil Guard uncovers a tunnel used for trafficking hashish from Morocco to Ceuta

The Guardia Civil discovered, Wednesday, a clandestine tunnel linking an industrial warehouse in Ceuta’s Tarajal industrial estate—shut down for years—to Morocco. According to El Mundo, the underground passage was used to smuggle hashish. The traffickers repurposed old pipelines that once carried water from springs near the former Ceuta brewery to facilitate the drug transfer. Sources close to the investigation revealed that the tunnel was excavated discreetly using

Histoire : Quand Simon Bolivar cherchait les faveurs du sultan Moulay Abderrahmane (1/3)

Les relations entre le Maroc et les Etats d’Amérique du Sud restent méconnues du grand public. Pourtant, dès le XIXè, voire le XVIIIè siècle des liens forts se tissent entre les deux rives de l’Atlantique. Ce premier épisode portera sur les prémices des relations entre le Maroc et la République Colombienne de Simon Bolivar.

Es-Semara–Mauritania road nears completion, boosting regional connectivity

The construction of the road corridor linking Es-Semara to the Mauritanian border via Amgala and Tifariti is nearing completion. According to Samih Azzamari, regional director of Equipment, Transport, and Logistics in Es-Semara, the project is now more than 95% complete. Spanning 93 km, the road represents a total investment of 49.72 million dirhams and is divided into four sections. The final segment, currently in its last phase, concerns National Road 17, which extends 53 km with a budget of

Morocco to host Second Forum of African Foreign Affairs Committee Presidents

On Thursday, February 20, the House of Representatives in Rabat will host the Second Forum of Chairpersons of Foreign Affairs Committees of African Parliaments under the theme: «Towards Establishing Lasting Foundations for Stability and Security in Africa». This forum is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination among African parliaments in addressing shared challenges. It also reflects Morocco's commitment to fostering African solidarity and enhancing

Schengen visa renewals simplified : No appointments needed at BLS Rabat

The BLS Rabat center for outsourcing Schengen residence permit applications will begin accepting renewal applications without a prior appointment starting February 24, 2025. However, this option is subject to specific conditions and a weekly quota. It applies to individuals who have been granted a one-year visa within the last four years. Applicants can visit BLS Rabat from Monday to Thursday, between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM, with a copy of their most recent visa, along with the usual renewal

Moroccan authorities uncover additional explosive device linked to ISIS-affiliated cell

Ongoing searches and investigations following the dismantling of the terrorist cell linked to ISIS’s African branch on Wednesday have led to the discovery of additional items, including another explosive device in the assembly phase. The device consists of a gas bottle connected to pipes and electrical wires. A press release from the DGSN-DGST hub stated that these new items were found in an uninhabited area of the Sidi Larbi housing estate in Ain Aouda, on the outskirts of Rabat. The

Maroc – Autriche : Signature d’un MoU pour le développement de la coopération en matière d’archives

Les Archives d’État autrichien et les Archives Royales du Maroc ont conclu, mercredi à Vienne, un mémorandum d’entente (MoU) en vue du renforcement de la coopération entre les deux institutions. Signé par le directeur général des Archives d’État autrichien, Helmut Wohnout, et la directrice des Archives Royales du Maroc, Bahija Simou, ce MoU s’assigne comme objectifs d’institutionnaliser la relation de

Rabat accueille le Forum des Présidents des Commissions des Affaires Étrangères des Parlements Africains

La Chambre des Représentants organise, jeudi 20 février 2025 à Rabat, la deuxième édition du Forum des Présidents des Commissions des Affaires Étrangères des Parlements Africains, sous le thème : «Vers la mise en place de fondements durables pour la stabilité et la sécurité en Afrique». Ce forum s’inscrit dans une dynamique de coopération et de coordination entre les parlements