Moroccan publishers federation opposes government push for controversial press council reform bill

The Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers has criticized the government’s push, led by Communication Minister Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, to pass Bill No. 26.09 on reorganizing the National Press Council, despite broad opposition from journalists’ and publishers’ organizations, as well as human rights groups, political parties, and trade unions. The criticism comes as the Education, Culture, and Communication Committee in the House of Representatives continues examining the

Une candidate d'origine marocaine confrontée à une déferlante raciste lors des élections municipales en Italie

En Italie, Aicha Achchab, une candidate d'origine marocaine au conseil municipal de Chieti, a été la cible d'une vague d'insultes racistes sur les réseaux sociaux après l'annonce de sa candidature dans cette ville du sud du pays. Les réactions hostiles ont rapidement émergé en ligne, avec des utilisateurs anonymes lançant ce que le Parti Démocrate a qualifié d'«insultes gratuites» et de «haine

Othmane El Goumri becomes first Moroccan to win the Hamburg Marathon

Moroccan athlete Othmane El Goumri clinched victory at the 40th edition of the Hamburg Marathon this Sunday, making history as the first Moroccan to win the event. At 33, El Goumri surged ahead about two kilometers from the finish line, securing the win with an impressive time of 2:04:24. He outran Germany's Samuel Fitwi, who finished second with a time of 2:04:45, marking the first time a German has achieved this position since 1999. Kenyan runner Kennedy Kimutai claimed the third spot on

Benkirane calls Jewish prayers in Marrakech a provocation to Moroccans

After days of declining to comment on the incident in which a group of Haredi Jews performed prayers in front of Bab Doukkala in Marrakech last Tuesday, the Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party, Abdelilah Benkirane, has spoken out on the matter. Speaking during a meeting with residents of Sebt Gzoula, in Safi province, on Sunday, April 26, Benkirane described the prayers as a «provocation» to the feelings of Moroccans. «The issue is not whether they pray or

جوهاي: نموذج صيني للتنمية الحضرية المتوازنة بين الاقتصاد والبيئة والثقافة

في ظل التحولات السريعة التي يشهدها العالم، تبرز مدينة جوهاي الصينية كنموذج ملهم للتخطيط الحضري المستدام، حيث تجمع بين النمو الاقتصادي والحفاظ على الهوية الثقافية والبيئية.

La Guinée remercie Mohammed VI pour l’opération humanitaire de retour de ressortissants

Le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de l’intégration africaine et des Guinéens établis à l’étranger, Morissanda Kouyaté, a exprimé, dimanche, les remerciements de son pays au roi Mohammed VI suite à une opération humanitaire de retour de plusieurs dizaines de ressortissants guinéens dans leur pays. Dans une déclaration à la MAP à l’occasion de l’arrivée des

Young Moroccan talent Youssef Khanfri set to join FC Barcelona youth team

At just twelve years old, Youssef Khanfri is on the brink of signing with FC Barcelona. Discovered by the club's scouts, this young Moroccan talent has been showcasing his skills at Rayo Majadahonda. With his impressive talent and speed, he is set to join Barça's under-12 team for the 2026-2027 season, according to the Spanish media outlet Sport. This new addition could enhance Barça's youth academy as soon as next season. Khanfri's versatility is particularly noteworthy, as it

Morocco’s road safety agency warns of fake website used for phishing scam

Morocco’s National Road Safety Agency has warned of a fake website impersonating its identity in an attempt to deceive users and carry out fraud. In a statement issued Monday, the agency said the fraudulent platform uses a link bearing its name and visual identity, (https://narsa-govt.site/#Services), to mislead users. The agency clarified that the website has no connection whatsoever to its operations and holds no official authorization to offer any related services. It added that the

La NARSA alerte contre un faux site électronique usurpant son identité

L’Agence nationale de la sécurité routière (NARSA) a mis en garde contre un site électronique frauduleux qui utilise un lien portant le nom de l’agence et son identité visuelle, à des fins de manipulation et d'arnaque. «Le faux site électronique en question prétend offrir, via le lien https://narsa-govt.site/#Services, un service officiel qui ne figure point parmi les services numériques dispensés par

Moroccan-born candidate faces racist backlash in Italy municipal race

A Moroccan-born candidate for municipal council in Italy, Aicha Achchab, has been targeted by a wave of racist insults on social media following the announcement of her candidacy in Chieti, a city in southern Italy. The backlash erupted online shortly after her candidacy was made public, with anonymous users launching what the Democratic Party described as «gratuitous insults» and «unrestrained hatred», in attacks seen as both political and racist, local media reported