Heavy thundery showers forecast in Morocco Monday and Tuesday

Locally heavy thundery showers are expected on Monday and Tuesday in several provinces across Morocco, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) said. According to an orange-level weather alert, heavy thunderstorms (30 to 40 mm), accompanied by strong gusts and possible hail, are forecast on Monday from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the provinces of Khemisset, Sidi Slimane, Khenifra, Khouribga, Fquih Ben Saleh, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Settat, Marrakech, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Al Haouz, and

Saham Bank launches MyFX mobile platform for real-time foreign exchange operations

Saham Bank has announced the launch of MyFX (My Foreign Exchange), a new electronic solution for foreign exchange operations, now available with a mobile application. Designed for trading room clients, particularly importers and exporters, the platform aims to modernize FX services in Morocco, the bank said in a press release on Monday. Presented as a first in the country, MyFX allows companies to manage currency transactions in real time and independently from their smartphones. It responds

La FMEJ appelle à ne pas adopter le projet de loi sur le CNP

La Fédération marocaine des éditeurs de journaux (FMEJ) a critiqué l'initiative du gouvernement, ainsi que de son ministre chargé du secteur de la communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, de faire adopter le projet de loi 26.09 relatif à la réorganisation du Conseil national de la presse (CNP). Une sortie qui intervient après l'opposition des organisations professionnelles au texte. Ce développement intervient alors que la Commission

Benkirane qualifie les prières juives à Marrakech de «provocatrices»

Le Secrétaire général du Parti de la justice et du développement, Abdelilah Benkirane, s'est exprimé samedi 26 avril, lors d'une rencontre à Sebt Gzoula, dans le province de Safi. Il a qualifié les prières du groupe de personnes de confession juive de la secte Haredi devant Bab Doukkala à Marrakech de «provocatrice», envers les marocains. «La question n'est pas de savoir s'ils prient ou non, mais cet

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

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

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

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.

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