A Moroccan club and two national team players shortlisted for 2024 CAF Awards

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the shortlists for the various categories of the 2024 CAF Awards. Several Moroccans are among the nominees in the top categories. In the race for the Best African Player of the Year, Morocco national team captain Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, is a nominee. Hakimi is being recognized for his outstanding performances, including his contribution to Morocco's bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He's up against

Sahara : Polisario displays photos of Iranian rockets

Armed elements of the Polisario militia have posted photos of Iranian-made Arash 122 mm rockets on social media. Tehran's military industry has improved the range of this new version of the Russian Katyusha to 40 kilometers. However, this development has come at the expense of the rocket's explosive charge, which has lost some of its impact, according to a former Polisario member. This is evident from the projectiles fired by the Front in October and November 2023 at Es-Smara, and at El Mahbes

Amsterdam mayor regrets labeling Maccabi and Ajax clashes a «pogrom»

After the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv on November 7th, violence erupted in Amsterdam. Israeli fans were attacked by men on scooters in the city streets, fueled by anti-Semitic calls on social media. Five Maccabi fans were briefly hospitalized, sparking international outrage. Earlier in the evening, Israeli fans had themselves provoked tensions by chanting anti-Arab slogans, vandalizing a taxi, and burning a Palestinian flag in a public square. Amsterdam's mayor, Femke

Algérie : Le général Said Chengriha entre au gouvernement

En Algérie, le général Said Chengriha récolte les dividendes de son appui sans concession au 2e mandat d’Abdelmadjid Tebboune lors des élections présidentielles du 7 septembre. Le militaire de 80 ans intègre, ce lundi 18 novembre, la composition du nouveau gouvernement avec le titre de ministre délégué auprès du ministre de la Défense, chef d’État-Major de l’Armée. Sur ordre

After a meeting in Rabat, Morocco and Iran continue diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia

Consultations between Morocco and Iran, with a view to resuming diplomatic relations severed since May 1, 2018, are continuing. We learn that the capital of Saudi Arabia is hosting a new round of talks between security officials from the two countries, with the participation of Saudi and Emirati mediators. The holding of this round in Riyadh suggests that the Morocco-Iran dialogue is on the right track. For the record, at the Rabat meeting in early November, the Moroccan side presented its

Maroc: Averses orageuses avec rafales de vent ce mardi

Des averses orageuses localement fortes avec rafales de vent sont prévues, lundi et mardi, dans plusieurs provinces du Royaume, a annoncé la Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM). Ces averses (20-40 mm) étaient attendues ce lundi de 20h30 à 23h00 dans les provinces de Taroudant, Chtouka-Aït Baha, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, Guelmim et Tata, précise la DGM dans un bulletin d’alerte de niveau de vigilance

Moroccan pioneers Najat Mokhtar and Ismahane El Ouafi drive human development

On the occasion of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, two Moroccan figures in international science, Najat Mokhtar and Ismahane El Ouafi, have sealed an ambitious partnership. Respectively Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Executive Director of CGIAR (Global Consortium for Agricultural Research), they have joined forces to promote science and technology for human development. This agreement addresses major global challenges: food security, environmental

Heavy rains and strong winds forecast for Morocco Monday and Tuesday

Locally heavy thundery showers with gusty winds are forecast for Monday and Tuesday in several provinces of the Kingdom, announced the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM). These showers (20-40 mm) are expected on Monday from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm in the provinces of Taroudant, Chtouka-Ait Baha, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, Guelmim and Tata. The DGM issued an «orange» alert bulletin for these areas. The same phenomenon (15-25 mm) is forecast for Tuesday from 00:00 to 09:00 in the

Morocco crushes Lesotho 7-0, tops Group B in Afcon qualifiers

Morocco beat Lesotho 7-0 (half-time 5-0) on Monday evening at the Stade d'Honneur in Oujda, on the 6th and final day of qualifying (Group B) for the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco-2025). The Atlas Lions won thanks to a hat-trick from Brahim Diaz (5th, 15th, 42nd) and a brace from Soufiane Rahimi (37th, 45+2nd s.p.). Youssef En-Nesyri (68th) and Ismael Saibari (70th) also scored. With this victory, the national team finishes top of its group with 18 points from 6 wins, ahead of Gabon (10 pts),

زخات رعدية قوية يومي الاثنين والثلاثاء في عدد من أقاليم المغرب

أفادت المديرية العامة للأرصاد الجوية بأن زخات رعدية محليا قوية مصحوبة بهبات رياح عاصفية مرتقبة، اليوم الاثنين وغدا الثلاثاء، في العديد من أقاليم المملكة. وأوضحت المديرية، في نشرة إنذارية من مستوى يقظة برتقالي، أنه من المتوقع أن تهم هذه الزخات (20 – 40 ملم) اليوم الاثنين ما