Morocco's Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has denied statements circulating on social media and in several media outlets that were falsely attributed to Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada. The ministry described the claims as «entirely false and unfounded». The fabricated quotes alleged that «Morocco does not represent Africa», that «the national football team represents only Morocco, not Africa», and that «Morocco does not need
Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, the Archbishop of Rabat, is facing allegations of sexual assault from at least five women. The Vatican has opened an investigation into the claims, while the cleric, who temporarily stepped aside from his duties on July 7, has denied all wrongdoing, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).The 74-year-old Spanish cardinal had been considered one of the leading contenders to succeed Pope Francis during the recent conclave that ultimately elected
Authorities in several major Dutch cities are stepping up security preparations ahead of Thursday's World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and France, according to Dutch media. In Amsterdam, the municipality said police officers, street coaches and community volunteers would be deployed to ensure celebrations remain peaceful. «Street celebrations can escalate into public order disturbances, so we prepare thoroughly for every match, including Thursday's», a municipal spokesperson
ASSORIF has condemned the repeated cancellation of Armas ferry crossings between the Spanish port of Motril and Al Hoceima, warning that the disruptions are throwing the travel plans of thousands of Moroccans living abroad into disarray at the height of the summer holiday season. In a statement, the association, which defends the interests of Moroccans residing abroad, said all sailings scheduled between July 7 and 13 had been cancelled, with no assurance that further cancellations would not
تحت ضغط الحزب الشعبي وحزب فوكس، ستلغى دروس اللغة العربية والثقافة المغربية في نحو 100 مدرسة ومعهد في إقليم الأندلس. وينص اتفاق ائتلافي وقع لهذا الغرض، الخميس الماضي، على ألا تجدد الحكومة الإقليمية الأندلسية برنامج اللغة العربية والثقافة المغربية، الممول من المغرب.
لقي مغربيان مصرعهما، الأحد، بعدما قفزا في نهر سيسيا بإيطاليا لإنقاذ طفلة تبلغ من العمر ست سنوات جرفها التيار، وفق ما أفادت به وسائل إعلام إيطالية. وقد تمكن شهود من إنقاذ الطفلة، غير أن بنزايد عبد الهادي وعمه بوشتى الكرجمي غرقا أثناء محاولة الإنقاذ، في حادث خلف صدمة وحزنا
Two Moroccan men died on Sunday after jumping into Italy's Sesia River to save a six-year-old girl who had been swept away by the current, according to Italian media. The child was rescued by bystanders, but Benzaid Abdelhadi and his uncle, Bouchta El Kerjmi, drowned during the rescue attempt, triggering an outpouring of grief in the northern Italian towns of Azzio and Casorate Sempione, where they lived with their families. According to the same source, the two men will now be laid to rest
نددت جمعية ASSORIF بالإلغاء المتكرر للرحلات البحرية التي تؤمنها شركة Armas بين ميناء موتريل الإسباني ومدينة الحسيمة، معتبرة أن هذه الاضطرابات تربك تنقل آلاف المغاربة المقيمين بالخارج، خلال ذروة موسم العطلة الصيفية. وأوضحت الجمعية، التي تنشط في الخارج للدفاع عن مصالح المغاربة
Anthony Janszoon van Salee, un colon du XVIIe siècle d’origine marocaine et musulmane, est l’un des premiers Nord-Africains à s’installer à la Nouvelle-Amsterdam (aujourd’hui New York). Son père pirate est l’un des fondateurs de la République de Salé.