Gambian FM delivers message from President Barrow to King Mohammed VI

Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita received on Thursday in Rabat Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, who was acting as a special envoy of Gambian President Adama Barrow and carrying a written message to King Mohammed VI. Speaking to the press following the meeting, Njie praised the ties of friendship and brotherhood between Morocco and The Gambia, as well as the shared commitment to

Morocco rights group warns of online child sexual exploitation

The child protection organization Don’t Touch My Child has raised the alarm over what it describes as a «dangerous digital shift» in crimes involving the sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors in Morocco. In a statement, the group warned that social media platforms and digital applications are increasingly being used to lure children into situations of sexual abuse and exploitation, calling for stronger security measures and stricter judicial oversight. Speaking to

Polisario accused of systematic abuses in Tindouf camps before UN Fourth Committee

In an address before the Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, Mohamed El Aissaoui, a representative of the organization Reducing Human Rights Violations in the Tindouf Camps, denounced what he described as the «continued systematic human rights violations» taking place in the Tindouf camps on Algerian territory. He accused the Polisario Front of involvement in these abuses, citing what he called «Algerian complicity and international silence». El

Feyenoord talent Nassim El Harmouz chooses to represent Morocco internationally

Morocco has secured the international allegiance of Feyenoord prospect Nassim El Harmouz, who has chosen to represent the Atlas Lions internationally, according to Spanish outlet AS. Born in the Netherlands and holding both Dutch and Moroccan nationality, El Harmouz has reportedly completed the procedures required to represent Morocco internationally. FIFA has reportedly updated its official records to reflect the change. A product of Feyenoord’s youth academy, the 19-year-old

Morocco braces for weekend heatwave as temperatures soar to 45°C

A heatwave is expected to affect several regions of Morocco from Friday through Sunday, according to the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM). Temperatures ranging from 39°C to 42°C are forecast on Saturday and Sunday in the provinces of Taza, Berkane, Oujda-Angad, Fez, Moulay Yacoub and Taounate, the DGM said in an orange-level weather alert. The agency also warned of even higher temperatures, ranging between 40°C and 45°C, in the provinces of

Morocco futsal team beats Montenegro at Croatia tournament

Morocco’s national futsal team defeated Montenegro 4-1 on Thursday in Poreč, in a match that was part of the Croatia international tournament. The Atlas Lions’ goals were scored by Youssef Jaouad, Mohamed Kamal, Mohamed Boullouh, and Saad Allah El Hajjibi. The participation of Hicham Dguig’s players in this friendly tournament is part of their preparation for upcoming fixtures.

UN: A muted exchange between Morocco and Algeria over the «decolonization» of the Sahara

Meeting in New York as part of a session of the United Nations Committee of 24, Morocco and Algeria once again defended their respective positions on the Sahara issue. But unlike the usual verbal clashes, the exchanges remained restrained, against a backdrop of efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to revive the political process.

360-million-year-old fossil traces bring Morocco’s ancient sea back to life

A team of Moroccan and international researchers has uncovered an exceptionally diverse collection of 360-million-year-old fossil traces in the eastern Anti-Atlas, shedding new light on life in Morocco’s ancient seas just before one of the largest mass extinctions in Earth’s history. The fossils were discovered in the Aoufilal Formation near Taouz, in southeastern Morocco. Unlike bones or shells, these are trace fossils, the tracks, burrows and resting marks left behind by animals

Sánchez hails Morocco, Spain and Portugal cooperation for 2030 World Cup

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday highlighted the strong symbolism of cooperation between Spain, Morocco and Portugal as the three countries prepare to jointly host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Speaking at the third meeting of the interministerial committee overseeing preparations for the tournament in Madrid, Sánchez said Spain was taking on the challenge alongside «two friendly and neighboring countries», Morocco and Portugal, according to a statement

Diour Dbagh, Rabat’s tanneries with many lives

Tanning has long been an integral part of the economic life of Morocco’s imperial cities. Among them, Rabat was home to a dedicated site known as Diour Dbagh. In operation well before the 20th century and left in ruins after it was relocated in the 1930s, the site has regained historical and heritage value thanks to its rehabilitation beginning in 2022.