Despite the positive results achieved by the Moroccan national football team in their last two matches during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, they are expected to drop one position in the upcoming FIFA ranking, set to be released at the end of this month. According to a football ranking website that specializes in predicting team standings ahead of FIFA’s official release, Morocco is projected to fall from 13th to 14th place. The Atlas Lions' decline is attributed to the
La 10e édition du Morocco International Meeting, organisée à Casablanca, a été le théâtre d’une intense compétition entre jockeys locaux et internationaux. Les cavaliers marocains se sont distingués en remportant plusieurs courses prestigieuses, notamment le Grand Prix du Roi Mohammed VI.
The 10th Morocco International Meeting in Casablanca showcased fierce competition among local and international jockeys, with Moroccan riders securing victories in several prestigious races, including the Grand Prix of King Mohammed VI. The event celebrated a decade of success for SOREC, highlighting Morocco's growing influence in global horse racing.
On Monday, the government of Melilla urged the Spanish government to turn to the European Union to pressure Morocco into reopening commercial customs with Ceuta and Melilla, following Pedro Sanchez's support for Morocco's autonomy proposal. In statements to the press, Miguel Marín (People's Party), First Vice President of the Government of Melilla and Councillor for Economy, Trade, Technological Innovation, Tourism, and Development, called on the central government to seek European
Following Morocco’s significant progress in the Sahara dispute, including recognition of its sovereignty over the territory by major powers, the Polisario Front criticized «powerful nations» and accused them of blocking a resolution to the conflict. In a statement issued after a meeting of the National Secretariat Bureau, chaired by Brahim Ghali, the Front condemned what it described as «the tendency of some great powers, including permanent members of the Security
In Algeria, General Said Chengriha is reaping the benefits of his unwavering support for Abdelmadjid Tebboune's bid for a second term during the September 7 presidential elections. On Monday, November 18, the 80-year-old military officer was appointed Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff of the Army. In terms of protocol, he now ranks second only to Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui. Officially, the Defense portfolio remains under Abdelmadjid Tebboune, following a
A Moroccan citizen and his German wife, who went missing last Monday during a tourist excursion in the Azilal mountains, have been rescued by local authorities. According to a security source cited by the 2M news site, regional authorities, in close coordination with a rescue team from the Royal Gendarmerie's regional command, intensified their efforts following the couple's disappearance. They were eventually found trapped in a snow-covered mountain area approximately 25 kilometers from Esm
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
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
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
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