Morocco is gaining ground in the Sahel. From December 16 to 19 in Rabat, the first session of the joint military commission between the kingdom and Burkina Faso was held. The meeting was co-chaired by Colonel Rachid Zorouki, head of the Royal Armed Forces' foreign relations department, and Colonel Jean Baptiste Kapuri, director general of military cooperation and defense of Burkina Faso, according to a statement released by the FAR yesterday. The session «focused on all activities for
In addition to its nutritional qualities, trout's milder taste and salmon-like texture make it an increasingly popular choice. In some foreign markets, Moroccan trout is even on the verge of dethroning salmon, a variety that has suffered from its own success and international mass production. This trend is particularly noticeable ahead of the festive season, as many see this period as an opportunity to revisit classic starters or dishes, perfect for sharing with others.
The Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs is considering the translation of the interpretations of the Quran into Amazigh, an official language in Morocco since 2011. Minister Ahmed Toufiq revealed that his department was studying the possibility of including this project in the qualification of mosque imams, as part of the ulemas charter project, under the supervision of Amazigh-speaking religious officials, in coordination with the general secretariat of the Higher Council of Ulema. This
The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) has leveled accusations against the government, alleging involvement in «conflicts of interest and economic corruption». This was revealed in a report presented on Sunday by the party's secretary general, Nabil Benabdallah, during the fifth session of the party's Central Committee. The PPS claims that the current «government's deepening corruption not only undermines governance but also imposes a significant social and economic
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) qualified on Sunday for the round of 16 of the French Cup against RC Lens, after a draw (1-1) ended in a penalty shootout (4-3). Moroccan footballers Achraf Hakimi (PSG) and Ayoub El Aynaoui (RC Lens) faced each other during this match. In the 25th minute, Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring, but the goal was canceled due to an offside position. RC Lens scored in the 66th minute, thanks to M'Bala Nzola. However, PSG quickly equalized in the 70th minute, courtesy of
Le département d'État américain a approuvé une vente au Maroc de missiles air-air à moyenne portée avancée et d'équipements connexes pour un coût estimé à 88,37 millions de dollars (environ 880 millions de dirhams), selon un communiqué de presse, de l'Agence américaine de coopération pour la défense. La vente se compose de trente missiles AIM-120C-8 air-air à moyenne
The U.S. State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale to Morocco of Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $88.37 million (around 883,7 million dirhams), according to a press release on Friday, December 20, by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The latter delivered the required certification on the same day, notifying Congress of the military sale. The sale consists of thirty AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range
The Libyan Foreign Ministry, reputedly close to Algiers, has written to its Moroccan counterpart to protest against the hosting in Bouznika of a consultative meeting between the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State.
In the aftermath of the attack that left at least five dead and over 200 injured at the Magdeburg Christmas market, Germany discovers the profile of the perpetrator. Taleb al-Abdulmohsen is a Saudi Shiite doctor, a political refugee since 2006, and a permanent resident since 2016, known for his strong positions on Islam. During the 1990s, he declared himself an «atheist», which led to his persecution in his country. Investigators reveal that he even shifted towards the far right
The U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential foreign military sale to Morocco, involving GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and associated equipment, with an estimated price tag of $86 million, equivalent to approximately 860 million dirhams. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) informed Congress of this prospective transaction on Saturday. Morocco's military has expressed interest in acquiring 500 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs I (SDBI) along with two GBU-39 (T-1)/B inert
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