Global outage : National cybersecurity agency issues recommendations for Moroccan users

Morocco’s General Directorate of Information Systems Security (DGSSI) has issued a series of recommendations for Moroccans potentially impacted by the recent Microsoft IT outage that occurred on Friday. This outage caused disruptions in various parts of the world, affecting airlines, banks, businesses, and even emergency services. In its note, the DGSSI, an entity affiliated with the National Defense Administration, acknowledged the outage that left several users disconnected from their

Raja president Mohamed Boudrika to be extradited to Morocco after German arrest

German prosecutors have confirmed the arrest of Raja de Casablanca president Mohamed Boudrika at Hamburg airport on an international arrest warrant. «He is being held pending extradition to the Moroccan authorities», the prosecutor's office stated. Boudrika was traveling to Hamburg on Wednesday to meet with first-team coach Josef Zinnbauer to convince him to continue coaching the Green team. Last March, the Aïn Sebaa Criminal Court sentenced Mohamed Boudrika in absentia

Spanish police seize 15 stolen cars headed to Morocco

The Spanish National Police recovered 15 stolen cars hidden inside containers at the Algeciras port. Most of these vehicles, originating from France, Germany, and Italy, were intercepted before being shipped across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. According to Spanish media, the thieves employed a technique known as «triangulation». This method involves fraudulently obtaining ownership documents for rental cars, essentially hiding the true owner's identity through a series of

Polisario : Bachir Mustapha Sayed challenges leadership after mass defection

In the aftermath of the defection of approximately one hundred Polisario fighters, Bashir Mustapha Sayed is exploiting this development to enhance his own standing, while refraining from censure of the Algerian government.

Major tech disruption : Morocco's RAM and Ryanair impacted

A major technical failure is currently disrupting computer systems of numerous companies worldwide, according to statements from Australia's national cybersecurity authority. The disruption first impacted entities in Australia, including the ABC television network, Sydney Airport, and a major supermarket chain. The impact extends beyond Australia's borders, with reports of similar disruptions at airlines like Ryanair and Transavia, emergency services in the US state of Alaska, and airports

King Fahd Translation School apologizes for mislabeling Amazigh a «foreign language»

Following a social media uproar, the King Fahd School of Translation in Tangier, affiliated with Sultan Abdelmalek Saadi University, issued an apology for designating Amazigh, an official language of Morocco alongside Arabic since 2011, as a «foreign language» in a recent announcement. The school said, Thursday in an official apology, that it was an «unintentional mistake» and assures the public that the issue has been corrected. Said announcement, shared both online

Outrage as King Fahd School of Translation labels Amazigh a «foreign language»

The King Fahd School of Translation ignited controversy by labeling Amazigh a «foreign language» in a recent announcement for a new program/course. This move angered many activists, especially considering Amazigh became Morocco's official language alongside Arabic in 2011.

Lunja and the ogress, a folktale echoing an ancient Amazigh matriarchal society

Lunja and the ogress is an Amazigh folktale that tells the story of the journey of a young woman who was fostered by a Gula. With many variations across Morocco and the Maghreb reflects the transit from an ancient matriarchal culture to a newer, male-dominated one.

Achraf Hakimi set to extend contract with PSG

Paris Saint-Germain is set to extend the contract of Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi, according to RMC Sport. A key player for Luis Enrique's side since his 2021 arrival, Hakimi has remained influential despite Kylian Mbappé's departure. Currently contracted until 2026, the right-back is expected to sign an extension, solidifying his long-term future at PSG. Despite facing some physical challenges during the 2023-2024 season, Hakimi contributed significantly, making 40 appearances

Young Moroccan dies after falling into Italian river

A 20-year-old Moroccan man died after falling into the Galaso River in Marina di Ginosa, a seaside resort in the municipality of Ginosa, Italy, local media reported on July 16. The man, identified as Soufiane Elqasemy, had been living in Italy for about a year, working as a laborer in the Ginosa countryside. Investigators say he was with another compatriot when he fell off a lilo. Unable to swim, he drowned. His friend managed to get out of the water and call for help. The incident occurred