Spanish Civil Guard dismantles car smuggling network from Morocco to Algeria

Spain’s Civil Guard in Alicante has dismantled a network accused of exporting stolen vehicles from Morocco to Algeria using forged documents. The cars were reportedly first brought into Europe, where their paperwork was falsified to present them as European-registered vehicles before being resold. The investigation began on November 19 at the port of Alicante, after authorities detected an unusual increase in vehicles bearing temporary license plates bound for Algeria. Further inquiries

Despite FRMF denials, Xavi reportedly leads race to replace Regragui

Although the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has denied for the second time since the end of the Africa Cup of Nations that head coach Walid Regragui has left his position, speculation continues just four months ahead of the World Cup. While reaffirming that Regragui remains in charge, the federation acknowledged that it has held discussions with potential candidates, including former Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández, according to international reports. However, no agreement has

Morocco extradites Rotterdam shooting suspect to Netherlands

Morocco has extradited a 30-year-old man from Spijkenisse to the Netherlands over his alleged involvement in a shooting that took place in Rotterdam in February 2025, Dutch media reported on Tuesday. The suspect, who was arrested in Morocco eight months ago, was handed over to Dutch authorities last week. He appeared before an examining magistrate on Tuesday, who ordered the extension of his detention, according to the Dutch Public Prosecution Service. Moroccan authorities reportedly

French defense industry seeks to reclaim Moroccan market with strategic investments

The French defense industry is making a concerted effort to reestablish its presence in the Moroccan market. To this end, diplomats and industry leaders, backed by influential consultants, have been deployed to Morocco. Their mission: to present strategic solutions and promote long-term investments, as reported by Africa Intelligence. This move is part of a larger strategy to bolster French diplomatic efforts, underscored by the recent appointment of a defense attaché in Rabat,

Morocco plans future ban on import of modifiable motorcycles

Morocco is poised to implement a future ban on the import of motorcycles with engines that can be modified, in a bid to curb this practice and enhance the enforcement of related infractions. Nacer Boulaajoul, the Director General of the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), revealed these plans in an interview with Le360. This move is part of a broader road safety strategy set to unfold by 2030, aimed at reinforcing «regulation and legislation». The decision is driven by a

France 24 Arabic duped by fake account of Moroccan minister on platform X

France 24 Arabic recently fell victim to a hoax on the social media platform X after broadcasting information from a fake account falsely attributed to Morocco’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Nasser Bourita. The fake account claimed that Morocco had pledged $1 billion to a Gaza reconstruction fund during a Peace Council meeting in Washington on February 19. Relying on this false information, the channel aired a segment on the matter, featuring Moroccan journalist Younès Meskine,

Moroccan embassy in Paris denies sale of King Mohammed VI's Betz castle

Following the publication of the information by AfricaIntelligence and its subsequent coverage by Yabiladi, the Moroccan embassy in Paris has formally denied any intention to sell the Betz castle. King Mohammed VI is rumored to have decided to put his castle located in Betz, in the Oise region, about 70 kilometers from Paris, up for sale. According to Africa Intelligence, the Moroccan monarch has reportedly initiated the process of selling this property. This decision is part of a broader

Senegal PM says conviction of the 18 fans in Morocco «went beyond sports»

The conviction of 18 Senegalese fans by a Moroccan court for hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final is taking on a political dimension. Speaking before parliament, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko expressed regret over the ruling, saying, «It seems that this issue has gone beyond the realm of sports, which is unfortunate». «For two countries that present themselves as friends, like Morocco and Senegal, matters should not have reached this point»,

Royal Moroccan Football Federation once again denies separation from Coach Walid Regragui

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has finally addressed the swirling rumors about parting ways with national coach Walid Regragui. In a concise statement, the Federation declared, «The Royal Moroccan Football Federation denies the circulating news regarding its separation from coach Mr. Walid Regragui». Previously, on February 6, the Federation had already dismissed similar reports about the coach's resignation, labeling them as baseless. Regragui has been under heavy

Laser technology unveils lost city of Al-Andalus near Cordoba

A groundbreaking study from the University of Córdoba has potentially pinpointed the elusive site of Al-Madîna al-Zâhira, a key city from Al-Andalus's Muslim past, using advanced LiDAR technology to reveal hidden structures beneath La Pendolilla. This discovery could redefine historical narratives by providing tangible evidence of the city's existence, offering a new avenue for archaeological exploration.