Morocco’s poultry sector is facing a severe crisis after farm-gate chicken prices fell well below production costs, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of breeders. Industry professionals attribute the situation to a widening imbalance between supply and demand, driven by overproduction and the lack of effective market regulation, and are calling for an investigation into the sector’s management.
The family of the late Egyptian singer Abdel Halim Hafez has objected to the organization of a tribute concert in Morocco bearing the artist’s name and using his image in promotional materials, saying it was done without their authorization. In a statement posted on social media, the family called for a boycott of the event and accused the organizing body, «Halim Academy», of exploiting Abdel Halim Hafez’s name and image to stage concerts and secure sponsorships and
Curaçao’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals marks an extraordinary achievement in world football, given the country’s small population and limited resources. At the heart of this success is former Morocco international goalkeeper Khalid Sinouh, who helped launch the ambitious project that set the Caribbean island on the path to its long-awaited global dream.
UAE-based Elite Agro Holding has inaugurated its seventh farm in Morocco through its subsidiary Elite Harvest Maroc, bringing its total investments in the kingdom to more than AED 500 million, the company said on Tuesday. The new 200-hectare farm, located in Kenitra, is dedicated to the production of premium blueberries and raspberries. It uses advanced irrigation systems and modern agricultural technologies aimed at improving efficiency, quality and sustainability. The inauguration
A Moroccan food truck in Manhattan has become an unexpected gathering spot for Atlas Lions supporters during the World Cup. Behind the venture is Youssef Bougrine, a Moroccan who turned a small pushcart into a thriving business built around the flavors of home.
Despite the government's firm opposition, the opposition parties and trade unions last week succeeded in advancing seven draft laws that had been stalled in the House of Councillors since 2022. Among them were two bills submitted by the Democratic Confederation of Labour (CDT): one calling for the transfer of the assets of oil refinery company La Samir to the Moroccan state, and another aimed at regulating fuel prices. The proposals were approved by just six members, all from opposition and
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration, and the Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have held a series of meetings in recent weeks with U.S. lawmakers closely aligned with President Donald Trump. The diplomatic outreach has drawn the attention of the French publication Africa Intelligence.
Sensing that political winds in Spain may be shifting in favor of a broad right-wing bloc, Polisario leader Brahim Ghali appears to be making overtures to the People's Party (PP) and Vox. In remarks to a conservative Spanish media outlet, Ghali warned of what he described as the threat posed by «Moroccan expansionism» to Spain's continued sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla.
Mientras muchos Leones del Atlas han pasado por clubes europeos, Youssef Belammari construyó su trayectoria en los estadios marroquíes, de la mano de entrenadores y dentro de clubes nacionales.
Alors que de nombreux Lions de l’Atlas sont passés par des clubs européens, Youssef Belammari a construit son parcours dans les stades marocains, auprès d’entraîneurs et au sein de clubs nationaux.