Algerian fans convicted of tearing Moroccan banknotes during AFCON see sentences reduced

The Court of Appeals in Marrakech has reduced the prison sentences of two Algerian nationals convicted of «insulting the kingdom’s flag and national currency» during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a review of the initial rulings. Under the new decision, one defendant’s sentence was reduced from eight months to five months of effective imprisonment, while the other’s term was lowered from six months to two months. The case dates back to January,

L'incertitude grandit autour de la CAN féminine au Maroc, la CAF promet des éclaircissements

Alors que la date de l'événement approche, l'incertitude plane toujours sur la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations féminine (WAFCON), prévue au Maroc du 17 mars au 3 avril. Certains vont jusqu'à envisager un retrait du royaume en tant qu'hôte. La Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) devrait apporter des éclaircissements dans les jours à venir, selon Luxolo September, responsable de la communication de l'organisation.

La incertidumbre crece en torno a la CAN femenina en Marruecos, la CAF promete aclaraciones.

Conforme se aproxima la fecha del evento, la incertidumbre persiste en torno a la Copa Africana de Naciones Femenina (WAFCON), programada en Marruecos del 17 de marzo al 3 de abril. Algunos incluso consideran la posibilidad de que el reino se retire como anfitrión. La Confederación Africana de Fútbol (CAF) debería ofrecer aclaraciones en los próximos días, según Luxolo September, jefe de comunicación de la organización. «Se

Uncertainty grows over Women’s AFCON in Morocco, CAF promises clarification

As the start date draws closer, uncertainty continues to surround the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), scheduled to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3, with some voices even suggesting that the kingdom could withdraw as host. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to clarify the situation in the coming days, according to CAF communications chief Luxolo September. «There has been several discussions for weeks. The matter is receiving urgent

Royal Air Maroc evacuates 270 Moroccans stranded in Dubai amid Middle East tensions

On Wednesday, 270 Moroccans stranded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, were evacuated on a special flight organized by Royal Air Maroc amid ongoing disruptions affecting air travel across the Middle East. A company official told SNRTnews that the aircraft departed from Dubai International Airport at 10 a.m. local time (6 a.m. in Morocco), bound for Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca. Earlier this week, the airline announced the cancellation of all scheduled flights to and from Doha

Strong winds ravage 1,500 hectares of greenhouses in Souss-Massa, growers struggle to repair

Around 1,500 hectares of greenhouses were damaged in Chtouka Ait Baha after winds reaching 110 km/h tore plastic coverings and left crops exposed. Farmers now face plastic shortages and soaring repair costs, while authorities have pledged support measures to help restore production in Morocco’s key export region.

Morocco monitors Middle East impacts on energy and global supply chains

Morocco is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East and their repercussions on global supply chains and key sectors, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development said in a statement. The situation, marked by attacks on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of several Arab states, has affected sectors including transport, civil and military infrastructure, digital networks, data centers, as well as banking and insurance systems, it said in a statement this

War in Iran: The double standards of Moroccan religious leaders

Sunni scholars have temporarily set aside their deep doctrinal differences with Shiite Iran to condemn the war launched on February 28 by the United States and Israel against Iran. Moroccan scholars have joined this stance, describing the attacks as a «war against Islam».

Growing bipartisan support in US Congress to label Polisario as terrorist organization

Support is growing in the U.S. Congress for a bill seeking to designate the Polisario as a terrorist organization. The bipartisan initiative, introduced by Republican Joe Wilson and Democrat Jimmy Panetta, has recently gained the backing of Republican Representative Don Bacon. Bacon’s endorsement, officially submitted on March 3, comes only days after another Republican lawmaker, Zachary Nunn, joined the effort on February 24. The renewed momentum follows the joint

History : When El Khattabi allegedly refused Allal El Fassi’s offer to replace Mohammed V

A Moroccan historian revealed that El Khattabi had allegedly refused to be a king of Morocco replacing Mohammed V. This was a French offer made to the Riffian leader by Allal El Fassi.