Moroccan hacker group announces cyber campaign targeting Israel

A Moroccan hacker group calling itself the Moroccan Black Cyber Army has announced the launch of an international cyber campaign targeting Israel. The move comes amid Israel’s military escalation against Iran, which has reportedly included not only airstrikes but also coordinated cyberattacks that disrupted Iranian news agencies and sent text messages to Iranian citizens urging them to rise up against the regime. In a statement, the Moroccan group declared it would target key Israeli

Rapper known for anti-normalization songs placed in custody in Fez

Police in Fez have placed Souhaib Qabli, a rapper known by the stage name «Al-Hassel», in police custody following a lengthy interrogation. He was arrested on Monday, March 2, 2026. According to the Taza branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights, he is scheduled to appear before the public prosecutor at the Taza Court of First Instance on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Qabli’s arrest dates back to Monday morning, when the 20-year-old university student from Taza

Weeks after Sahara position shift, EU report publishes full map of Morocco

In its Annual Investment Report 2025/2026, the European Investment Bank published a complete map of Morocco, including the Sahara. Released on Tuesday, the document marks a first for an EU institution. The map appears on page 41 of the report, within the EU Strategic Engagement Index section. In that section, a world map featuring Morocco illustrates the report’s note that «EU companies are losing trade share in Morocco, Lebanon and (even more relevant) Algeria». This

Une touriste britannique succombe à la rage après un voyage au Maroc

Une grand-mère britannique de 59 ans est décédée quatre mois après avoir été griffée par un chien errant lors de vacances au Maroc. Le virus mortel n'a été diagnostiqué qu'à son retour au Royaume-Uni, alors qu'il était déjà trop tard. Une enquête sur son décès a révélé mardi que les médecins n'étaient initialement pas informés de

Una turista británica muere de rabia tras un viaje a Marruecos

Una abuela británica de 59 años falleció cuatro meses después de haber sido arañada por un perro callejero durante unas vacaciones en Marruecos. El virus mortal no fue detectado hasta su regreso al Reino Unido, cuando ya era demasiado tarde para intervenir. Una investigación sobre su muerte reveló el martes que los médicos no fueron informados inicialmente del incidente ocurrido en Marruecos, según informa The Times. Yvonne Ford

Tragic fall claims life of local council advisor in Taroudant province

A local councilor in his fifties tragically lost his life on Tuesday morning after falling from a mountain slope in the Ighil Lbarj area, within the Tidsi commune in Taroudant province, while tending livestock. According to local media reports, the victim lost his balance on the mountainside and fell from a considerable height. He sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. Local authorities, accompanied by Royal Gendarmerie officers and civil protection teams, rushed to the site

Maroc Telecom waives February bills for Ksar El Kebir flood victims

In a gesture of support for residents affected by the recent floods, Moroccan telecom operator Maroc Telecom has announced that it will fully waive February bills for its customers in the city of Ksar El Kebir, where severe weather caused significant damage to infrastructure and property. In a statement, the company specified that the measure applies to high-speed internet services (ADSL), fixed-line telephone services, and fiber optic subscriptions. The initiative aims to ease the

Rabies diagnosed too late in British grandmother who died after dog scratch in Morocco

A 59-year-old British grandmother who died four months after being scratched by a stray dog during a holiday in Morocco was only diagnosed with the fatal virus back home when it was already too late. An inquest into her death heard Tuesday that doctors were initially unaware of the incident in Morocco, write The Times. Yvonne Ford was scratched on February 10, 2025, after startling a stray dog on a Moroccan beach. The wound pierced her skin but appeared minor, and she did not seek treatment,

Former Mauritanian general criticizes new Lagouera claims contradicting historical stance

Former Mauritanian general Lebatt Ould El-Meiouf has criticized renewed claims over the city of Lagouera, asserting they contradict Mauritania's long-standing position on Western Sahara. His remarks highlight the historical decision made in 1979, when Mauritania renounced territorial claims and recognized «SADR».

Trump threatens to cut trade with Spain

Donald Trump has once again turned his sights on Spain. The 47th President of the United States declared during a White House press conference, alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz, his intention to «cease all trade with Spain». This announcement comes in response to the Spanish government's refusal, under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to allow American military forces to use NATO bases at Rota and Morón for operations against Iran. «Spain has been