Ayyoub Bouaddi made his first public remarks this weekend after being called up to the Morocco national football team. Speaking from the Atlas Lions’ training camp at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the midfielder described joining the national team as «a relief». «I am very proud and very happy to return to my country, Morocco. I hope we will achieve great things in the competitions to come», he
Morocco national football team defender Nayef Aguerd is expected to be part of Morocco’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, according to Foot Mercato. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is reportedly set to include him in the squad for the tournament. Aguerd underwent successful surgery last March after suffering for several months from chronic groin pain caused by a sports hernia that first appeared in October. Earlier this month, Olympique de Marseille announced that it had authorized the Moroccan
Official data published in Spain point to a significant drop in natural gas exports to Morocco. After steady growth since the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline was reopened in reverse-flow mode in June 2022, export volumes fell by nearly 24% in the first months of this year compared with the same period in 2025, Iberian media reported on Sunday. The decline marks a break with the upward trend that began in 2022, when the Spanish government authorized the reverse use of the Maghreb-Europe gas
Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe has thanked King Mohammed VI for granting, Saturday, a royal pardon to Senegalese supporters convicted over incidents linked to the 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal. «On behalf of the CAF Member Associations representing 54 African countries, I would like to express our deep gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, for granting His Royal Pardon to the Senegalese supporters convicted of
The Nador branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights has called, in a letter addressed to the public prosecutor at the Nador Court of Appeal, for an investigation into what it described as «violations» affecting migrant children and minors in the province, warning about the seriousness of the practices allegedly targeting this vulnerable group. In a statement, the branch said it had observed in recent months the continued targeting of children, minors and young people
Moroccan K-pop artist Kim Miso won the «Global Entertainment» award for 2026 on Saturday during the 26th edition of the Korea Best Brand Awards held in Seoul. Based in South Korea, the Moroccan singer received the distinction in recognition of her artistic career and her role in promoting cultural exchange. She appeared at the ceremony wearing a Moroccan caftan, proudly showcasing her Moroccan roots on stage. Born and raised in Morocco, Kim Miso has built a distinctive identity by
Mauritania has sent its foreign minister to Rabat, a visit that comes at a sensitive security and political moment for Nouakchott. Rabat’s support is crucial to Mauritania’s regional and international ambitions.
Long held back by dyslexia that was diagnosed late, Mohamed Boclet, a French-Moroccan from the Rif region, went on to become France’s mind mapping champion and runner-up in the world rapid reading championships. Between sharing his learning methods and launching an inclusive and eco-friendly golf concept in Marrakech, he is carving out a path at the crossroads of knowledge, innovation, and his ties to Morocco.
King Mohammed VI granted a royal pardon on Saturday to Senegalese fans detained over hooliganism during the 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal. «Given the longstanding fraternal ties between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Senegal, and on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, has graciously decided, for humanitarian reasons, to grant His Royal Pardon to the Senegalese supporters convicted of offenses committed during the
Earlier this week, hackers managed to access telephone communications, as well as social media exchanges, between Hicham Jerando and his sources in Morocco. Those behind the hack then published the audio recordings on an online platform created specifically for that purpose. Moroccan judicial authorities immediately took up the case and began examining the leaked data and conversations. Initial findings from the investigation, which is still in its early stages, have revealed the alleged