Algerian army kills three Moroccans in anti-smuggling operation in Béchar province

The Algerian Ministry of Defense announced that three Moroccan nationals were shot dead in Ghnama, in Béchar province, during an operation carried out on Wednesday, January 28, targeting drug trafficking and smuggling networks. According to an official statement relayed by the Algerian press on Thursday, the individuals «were attempting to take advantage of adverse weather conditions to carry out their criminal activities». The ministry, which reports to President

After Senegal, CAF hands Morocco a second blow

Once upon an AFCON. Africa wanted to present the world with its best image. But in the 98th minute of the final, it fell back into its comfort zone: populism, conspiracy theories, and rules trampled underfoot, all unfolding in a fiasco broadcast to the world. Morocco took one step forward. CAF took two steps back.

Akhannouch holds talks with French parliamentary leaders in Rabat

On Thursday, January 29, in Rabat, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch received the President of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, and the President of the French Senate, Gérard Larcher. The two French officials are on an official visit to Morocco, leading a joint parliamentary delegation to take part in the fifth session of the Moroccan-French Parliamentary Forum, held in Rabat on January 29 and 30. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation between the legislative

El Jadida court sentences young man to five years for sexually assaulting minor

The primary criminal chamber at the Court of Appeal in El Jadida has handed down a five-year prison sentence to a young man, following his conviction in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor. This case began with a complaint lodged by the mother of a 16-year-old with the Royal Gendarmerie in Zemamra. She accused a man of kidnapping, detaining, and sexually assaulting her daughter. According to the mother, her daughter, a high school student in Sidi Bennour who resides in the school's

Flooding in Ksar el-Kebir triggers unprecedented alert

The city of Ksar el-Kebir endured a turbulent night as severe flooding swept through residential neighborhoods and key facilities, after the Loukkos River overflowed its banks. The incident triggered an unprecedented state of alert among local authorities and civil protection services, the likes of which had not been seen in years. According to Tanja 24, the situation worsened on Thursday morning when floodwaters inundated the Proximity Hospital at the northern entrance of the city. Water

Nador Port meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI held without Akhannouch

On Wednesday, January 28, King Mohammed VI convened a working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, focusing on the Nador West Med port and industrial complex, slated to begin operations in 2026. Notably, the head of government was absent from this significant meeting. Aziz Akhannouch has been a regular attendee at key gatherings, such as the December 23, 2024, session on Family Code reforms and the February 16, 2022, meeting about the new Investment Charter. The day prior, Akhannouch

Sahara: Polisario pushes back against Trump administration’s stance

Six days after its delegation returned unsuccessfully from Washington, the Polisario Front has reiterated its rejection of Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. This position was voiced by Oubi Bouchraya in statements to several international media outlets, including France 24 Arabic and the Mauritanian channel El Morabitoune. These media appearances appear primarily aimed at reassuring the population in the Tindouf camps, particularly after the Polisario had pledged last week to

EU includes Morocco in aid monitoring mechanism for Tindouf population

The Official Journal of the European Union released on Wednesday, January 28, the agreement signed on October 3, formalized through an exchange of letters between the European Union and Morocco. This agreement involves amendments to Protocols No. 1 and No. 4 of the Euro-Mediterranean agreement, which establishes an association between the two parties. The document underscores the EU's commitment to «intensifying its humanitarian aid to the Tindouf camps. This aid will be channeled

CAF hands bans to Thiaw, Hakimi and Saibari after chaotic AFCON final

TheCAF Disciplinary Board chose to «split the difference» by imposing sanctions on the Senegalese and Moroccan federations, as well as several players and officials, following the incidents that occurred during the Africa Cup of Nations final. CAF appears to have opted for a fragile balance, casting a shadow over the integrity of future competitions.

Les Marocains face au blues post-finale de la CAN : de l’espoir à la déception

La défaite du Maroc en finale de la CAN a déclenché une frustration généralisée et un blues d'après-match, des émotions qui ont dominé les réseaux sociaux ces derniers jours. Pourquoi cette déception a-t-elle été si durement ressentie, et comment les réseaux sociaux l'ont-ils amplifiée ?