Hooliganismo: Las lecciones de la CAN para Marruecos entre seguridad y desafíos futuros

La reciente Copa Africana de Naciones en Marruecos ha puesto de relieve las fortalezas y debilidades del enfoque de seguridad del país, especialmente durante los incidentes ocurridos en los partidos entre Argelia y Nigeria y en la final. Abderrahim Bourkia, experto en sociología del deporte, destaca la importancia de fortalecer la formación de los actores involucrados y de promover un periodismo deportivo más ético para preparar mejor a Marruecos para acoger

Morocco explores acquisition of Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets

Morocco is among several countries showing interest in acquiring the JF-17 fighter jet from Pakistan, with ongoing discussions with Islamabad regarding the potential purchase, according to reports from Pakistani media. The JF-17 fighter jet gained significant attention during the brief conflict with India in 2025, during which intense aerial battles took place. Pakistan demonstrated its military prowess by using the JF-17 to successfully down advanced Indian aircraft. Meanwhile, Reuters has

What AFCON fan incidents reveal about Morocco’s stadium security approach

The Africa Cup of Nations final was a tense one, posing security challenges for the host country, as protests by Senegalese supporters against a late penalty awarded to Morocco escalated into a violent attempt to storm the pitch. Although longer and more serious, this incident was not the first of its kind during the tournament, but the second. Earlier, during the Algeria–Nigeria quarterfinal match in Marrakech, Algerian fans also tried to force their way onto the field after their team

Tragic accident near Khouribga claims two lives and injures 13

Two people were killed and around 13 others injured, some critically, in a serious traffic accident that occurred late Thursday night into early Friday morning on the road linking Khouribga to Tlata Loulad in Settat province. The crash involved a multiple collision between five vehicles, resulting in significant material damage. The victims were identified as a young man and his mother from the city of Khouribga, according to local media reports. The accident caused major traffic disruption,

Moroccan press federation applauds court's decision to halt controversial press law

The Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers has welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision to return Law No. 026.25, concerning the reorganization of the National Press Council, to the legislative process, thereby halting the government’s attempt to enforce it as drafted. On Thursday, the Constitutional Court issued Decision No. 26/261 M.D, following a referral by opposition members of the House of Representatives, ruling that the law must be sent back to Parliament after

L'ancien entraîneur d'Everton, Adrian Heath, déclare avoir été kidnappé lors d'un voyage au Maroc.

Adrian Heath, ancien entraîneur d'Everton et de la Major League Soccer (MLS), a récemment partagé une affaire troublante, survenue, selon lui, au Maroc fin 2024. L'entraîneur anglais affirme avoir été kidnappé et menacé lors d'un voyage dans le Royaume, après avoir été attiré par une prétendue offre d'emploi liée à un club saoudien. Dans une interview accordée mercredi à The

El exentrenador del Everton, Adrian Heath, afirma haber sido secuestrado durante un viaje a Marruecos.

Adrian Heath, exentrenador del Everton y de la Major League Soccer (MLS), ha revelado recientemente un inquietante episodio que, según él, tuvo lugar en Marruecos a finales de 2024. El técnico inglés asegura haber sido secuestrado y amenazado durante un viaje al Reino, tras ser atraído por una supuesta oferta laboral vinculada a un club saudí. En una entrevista concedida el miércoles a The Athletic, Heath describió la oferta como una

Pressure on Christians in Morocco persists, report finds

Morocco has shown a slight improvement in the World Watch List 2026, moving from 21st to 23rd place, reflecting a marginal reduction in the persecution of Christians. Despite this progress, the report by Open Doors highlights ongoing challenges, including social ostracism, legal constraints, and intense surveillance, particularly affecting Christian converts and rural communities.

Moroccan journalists union criticizes exclusion from AFCON coverage in favor of influencers

The National Union of Moroccan Journalists has expressed deep regret over the exclusion of many professional journalists from covering the finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, in favor of a large number of social media influencers. According to the union, this decision weakened professional and strategic communication and opened the door to narratives of agitation and doubt surrounding the integrity of the competition. In a statement on media coverage of the tournament’s 35th

Former Everton coach Adrian Heath says he was kidnapped in a Morocco trip

Former Everton and Major League Soccer (MLS) coach Adrian Heath has revealed a disturbing misadventure he says took place in Morocco in late 2024. The English football manager recounts that he was kidnapped and threatened during a trip to the Kingdom after being promised a job interview linked to a supposed Saudi club. Speaking to The Athletic on Wednesday, Heath said the offer turned out to be fake and led to what he described as a «surreal» and terrifying ordeal in northern