Moroccan footballers triumph in Europa League and Champions League

Three Moroccans made their mark in last night's Europa League quarter-finals. Amine Harit and Azzedine Ouunahi started for Olympique de Marseille against Benfica, helping the team reach the semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out at the Stade Velodrome. In London, West Ham's Nayef Aguered faced off against Amine Adli of Bayer Leverkusen. The match went in favor of the Germans, who secured their spot in the next round. This success follows the previous day's qualification of three Moroccan

Climate change, a big risk to the Moroccan banking sector

Drought, floods and clean transition could harm Morocco's banking sector according to a new report by the World Bank and the Moroccan central bank.

UN decolonization committee member recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara

The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis reiterated its recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara during talks yesterday in Rabat with Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, according to a statement released by the Caribbean state's head of diplomacy, Denzil Llewellyn Douglas. The Minister expressed his country's support for the UN-led political process aimed at achieving a just and lasting solution to this regional dispute. He also stressed the relevance of the Moroccan autonomy

Dutch-Moroccan influencer barred from leaving Morocco after controversial blind dating show

A Dutch-Moroccan TikTok influencer is currently not allowed to leave Morocco after participating in an online dating show, according to national Dutch broadcaster NOS on Thursday. NOS, quoting regional broadcaster Rijnmond who spoke to the 20-year-old, reports that the show involved choosing a date based on his clothing. The YouTube show, which premiered last week, sparked controversy in Morocco. Many found the concept degrading to men and criticized the participant's outfit. Days after the

Spain's Pedro Sanchez intervened to convince Morocco of the 2030 joint World Cup bid

Leaked WhatsApp messages reveal the story behind Spain, Portugal, and Morocco's successful joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.  As early as July 2018, talks between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales discussed the possibility of a joint bid with Morocco and Portugal, according to The Objective.

Former executives of Moroccan broadcaster 2M face charges of misusing public funds

The Anti-Corruption Division of the Casablanca Court of Appeals is considering the case against former 2M executives Mustapha Benali and Khadija Boujanoui, along with six others, on suspicion of misusing public funds. Media reports indicate that the Moroccan Organization for the Protection of Public Funds (OMPDP) has joined the civil suit, requesting the inclusion of certain employees and production companies implicated through non-transparent contracts in the prosecution. The NGO's action is

Man faces charges for animal cruelty in Zagora

A man accused of amputating the limbs of a donkey in Zagora is expected to appear in court next week. Local media reports indicate he will be charged with «unnecessarily amputating a riding animal in a place owned by the perpetrator» under Article 601 of the Criminal Code. The Royal Gendarmerie in Zagora investigated the accused before presenting him to the King's Prosecutor at the Zagora Court of First Instance, who ordered his prosecution in custody. According to the same

UN Security Council meeting sees heated exchange between Morocco, Algeria

A UN Security Council meeting on integrating Mediterranean youth into peace and security efforts, hosted by Malta on Wednesday, became a platform for renewed tensions between Morocco and Algeria. Speaking during the meeting, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf accused «a neighboring state», implying Morocco, of «flooding the Mediterranean basin with drugs». He also called for an «end to the occupation of territories» including Western Sahara. Morocco's

Morocco guest of honor at the Madrid Gourmet Show

Morocco makes its debut as a guest of honor at the Salon gourmets de Madrid, held April 22-25, 2024, in the Spanish capital. This major event, considered Europe's largest trade show for gourmet and delicatessen products, provides a prime platform to showcase Moroccan gastronomy and bolster its high-end offerings on the international stage. A 348 sqm Moroccan pavilion will spotlight the country's culinary expertise, rich dishes, and diverse culinary repertoire. 15 exhibitors representing the

Morocco-UK power cable project faces cost hike to £24 billion

The estimated cost of a massive power cable project connecting Morocco and the UK has surged significantly, according to a report by British magazine New Civil Engineer on Wednesday. Xlinks, the developer behind the project, now estimates it could cost up to £24 billion, a 10-20% increase from the initial £20 billion estimate. The project consists of building four 3,800-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables. These cables will run from the UK's south coast, passing