¿Royal Air Maroc canceló vuelos para los aficionados africanos tras la CAN? [Desintox]

Un mensaje publicado en X poco después de la final de la CAN por una periodista keniana se volvió rápidamente viral, acusando a la aerolínea nacional de Marruecos de perturbar los vuelos de regreso de los aficionados africanos que volvían a sus hogares, sugiriendo posibles «represalias». El tuit también hacía referencia a una «falla de Wi-Fi en los aeropuertos» y a una fuerte presencia militar y policial.

Transavia launches summer Rotterdam–Oujda route

Transavia will launch a temporary direct route between Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Oujda this summer. The airline will operate two weekly flights, on Mondays and Thursdays, from 2 July to 31 August 2026. The new seasonal connection responds to sustained demand for travel to Oujda, a region with strong family ties to the Netherlands, particularly during the summer period, the company said on Wednesday. Transavia had previously operated a temporary Oujda route from Amsterdam during the

Morocco FM Bourita signs Board of Peace charter in Davos with Trump

Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, signed on Thursday in Davos the founding Charter of the Board of Peace. The ceremony was chaired by U.S. President Donald J. Trump and held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum. Morocco and Bahrain were the first countries to sign the Charter, after which President Trump announced its official entry into force, marking the formal creation of the Board of Peace. The initiative, accepted by King Mohammed VI as a founding

Did Morocco’s national airline cancel flights for African fans after AFCON?

A post published on X shortly after the AFCON final quickly went viral, accusing Morocco’s national airline of disrupting return flights for African fans, hinting at a possible «retaliation». The tweet referred to a «Wi-Fi outage in airports» and a heavy military and police presence. [Debunk]

Moroccan woman among 43 dead in tragic train collision in southern Spain

A Moroccan woman died in a deadly train collision that occurred on Sunday in the province of Córdoba, in southern Spain, the Moroccan embassy in Madrid told Yabiladi on Thursday. The accident claimed 43 lives and left more than 150 people injured. The Moroccan victim, who was living in the Spanish capital, died in the crash and was identified on the official list of fatalities. Her death was confirmed hours after Spain’s Civil Guard reported a missing person case involving a

AFCON: Inside the Morocco–Senegal final under high diplomatic tension

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, played on January 18, unfolded in a particularly tense atmosphere. According to Africa Intelligence, «altercations on the pitch and in the stands» took place against the backdrop of «an already well-established climate of tension between Moroccan and Senegalese officials». In an effort to defuse tensions, Rabat convened an emergency meeting on the eve of the final, underscoring the strained environment

After 13 years, Morocco and Senegal relaunch the Joint High commission

After thirteen years of waiting, Morocco and Senegal are set to convene the 15th session of the Morocco–Senegal Joint High Commission. This revival comes amid a context of heightened sensitivity following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, held on January 18 in Rabat, where the Atlas Lions were defeated by the Lions of Teranga. 

Mauritania orders evacuation of gold prospectors near Morocco and Algeria borders

The Mauritanian authorities have mandated the swift evacuation of gold prospectors operating within a ten-kilometer radius of the borders with Morocco and Algeria. This directive, formalized by a decree issued on Wednesday, January 21, grants prospectors a week to comply, as reported by a Nouakchott-based media outlet. The announcement was made by Idrissa Demba Koureira, the governor of the Tiris Zemmour region, during a joint field mission with Colonel Cheikh Sidi Bouya Salek, commander of

AFCON Final : Rabat prosecutor orders trial of 18 Senegalese fans, one Algerian

On Wednesday, the King’s Prosecutor at the Rabat Court of First Instance ordered the prosecution of 18 Senegalese supporters and one Algerian fan, all held in custody, in connection with the riots that broke out during the Africa Cup of Nations final. The decision followed their appearance before the public prosecutor and subsequent questioning, according to Hespress. Based on the findings of the judicial police investigation, the suspects were referred to trial, with the first hearing

Rescue teams recover bodies of three mountaineers swept away by Toubkal avalanche

The Royal Armed Forces announced on Wednesday the recovery of three bodies following an avalanche that occurred on January 18, 2026, along the route to Mount Toubkal near the Imlil refuge. According to a statement published on the official Facebook page of the Moroccan Armed Forces, units from the 1st Atlas Rifles Regiment, renowned for their expertise in mountain rescue and equipped with advanced avalanche victim detection systems, were mobilized to carry out search and rescue