Former National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen was acquitted on Tuesday by the Paris Correctional Court in the case involving allegations of «public insult based on origin, ethnicity, nation, race, or religion». The lawsuit was filed by Moroccan-born Yasmine Ouirhane, who took action after being linked to «radical Islam». According to the AFP, the court determined that the words in question do not «clearly and objectively refer to jihadism, terrorism, or deadly
Yassin Halhoul has been appointed as the new president of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Morocco (CCSM). He succeeds Christophe de Figueiredo, who stepped down to pursue new professional opportunities. In announcing the appointment, the Chamber expressed its gratitude for de Figueiredo’s commitment and leadership, noting that he will retain the title of honorary president. During his tenure, the Chamber said, «the visibility and diversity of activities» were significantly
Morocco is gearing up to unveil an updated and comprehensive version of its autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, ahead of the strategic review of MINURSO by the UN Security Council, slated for April. This development was reported by Africa Intelligence on Tuesday, January 20. This initiative aligns with Resolution 2797, adopted on October 31, which urges the United Nations' executive body to instruct Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to «present, within six months of the mandate's
As tensions flared in the AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco, violence erupted both on and off the pitch, with Moroccan fans in Dakar facing a terrifying ordeal as their café was attacked. The incident, which led to shattered windows and stolen motorcycles, prompted police intervention.
Sweden has officially announced its support for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan to resolve the Sahara conflict, bringing to an end years of hesitation and political maneuvering. The shift deals a significant setback to the Polisario Front, which had long regarded the Scandinavian countries as among its strongest supporters in Europe.
La finale de la CAN 2025 entre le Sénégal et le Maroc a été marquée par des tensions explosives, tant sur le terrain qu'en dehors, avec des scènes de chaos jusqu'à Dakar où un café marocain a été pris pour cible après l'attribution d'un penalty controversé.
La final de la CAN 2025 entre Senegal y Marruecos estuvo marcada por tensiones explosivas, tanto en el campo como fuera de él, con escenas de caos incluso en Dakar, donde un café marroquí fue atacado tras la concesión de un polémico penalti.
The Rhône Prefecture has ordered the closure of «The School of Success», a Muslim educational center for children linked to the Intercultural Center of Décines, in eastern France, which also hosts the Ar-Rahman mosque. The decision follows the identification of discrepancies between the association’s statutes and its actual activities, notably the hosting of 572 children on Wednesday afternoons and weekends outside school holidays, in exchange for an annual fee of
With nearly 100,000 jobs created and a 1.8-fold return on revenues and investments, AFCON 2025 allowed Morocco to demonstrate its organizational strength while generating significant economic spillovers across key development sectors, according to Minister Ryad Mezzour.
On Sunday evening, Moroccan authorities thwarted an attempt by more than 100 migrants from sub-Saharan African countries to reach the double border fence of Ceuta, coinciding with the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal. According to Spanish Civil Guard sources, the migrants sought to take advantage of what they believed would be reduced vigilance by security forces due to the final match taking place in Rabat. The same sources said the Spanish Civil Guard was on high