Ksar el-Kebir evacuates 13 neighborhoods amid Loukkos River flooding

On Thursday evening, authorities launched large-scale evacuation operations in the city of Ksar el-Kebir, affecting 13 residential neighborhoods, as the Loukkos River overflowed and reached critical levels. The measures included cutting electricity to several key facilities, amid official warnings of heavy rainfall forecast in the coming days. The evacuations targeted densely populated areas. Local authorities continued to urge residents to leave their homes to avoid being trapped by rising

Casablanca house collapse claims life of elderly woman and injures another

An elderly woman lost her life on Thursday, while another person suffered fractures and injuries of varying severity after part of a house collapsed in Derb Chlouh, in Casablanca’s ancient medina. Civil protection teams and local authorities quickly intervened, evacuating the victims to hospital. The woman later succumbed to her injuries, while the other injured individual remains under medical care. Local authorities, accompanied by security services and civil protection

Former CAF Disciplinary chair: Sanctions over AFCON final «failed dismally»

The decision handed down by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board following the incidents that marred the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal has failed to convince even the body’s former chairperson. Speaking to South African broadcaster SABC News on Thursday, Raymond Hack said the CAF Disciplinary Committee had «failed dismally» in the sanctions announced on Wednesday night against both teams. Hack was particularly critical of the punishment

EU officially presents its new position on Western Sahara to Morocco

Nearly three decades after the signing of the association agreement between Morocco and the European Union in 1996, both parties are eager to breathe new life into their partnership. The meeting held this Thursday in Brussels is a clear reflection of this commitment.

Une fillette britannique de sept ans emportée par la mer pendant ses vacances à Casablanca

Lors de leur premier jour de vacances à Casablanca, Inaayah Makda, une fillette britannique de sept ans, a disparu après avoir été emportée par la mer, a rapporté la BBC jeudi. Originaire du Lancashire, dans le nord-ouest de l'Angleterre, Inaayah a été surprise mercredi par une vague alors qu'elle se trouvait avec ses parents sur des rochers bordant une plage de Casablanca. Ses parents, Zubair et Tasneem Makda, ont également

Una niña británica de siete años arrastrada por el mar durante sus vacaciones en Casablanca

En su primer día de vacaciones en Casablanca, Inaayah Makda, una niña británica de siete años, desapareció tras ser arrastrada por el mar, informó la BBC el jueves. Originaria de Lancashire, en el noroeste de Inglaterra, Inaayah fue sorprendida el miércoles por una ola mientras estaba con sus padres en unas rocas al borde de una playa en Casablanca. Sus padres, Zubair y Tasneem Makda, también fueron arrastrados por el mar, pero perdieron

Spain and EU renew commitment to high-level partnership with Morocco

Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening relations between the European Union and Morocco, stressing the need to maintain ties at the «highest level». His remarks come as the EU–Morocco Partnership Council convenes on Thursday. Albares described the meeting as «excellent», underlining Morocco’s central role as a key partner and ally for both the European Union and Spain. He

Seven-year-old British girl swept out to sea while on holiday in Casablanca

On the first day of her family’s holiday in Casablanca, a seven-year-old British girl has gone missing after being swept out to sea, the BBC reported on Thursday. The child, Inaayah Makda, from Lancashire in North West England, was struck on Wednesday by a large wave while sitting with her parents on rocks along a beach in the city, according to her family. Her parents, Zubair and Tasneem Makda, were also knocked into the water but lost sight of their daughter amid the chaos. A family

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.