On Friday, July 19, 2024, the Casablanca branch of the National Syndicate for Higher Education staged a protest at the Faculty of Sciences Ben M’sik. They condemned the Dean's refusal to award a prize to a High School of Technology student for wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh. The union called the Dean's action «a dangerous breach of academic ethics and internationally recognized freedoms». They further described it as «reckless, disrespectful, and an insult to the
Morocco’s General Directorate of Information Systems Security (DGSSI) has issued a series of recommendations for Moroccans potentially impacted by the recent Microsoft IT outage that occurred on Friday. This outage caused disruptions in various parts of the world, affecting airlines, banks, businesses, and even emergency services. In its note, the DGSSI, an entity affiliated with the National Defense Administration, acknowledged the outage that left several users disconnected from their
German prosecutors have confirmed the arrest of Raja de Casablanca president Mohamed Boudrika at Hamburg airport on an international arrest warrant. «He is being held pending extradition to the Moroccan authorities», the prosecutor's office stated. Boudrika was traveling to Hamburg on Wednesday to meet with first-team coach Josef Zinnbauer to convince him to continue coaching the Green team. Last March, the Aïn Sebaa Criminal Court sentenced Mohamed Boudrika in absentia
The Spanish National Police recovered 15 stolen cars hidden inside containers at the Algeciras port. Most of these vehicles, originating from France, Germany, and Italy, were intercepted before being shipped across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco. According to Spanish media, the thieves employed a technique known as «triangulation». This method involves fraudulently obtaining ownership documents for rental cars, essentially hiding the true owner's identity through a series of
In the aftermath of the defection of approximately one hundred Polisario fighters, Bashir Mustapha Sayed is exploiting this development to enhance his own standing, while refraining from censure of the Algerian government.
A major technical failure is currently disrupting computer systems of numerous companies worldwide, according to statements from Australia's national cybersecurity authority. The disruption first impacted entities in Australia, including the ABC television network, Sydney Airport, and a major supermarket chain. The impact extends beyond Australia's borders, with reports of similar disruptions at airlines like Ryanair and Transavia, emergency services in the US state of Alaska, and airports
Following a social media uproar, the King Fahd School of Translation in Tangier, affiliated with Sultan Abdelmalek Saadi University, issued an apology for designating Amazigh, an official language of Morocco alongside Arabic since 2011, as a «foreign language» in a recent announcement. The school said, Thursday in an official apology, that it was an «unintentional mistake» and assures the public that the issue has been corrected. Said announcement, shared both online
The King Fahd School of Translation ignited controversy by labeling Amazigh a «foreign language» in a recent announcement for a new program/course. This move angered many activists, especially considering Amazigh became Morocco's official language alongside Arabic in 2011.
Lunja and the ogress is an Amazigh folktale that tells the story of the journey of a young woman who was fostered by a Gula. With many variations across Morocco and the Maghreb reflects the transit from an ancient matriarchal culture to a newer, male-dominated one.
Paris Saint-Germain is set to extend the contract of Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi, according to RMC Sport. A key player for Luis Enrique's side since his 2021 arrival, Hakimi has remained influential despite Kylian Mbappé's departure. Currently contracted until 2026, the right-back is expected to sign an extension, solidifying his long-term future at PSG. Despite facing some physical challenges during the 2023-2024 season, Hakimi contributed significantly, making 40 appearances