Rome is hosting the Italy-Africa summit on Monday, focusing on the development of the continent. Representatives from UN agencies like the World Food Programme (WFP) and international institutions like the IMF and World Bank are participating. Morocco is represented by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch. The Polisario has been excluded from the summit. Italy resisted pressure from Algeria, under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, to invite the separatists. As a result, Algeria downgraded its
Moroccan defender Achraf Dari has dashed the hopes of both Sporting Charleroi and Anderlecht in the Belgian league, opting instead for a transfer to Rayo Vallecano in Spain. This news comes as a blow to both Belgian clubs, who were actively pursuing the player, Voetbal Nieuws reported on Saturday. Initially, Sporting Charleroi seemed close to securing Dari's signature, with medical tests scheduled last week. However, Anderlecht reportedly swooped in at the last minute, attempting to hijack the
Moroccan national team coach Walid Regragui faces a crucial decision ahead of tomorrow's crucial match against South Africa. Key player Sofiane Boufal is ruled out due to injury, leaving a gap in the attack. While Hakim Ziyech is working hard to overcome an ankle injury, his inclusion remains uncertain. Regragui acknowledged the challenge of the South African team, who boast strong team chemistry with several players from the same club. Additionally, the hot and humid conditions could affect
Moroccan telecommunications giant Inwi announced a strategic partnership with the Medusa Submarine Cable System on Monday, according to Capacity Media. This agreement will see both companies collaborate on supplying and operating dedicated fiber optic links on the new 8,000-kilometer Medusa cable. Spanning the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Red Seas, the Medusa cable establishes a novel East-West connection, opening up exciting possibilities for connectivity and data exchange. Through this
Moulay H. H. L, a former representative of the Polisario Front's «Ministry of Health» in Spain from 2016 to 2020, is facing prosecution for allegedly organizing the illegal entry of around 20 Sahrawis residing in the Tindouf camps into the autonomous region of Asturias, Spain. According to Iberian media reports, the migrants used false documents to enter Spain and seek medical treatment. Prosecutors allege that Moulay H. H. L leveraged his past work with the Spanish Red Cross to
On January 28, 2024, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The three countries, along with Chad, had joined Morocco's Atlantic Access Initiative on December 23, 2023.
Qatari side Al-Shamal Football Club announced the signing of Moroccan international midfielder Younes Belhanda during the January transfer window. In a statement, the club said Belhanda «will bolster their attacking midfield and become a valuable asset to the club in the coming months». They expressed confidence that Belhanda's experience and talent, alongside his teammates, will contribute to further successes for the team this season.
Moroccan immigrant in France, Fatima Zahra El Mhijar, shattered traditional expectations for women's work when she got behind the wheel of a large truck in early 2023. Now, after conquering French roads, she sets her sights on the wider world. This year, Fatima Zahra aims to join the ranks of international transportation, crossing bridges both literal and metaphorical as she drives between Morocco and France.
Marrakech's unique cultural identity and rich history earned it the prestigious title of «Capital of Culture in the Islamic World» for 2024. This distinction was announced Friday by Salem ben Mohamed El Malik, Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). «Marrakech, with its vibrant cultural scene fueled by writers, scholars, youth, artisans, and storytellers, embodies the spirit of this title», El Malik said at a
A Moroccan Foreign Ministry source confirmed the Kingdom's welcome of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling ordering Israel to take all measures within its power for protecting Palestinians in Gaza and guaranteeing unimpeded humanitarian aid flow. This aligns with King Mohammed VI's repeated calls, as Chair of the Al-Quds Committee, for urgent practical measures to safeguard Palestinians, the same source emphasized. They further condemned the «unprecedented aggression»
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