Morocco’s 1–0 defeat to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday night prompted police intervention in The Hague, Eindhoven, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam. In The Hague’s Schilderswijk district, tensions rose shortly after the final whistle, according to local media. Groups of young people gathered, setting off heavy fireworks and throwing projectiles, some of them at police officers and bystanders. Riot police were deployed and carried out several charges after crowds
King Mohammed VI has accepted an invitation from Donald Trump to join the Board of Peace, a new initiative aiming to address global conflicts, raising questions about its potential impact on the United Nations. As Trump prepares to lead the board, concerns mount over its implications for international diplomacy and governance.
In a disturbing case that has shocked the community of Tizi N'Isly, Beni Mellal, the harrowing story of Aicha, a mentally impaired woman subjected to years of sexual abuse, has finally been brought to light. Despite the community's efforts to seek justice and improve the family's dire living conditions, legal and social challenges persist, leaving Aicha and her children in a precarious situation.
Moroccan authorities detained 18 Senegalese supporters and one Algerian fan on Sunday night following disturbances during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, a judicial source told Agence France-Presse on Monday. Security forces had to step in as Senegalese fans invaded the pitch ?⚽#CAN2025 #Final #Security #Supporters #Senegal #AfricanFootball #News pic.twitter.com/lj8NVns61m — Yabiladi.com (@yabiladi_fr) January 18, 2026 The Senegalese fans were
The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, is set to visit Morocco next week, spearheading a delegation from the Canary Islands that includes key figures from the economic, academic, and scientific sectors. This visit aims to bolster bilateral cooperation with the Kingdom. According to Alfonso Cabello, spokesperson for the regional government, this marks Clavijo's third visit to Morocco during the current legislative session. The trip is part of the «Africa Strategy»,
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal was overshadowed by controversy, as a penalty decision led to Senegal's temporary walk-off and clashes with security. Legal experts warn of potential sanctions, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) launching a disciplinary review into the incident.
The Rabat Court of First Instance convicted Algerian YouTuber Raouf Belkasmi, on Monday evening, sentencing him to three months in prison and a fine of 500 dirhams, following a trial conducted while he was in pretrial detention. The court found the defendant, currently held at Arjat Prison, guilty of public indecency and of uttering statements contrary to public morals and ethics against an individual or group during a sporting event. The Algerian supporter was arrested on January 7, in
Following the Moroccan national football team’s defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal, Sunday, Algerian state media suddenly appeared to rediscover that Morocco has a national team competing in the tournament. This attention, however, did not stem from professional sports coverage or journalistic balance, but rather from an apparent desire to settle political scores and outdo one another in displays of hostility toward the Kingdom. After largely ignoring
Morocco's passport has climbed to its highest ranking since 2006, securing the 65th spot globally in the Henley & Partners Passport Index 2026, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 72 destinations. This marks a significant improvement from its previous position, highlighting Morocco's leading status in North Africa and its competitive standing in the Arab world and Africa.
The media-driven mobilization against Morocco, led by Algerian figures, has reached unprecedented levels, particularly during the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by the Kingdom. This campaign has increasingly spilled over onto social media, where some Algerian influencers have amplified it with even greater intensity. In a video that has circulated widely online, a TikTok influencer known as «Mostefa_alger», who has more than 74,000 followers, openly calls for violence against