On January 1, the first baby born at Avignon Hospital became the target of racist abuse on social media, solely because of his Arabic-sounding name. The newborn, named Zaïd, prompted his parents to file a complaint on January 7, police sources told Le Parisien. Speaking to La Marseillaise, Avignon mayor Cécile Helle said she was shocked and deeply disturbed by comments that went as far as linking the infant to terrorism. She said the incident highlighted «the potential for
Locust activity has intensified in southern Morocco, with hopper groups evolving into «immature groups and small swarms», according to a Desert Locust Bulletin published Wednesday by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The report notes that «some mature adult groups were also found near Tan-Tan». FAO still reassures that «low temperatures slowed maturation, allowing intensive control efforts before a third generation could begin» in Mauritania and
A disturbing incident has sparked widespread outrage in Nador, where dozens of cats were found poisoned and killed near a local market. The act has drawn strong condemnation from animal welfare groups and civil society organizations, which have described it as a serious crime requiring urgent investigation and accountability. Photos and videos showing numerous dead cats around the market area have been widely shared by activists on social media, further fueling public anger and concern. The
As AFCON 2025 unfolds in Morocco, the excitement is marred by a surge in ticket scams, with fans falling prey to fraudulent online resellers. Despite efforts by organizers to curb fraud through digitalization and personalized ticketing, the black market persists, prompting victims and vigilant internet users to expose scams and warn others.
Khaled Setti, a parliamentary advisor for the National Union of Moroccan Workers (UNTM) and a union representative for the PJD, has taken a stand against the government regarding the criteria used to select news anchors for public television channels. In a written inquiry directed at the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Setti pointed out the noticeable lack of traditional Moroccan attire, such as the djellaba or headscarf, in public media news broadcasts. He questioned the
The Polisario Front appears intent on revisiting the events of 2019. In recent days, its supporters and sympathizers have launched a social media campaign calling on their allies in the Sahara to take advantage of any street celebrations in Laayoune and Dakhla, should Algeria win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, to carry out acts of vandalism. Messages encouraging such actions have been circulating online for the past two days. For the record, on July 19, 2019, Algeria’s Fennecs won the
La Coupe d'Afrique des Nations au Maroc ne se joue pas seulement sur le terrain, mais aussi sur les réseaux sociaux, où les prédictions farfelues d'animaux et de rituels superstitieux captivent des millions d'internautes. Entre engouement collectif et quête irrationnelle de certitudes, le psychosociologue Mohcine Benzakour analyse comment peur et stress alimentent ces pratiques, révélant une facette fascinante de la passion footballistique.
La Copa Africana de Naciones en Marruecos no solo se juega en el campo, sino también en las redes sociales, donde las extravagantes predicciones de animales y rituales supersticiosos cautivan a millones de internautas. Entre el entusiasmo colectivo y la búsqueda irracional de certezas, el psicosociólogo Mohcine Benzakour analiza cómo el miedo y el estrés alimentan estas prácticas, revelando un aspecto fascinante de la pasión futbolística.
On Thursday, January 8, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez presided over the annual gathering of Spain's ambassadors stationed around the globe, held in Madrid. In his speech, which spanned over fifty minutes, he underscored the importance of «building a peaceful, secure, and stable neighborhood, anchored in shared prosperity, with key partners such as Morocco, Senegal, and Mauritania». Addressing the diplomatic corps, Sanchez revealed his plan to «urge the European
On Thursday in Rabat, Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, held a tripartite working meeting with his Spanish and German counterparts. The meeting brought together Francisco Pardo Piqueras, Director General of the Spanish National Police, and Dieter Romann, Director General of the German Federal Police. According to a joint statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) and the General Directorate of Territorial
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