The former Moroccan international footballer and current beIN Sports analyst, Youssef Chippo, has addressed and clarified the recent controversy that has stirred over the past few days. Contrary to reports circulating in various Moroccan media outlets, Chippo confirmed that the Qatari network has not imposed any sanctions on Moroccan commentator Jawad Badda. In a video shared on his Facebook page recently, Chippo stated, «I have been receiving numerous inquiries about Jawad Badda. I can
On the 11th of January 1944, the Istiqlal party, recently formed, wrote a Manifesto demanding Morocco’s full independence. The party’s struggle against the French protectorate was carried out throughout the years even after the exile of Sultan Mohammed ben Youssef. Flash back.
Following the exit of the Indomitable Lions in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot) has extended a heartfelt message of congratulations and gratitude to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). In a letter signed by its president, Samuel Eto'o Fils, Fecafoot reflects on the match held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, where the Moroccan team secured a 2-0 victory. The Cameroonian leader commends
Simo Kassabi's journey from Harhoura to the United States is a testament to resilience and the power of cultural identity. Despite facing isolation and hardship, he transformed his passion for music into a burgeoning career, all while proudly representing Moroccan heritage on the global stage.
Having secured a place in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco is on the verge of a historic rise in the FIFA rankings, reaching a level the Mountakhab has never achieved before. Whether the Atlas Lions will go on to lift a second continental title, 50 years after their first, remains to be seen. What is already certain, however, is that Morocco national football team, under the leadership of Walid Regragui, continues to shatter milestones on the global stage. The official
After the match between the Moroccan and Cameroonian national teams on Friday, Moroccan fans in France faced strict restrictions, and even fines, simply for celebrating with national symbols. By contrast, Moroccans in Belgium and Canada were largely able to celebrate freely, with security forces sometimes joining in the festivities. In Paris, major arteries such as the Champs-Élysées were placed under heavy police surveillance following the match, which saw the Morocco national
On January the 10th, 1966, L’Express published on its cover the testimony of a French man who witnessed the kidnapping, a few weeks earlier, of Mehdi Ben Barka. Seven days later, George Figon was found dead in his apartment. On January the 20th, an international arrest warrant was issued against General Oufkir and General Dlimi. The French weekly news magazine’s story that caused a scandal. History.
On Friday afternoon, January 9th, Beni Ansar Port near Nador was placed on heightened alert after a body was discovered inside one of the port’s sewage drains. The discovery caused shock and concern among port workers and professionals. According to a report by Nador City, the body was found during routine monitoring and maintenance operations within the port. Following the alert, security forces and local authorities swiftly arrived at the scene, sealed off the area, and
On Thursday evening, a devastating fire at the «Central Hotel» in Nador claimed the life of a child and left his brother critically injured, plunging the local community into shock and mourning. According to local media reports, the blaze erupted in a room where the two children were left alone, resulting in severe smoke inhalation. Sources indicate that their mother had stepped out, leaving the children unattended under circumstances that are still being investigated. Upon
A sudden ground collapse on the Oued Tensift bridge, a vital artery linking Marrakech and neighbouring Tamansourt, caused a serious traffic incident on the morning of Friday, January 9, local media reported. The collapse occurred on a section of the roadway, overturning a truck that was crossing the bridge and leaving its driver with minor injuries. The incident triggered a chain collision involving several vehicles, which sustained significant material damage and led to near-total traffic