The parliamentary group of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) raised concerns at the opening of the oral question session held on Monday, December 29, at the House of Representatives, over what it described as delays by the government, led by Aziz Akhannouch, in providing clear and comprehensive responses regarding the tragedies that struck Fès and Safi. Invoking Article 163 of the House’s internal regulations, lawmakers from the Islamist party called on the government
Two people died and several others sustained injuries of varying severity on Monday afternoon in a serious traffic accident at the entrance to the city of Essaouira. The crash occurred after the driver of an urban transport bus reportedly lost control of the vehicle due to a sudden technical failure. According to local sources, the bus, which was travelling from the commune of Smimou toward the city center, veered off the road near the Oued Ksob bridge and crashed violently into palm
The Atlas Lions will be looking to secure victory on Monday night (8:00 p.m.) at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat in the final group-stage match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco currently lead Group A with four points after defeating Comoros and drawing with Mali, while Zambia remain winless after two draws. Historically, Morocco hold a clear edge over Zambia, with 14 wins in 22 meetings. Zambia have recorded six wins against Morocco in total with two matches ending in
Traffic at the Tarajal border crossing is facing severe congestion, with long queues reported for travelers entering Ceuta from Morocco. According to local media, waiting times can reach up to six hours on certain days. The same sources indicate that exiting Ceuta generally takes between 30 and 45 minutes, while «the real problem arises when entering from the Moroccan side due to ongoing construction work». As a result, affected travelers have filed an official complaint with the
The Africa Cup of Nations has once again turned into a festival of fans, with supporters from across Africa travelling to Morocco and stealing the spotlight through creativity, costumes, and cultural expression. From statue-like tributes and futuristic outfits to cross-border dances and handcrafted attire, let’s discover this edition’s most dedicated fans.
Last Thursday, the Royal Gendarmerie in Salé referred seven suspects to the Public Prosecution at the Rabat Court of Appeal in connection with a case involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, which resulted in her pregnancy. The young woman later underwent an abortion at a well-known gynecology clinic in Rabat. According to the newspaper Al-Akhbar, those charged include the attending doctor, his secretary, a nurse working at an international clinic, and an intermediary who owns a
On Saturday evening, a human skull was discovered in the port basin of Safi, prompting security authorities to open an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to available information, authorities were alerted after several port workers noticed the skull. Security services subsequently arrived at the scene and secured the area in accordance with legal procedures. The remains were transferred to the National Laboratory of Forensic Police for medical
On Sunday, the body of a student who had been missing following flooding in Tinghir province, was recovered after several days of intensive search operations involving multiple rescue teams. Local sources said the body was found after long hours of ground and aerial searches carried out under difficult conditions. Significant technical and logistical resources were mobilized, including a Royal Gendarmerie helicopter, five drones, excavation equipment, and trained search dogs. The tragedy
A man from Rumst, Belgium, was recently arrested in Morocco under an arrest warrant issued by the Belgian authorities. Glenn S., 39, has been convicted twice for his involvement in drug trafficking. Last year, a court in Antwerp handed him a final four-year prison sentence, while a separate six-year sentence imposed in Leuven is currently under appeal. The Antwerp public prosecutor’s office confirmed over the weekend that the suspect will be extradited to serve his sentence. According to
Graffiti discovered on the Church of Santa Maria in Trento, a city in northern Italy, on the night of December 26–27 has been linked to Moroccan football ultras rather than to «religious or political motives», according to local authorities. The church is a Renaissance and Baroque Roman Catholic building dating back to between 1520 and 1524. According to local newspaper Diocese of Trento, the inscriptions «do not appear to be blasphemous, nor do they contain references
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