Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi has lodged an appeal with France’s Court of Cassation following a decision to send him to trial before the Hauts-de-Seine criminal court over rape allegations he has consistently denied since the investigation began in 2023, reports AFP. Notably, this appeal does not involve contesting a conviction, as the trial has yet to occur. This legal move contests the Versailles Court of Appeal's decision from June 19, which confirmed the investigating judge’s
Un proyecto de ley del Senado estadounidense sobre defensa obligaría al Pentágono a aplicar la hoja de ruta 2026-2036 de cooperación en materia de defensa entre Estados Unidos y Marruecos, mediante la modernización, la lucha contra el terrorismo, los drones, la ciberseguridad y la ampliación de los ejercicios conjuntos. El texto prevé remitir el documento íntegro al Congreso.
Un projet de loi du Sénat américain sur la défense tiendrait le Pentagone à mettre en œuvre la feuille de route 2026–2036 de coopération en matière de défense entre les États-Unis et le Maroc, à travers la modernisation, la lutte contre le terrorisme, les drones, la cybersécurité et l’élargissement des exercices conjoints. Le texte prévoit la transmission de
Complaints from travelers have mounted with the launch of Operation Marhaba over conditions at the Beni Ansar crossing, where long queues and overcrowding are disrupting the smooth flow of traffic. The situation has prompted the Azeghanghan branch of the Moroccan League for the Defense of Human Rights to sound the alarm and call for urgent intervention to improve services.
A U.S. Senate defense bill would require the Pentagon to implement the 2026–2036 U.S.-Morocco Defense Cooperation Roadmap through a plan focused on military modernization, counterterrorism, drones, cybersecurity and expanded joint exercises. It also calls for submitting the full roadmap to Congress, offering the clearest picture yet of the agreement signed by Washington and Rabat in April.
Spain’s People’s Party has criticized the government, accusing it of failing to demand that Morocco apply the principle of reciprocity to the travel regime between the kingdom and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla. The party argued that preventing travelers from the two cities from bringing products or personal belongings into Morocco harms their local economies and creates «unfair competition». During a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Melilla MP Sofía
Laboratory tests have found that clay utensils intended for food use and decorated with tar contain high levels of toxic chemical elements, prompting the Secretariat of State in charge of Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy to ban the use of the substance in their production. In a circular addressed to the heads of chambers of handicrafts and regional and provincial directors, Secretary of State Lahcen Saadi said analyses carried out by a specialized laboratory on samples of
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has responded to Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch's decision to abandon year-round GMT+1 by the end of this summer season, arguing that the move demonstrates the opposition's ability to influence public policy and pressure the government. In an article published on its official website, the party said the decision «answers those who question the usefulness of the opposition and cast doubt on its role in shaping public policy, pressuring the
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman expects Morocco to pose a major attacking threat when the two sides meet in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Monday, warning that defensive lapses could prove costly against the Atlas Lions. «From what we've seen, Morocco is a team that likes to attack», he said after the Netherlands' 3-1 victory over Tunisia. «They also have a right-back who is capable of playing in several attacking positions. We'll have to prepare well for that», he
Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de La Espriella, has responded to the congratulatory message sent to him by King Mohammed VI following his victory in the second round of the presidential election on June 21. «The congratulations extended by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to Abelardo De La Espriella are among the most significant international statements received after the presidential election and reflect the Kingdom of Morocco’s desire to give fresh momentum to its