The detainees of the Rif movement, including Nasser Zefzafi, have announced a two-day hunger strike in solidarity with Gaza and Sudan. The announcement was relayed by Mohamed Ahmajik, brother of detainee Nabil Ahmajik, in a Facebook post. «The message from the six detainees of the Rif movement in Tangier 2 prison: We, the six detainees of the Rif movement in Tangier 2 prison, declare that we will refuse food and water for 48 hours, until Wednesday, in solidarity with the victims of the
The National Airports Office (ONDA) marked National Migrant Day, celebrated on August 10, with festivities dedicated to Moroccans living abroad returning home for the summer. Cultural activities, Moroccan hospitality, and coordinated services set the tone for the day, reflecting the nation’s attachment to and appreciation for Moroccans around the world. This year’s celebration coincided with the 25th edition of the Marhaba operation, led by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is expanding its point-to-point network with the resumption of direct flights between Marrakech and the cities of Lyon, Toulouse, Nantes, and Bordeaux, starting October 10, 2025. The airline will also increase frequencies on existing routes to Marseille and Brussels. According to a statement, flights to Toulouse and Lyon will operate on Mondays and Fridays from October 10. Departures from Marrakech-Menara International Airport will be at 8:15 a.m., arriving in Toulouse at
In recent weeks, the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has welcomed Palestinian refugees fleeing the war with Israel, according to Spanish security sources. Three of them reportedly swam from the Moroccan coast before applying for asylum in Spain. On Saturday, seven Moroccan minors entered Ceuta the same way. According to city government figures, the section for unaccompanied minors is currently housing over 480 children, despite an optimal capacity of just 132 places. The overcrowding comes amid a
Statements by Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi claiming he deserves the Ballon d’Or have stirred debate within Paris Saint-Germain and among its supporters, with some fearing it could undermine teammate Ousmane Dembélé’s chances of winning the prestigious award. In an interview with Canal Plus over the weekend, Hakimi said he believes he merits the trophy more than a forward. «People put me in the Ballon d’Or discussion, and there comes a moment when
Mohamed Bouzoubaa was elected on Sunday, August 10, as the new president of the administrative board of the Maghreb Association Sportive of Fes (MAS), succeeding Hicham Chakour, who resigned last month. Bouzoubaa, the sole candidate for the position, was chosen during the ordinary electoral general assembly for the 2024–2025 sports season. Meanwhile, Omar Bennis retained his role as president of the club’s sports company, which holds 60% of the team’s shares. Attendees at
Japan is gearing up to host the 9th edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) from August 20 to 22 in Yokohama. As is customary with every session of this partnership, the recurring issue of the Polisario's participation is once again in the spotlight. Just a week before the commencement of TICAD 9, the Japanese government hosted a meeting with Algeria's ambassador to Tokyo, Toufik Milat, on Friday, August 8, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Moroccan feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar was taken into custody on Sunday, August 10, after posting a photo of herself wearing a t-shirt with «phrases offensive to the Divine Being», the Public Prosecutor at the Rabat Court of First Instance announced in a statement. The photo, shared on her social media account, was accompanied by a post «containing insults to the Islamic religion», the statement noted. The public prosecution has ordered an investigation into the
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced last Friday the official club rankings for the 2025–2026 season, ahead of the preliminary round draws for the Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. Egypt’s Al Ahly retained the top spot, followed by South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in second place. Tunisia’s Espérance Sportive de Tunis came third, while Morocco’s Renaissance Berkane climbed to fourth, up from sixth last season. Presenting
A 40-year-old Moroccan woman living in the Spanish town of Jumilla tragically lost her life on Friday in a workplace accident in the province of Albacete, southeastern Spain, according to emergency service sources in the La Mancha region. The victim, identified as Nadia, was working as a seasonal laborer when a forklift toppled onto her, causing fatal injuries. Spanish media reported that Civil Guard units, an ambulance, and an emergency doctor were dispatched to the site. An air ambulance
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