Dutch House of Representatives approves extradition treaty With Morocco

The Dutch House of Representatives has approved an extradition treaty with Morocco, paving the way for easier transfers of suspects and convicted criminals between the two countries. The agreement, signed in 2023, allows extradition requests for offenses punishable by at least one year in prison under the laws of both countries, including violent crimes and money laundering. Only the Party for the Animals and Denk voted against the treaty. Morocco does not generally extradite its own

Morocco cracks top five in 2026 World Cup kit rankings

Morocco’s home kit for the 2026 World Cup has been ranked the fifth-best among the tournament’s 48 participating nations by The Athletic. The outlet praised Puma’s design, describing the jersey as «a beauty» and highlighting its distinctive collar, colors and trim inspired by traditional Moroccan fabric patterns. It also noted that, unlike several manufacturers that retained kits unveiled for AFCON 2025, Puma provided its teams with entirely new designs. The

2026 World Cup controversies: The United States, Qatar, Russia and Western double standards

Even before kick-off, the 2026 World Cup in the United States is already piling up controversies, met with an awkward silence from FIFA. The missteps, seen as unprecedented, have revived accusations of double standards in the way host countries are treated. An interview with Saïd El Abadi, a French-Moroccan sports journalist at Canal+ and author of «The History of African Football».

Taza health delegation responds to social media claims over viral hospital death

The provincial delegation of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in Taza has issued a statement to clarify the circumstances surrounding the case of a man whose photos were recently circulated from inside Ibn Baja Provincial Hospital, sparking questions and criticism over how his condition was handled. According to the delegation, the hospital’s emergency department received the unidentified man on June 7, 2026, after he was transported by ambulance from a commune in the

A World Cup without Sboua? Morocco's most dedicated supporters denied U.S. visas

With Morocco set to face Brazil in its World Cup opener, some of the Atlas Lions' most dedicated supporters fear they may not make it to the United States. Visa rejections are casting uncertainty over months of preparations for Sboua.

Sumar urges Spain to summon Moroccan ambassador over death of Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz

Voices backing the Polisario Front continue to grow louder in Spain following the death of senior figure Lahbib Mohamed Abdelaziz. On Tuesday, the left-wing Sumar party, a member of Spain’s governing coalition, called on Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares to summon Morocco’s ambassador to Madrid, Karima Benyaich, and seek explanations over the incident. Speaking at a press conference in the Spanish Congress of Deputies, Alberto Ibáñez, an MP from the

1,200-year-old game board found in medieval hammam in Morocco

A team of archaeologists has uncovered a 1,200-year-old game board at the ancient site of Walīla (Volubilis), near Meknes, shedding new light on leisure and social life in early Islamic Morocco. The discovery, detailed in a June study published in Libyan Studies, was made by Tim Penn of the University of Reading, Corisande Fenwick of University College London (UCL), and Hassan Limane of Morocco’s National Institute of Archaeological Sciences and Heritage (INSAP). The game board

Un plateau de jeu vieux de 1 200 ans découvert dans un hammam médiéval au Maroc

Une équipe d’archéologues a mis au jour un plateau de jeu vieux de 1 200 ans sur le site antique de Walīla, l’ancienne Volubilis, près de Meknès. Une découverte qui apporte un éclairage inédit sur les loisirs et la sociabilité au Maroc aux premiers siècles de l’islam. Présentée dans une étude publiée en juin dans la revue Libyan Studies, la découverte est signée Tim Penn,

Descubren en un hammam medieval de Marruecos un tablero de juego de 1.200 años de antigüedad

Un equipo de arqueólogos ha sacado a la luz un tablero de juego de 1.200 años de antigüedad en el yacimiento de Walīla, la antigua Volubilis, cerca de Meknes. El hallazgo arroja nueva luz sobre el ocio y las formas de sociabilidad en Marruecos durante los primeros siglos del islam. El descubrimiento, presentado en un estudio publicado en junio en la revista Libyan Studies, lleva la firma de Tim Penn, de la Universidad de Reading; Corisande Fenwick, del University College

Mountakhab 2026: Neil El Aynaoui, Morocco from father to son

Son of Moroccan tennis legend Younès El Aynaoui, Neil has carved his own path with a football at his feet, from Nancy to Lens and AS Roma. Now an Atlas Lion, the rising midfielder is carrying a famous name into a new era, with the 2026 World Cup in sight.