King Mohammed VI : «The situation in Gaza requires a final solution beyond crisis management»

In his Throne Day speech, King Mohammed VI stated, «The situation in our country does not mean we are oblivious to or insensitive to the tragedy befalling our Palestinian brothers and sisters|. «As Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, I facilitated an unprecedented route through which we delivered urgent food and medical aid to our brothers and sisters in Gaza», he said. «With the same spirit of commitment and responsibility, I continue to support constructive

King Mohammed VI calls for urgent action on water management and sustainability

In his Throne Day address, King Mohammed VI emphasized the urgent need for creative solutions and good governance to address Morocco's water challenges. He highlighted the importance of completing water projects, including desalination plants and inter-basin transfers, to ensure adequate water supply, support agriculture, and enhance national food security, while urging efficient and responsible water use.

Appeal court sentences radio host Momo to 4 months for staged theft

On Monday, July 29th, the Casablanca Court of Appeals upheld the initial verdict of four months' imprisonment against radio host Mohamed Bousfiha, known as «Momo», in the case of «faking a cell phone theft on radio». The court also upheld the sentence of three months' imprisonment for another defendant, while reducing the sentence of a third defendant from five months to four months. Additionally, the court ordered the defendants to pay 25,000 dirhams in compensation to

Morocco, Portugal, and Spain submit joint bid for 2030 World Cup to FIFA

On Monday in Paris, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain submitted their joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The official bid was presented to FIFA President Gianni Infantino by the leaders of the three federations: Fawzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Association; Fernando Gomes, President of the Portuguese Football Federation; and Álvaro de Miguel, Secretary General of the Royal Spanish

Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui joins Manchester United on six-year deal

Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui has signed a six-year contract with Manchester United. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the deal will keep the Moroccan international at Old Trafford until 2030. Mazraoui deliberated for a long time between offers from West Ham, Ajax Amsterdam, and Manchester United but ultimately chose the team that interested him the most. ?? Understand the agreement reached between Man United and Noussair Mazraoui is on five year deal valid until

Tragic bus accident on Marrakech-Agadir highway kills two soldiers

On Monday morning, July 29, a passenger bus carrying military personnel on leave overturned following a serious traffic accident on the Marrakech-Agadir highway, near the Sidi Mohamed Dalil commune, Chichaoua region, according to the official page of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (RMAF). The accident resulted in two fatalities and two others sustaining injuries of varying severity, who were taken to the military hospital in Marrakech. According to the same source, the Royal Armed Forces

Mocro Maffia's growing presence in Germany sparks concern

The Mocro Maffia, a «Moroccan criminal organization» involved in trafficking synthetic drugs in the Netherlands, is expanding its operations in Germany. This expansion has led to increased tensions and a series of violent incidents. A report by Deutsche Welle highlights that the organization, which first emerged in the 1990s, is now establishing a concerning presence in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. Mahmoud Jaraba, a researcher at the Erlangen Center for Islam and Law in

Atlas Lions’ 2022 World Cup performance boosted interest in Morocco online

The 2022 FIFA World Cup significantly boosted Morocco's global popularity, particularly in non-sports areas such as tourism and culture, as evidenced by a 400% increase in online searches and a surge in positive sentiment, new study finds.

Algerian Parliament accuses France of «hindering Sahara conflict resolution»

Algerian political parties have criticized France for supporting the autonomy proposal for the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. Meanwhile, media outlets have reported that a planned visit by President Tebboune to Paris has been canceled.

Casablanca Mayor Nabila Rmili ousted from intercommunal cooperation presidency

Previously president of the Public Intercommunal Cooperation Establishment (ECI) of Greater Casablanca, «Al Baida», the mayor of the Moroccan metropolis, Nabila Rmili, has been removed from this position. Applications for the presidency are open from July 25 to 29, 2024. The administrative procedure was initiated by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Governor of the Casablanca-Settat region, Mohamed Mhidia, who noted the absence of the RNI leader from her duties as head