CAF announces Rabat as host of 2026 FIFA World Cup African Playoff tournament

The Intercontinental African Qualifiers Tournament for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place in Rabat from November 13 to 16, 2025, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced. This mini-tournament will feature four national teams: Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria, CAF stated in a press release published on its official website. The semi-final matches are scheduled for Thursday, November 13, at the El Barid Stadium and the Prince Moulay El Hassan

Mohamed Tozy nombrado Decano de Ciencias Sociales en la Universidad Internacional de Rabat

La Universidad Internacional de Rabat (UIR) ha designado al profesor Mohamed Tozy como el nuevo decano de la Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, marcando un hito significativo en el avance académico de la institución. Reconocido politólogo y sociólogo, Mohamed Tozy es una figura central en el ámbito de las ciencias sociales en Marruecos. Especialista en religión y sociología política en el Magreb, ha impartido clases en la Universidad Hassan

Mohamed Tozy nommé Doyen des Sciences Sociales à l'Université Internationale de Rabat

L'Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR) a nommé le professeur Mohamed Tozy au poste de doyen de la Faculté des Sciences Sociales, marquant ainsi une étape clé dans le développement académique de l'établissement. Politologue et sociologue, Mohamed Tozy est une figure incontournable des sciences sociales au Maroc. Expert en religion et sociologie politique au Maghreb, il a enseigné à l'Université Hassan II de

Morocco: Renault plans to produce a new range of electric cars by 2030

On Wednesday, October 29, in Rabat, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch met with François Provost, Executive Director of the Renault Group, in the presence of the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour. The meeting focused on strengthening Renault’s industrial ecosystem in Morocco, a key pillar of the Kingdom’s industrial development strategy under the leadership of King Mohammed VI. Akhannouch reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to deepening partnerships with leading

Visiativ Africa becomes NEONOVIA, a new Moroccan player in digital transformation

Visiativ Africa, the historic subsidiary of the French group Visiativ, is now NEONOVIA, an independent Moroccan tech company dedicated to accelerating digital transformation across public and private sectors in Morocco and Africa. This repositioning aligns with Morocco’s Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, reinforcing NEONOVIA’s ambition to promote technological sovereignty and the modernization of public administration, the company said in a press release on Wednesday. «NEONOVIA

Mohamed Tozy appointed Dean of Social Sciences at the International University of Rabat

The International University of Rabat (UIR) has appointed Professor Mohamed Tozy as Dean of the College of Social Sciences, marking a new milestone in the university’s academic development. A leading political scientist and sociologist, Tozy is one of Morocco’s most prominent figures in the social sciences. A specialist in religion and political sociology in the Maghreb, he has taught at Hassan II University in Casablanca and Sciences Po Aix (2007–2025), where he also served

Jury of the 2025 National Press Grand Prix officially installed in Rabat

The jury for the 23rd edition of Morocco’s National Press Grand Prix for the year 2025 was officially installed on Tuesday in Rabat, during a meeting chaired by Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid. Presided over by Fatima Zahra Ouriaghli, the jury includes Mohammed Taoufik Ennassiri, Mouhsine Bountaj, Abdellatif Bensfia, Sanae Rahimi, Mohamed Ezzouak, Fatima Anejdam, Adil Alaoui, Mohamed Bourouis, Ahmed Arkam, and Youssef Belhaissi. Speaking at the event,

Morocco unveils «Smart Drive Test» car for driver’s license exams

The prototype of the «Smart Drive Test» intelligent car, designed for driver’s license examinations, was unveiled on Tuesday in Rabat. The presentation, attended by Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdessamad Kayouh and Director of the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) Benacer Boulaajoul, is part of Morocco’s broader effort to revamp the driver’s license examination system. The goal is to enhance the credibility of the tests by ensuring that candidates truly

Atlas Lionesses exit U17 Women's World Cup after defeat by North Korea in Rabat

On Tuesday in Rabat, the national under-17 women's team faced a tough defeat against North Korea, losing 6-1 in the round of 16 at the U17 Women's World Cup, which continues in Morocco until November 8. The Atlas Lionesses' sole goal came from Maissane Ferkous, who found the net in the 89th minute. Despite their efforts, they were outmatched by the reigning champions and three-time world titleholders in this category. The Moroccan team reached the round of 16 after finishing third in Group A.

Mondial U17 féminin : Le Maroc s’incline face à la Corée du Nord

L’équipe nationale féminine des moins de 17 ans s’est inclinée, mardi à Rabat, face à son homologue nord-coréenne, sur le score sans appel de 6 buts à 1, dans le cadre des huitièmes de finale de la Coupe du monde féminine U17, qui se tient au Maroc jusqu’au 8 novembre. L’unique but des Lioncelles de l'Atlas, qui quittent ainsi la compétition, a été inscrit en fin de rencontre par