Football : Saïd Chiba devient le nouvel entraineur du FUS Rabat

L'entraîneur national Saïd Chiba s'est engagé avec le FUS de Rabat pour une durée de trois ans, en remplacement de Jamal Sellami, a fait savoir mardi 23 juillet 2024 le club rbati. «Nous souhaitons la bienvenue à Saïd Chiba qui a signé un contrat de trois ans avec le FUS. L’histoire de Saïd Chiba avec le FUS est riche en exploits. Après avoir défendu les couleurs de l’équipe, Chiba est parvenu

Maroc Telecom atteint un chiffre d'affaires de 18,26 MMDH à fin juin 2024

Le groupe Maroc Telecom a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires (CA) consolidé de 18,26 milliards de dirhams (MMDH) à fin juin 2024, en hausse de 0,9%. Cette évolution est soutenue par l’essor des activités dans les filiales Moov Africa (+3,7%), explique le groupe dans un communiqué sur ses résultats financiers. Le groupe Maroc Telecom maintient sa dynamique en Afrique subsaharienne et affiche des résultats opérationnels

Morocco joins Farnborough International Airshow 2024 in UK

The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE), in collaboration with key industry players, is organizing Morocco's participation in the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, held from July 22 to 26 in Farnborough, UK. A high-level delegation of Moroccan aerospace officials and professionals will attend the event to promote investment opportunities and sourcing capabilities in Morocco's aerospace sector. Led by AMDIE Director General Ali Seddiki, the delegation includes

Air Arabia launches three new direct routes from Morocco to Europe in October 2024

Air Arabia strengthens its international presence by inaugurating three new direct routes between Morocco and Europe. Starting on October 28, the airline will launch a route linking Tangier to Girona. The following day, a direct service will link Tetouan to Lyon. Finally, on October 30, a new connection will be established between Tangier and Bordeaux. All flights will be operated by Airbus A320s. The Tangier-Girona route will operate on Mondays and Thursdays. Flights will leave Tangier at

Stellantis acquires Moroccan auto firm Sopriam from Al Mada Group

Stellantis announced a two-stage acquisition of Sopriam, a subsidiary of the Al Mada group. They will take immediate majority control, followed by a full purchase of shares in early 2025. The company said this will allow them to handle import and distribution of Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles brands in Morocco, similar to their existing network for Fiat, Abarth, Jeep®, and Alfa Romeo. This acquisition marks a new chapter for Stellantis in Morocco, building on their strategic

CAF : No issue with Morocco map on RS Berkane jersey

The African Confederation of Football (CAF) has declared it won't take further action regarding the map of Morocco, including the Sahara, printed on the RS Berkane jersey until the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rules on its use, according to BBC Africa. «The Caf club committee believed, according to Caf regulations, there was no issue for this map», Mosengo-Omba said. «The Cas decision [will] guide us how to improve our regulations», he added. The issue arose in

Golf Throne Cup returns : 300 players from 18 clubs compete in 19th edition

The 19th edition of the Coupe du Trône de Golf, held from July 22 to 27, 2024, at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, will see 300 players representing 18 Moroccan clubs compete in three categories: seniors, juniors, and classic. The Seniors' competition will be played on the blue course, with teams of 10 players and a captain. The red course will host the classic Coupe du Trône, featuring Morocco's elite golfers in teams of 10 with a captain. The juniors' competition, in its

Dutch-Moroccan rapper Ali Bouali vacations in Morocco despite two-year rape sentence

Ali Bouali, former coach of the show The Voice, was seen by several Dutch people at Weeze Airport in Germany, traveling to Morocco for vacation with his wife Breghje Kommers and children. Despite his recent conviction for rape and attempted rape, Bouali appeared calm according to fan reports to journalist Evert Santegoeds on the Strikt Privé podcast of De Telegraaf. He has appealed the verdict through his lawyer. The prosecution will decide on an appeal by Friday. Although the star's

Moroccan footballer Fatima Tagnaout signs two-year deal with FC Seville

Moroccan left winger Fatima Tagnaout has joined the FC Seville women's team for two seasons, following her transfer from AS FAR during the summer transfer window. The Casablanca native played a pivotal role for AS FAR, winning eight league titles and seven Moroccan Cups. She also helped Morocco win the UNAF tournament in 2020. Fatima Tagnaout played 48 matches for the national team, reaching the finals of the Aisha Buhari Cup (2021) and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2022). This World Cup

Affordable breakthrough : Generic HIV treatment now 1000x cheaper

The 25th International AIDS Conference presented promising results regarding a revolutionary antiretroviral treatment developed by Gilead, based on the lenacapavir molecule. This treatment could transform HIV management. Currently priced at around $40,000 (approximately 400,000 Moroccan dirhams) per person per year, estimates disclosed in Munich suggest the generic version could cost as little as $40. Unlike current daily medications, this treatment requires only two injections per year.