Moroccan university launches two nanosatellites into space

The first two Moroccan university nanosatellites, «UM5-EOSat» and «UM5-Ribat», were recently launched by SpaceX's Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California (USA). The project, carried out on August 16 at 19:56, is the result of a collaboration between Mohammed V University in Rabat, the National Center for Scientific and Technical Research (CNRST), and the Moroccan Royal Center for Space Studies and Research, according to a press release from Mohammed V

Heavy thundershowers expected Thursday in Morocco

Heavy thundershowers accompanied by hail and gusty winds are expected in several Moroccan provinces on Thursday, according to the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM). Thundershowers (15-35 mm) are forecast from 2 PM to 10 PM in the provinces of Oujda-Angad, Jerada, Taourirte, Taza, Guercif, Boulemane, and Al Hoceïma, the DGM said in an orange alert bulletin.

Maroc : Averses orageuses, grêle et rafales de vent ce jeudi

De fortes averses orageuses accompagnées de grêle et de rafales de vent sont attendues ce jeudi dans plusieurs provinces du Maroc, a annoncé la Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM). Ainsi, des averses orageuses (15-35 mm) sont prévues de 14h à 22h dans les provinces de Oujda-Angad, Jerada, Taourirte, Taza, Guercif, Boulemane et Al Hoceïma, a précisé la DGM dans un bulletin d’alerte de niveau de

Morocco unveils national team squad for Gabon, Lesotho matches

On Thursday, national football team coach Walid Regragui unveiled the list of 26 players selected for the upcoming matches against Gabon and Lesotho on September 6 and 9, respectively, at the Grand Stadium of Agadir. These matches are part of the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), to be held in Morocco. Following the draw, Morocco, already qualified as hosts, was placed in Group B alongside Gabon, Central Africa, and Lesotho. The final phase of the Afcon 2025 will take place

CAN 2025 : Walid Regragui dévoile la liste des joueurs pour les matchs face au Gabon et au Lesotho

Le sélectionneur de l’équipe nationale de football, Walid Regragui a dévoilé, ce jeudi, la liste des 26 joueurs retenus pour disputer les prochains matches face au Gabon et au Lesotho, respectivement, les 6 et 9 septembre au Grand stade d’Agadir, pour le compte des éliminatoires de la Coupe d’Afrique des nations (CAN 2025) prévue au Maroc. A l’issue du tirage au sort, le Maroc, déjà qualifié en sa

Two charged for Quran burnings in Sweden

Two individuals have been charged in Sweden with inciting hatred after burning copies of the Quran in public on several occasions in 2023, the Public Prosecutor's Office said on Wednesday. «The two men are being prosecuted for having, on four occasions, made statements and treated the Quran in a way intended to express contempt for Muslims because of their faith», said Senior Public Prosecutor Anna Hankkio in a statement. She added that «the actions and statements of these

Suède : Deux profanateurs de Coran inculpés pour incitation à la haine

Deux individus ont été inculpés en Suède pour incitation à la haine après avoir brûlé des exemplaires du Coran en public à plusieurs reprises en 2023, a indiqué mercredi le Bureau du procureur. «Les deux hommes sont poursuivis pour avoir, à quatre occasions, fait des déclarations et traité le Coran d'une manière visant à exprimer du mépris pour les musulmans en raison de leur

Al Ahly signs Moroccan defender Achraf Dari

Egypt's Al Ahly Football Club announced on Wednesday the signing of Moroccan defender Achraf Dari. The club said in a press release that it has signed Dari, a defender from French club Brest, for a period of 4 years. Al Ahly highlighted that all administrative and financial matters have been finalized with the player and his club, noting that Dari successfully passed the medical examination. Dari will join Moroccan players Yahya Attiat Allah and Reda Slim at Al Ahly. Previously playing for

Morocco addresses concerns over non-hazardous waste imports

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development has clarified that the importation of non-hazardous waste into Morocco is strictly regulated by both international and domestic laws. The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, ratified by Morocco, provides the overarching framework, while specific domestic legislation, such as Law 28.00 and Decree 587.17.2, outlines detailed procedures and requirements. Addressing recent

Liga : L’international marocain Walid Cheddira rejoint l’Espanyol

L’international marocain Walid Cheddira s’est engagé en prêt avec l’Espanyol pour la saison 2024-2025 en provenance de Naples, a annoncé mardi le club espagnol. Le Lion de l’Atlas, âgé de 26 ans, a passé avec succès la visite médicale d’usage et rejoindra l’entraînement au stade RCDE cet après-midi, précise le club catalan. Après quelques expériences dans des