CAF reschedules U17 Africa Cup of Nations final in Mohammedia to 3 PM

The final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 8 PM at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, will now kick off at 3 PM, according to an announcement by the sports channel Arryadia. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not provided any explanation for the schedule change. To reach the final, the Atlas Lion Cubs (U-17) secured their spot with a penalty shootout victory over Côte d'Ivoire, following a 0-0 draw. Mali advanced after

Morocco's ONMT unveils new flight routes to boost summer 2025 tourism

As part of its «Light In Action» strategy, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is expanding direct flight routes to boost tourism demand and enhance the appeal of various regions for the summer 2025 season. Agadir - New routes: Bordeaux and Amsterdam (Transavia), Bournemouth (Jet2) - Reinstated routes: Oslo (Norwegian), Berlin, Bristol, Edinburgh (EasyJet) - Total capacity: 73,000 seats Marrakech - New routes: Bordeaux (Transavia, Volotea), Malaga, Edinburgh,

Student stabs three classmates at Meknes school in Morocco

A serious incident occurred at Salah Eddine El Ayoubi middle school in the city of Meknes, where a female student stabbed three of her classmates with a knife on school grounds. According to the newspaper Al-Massae, one of the victims sustained severe injuries to her hand, raising concerns about the potential for permanent disability. The injured students were transported to the hospital for necessary medical treatment, while security authorities have launched an investigation under

«Everything went downhill» : Moroccan footballer Ihattaren reflects on losing his father

In a rare emotional moment, Moroccan footballer Mohamed Ihattaren shared a personal story about his late father during an appearance on Matchday by Supergaande. The RKC Waalwijk player reflected on how his father's presence shaped his early career—and how his passing marked the start of a difficult period. «When my dad was around, I could always say: my father’s here. That gave me so much peace of mind—I could just focus and perform», Ihattaren said, offering a

Tangier-Med : New deals to boost Morocco’s automotive industry

On the sidelines of the 8th edition of the Automotive Meetings Tangier-Med, two partnership agreements were signed this Wednesday in Tangier to support the continued growth of Morocco’s automotive industry. The first agreement—between the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, ANAPEC, and AMICA—aims to strengthen skills across the automotive ecosystem. It focuses on training qualified professionals tailored to the sector’s needs and facilitating their

Moroccan citrus industry gathers in Marrakech for pioneering National Congress

Faced with mounting challenges—climate change, water stress, rising costs, labor shortages, and international competition—stakeholders in Morocco’s citrus industry are joining forces to shape the future of the sector. From May 13 to 15, 2025, Marrakech will host the first-ever National Citrus Congress, initiated by the interprofessional group Maroc Citrus under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture. The goal: to make this event a strategic turning point for the

Hungary is set to expand its consular services to the Moroccan Saharan provinces

Hungary reaffirmed its clear support on Wednesday for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan as the basis for resolving the Western Sahara issue, stating that it «must be the foundation» of a political solution within the framework of the United Nations. Following talks in Budapest with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó emphasized that Hungary’s position is in line with those recently reiterated by the United

Morocco's National Library embraces digital future with new partnership

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform and the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication signed a partnership agreement on Wednesday in Marrakech. This agreement aims to promote the digitization of services offered by the National Library of the Kingdom of Morocco (BNRM), on the sidelines of the third edition of the Gitex Africa fair (April 14-16). Signed by the Deputy Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administration Reform, Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, and

Moroccan Badminton players blocked from competing under flag amid federation crisis

Since 2016, two factions have been vying for control of the Royal Moroccan Badminton Federation (FRMBA). In 2018, the courts ruled in favor of the list led by Marouane Bichi. In 2020, an appeal allowed him to reclaim the federation's headquarters, which his predecessor had been forced to vacate. Today, professional badminton players continue to decry the ongoing crisis. Two weeks ago, Mohamed El Ghouat, president of the Golden Shuttlecock Badminton Association in Marrakech,

HACA : A comic book to break the silence on digital violence

Within the High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA), the working group titled «Regulation and Digital Media», chaired by Narjis Rerhaye, has just released a comic book entitled Digital Violence: Breaking the Silence in Comics, available in both Arabic and French. The aim of this comic is to raise awareness and provide information about digital violence, emphasizing that such acts are neither inevitable nor tolerable. Through a series of illustrated scenes, the comic