Casablanca house collapse claims life of elderly woman and injures another

An elderly woman lost her life on Thursday, while another person suffered fractures and injuries of varying severity after part of a house collapsed in Derb Chlouh, in Casablanca’s ancient medina. Civil protection teams and local authorities quickly intervened, evacuating the victims to hospital. The woman later succumbed to her injuries, while the other injured individual remains under medical care. Local authorities, accompanied by security services and civil protection

Former CAF Disciplinary chair: Sanctions over AFCON final «failed dismally»

The decision handed down by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board following the incidents that marred the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal has failed to convince even the body’s former chairperson. Speaking to South African broadcaster SABC News on Thursday, Raymond Hack said the CAF Disciplinary Committee had «failed dismally» in the sanctions announced on Wednesday night against both teams. Hack was particularly critical of the punishment

Spain and EU renew commitment to high-level partnership with Morocco

Spain’s Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening relations between the European Union and Morocco, stressing the need to maintain ties at the «highest level». His remarks come as the EU–Morocco Partnership Council convenes on Thursday. Albares described the meeting as «excellent», underlining Morocco’s central role as a key partner and ally for both the European Union and Spain. He

Seven-year-old British girl swept out to sea while on holiday in Casablanca

On the first day of her family’s holiday in Casablanca, a seven-year-old British girl has gone missing after being swept out to sea, the BBC reported on Thursday. The child, Inaayah Makda, from Lancashire in North West England, was struck on Wednesday by a large wave while sitting with her parents on rocks along a beach in the city, according to her family. Her parents, Zubair and Tasneem Makda, were also knocked into the water but lost sight of their daughter amid the chaos. A family

Moroccan sailors take part in 2026 Arab Sailing Championship in Egypt

The Moroccan national sailing team is competing in the 14th Arab Sailing Championship, currently being held in Soma Bay, Egypt, from January 28 to February 1, 2026, under the supervision of the Royal Moroccan Sailing Federation. This high-level continental competition brings together 136 athletes from 10 Arab countries, said the federation. Morocco is represented by a delegation of 11 sailors, coached by Saïd Machrouhi, with Marouane Hasni serving as head of delegation. The Moroccan

Tetouan Sania Ramel Airport temporarily closed due to heavy rainfall

Tetouan–Sania Ramel Airport has been temporarily closed as of Thursday, January 29, following heavy rainfall that affected the region, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics announced. In a statement, the ministry said the decision was taken after a comprehensive assessment of the airport’s condition and in coordination with the relevant technical authorities. The temporary suspension of operations aims to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, safeguard air navigation, and

Robbie Williams to play first-ever North Africa concert at Jazzablanca

Robbie Williams will perform this summer in Casablanca's flagship music festival, Jazzablanca, marking his first-ever concert in North Africa, organizers announced. The British star is set to take the stage on Thursday, July 2, in what is expected to be one of the standout moments of the festival, which runs until July 11. The performance will headline the opening night of Jazzablanca’s 19th edition and set the tone for what organizers describe as an ambitious, high-calibre programme. A

Algerian army kills three Moroccans in anti-smuggling operation in Béchar province

The Algerian Ministry of Defense announced that three Moroccan nationals were shot dead in Ghnama, in Béchar province, during an operation carried out on Wednesday, January 28, targeting drug trafficking and smuggling networks. According to an official statement relayed by the Algerian press on Thursday, the individuals «were attempting to take advantage of adverse weather conditions to carry out their criminal activities». The ministry, which reports to President

Flood risk: Ongoing measures to protect neighborhoods in Ksar El Kebir

The provincial director of Equipment and Water in Larache province, Azeddine Ait Taleb, confirmed that efforts are ongoing in Ksar El Kebir to protect residential neighborhoods threatened by flooding following the rise in the Loukkos River’s water level. In a statement to the Moroccan News Agency, the official said that work is currently underway to install temporary preventive barriers to prevent Loukkos River waters from reaching flood-prone areas of the city. These measures are being

Heavy rainfall and strong wind gusts Thursday and Friday in Morocco

Showers, heavy rainfall, and strong wind gusts are forecast for Thursday and Friday across several provinces of the Kingdom, Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) announced. According to a red-level weather alert, heavy rain ranging between 90 and 120 mm is expected in the province of Chefchaouen from Thursday at 11:00 a.m. until Friday at 6:00 p.m. The same weather phenomenon, with rainfall totals between 60 and 90 mm, is forecast over the same period in the provinces of

Akhannouch holds talks with French parliamentary leaders in Rabat

On Thursday, January 29, in Rabat, Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch received the President of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, and the President of the French Senate, Gérard Larcher. The two French officials are on an official visit to Morocco, leading a joint parliamentary delegation to take part in the fifth session of the Moroccan-French Parliamentary Forum, held in Rabat on January 29 and 30. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation between the legislative

El Jadida court sentences young man to five years for sexually assaulting minor

The primary criminal chamber at the Court of Appeal in El Jadida has handed down a five-year prison sentence to a young man, following his conviction in a case involving the sexual assault of a minor. This case began with a complaint lodged by the mother of a 16-year-old with the Royal Gendarmerie in Zemamra. She accused a man of kidnapping, detaining, and sexually assaulting her daughter. According to the mother, her daughter, a high school student in Sidi Bennour who resides in the school's

Flooding in Ksar el-Kebir triggers unprecedented alert

The city of Ksar el-Kebir endured a turbulent night as severe flooding swept through residential neighborhoods and key facilities, after the Loukkos River overflowed its banks. The incident triggered an unprecedented state of alert among local authorities and civil protection services, the likes of which had not been seen in years. According to Tanja 24, the situation worsened on Thursday morning when floodwaters inundated the Proximity Hospital at the northern entrance of the city. Water

Nador Port meeting chaired by King Mohammed VI held without Akhannouch

On Wednesday, January 28, King Mohammed VI convened a working session at the Royal Palace in Casablanca, focusing on the Nador West Med port and industrial complex, slated to begin operations in 2026. Notably, the head of government was absent from this significant meeting. Aziz Akhannouch has been a regular attendee at key gatherings, such as the December 23, 2024, session on Family Code reforms and the February 16, 2022, meeting about the new Investment Charter. The day prior, Akhannouch

Sahara: Polisario pushes back against Trump administration’s stance

Six days after its delegation returned unsuccessfully from Washington, the Polisario Front has reiterated its rejection of Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. This position was voiced by Oubi Bouchraya in statements to several international media outlets, including France 24 Arabic and the Mauritanian channel El Morabitoune. These media appearances appear primarily aimed at reassuring the population in the Tindouf camps, particularly after the Polisario had pledged last week to

EU includes Morocco in aid monitoring mechanism for Tindouf population

The Official Journal of the European Union released on Wednesday, January 28, the agreement signed on October 3, formalized through an exchange of letters between the European Union and Morocco. This agreement involves amendments to Protocols No. 1 and No. 4 of the Euro-Mediterranean agreement, which establishes an association between the two parties. The document underscores the EU's commitment to «intensifying its humanitarian aid to the Tindouf camps. This aid will be channeled

Franco-Moroccan Interparliamentary Forum: Gérard Larcher and Yaël Braun-Pivet to visit Rabat

In the context of the 5th French-Moroccan Interparliamentary Forum, the President of the French Senate, Gérard Larcher, and the President of the National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, are set to make an official visit to Rabat on January 29 and 30, 2026. Accompanying them will be a diverse parliamentary delegation of sixteen members, comprising eight deputies and eight senators. This visit seeks to reaffirm the exceptional and strengthened partnership between France and Morocco at

Agadir to host World Bodyboard Championship

Agadir is set to welcome the World Bodyboard Championship, orchestrated by the International Bodyboarding Corporation (IBC), from January 31 to February 12 of next year. This major international sporting event is being organized by the Royal Moroccan Federation of Surfing (FRMS), featuring a lineup of the world's elite bodyboarding champions from various countries, as reported by the federation. The federation further noted that this championship is part of the official calendar of the