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Five Moroccan teams compete at World Robot Olympiad in Izmir

Five Moroccan teams will represent the Kingdom at the World Robot Olympiad™ final, held from November 28 to 30, 2024, in Izmir, Turkey. This international competition, which brings together young talents from all over the globe each year, is distinguished by its mission : promoting innovation and robotics. Among the Moroccan teams in the running are The Cybernauts (El Jadida) in the Senior Robomission category, as well as four teams from Tangier – Mindcraft (Future Engineers),

King Mohammed VI, Prince Moulay El Hassan and Princess Lalla Khadija enjoying a stroll in Paris

King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, and Princess Lalla Khadija were spotted enjoying a casual walk in Paris, France. Photos of the Sovereign and his children went viral on Tuesday, capturing an intimate family moment during their stroll through the Parisian streets. According to the French weekly Point de Vue, which specializes in royal news, the photos date back to November 18. Like «any parent eager to please his children», Point de Vue also notes, King Mohammed VI

Moroccan BDS activist faces trial over protest calls

Ismail Lghazaoui, a 34-year-old BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) activist, was arrested in Casablanca on November 19 following his public opposition to Morocco's hosting of two Maersk cargo ships allegedly carrying military equipment to Israel. A Casablanca court has denied him bail and ordered his detention until the hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 26. According to the Newarab, Lghazaoui faces charges under Article 1-299 of the Moroccan Penal Code for allegedly inciting

Wanted by France for money laundering, French-Moroccan arrested in Marrakech

On Monday evening, based on precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), Marrakech police arrested a French national of Algerian origin who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judicial authorities, according to a security source. The suspect, aged 38, was arrested in the Chrifia area of Marrakech, the source added. A check against the database of the International Criminal Police Organization

Morocco’s top police chief receives Belgian State Security Administrator General

Morocco's National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST) Director General, Abdellatif Hammouchi, received on Monday in Rabat the Administrator General of Belgian State Security, Francisca Bostyn, who was leading a high-ranking security delegation on a working visit to the Kingdom.The meeting provided an opportunity to review and examine various internal security issues of common interest to Morocco and Belgium, namely ways of countering terrorist threats and risks regionally and

Moroccan Islamic Affairs Minister to French counterpart : «In Morocco, we are secular»

«In Morocco, we are secular». This surprising announcement was made yesterday in the House of Representatives by the Minister of Islamic Affairs. The background to this statement dates back to President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Morocco at the end of October, as revealed by Ahmed Taoufiq in response to an oral question from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) group of MPs regarding the religious supervision of Moroccans living abroad (MRE). During a meeting with French

Moroccan Saad Abid wins Social Impact Award at 2024 Global Entrepreneurship Festival

Moroccan environmentalist Saad Abid received the prestigious «Social Impact Award» at the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF), held from November 22-24 in Akure, Nigeria. The award recognizes his initiatives in favor of the environment, youth, and social innovation. The GEF, which attracted over 5,000 on-site participants and 20 million online viewers, was held under the theme «Beyond Borders: Poverty Eradication through Entrepreneurship». The ceremony was attended

Algeria acts to counter potential Iran-Morocco rapprochement

To undermine the rapprochement between Rabat and Tehran, Algiers is leveraging the Iranian Parliament. On Monday, November 25, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met with Ibrahim Azizi, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Security and Foreign Policy Commission. «The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the state of fraternal and cooperative relations between the two brotherly countries and to explore ways to activate parliamentary diplomacy to enhance these ties to the highest

EU to give Morocco €200 million for quake reconstruction efforts

The European Union (EU) is planning to give Morocco 200 million euros to support post-earthquake reconstruction, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi said on Monday. In a press conference held in Rabat following talks with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Varhelyi said that the EU plans to increase its total earthquake reconstruction aid to Morocco to 1 billion euros. Morocco has been a «reliable» partner, he said, adding that the North

Future Citroën C4 production moves to Kenitra, Madrid plant at risk

The replacement for the Citroën C4, expected in 2027, will not be produced at the Stellantis plant in Madrid-Villaverde, but at the one in Kenitra, Morocco. This decision, confirmed by several specialized media, marks a strategic turning point for the brand. Inspired by the Oli concept, this future C4 aims to compete with models like the Dacia Duster with an entry price below 20,000 euros, requiring low-cost production. The Kenitra plant, already specialized in compact and accessible

Israel appoints advocate of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara as ambassador to the US

With just a few weeks to go before Donald Trump's inauguration as President of the United States on January 20, 2025, the Israeli government has appointed a new ambassador to Washington. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chose his former advisor Yechiel Leiter. This conservative rabbi, who previously served under Ariel Sharon, also of the Likud Party, is considered close to the Republican Party. Leiter is also a strong supporter of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, a recognition

Africa Eco Race to traverse El Guerguerate despite Polisario threats

The organizers of the 16th edition of the Africa Eco Race, an annual rally raid organized in France and run in North and West Africa, plan to cross the El Guerguerate border crossing into Mauritania. The program includes five stages in Morocco, including one from Laayoune to Dakhla. Participants will have a rest day in Dakhla on January 5, before entering Mauritanian territory. On November 30, 2023, the Polisario Front warned the organizers of the 15th edition of this competition against

Morocco appoints Achraf Fayda as new tourism office chief

On Monday, November 25, Achraf Fayda was named Managing Director of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT). The ceremony was attended by Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and the Social and Solidarity Economy, as well as several of the Office's executives and managers. Paying tribute to Fayda's career, the Minister emphasized that his experience with major multinationals is a significant asset in achieving ONMT's ambitions. These ambitions include placing Morocco

Moroccan chef Nour Maaffer wins prestigious Italian award for her spaghetti al pomodoro

Nour Maaffer, a 27-year-old Moroccan-born chef, has been awarded the «Chef Beyond Tradition» prize at the Grande Cucina Talent Prize 2024. The award, sponsored by Casa Marrazzo, recognizes her exceptional work with tomato-based dishes at the prestigious Ceresio 7 restaurant in Milan, where she serves as a junior sous chef. According to Corriere della Sera, Maaffer's journey began in Beni Mellal, a city in north-central Morocco, before moving to Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, at the age

Moroccan Muay Thai fighter Youssef Boughanem wins fight in Austria

Professional Moroccan Muay Thai fighter Youssef Boughanem defeated, Saturday, his Belgian opponent Johan Van de Hel in a 72 kg weight category fight at the BRAVE CF 90 championship held in Austria. Boughanem's victory came with a significant margin after three challenging rounds, as he secured the match in his favor by unanimous decision from the judges. YOUSSEF BOUGHANEM ?? WINS HIS 3RD FIGHT BY UNANIMOUS DECISION! Superb performance by Youssef Boughanem ??, who showed a clear

Moroccan PM's son Ahmed Spins to perform at Coachella 2025

DJ Ahmed Akhannouch, son of Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, is set to perform at the upcoming 2025 edition of the Coachella Festival. This makes him the only Moroccan artist to be featured at this prestigious music event, scheduled to take place next April in California, USA. Ahmed, known as Spins, is participating in this festival alongside prominent international stars such as Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, Benson Boone, Travis Scott, and other well-known artists. The Coachella

Antwerp fugitive Samir «Patatje» captured in Morocco for drug trafficking

Wanted in both Belgium and the Netherlands, a 50-year-old fugitive nicknamed «Samir Patatje» has been arrested in Morocco, Belgian media reported on Monday. The Antwerp resident has been wanted for international cocaine smuggling and is suspected of ecstasy smuggling and human trafficking in Morocco, the same source added. Identified as Samir El Y., but known by the nicknames «Patatje» or «Samir Turtle», he was arrested a month ago near Casablanca. There

Belgian tourist disappears in Moroccan surf town

A Belgian tourist has gone missing while on holiday in Morocco, his family revealed last week in a social media appeal. Local authorities in Tamri, a small coastal town near Agadir, have been searching for 29-year-old Dries De Graeve from Ghent, northwest Belgium. The young man had been on holiday there with two of his friends since November 12, according to the Flemish daily newspaper De Standaard, which reported the story on Saturday. De Graeve disappeared on the morning of Tuesday,