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New Moroccan Honorary Consulate opens in Calabria, Italy

The new headquarters of the Honorary Consulate of Morocco in Calabria was inaugurated on Saturday in the city of Gioia Tauro to support the Moroccan community in this southern Italian region and to strengthen economic, commercial, and cultural ties between the Kingdom and Italy. The inauguration ceremony, presided over by Moroccan Ambassador to Italy Youssef Balla and Gioia Tauro's Mayor, Simona Scarcella, was attended by dignitaries such as Deputy Secretary of State at the Ministry of the

Russia outpaces EU in Sahara fishing waters

On the issue of fishing in Western Saharan waters, Russia has taken a decisive step ahead of the European Union. While Brussels is still analyzing the October 4 ruling by the CJEU, which excludes Saharan products from agreements with Morocco, the Russian Fisheries Agency has already allocated quotas for catches in Morocco's Atlantic Saharan waters, according to a Moscow-based newspaper. This development signals the imminent conclusion of a new fishing agreement between Rabat and Moscow. In

Rif separatists join Polisario at EUCOCO conference in Portugal

Members of the «Rif Nationalist Party» (PNR) participated in the 48th edition of the «European Conference of Solidarity and Support for the Sahrawi People (EUCOCO)», held on November 29 and 30 in Lisbon, Portugal. The separatist group's delegation was led by spokesman Ridwan Rifi. «We were invited by the Polisario to the conference to benefit from the experience of the Sahrawis, to make our cause known through the Sahrawi experience», he emphasized. Last

1st «Arouah Ghiwania» festival concludes in Casablanca

The first edition of the Festival «Arouah Ghiwania», inaugurated last Sunday in El Jadida, concluded on Saturday night in Casablanca with a memorable musical evening. The orchestra, led by Rachid Regragui, performed classics from legendary groups like Nass El Ghiwane, Lamchaheb, and Jil Jilala. This traveling festival, which made stops in El Jadida, Aïn Harrouda, and Casablanca, is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication in partnership

Morocco triumphs at All Africa Women's Golf Challenge

A beautiful victory for the national women's golf team at the 16th edition of the All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT). This event, organized for the first time in Morocco from November 28 to 30 at the Tazegzout Golf in Agadir, marked a turning point for Moroccan women's golf. Facing 20 nations, including South Africa, which had won 14 of the previous 15 editions, the Moroccan golfers shone. Composed of Sofia Cherif Essakali, Rim Imni, and Nadia Sanz Ouezzani, and led by their captain Raja

AI Film Awards debut in Marrakech : Celebrating cinema and technology

After shining in Cannes, Venice, and Dubai, the AI Film Awards are now setting up in Marrakech, marking the launch of their African tour. Initiated by Houda Lazaar, a French-Moroccan figure in innovation, the event aims to position Morocco as a central player in artificial intelligence (AI) applied to cinema. In partnership with the École Supérieure des Arts Visuels (ESAV), this edition will be held on December 2, 2024, alongside the Marrakech International Film Festival.

South Korea : Moroccan wins gold medal at Seoul International Invention Fair

On Friday, Moroccan inventor Fouad Faqiri won the gold medal at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF), held in the South Korean capital from November 27 to 30. During the event, Faqiri also received an honorary award from «Citizen Innovation», a Singaporean alliance dedicated to promoting innovators, as well as the «Innovation Icon» title awarded by the Malaysian Ministry of Defense. The prize-winning Moroccan project, which was the sole African representative

Casablanca's «Triangle des Hôtels» parking lot now open

The parking lot «Triangle des Hôtels», located at the intersection of Boulevard Zaid Ouhmo and Avenue des FAR (between Casa Port station and the Royal Mansour hotel), opens this Saturday, November 30. Nabila Rmili, the mayor of Casablanca, announced this new parking space on her X account. ? As of this morning, the underground parking lot Triangle des Hôtels is open! In the heart of Casablanca, next to Casa-Port station and behind the Royal Mansour hotel, this

A tragic vacation : Jet ski misadventure turns into a nightmare for French-Moroccan friends

August 29, 2023, was supposed to be a day like any other for a group of French-Moroccan friends spending their summer vacation in Morocco. Ismail Snabi, 28, along with his friends, Abdelali Mchiouer, Bilal, and Mohammed Kissi, had taken their jet skis from the seaside resort of Saïdia for a meal at Cap-de-l’Eau, a nearby fishing village. After enjoying their time, they set off to return to Saïdia. However, night fell quickly, and a thick fog rose, disorienting the four friends.

USA launches first-ever agribusiness trade mission to Morocco

The USDA is launching a groundbreaking trade initiative in Morocco this December, sending its largest-ever agricultural delegation to the African continent. The four-day mission will run from December 2-5, 2024, in Casablanca. Based on information from the U.S. Embassy in Morocco, over 60 American representatives will participate, including agribusiness executives, cooperative leaders, and state agricultural officials. The mission will be spearheaded by Daniel Whitley, the Foreign Agricultural

Air Arabia Maroc launches new Rabat-Nador and Rabat-Oujda routes

Air Arabia Maroc, a leader in low-cost air transport, is expanding its domestic network with two new direct routes connecting Rabat to Nador and Oujda. This initiative, supported by the Oriental region, aims to strengthen air connectivity while contributing to the economic and tourist development of the region. Starting January 9, 2025, the company will offer three weekly flights (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday) between Rabat and Oujda. From January 12, two flights per week (Wednesday and

Dismantling of «narco-drones» network smuggling hashish from Morocco to Spain

The Spanish National Police, in cooperation with security authorities in Poland and Ukraine, dismantled a network that was using Ukrainian drones to transport drugs from Morocco to Spain. The network was led by a Ukrainian who fought against Russia in the current conflict, had specialized knowledge of drones, and imported them in pieces from his home country, according to media sources. ?Desmantelada en #Algeciras una red de "narcodrones” que operaba entre #España y #Marruecos

Moroccan community in Germany condemns far-right targeting in an open letter

The Central Council of Moroccans in Germany has sent an open letter to politicians and supporters of democracy, expressing its deep concern about the «unacceptable and offensive statements» made by an MP from «Alternative for Germany», a far-right and right-wing populist political party in Germany, during a session at the German Bundestag. «These statements, which generally associate the Moroccan community with criminality and unemployment, are totally rejected

Rabat reaffirms trust in lobbyist José Blanco

Rabat has signed a contract with Acento, the public affairs consultancy firm of former socialist minister José Blanco. This time, it is an urgent matter, as the Spanish lobbyist will advocate for the interests of Moroccan farmers in Brussels. According to information reported by Africa Intelligence, José Blanco's firm was reportedly solicited by Morocco's ambassador to Spain in Madrid, Karima Benyaich. The value of the contract remains unknown. Acento Public Affairs will

Moroccan stars Bounou, Hakimi, Rahimi nominated for FIFA Best XI

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) unveiled on Friday the list of the 11 players nominated for the FIFA World Player of the Year 2024, which includes Moroccan internationals Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi and Soufiane Rahimi. Bounou secured the domestic league title (2023/2024) with Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia after an exceptional season, while Hakimi clinched the French league with Paris Saint-Germain, earning a spot in the league's ideal squad. Rahimi, on the other

Is Algerian footballer Bouzok leaving Raja after jersey controversy ?

After he refused to wear the Raja Club Athletic jersey, which features the map of Morocco incorporating the Sahara, Algerian player Yousri Bouzok has «recently made a formal request to terminate his contract with the club for family reasons», reports an Algerian media outlet on Thursday, November 28. «This decision comes after the death of his father last summer, a tragic event that turned his personal life upside down and profoundly affected his vision of the future (...)

Polisario praises Portugal ahead of Lisbon conference, Morocco reaffirms strong ties

On the eve of the 48th «European Conference for Support and Solidarity with the Sahrawi People (Eucoco)», scheduled for November 29 and 30 in Lisbon, the Polisario is showering Portugal with praise. «Portugal can do a lot of work in Europe to convince Europeans that the best solution for Western Sahara is to hold a referendum on self-determination», said Polisario’s «head of government» Bouchraya Hammoudi Bayoun in an interview with a Portuguese news

Moroccan army chief discusses Polisario attack on Mahbes with MINURSO commander

First Lieutenant General Mohamed Berriz, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the Southern Zone, received on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the headquarters of the Southern Zone Command in Agadir, Lieutenant General Fakhrul Ahsan, Commander for MINURSO. According to the Royal Armed Forces' Facebook page, the meeting addressed «the latest developments in the security situation, particularly the terrorist attack carried out by militias against a civilian