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Algeria repatriates Moroccan player Abdellatif Akhrif's body after a long wait

The Algerian authorities decided late on Thursday, December 12, to repatriate the body of Ittihad Tangier player Abdellatif Akhrif through the Zouj Beghal border crossing. This was confirmed by Hassan Ammari, the head of the Association for Assisting Migrants in Difficult Situations. The late player went missing after embarking on a recreational trip from Restinga Beach on the outskirts of M'diq on July 6, 2024, and on August 8, his body was found on the Algerian coast. On August 14,

Moroccan efootball star Anas Moussa secures historic runner-up spot in FIFAe World Cup

Moroccan eFootball player Anas Moussa has become the runner-up in the FIFAe World Cup, making history as the first Arab and African player to reach the podium, securing second place. He achieved this milestone on Thursday during the final of the FIFAe World Cup eFootball-Mobile tournament held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In the decisive match, he faced Malaysian competitor Minbappe, who claimed the title. Anas Moussa finished second in the group stage before advancing to the quarter-finals, where

Moroccan B2B marketplace Z secures $1.05m seed funding

Z, a B2B marketplace transforming Africa's traditional retail ecosystem, has secured $1.05 million in seed funding. The investment round was led by Morocco-based venture capital firms MNF Ventures, Witamax, Cash Plus Ventures, and Kalys Ventures, pending Competition Council approval. According to Z's press release issued on December 12, 2024, the startup has gained significant traction since its 2022 launch, serving over 15,000 active retailers representing approximately 85% of Greater

UM6P launches sports division through EVOSPORT subsidiary

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has announced its entry into the sports sector through its newly established subsidiary, EVOSPORT. The initiative aims to develop a sustainable sports ecosystem in Morocco, aligning with the national strategy to leverage sports as a driver of economic and social progress. According to a press release issued by UM6P in Benguerir on December 12, 2024, EVOSPORT will operate across three main areas: sports infrastructure development, academic training, and

Moroccan families urge repatriation of relatives detained in Syria

The National Coordination of Families of Moroccans Stranded and Detained in Syria and Iraq has made an emotional plea to King Mohammed VI and other Moroccan officials to «show compassion for the dire situation of Moroccans stranded in Syria, particularly women, children, and detainees. These are Moroccan citizens, part of this beloved nation, enduring inhumane conditions after being misled». In a statement, the coordination revealed that it had reached out to the ministries of

Akhannouch meets French Assembly leader to boost Morocco-France parliamentary ties

On Thursday in Rabat, the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, received the President of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, who is on a working visit to Morocco to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, both parties emphasized the longstanding, privileged relations between Morocco and France, which were further strengthened following the signing of the Enhanced Exceptional Partnership declaration by King Mohammed VI and President

Moroccan man found stabbed to death in his home near Naples

On Wednesday, in the outskirts of Torre del Greco, a town in the metropolitan city of Naples, Italy, the body of a 30-year-old Moroccan man was discovered stabbed in his home. Neighbors alerted emergency services, but upon their arrival, the victim was already deceased, according to local media reports. Authorities have opened an investigation to uncover the motive behind the stabbing. The victim's body has been transported to a hospital in Naples for an autopsy.

Morocco : PJD cites Quran to oppose death penalty abolition

The PJD opposes the government's decision to vote in favor of the UN General Assembly resolution advocating a moratorium on the death penalty. «We have reaffirmed our principled stance on maintaining the death penalty for the gravest crimes, such as premeditated murder and violations of the right to life, in line with the sanctions prescribed by the Holy Quran», stated the PJD's general secretariat in a communiqué issued on Wednesday, December 11. The party argues that the

France-Morocco friendship group faces leadership controversy amid far-right influence

The announcement has taken the deputies of the National Assembly by surprise. For the first time, the presidency of the France-Morocco friendship group is expected to be handed to the National Rally (RN). «It’s an agreement between the Renaissance and RN groups», said Mathieu Lefèvre, a Macronist deputy who negotiated directly with far-right deputy Laurent Jacobelli, according to a source in the French Parliament. The two groups, whose relationship has been marked by

Polisario struggles to regain EU Parliament support

In the European Parliament, the new 2024-2029 legislature officially began on July 16. However, the Polisario Front has yet to establish its traditional friendship group within the European hemicycle. The Front accuses Spain's PSOE, the party chaired by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, of blocking the renewal of this group. «Indeed, the creation of this group requires the approval of three groups of MEPs. The Greens and The Left have already given their consent, but the

FIFA names Morocco, Spain, Portugal as 2030 World Cup hosts

It's official: Morocco, Portugal, and Spain have been designated as host countries for the 2030 World Cup, following an extraordinary meeting of the Congress of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) held this Wednesday via videoconference. The day before, an analysis contained in the evaluation reports of the bids determined that all the dossiers exceeded the minimum requirements needed to host the football extravaganza. Thus, the body decided to present these bids to

Algerian youth vanishes attempting swim from Fnideq to Ceuta

For four months, the family of Suhaib Lamara has been living in a state of extreme worry and sadness after losing contact with their son, a 20-year-old Algerian young man who attempted to swim across the sea from Fnideq to Ceuta. According to the family's account, Suhaib left Fnideq on the evening of Monday, August 12, at ten o'clock, heading towards Ceuta. Since then, there has been no information about him. The family has called on the Moroccan and Spanish authorities to intensify search

Family convicted for father's murder and secret burial in Tangier

A Tangier court sentenced on Tuesday, members of the same family involved in the murder and concealment of the father's body in their home in the Tangier Al-Balia district, as reported by al3omk. The court sentenced the main defendant, the victim’s son, to life imprisonment. The victim’s wife received 25 years in prison, while two other relatives of the family were sentenced to 20 years each, and a friend of the son was sentenced to 6 years. The charges against the defendants

French National Assembly President leads parliamentary delegation to Morocco

The President of the French National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, begins a three-day diplomatic mission to Morocco from December 11 to 13, 2024, accompanied by Vice-President Naïma Moutchou and Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Bruno Fuchs. The delegation's agenda includes meetings with senior Moroccan officials, including Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, President of the House of Representatives Rachid Talbi Alami, and President of the House of Councilors Mohamed Ould

Moroccan singer Abdelhadi Belkhayat reflects on spiritual journey and music retirement

In his most recent public appearance, retired Moroccan singer Abdelhadi Belkhayat revealed the reasons behind his decision to retire from the music scene in 2012. In a video, he shared that during a visit to a friend's dying mother, he was deeply moved by her recitation of verse 16 from Sura 57 (Al Hadid). This moment of spiritual reflection prompted him to step away from the conventional music industry and focus on spirituality. At the graduation ceremony for students at the Imam Nafiî

Morocco YouTuber «Houyam Star» arrested over controversial videos

The Casablanca Public Prosecution has decided to place Moroccan YouTuber Aicha Sraidi, known on social media as «Houyam Star», in custody. The arrest comes after she responded to a summons from the Casablanca judicial police on Tuesday, after being asked to appear for questioning last week. The investigation concerns a series of controversial videos she published on social media, which led several associations to file complaints accusing her of insult, slander, and defamation. She

Morocco’s Justice Minister targets social media abuses with tougher penalties

The Minister of Justice has launched a new campaign against those who violate the privacy of Moroccans on social networks. «I call on all Moroccans who are victims of attacks on social media to seek justice and financial compensation... because their personal image, reputation, and secrets have been targeted. Justice will address these issues», Abdellatif Ouahbi emphasized on Tuesday at the House of Councillors. «Anyone who commits these acts on social media will

Spanish government pushes Back on PP’s claims linking Morocco to Pegasus scandal

Spain's Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, criticized the People's Party (PP) on Tuesday for persistently accusing Morocco, «without proof», of being responsible for the alleged spying on government officials' phones, including Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. Robles' response came during a parliamentary session in which the PP questioned the status of the investigation into the phone hacking case, reopened last April by Spanish authorities. The PP also implied a connection