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Three arrested in Casablanca over violent football hooligan clashes

Police in Casablanca arrested three individuals aged between 19 and 24 in the early hours of Sunday over their alleged involvement in violent clashes linked to football hooliganism. According to authorities, police in the Moulay Rachid district intervened after reports that a group of individuals, believed to be supporters affiliated with local football ultras groups, had engaged in violent confrontations using bladed weapons and pyrotechnic flares. Videos of the incidents were also circulated

Marchica E-Foil Cup 2026 crowns champions in historic African debut

The winners of the Marchica E-Foil Cup - World Championship 2026, the first global competition of its kind to take place in Africa, were celebrated on Sunday evening in Nador. The event was held under the theme «Sport, Innovation, and Territorial Influence». At the award ceremony, which marked the conclusion of two days of intense competition, Spain's Manel Arba Zuriguel emerged victorious in the men's category, outperforming American Justin Chait and Austrian Clemens Kresser. In

Morocco triumphs over USA to win sixth Mohammed VI International Polo Trophy

Morocco triumphed in the sixth edition of the Mohammed VI International Polo Trophy, securing victory over the United States with a score of 9-5 on Sunday at the Royal Guard Polo Club in Souissi, Rabat. From the outset, the Moroccan team, the reigning champions, dictated the pace, while their opponents struggled to keep up. The Moroccan squad capitalized on key moments to gradually extend their lead. They dominated the first chukker with a score of 3-1, maintained their momentum in the second

Rabat Marathon: Boki Diriba sets new record, Abebayehu wins women’s race

In a remarkable display of endurance and speed, Ethiopian runner Boki Diriba shattered the record at the Rabat International Marathon. Meanwhile, Meseret Abebayehu Alemu, also from Ethiopia, claimed victory in the women's category during the ninth edition of this prestigious event held on Sunday. Diriba clinched the title by completing the marathon in a record-breaking 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 52 seconds. Hot on his heels was fellow Ethiopian Tolcha Tefera, who finished just 34 seconds later.

Brahim Ghali condemns the international outcry over the Polisario's attack on Smara

In response to the recent developments, Brahim Ghali has addressed the international backlash following the May 5 attack on civilian sites in Smara by Polisario forces. This comes after Bachir Mustapha Sayed's message to the Sahrawis. The Polisario leader penned a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, condemning what he calls «irresponsible and misleading statements from certain governments». He argues these statements are designed to «mislead public opinion and

Moroccan girls' tennis team shines at African U14 Championship qualifying for World Team Cup

The Moroccan national girls' tennis team showcased remarkable talent at the 15th African U14 Tennis Championship held in Cairo, Egypt, wrapping up their campaign on Saturday. The team secured a commendable second place after a closely contested 2-1 defeat against Egypt in the finals. Throughout the tournament, Morocco demonstrated their prowess with victories over South Africa, Kenya, Botswana, and Tunisia. The squad, featuring Dina Jaoued, Joumana El Ouazzani, and Nouha Touimi, has earned a

Moroccan boys' tennis team wins Under-14 African Championship in Cairo

The Moroccan national boys' tennis team emerged victorious at the Under-14 African Tennis Championship on Saturday in Cairo. In a commanding performance, the Moroccan squad defeated Egypt in the final with an impressive 3-0 scoreline. The team, representing Morocco in this prestigious tournament, comprised Soulaiman Jamji, Reda Dahmani, and Adam Smihi. Zakaria Zemrani, head of the Moroccan delegation and a member of the executive board of the Royal Moroccan Tennis Federation, expressed

Aziz Akhannouch represents King Mohammed VI at Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

On Sunday evening, Aziz Akhannouch, the head of the Moroccan government, touched down in Nairobi to stand in for King Mohammed VI at the Africa Forward Summit. He will also attend the fourth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Congo Basin Climate Commission (CBCC) and the Blue Fund for the Congo Basin, set for May 11 and 12 in the Kenyan capital. Akhannouch was greeted at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Kenya's Minister of Public Service, Human Capital Development

Remains of one of the missing U.S. soldiers during African Lion exercise found

One of the two American soldiers who went missing during the African Lion 2026 exercise near Cap Draa on May 2 has been found and recovered, the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) announced on Sunday. The body was spotted and recovered on May 9 at around 8:55 a.m. by FAR and Civil Protection teams following intensive joint search operations carried out with U.S. forces. The efforts involved ground, maritime, and aerial units. According to preliminary findings, the deceased has been

Narendra Modi invites King Mohammed VI to the 4th India-Africa Summit

India's ambassador to Morocco, Sanjay Rana, has delivered an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to King Mohammed VI, inviting him to attend the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), as reported by the Indian Embassy in Rabat. During the meeting, the ambassador also extended an invitation from Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. The discussions are expected to center on enhancing India's involvement in Africa and

Massad Boulos meets with the Algerian ambassador over the Sahara issue

Massad Boulos, the special advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump on African and Middle Eastern affairs, held a meeting in Washington on Saturday with Algeria's ambassador to the United States, Sabri Boukadoum. Mark Schapiro, the chargé d'affaires in Algeria, was also present. In a statement on X, Boulos highlighted discussions on the recent visit to Algiers by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and AFRICOM Commander General Michael Anderson. The talks also delved into

Ali Fassi Fihri, former ONEE director and ex-FRMF president, dies at 71

Former Director General of Morocco’s National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE), Ali Fassi Fihri, passed away on Sunday at the age of 71 following a long illness, his family announced. Born in Kenitra, the late Ali Fassi Fihri held several high-profile positions throughout his career, including president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) from 2009 to 2013, chairman of the supervisory board of MASEN, and chairman of the board of directors of LafargeHolcim

Lina Hilali becomes first Moroccan to compete at Artistic Roller Skating World Cup

Sixteen-year-old skater Lina Hilali will become the first athlete to represent Morocco at the Artistic Roller Skating World Cup, scheduled from May 8 to 17 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Based in Dijon, France, the young athlete said she hopes to «represent Morocco with dignity» during the international competition and expressed pride in being the first skater to compete under the Moroccan flag at this level. «My entire goal is to proudly carry Morocco’s name, but

Morocco Capital Markets Days 2026 highlights kingdom's financial ambitions in London

At the «Morocco Capital Markets Days 2026» (MCMD) held in London, on May 7 and 8, Moroccan officials and international investors highlighted the kingdom’s growing ambitions to position itself as a major financial hub linking Europe and Africa. The event brought together more than 38 Moroccan listed companies and 35 international investors through nearly 200 business meetings focused on Morocco’s evolving financial market and investment opportunities. The conference took

Irish leaders call for stronger economic ties with Morocco as strategic gateway to Africa

Irish economic and institutional leaders on Friday called for stronger economic ties with Morocco, highlighting the kingdom as a strategic investment destination and gateway to Africa during a series of business meetings held in Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city. The events were organized by the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) in coordination with the Moroccan Embassy in Ireland. Officials and business leaders pointed to Morocco’s stable economic

Nasser Bourita discusses the African-Atlantic pipeline with his Nigerian counterpart

On Friday, May 8, Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita engaged in a phone call with his Nigerian counterpart, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu. The conversation centered on «bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, emphasizing key projects championed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI - May God Assist Him - and Nigeria's President, His Excellency Bola Tinubu. Foremost among these initiatives are the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic African Gas Pipeline and

Moroccan delegation visits Touba to strengthen spiritual ties with Senegal

A Moroccan delegation, spearheaded by the Moroccan ambassador to Dakar, Hassan Naciri, recently made a significant visit to Touba, the spiritual heart of the Mouride brotherhood. This journey underscores the longstanding and profound connections between Morocco and Senegal, marked by strong human, religious, and spiritual bonds. The delegation received a warm welcome from the General Khalifa of the Mourides, Serigne Mohamedou Mountakha Mbacké, a prominent religious and spiritual leader

Exclusive: MINURSO terminates the contracts of about twenty of its staff in the Sahara

MINURSO is further reducing its workforce. The United Nations mission has let go of around twenty medical staff members, according to a source familiar with the situation who spoke to Yabiladi. The affected doctors and nurses were stationed at various MINURSO bases in the Sahara and to the east of the Berm. It is worth noting that back in September 2025, the mission had already shut down three of its observation posts in the area. This move comes just a week after a UN Security Council