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Casablanca court prosecutes 22 for riots after Wydad vs Ittihad match

In Casablanca, judicial authorities have incarcerated 22 individuals following a decision by the public prosecutor at the criminal court to charge them in connection with the riots that erupted after the match between Wydad Athletic Club and Ittihad Yacoub El Mansour. The game took place at the Mohammed V Complex on April 29. Simultaneously, the public prosecutor has called for the juvenile judge to assign 20 minors to a rehabilitation center, as they are suspected of participating in the

Kuwait Airways resumes flights to Casablanca

Kuwait Airways announced, Friday, that it will resume flights from Kuwait International Airport to 13 additional destinations starting this Sunday. This step is part of the airline's second phase of gradual reactivation, increasing the total number of resumed routes to 29, including Casablanca. According to the Kuwait News Agency, Abdulwahab Al-Shatti, the acting CEO of Kuwait Airways, stated that the resumed destinations now include London, Paris, Dubai, Madrid, Milan, Bangkok, Istanbul,

Hooliganism: AS FAR and Raja Casablanca heavily sanctioned

The disciplinary committee of the Professional National Football League (LNFP) has handed down several sanctions following the violent incidents during the match between AS FAR and Raja Casablanca on Thursday in Rabat. AS FAR has been ordered to play 5 matches behind closed doors, while Raja faces the same condition for 3 matches. Additionally, both clubs have been fined 200,000 dirhams each. As part of the penalties, both teams are also required to cover the costs of repairing the damages

Morocco: Nexus Core Systems purchases land from a princess for AI Data center construction

The American conglomerate Nexus Core Systems has recently secured a 20-hectare plot in Nouaceur, near Casablanca, from Princess Lalla Meryem, the elder sister of King Mohammed VI, according to a report by Africa Intelligence on Friday, May 1. This acquisition, facilitated through the holding company Unihold, is set to pave the way for the construction of a 16 MW data center. This development represents the initial phase of a $500 million investment aimed at bolstering the artificial

Morocco – United States: Christopher Landau visits FAR military base in Benguerir

On Friday, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau kicked off the military component of his official visit to Morocco. Alongside the U.S. Ambassador to Rabat, Duke Buchan, he toured the Benguerir airbase, as noted in a statement from the U.S. diplomatic mission in the kingdom. During their visit, the American officials met with both Moroccan and American military personnel collaborating to bolster defense cooperation. "The security of the United States is stronger when we stand

Morocco and Ireland step up trade push with business days in Dublin and Cork

In an effort to strengthen economic ties between Rabat and Dublin, a Morocco–Ireland Business Day will be held on May 6 in Dublin and May 8 in Cork. Bringing together institutional and private-sector actors, the event is co-organized by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in Ireland, in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE) and local Irish business organizations. The initiative aims to position Morocco as a strategic investment hub and a

A love story across continents: New Mexican telenovela to film in Morocco

A new Mexican telenovela will be filmed in Morocco, bringing the country to the forefront of a cross-continental production set between North Africa and Latin America. The project, titled «Corazón de Marruecos» (The Heart of Morocco), was unveiled this week by its producer Rosy Ocampo. It will be filmed in Morocco and Mexico, starring Mexican television actors José Ron, África Zavala, and Claudia Álvarez. The series is a contemporary adaptation of the

The ambassadors of Morocco and France invite Mauritania to participate in an international conference on peace

On Thursday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Mauritanians Abroad, Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, welcomed the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, Hamid Chabar, along with the Ambassador of the French Republic, Emmanuel Besnier. As reported by the Mauritanian News Agency, the meeting served as a platform to assess the bilateral cooperation ties that unite Mauritania with both Morocco and France, while exploring avenues to further strengthen and expand these relations

Royal Moroccan Football Federation backs Infantino for FIFA presidency 2027

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation, under the leadership of Fouzi Lekjaa, has declared its backing for Gianni Infantino's bid for the presidency of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA). This endorsement was communicated in a letter to FIFA's General Secretariat, highlighting the federation's enthusiastic support for Infantino's candidacy ahead of the General Assembly set for March 18, 2027, in Rabat. In a statement, the federation expressed that this letter serves

Germany recognizes Morocco's economic sovereignty over the Sahara

Morocco's strategy to accelerate the economic development of its southern provinces continues to garner attention from major global powers. After the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and more recently Belgium, Germany has now joined this growing list. Berlin has officially expressed its support for the economic advancement of the Moroccan Sahara. This announcement came on Thursday in Rabat, delivered by German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul during a press briefing following

Rabat prosecutor orders detention of 136 after football match riots at Moulay Abdellah stadium

The public prosecutor in Rabat has ordered 136 individuals to be placed under provisional detention, with two of them remaining under investigation, following the riots that occurred during the football match held last night between the Royal Army team and Raja Club Athletic. The match, which concluded with a victory for the military team, witnessed acts of violence immediately after the final whistle, resulting in material damage inside the stadium. The unrest then spilled outside, affecting

Younes Sekkouri champions an integrated vision for employment

Younes Sekkouri, the Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, affirmed on Thursday that the government is dedicated to executing a comprehensive strategy. Sekkouri underscored the launch of the «Awrach» program, designed for job seekers, which has provided participants with a stable income for a specified duration. In 2022 and 2023, nearly 250,000 individuals benefited from this initiative, supported by a budget of 2.25 billion dirhams for 2022. The

Moroccan parliament denounces irregularities in Pan-African Parliament election loss to Algerian candidate

The Moroccan Parliament has issued a strong response to losing the presidency of the Pan-African Parliament to an Algerian candidate, condemning the election for being «marred by serious irregularities». In a statement, the Parliament highlighted that the meetings of the North African group, held on the sidelines of the session, were disrupted by breaches of protocol, notably the enforcement of a voting procedure «without legal basis» and external interference in their

Rabat Zoo records births among 50 species in early 2026

The Rabat National Zoological Park recorded births across around 50 species during the first quarter of 2026, including several of high conservation value. «Among these births are species with significant conservation stakes, notably the dorcas gazelle, the Barbary sheep, and the griffon vulture,» the park said in a press release. «Other heritage species such as the genet, the baboon, the glossy ibis, the stone-curlew, and the Greek tortoise also highlight the diversity of

Morocco loses the presidency of the Pan-African Parliament to Algeria's candidate

Moroccan parliamentary advisor Lahcen Haddad, representing the Istiqlal Party, was unsuccessful in his bid for the presidency of the Pan-African Parliament during the election held on Thursday, the 30th, in Midrand, South Africa. The election saw a decisive win for Algerian senator Fateh Boutbig, who secured 118 votes. This contest was exclusively for candidates from the North African bloc of the African Union. The race also included Egyptian Cherif El Jabali and Libyan Youssef El Fakhiri,

Moroccan tourism revenues soar to 31 billion dirhams in Q1 2026

Travel revenues in foreign currency reached 31 billion dirhams (MAD) by the end of the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, marking a 24% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity Economy. This performance reflects a broader positive trend, with 4.3 million tourists welcomed, up 7% year-on-year, the ministry said in a press release. Beyond the figures, the data points to a maturing tourism offering, with an increasing

Sahara: Prominent Mauritanian preacher breaks with the Polisario

The Mauritanian preacher Mohamed El Hassan Ould Deddou arrived in Laâyoune yesterday to deliver a series of religious lectures. His visit has ignited a wave of outrage among Polisario supporters on social media, with some accusing him of yielding to Morocco's «corruption». Known for his close ties to Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood, the Mauritanian sheikh has historically aligned with the Polisario Front's positions. He notably opposed former U.S. President Donald Trump's

Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan opens 31st SIEL Book Fair in Rabat

On Thursday, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan inaugurated the 31st International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL) at the OLM-Souissi venue in Rabat, which runs from May 1st to 10th. During his visit, the Crown Prince explored numerous stands, including that of France, this year's guest of honor. Among the stands visited by Moulay El Hassan were those of the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, which spotlighted this edition's theme, «Ibn Battuta and the Narrative of Travel»,