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Meteor Airlines : Amazigh rock band takes UK by storm

As part of their Agdal tour, Meteor Airlines will be playing several concerts in the UK. The Amazigh rock band from Tinghir is set to perform in Edinburgh, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, and Manchester, reaching new audiences who will discover their unique style that blends ancestral music with contemporary sounds. Additional dates are scheduled in Ireland, France, and Morocco. On this occasion, the group will be promoting its latest album, Agdal, which is «a tribute to the ancient

Migrants attempting to reach Melilla involved in boat collision

Local sources in the Nador region reported that a video showing Spanish Civil Guard members chasing a boat in the water depicts an incident that occurred on August 25, 2024. The incident involved four individuals, including a girl, who attempted to migrate irregularly from Morocco to Melilla in a boat. According to the same source, the individuals refused to comply with warnings from the Royal Marine Gendarmerie patrol, which pursued the boat in an attempt to stop it. As they approached the

Morocco : Ethiopia's Chief of Staff received in Rabat

The Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration (ADN) received Field Marshal Birhanu Jula Gelalcha, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, on Monday at the ADN headquarters in Rabat. Field Marshal Gelalcha is on an official visit to Morocco from August 25 to 29, 2024, leading a significant delegation. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed bilateral defense cooperation and expressed their satisfaction with the strong and

Veteran journalist Jamal Berraoui passes away

Journalist Jamal Berraoui passed away on Monday in a hospital in Casablanca following a long illness, his family announced. Born in 1955 in Safi, Jamal Berraoui worked for several media organizations and hosted programs on television and radio. As a journalist and columnist, the deceased was editor-in-chief of several Moroccan magazines, including «La vie économique», «Le Journal» and «La Gazette du Maroc», among others. In 2019, the deceased wrote

RAM plane makes emergency Casablanca landing over cracked window

A Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plane made an emergency landing at Casablanca's Mohammed V airport on Sunday morning due to a cracked cockpit window. The aircraft, bound for New York, turned back shortly after takeoff to prioritize passenger and crew safety. To reduce the aircraft's weight for a safe return, the pilot flew over the Atlantic Ocean to consume fuel. According to Le360, there were no injuries, and ground crews were immediately mobilized to inspect and repair the damaged windshield.

Moroccan and Palestinian ministers discuss cooperation and Palestinian cause

The Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, met with his Palestinian counterpart, Imad Hamdan, in Rabat on Sunday. During the meeting, the two ministers emphasized the strong and enduring relationship between Morocco and Palestine, as well as King Mohammed VI's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. Bensaid reiterated Morocco's consistent support for a peaceful two-state solution in the Middle East, aimed at establishing a just and lasting peace. He

OOS Aquaculture Morocco announces new semi-submersible mussel farm off Ras El Ma

OOS Aquaculture Morocco, a subsidiary of offshore service provider Overdulve Offshore Services (OOS), announced in August that it will be testing a new semi-submersible mussel farm (SMF) off Ras El Ma, a town in the Oriental region of northeastern Morocco. The facility is designed for offshore mussel farming, the company stated on its website on August 13, where it announced the selection of Ras El Ma as the site for the project. The project aims to improve mussel farming infrastructure and

110 arrested in Casablanca following football match violence

Security operations conducted in Casablanca during the match between Raja Casablanca and the Nigerian National Guard on Saturday, August 24, led to the arrest of 110 people, including 55 minors, suspected of involvement in sports hooliganism, assaulting public officials, and causing property damage. According to a security source, the suspects were apprehended for their participation in these criminal acts, which included resisting public forces and throwing stones, resulting in damage to two

5.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Portugal, tremors felt in Morocco

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Portugal early Monday morning, around 6:11 AM (Madrid time). The Spanish Geographical Institute located the epicenter in the Lisbon maritime area. The tremors were felt not only in Portugal but also in neighboring Morocco, particularly in the Casablanca region. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 19 kilometers.

Moroccan fighter Anass Hibaoui wins by knockout in Hamburg

On Sunday in Hamburg, Germany, Moroccan fighter Anass Hibaoui defeated fellow Afghan kickboxer Tamim Sharifi by knockout during a King of Kings (KOK) event, a European kickboxing promotion established in 2009. La magnifique performance d’Anass Hibaoui pour sa première au KOK Fight !Une prestation maîtrisée du début à la fin. ???? pic.twitter.com/Is1qROdzYN — ????? ???? ‏ (@MoroccoCage) August 25, 2024 According to Vecht Sport Info, the

Dozens of migrants swim from Morocco to Ceuta in dense fog

Dozens of migrants have reached the coast of Ceuta, taking advantage of foggy conditions overnight, between Sunday and Monday. According to the city's local government, twelve of these migrants were minors and were admitted to reception centers in Ceuta. The authorities of both Morocco and Ceuta have collaborated to intercept migrants attempting to enter the autonomous city, as confirmed by the Command of the Civil Guard to Europa Press. This is not the first such incident this week. On

Moroccan Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali wins 3000m steeplechase in Poland

Moroccan double Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali claimed victory in the 3000m steeplechase at the Silesia meeting in Poland, the 12th stage of the Diamond League. El Bakkali crossed the finish line in 8 minutes and 4.29 seconds, securing a narrow win over Kenya's Amos Serem (8:04.29) and Ethiopia's Samuel Firewu (8:04.34). Le champion olympique marocain, Sofiane El Bakkali, a remporté aujourd’hui dimanche au Forum de Silésie en Pologne, le 3 000 mètres

Brahim Diaz's debut goal sparks Real Madrid victory

Brahim Diaz opened his goal-scoring account in La Liga 2024-2025 with a stunning performance against Valladolid. The Moroccan international came on as a substitute in the 69th minute for Arda Güler, who had started the match. Just ten minutes after entering the game at the Santiago Bernabéu, Diaz received a long ball from Federico Valverde, who had earlier scored Real Madrid's first goal in the 48th minute. With a brilliant solo effort, Díaz beat two defenders and chipped

War in Gaza : Houthi leader criticizes Morocco

Abdelmalek al-Houthi, Yemen's strongman with close ties to Iran, criticized Morocco's official stance on the Israeli aggression in Gaza. However, he praised the «popular Moroccan movement» in solidarity with the Palestinians, noting that «it is spreading across many Moroccan cities». This praise was surprising, given that he had just condemned the passivity of the Arab peoples regarding the Israeli aggression in Gaza. In his speech, Al-Houthi specifically mentioned

Presidential Elections in Algeria : Islamist candidate criticizes Morocco

Abdelaali Hassani Cherif, the candidate of the Islamist Mouvement de la Société pour la Paix (Movement of Society for Peace), authorized to participate in Algeria's September 7 presidential elections, has criticized Morocco, according to local media reports. Speaking in Tlemcen, a town near the kingdom's borders, Cherif declared at an election rally on Saturday that «our problem is with the Makhzen regime, which has historically conspired against us». He emphasized

Anwar El Ghazi donates €500,000 to Gaza children after winning legal battle with Mainz

Dutch-Moroccan footballer Anwar El Ghazi announced on Friday that he had donated 500,000 euros to help Palestinian children in the Gaza Strip, following compensation from his former club Mainz. In December 2023, the German club terminated his contract due to his support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict with the Israeli occupation. Last month, the labor court in Mainz overturned the club's decision. «After receiving my compensation today, I want to make it clear that my legal

Algeria leverages Japan's passivity to include Polisario in summit

The Polisario Front participated in the second day of the preparatory meeting for the Japan-Africa summit held in Tokyo on Saturday. The Front's delegation was led by its «Minister of Foreign Affairs», Mohamed Sidati. Notably, the delegation's seating arrangement remained unchanged from the previous day, positioned between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This time, the Polisario's presence did not provoke any incidents. The SPS agency published a dispatch with photos of Sidati greeting

Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan meets Al-Quds children at summer camps

Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan received the Al-Quds children participating in the 15th edition of the summer camps organized by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency. Named «Yacoub Al-Mansour Al-Mouahidi», this edition, held from August 9 to 26, benefited 50 children (girls and boys) aged 11 to 14, accompanied by 5 supervisors, all from Al-Quds. The activities of the fifteenth edition included educational trips, competitions, entertainment, leisure activities, and cultural visits