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Hakimi sidelined for up to three weeks with hamstring injury

Moroccan international and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will be sidelined for around two and a half to three weeks following the injury he sustained during Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich. According to tests carried out on Wednesday, Hakimi suffered a hamstring tear and will miss the second leg of the semi-final, RMC Sport reported. The injury occurred late in PSG’s 5-4 first-leg win, when Hakimi went down in the 89th minute

After Algeria visit, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State reaffirms Morocco’s sovereignty over Sahara

The United States on Wednesday reaffirmed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and reiterated its support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative as «the only basis for a just and lasting solution» to the dispute. «The United States recognizes Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara», said Christopher Landau, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, during a press conference following his meeting in Rabat with Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Minister

DoubleTree by Hilton project launched at Marchica Lagoon in Nador

The Marchica lagoon development program in Nador has reached a new milestone with the launch of a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Residences project in Atalayoun. In a statement issued on April 29, Marchica Med, a subsidiary of the Marchica Lagoon Development Agency (AASLM), announced the signing of a partnership agreement with HenriPay Holding N.V. and Hilton Worldwide for the development of the project at the Marina Nord of Atalayoun. The agreement includes a 20-year Branding and

Moroccans’ spending surges 40% during Ramadan and Eid, Visa reports

Spending in Morocco rose sharply during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, with outlays made using Visa Premium cards increasing by 40% year-on-year, driven by higher travel and everyday consumption expenses, according to the latest analysis by Visa. Based on data from the Visa Consulting & Analytics Retail Spend Monitor, the report highlights a similar 40% increase in spending by international visitors using Premium cards in Morocco, with transactions from France, the United Kingdom, and

Agadir police locate British influencer reported missing by family

Moroccan police in Agadir have confirmed that a British influencer previously reported missing has been found safe and in good condition. The case had initially raised concern after the family of Rachel Kerr, a 31-year-old Scottish influencer, reported her disappearance and appealed for information, saying her phone was switched off and expressing fears for her safety. In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 29, Agadir police said they had launched an investigation after receiving a report

Morocco's women's football team to face Congo in Olympic qualifiers second round

The national women's football team is set to face off against the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second round of the African qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The draw, conducted on Wednesday at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) headquarters in Cairo, determined that these second-round clashes will occur between October 5 and 13. Should they advance, the national team will compete in the third round against the winner of the initial match between Sudan/Comoros

Moroccan forces intercept Algerian drone after airspace violation in the Sahara

In a recent breach of Moroccan airspace, an Algerian reconnaissance drone was detected over the Saharan provinces. «The aircraft, headed towards the Bir Anzarane base in Dakhla, was swiftly identified by the Royal Armed Forces' (FAR) surveillance radars. A Moroccan Air Force F-5 fighter jet subsequently intervened, compelling the drone operators to retreat», a Moroccan security source disclosed to Yabiladi. «This incident, which took place two days ago, is part of an

Düsseldorf hosts forum on Moroccan-German cooperation in science and economy

The German city of Düsseldorf, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, recently hosted the International Forum of Moroccan Students and Graduates in Germany, held under the theme «Moroccan-German Cooperation in the Fields of Science and Economy: Towards a New Generation of Moroccan Competencies in Germany». Organized by the Association of Moroccan Students and Graduates in Germany, the forum took place in partnership with the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) and the

Chefchaouen education authorities explain Israeli flag at school event

The regional directorate of the Ministry of National Education in Chefchaouen has issued a statement clarifying the circumstances surrounding the raising of the Israeli flag during a school activity held at Kaa Asras High School on April 24 and 25, 2026. According to the directorate, the activity was part of a «Model United Nations» program, an international educational simulation designed to train students in diplomatic advocacy within United Nations bodies. It explained that the

Violent clashes in Tindouf’s Smara camp cause injuries and property damage

Violent clashes reportedly broke out yesterday inside the Smara camp in Tindouf between two families from the Fakra and Oulad Moussa tribes, according to the Forum for Supporting Autonomy Supporters in Tindouf Camps (Forsatin). According to the same source, the conflict originated from a minor dispute over a water tap around two weeks ago, which gradually escalated into violent confrontations involving live ammunition. The clashes reportedly led to injuries and the burning of

New titanosaur species unearthed in Morocco’s Khouribga

A new genus and species of titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur has been identified in Morocco, offering fresh insights into dinosaur diversity in Africa at the end of the Cretaceous period. Named Phosphatotitan khouribgaensis, the species was described by an international team of paleontologists led by Nick Longrich from the University of Bath. The findings were published in the scientific journal Diversity. khouribgaensis lived around 70 million years ago in what is now the Khouribga region of

Justice and Spirituality leader blocked from traveling to join Gaza-bound flotilla

Authorities at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca on Tuesday prevented Abdel Samad Fathi, a leader of the Justice and Spirituality Group and head of the Moroccan Commission for Supporting the Nation’s Causes, from leaving the country for Turkey. Fathi had planned to travel to take part in the «Global Freedom Flotilla», a campaign bringing together activists from several countries aiming to break the blockade on the Gaza Strip. The flotilla is expected to include

US senator introduces bill to lift tariffs on Moroccan phosphate

A new bill introduced in the US Senate seeks to eliminate tariffs and countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco. Presented on Tuesday by Senator Roger Marshall, the «Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act» targets duties imposed in 2021 on Moroccan phosphate, a key component in global fertilizer markets. The proposal, co-sponsored by Senators Chuck Grassley, Cindy Hyde-Smith and Joni Ernst, aims to restore access to competitively priced supplies for

After Algeria, Polisario heads to Moscow ahead of MINURSO review

On Tuesday, the Director of the Department of International Organizations at the Russian Foreign Ministry, K. M. Logvinov, met with a delegation from the Polisario Front led by its «foreign minister», Mohamed Salem Bissat. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the talks focused on the current situation and prospects for resolving the Western Sahara conflict. The Russian side stressed the need to reach a «just, lasting and mutually acceptable

Marrakech court sentences Abdelilah Moule Lhout to suspended prison and social media ban

The Marrakech Primary Court on Tuesday evening sentenced fish seller Abdelilah El Hajout, known on social media as «Abdelilah Moul Lhout» to a five-month suspended prison term and banned him from posting on social media platforms for five years. He was prosecuted while at liberty on charges of incitement to hatred, defamation, spreading false information, and publishing images of individuals without their consent. The case stems from complaints filed by a former gendarme and a

British influencer reported missing in Agadir, family appeals for information

A 31-year-old British influencer has been reported missing in Agadir, according to her family, who have launched an appeal for information on her whereabouts. Rachel Kerr, from Scotland, was last known to be staying at a hotel in the city but checked out on Saturday and has not been heard from since, local media reported. Her phone is currently switched off, her family said. In a message shared online, her cousin stated: «We’re very concerned for her welfare and are appealing for

Hakimi injury scare raises concerns ahead of World Cup

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi suffered an injury during Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich, raising concerns for both Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco ahead of the 2026 World Cup this summer. The right-back, who had already reported hamstring discomfort days earlier, went down clutching the back of his leg late in the match. With no substitutions remaining, he stayed on the pitch until the final whistle despite the pain. Hakimi had been

Received by Algerian president, Landau urges resolution of Sahara conflict

Received by Algerian president, Landau urges resolution of Sahara conflict

On Tuesday evening, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune hosted U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, who was joined by AFRICOM Commander General Anderson. After their discussions, the senior U.S. diplomat highlighted to the press that the relationship between Algeria and the United States is at a «pivotal moment». He emphasized the need to «strengthen these ties», particularly through collaboration to address security challenges in the Sahel and to seek