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Morocco-Netherlands : Nasser Bourita's first call with new Dutch counterpart

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Nasser Bourita, had a telephone conversation on Wednesday with the new Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Caspar Veldkamp. The phone call focused on strengthening the dynamics of bilateral relations, as well as on regional issues, particularly those related to the European Union and the regions of the Sahel, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. On this occasion, the Dutch Foreign Minister emphasized

2024 Olympics : Achraf Hakimi faces racist comments after Morocco-Argentina match

During the first match of the Olympic Games (Paris 2024) this Wednesday, the Moroccan team faced Argentina in a highly anticipated match featuring stars like Achraf Hakimi, Julian Alvarez, and Nicolas Otamendi. The game ended in dramatic fashion with a two-hour interruption and a VAR-canceled goal before Morocco emerged victorious with a 2-1 score. The Atlas Lions' triumph ignited a firestorm of anger among Argentine fans, who unleashed a torrent of abuse on social media. Moroccan captain

Casablanca chicken pastilla poisoning : 26 affected, 2 in critical condition

26 people were admitted to the Sidi Othmane Regional Hospital in Casablanca, on the night of Monday to Tuesday, due to food poisoning caused by a chicken pastilla. The director of the hospital, Saïd Benasli, confirmed to SNRTnews that two of these cases are serious, including a 3-year-old child «transferred to the Abderrahim El Harrouchi Pediatric Hospital for intensive care». Furthermore, 17 of the patients were able to leave the regional hospital, where 9 others remain under

Maroc Telecom to appeal 6.4 billion dirham unfair competition ruling

Maroc Telecom has announced an appeal to the Court of Cassation against the confirmation on appeal of its conviction to pay 6.368 billion dirhams in damages to Inwi (Wana Corporate) for unfair competition. In its financial communication for the first half of the year, Maroc Telecom stated that the fine had been provisioned in the group's accounts by the end of June 2024. The appeal to the highest court remains the last resort for the operator. After the conviction was upheld on appeal, Inwi

King Mohammed VI answers Moroccan cancer patient's plea

In a touching video, Moroccan influencer Khadija Assadiki revealed that King Mohammed VI responded to her and her husband's request for coverage of his cancer treatment outside Morocco. «I am in front of the hospital with joyful news. I came to announce the good news that I received from Almighty God», Khadija said in a video posted on her Instagram account. «May God bless our sovereign, he responded to our call. I will no longer shed tears; it is a mercy from God. He will

2024 Olympics : Morocco triumphs over Argentina 2-1 after blunder [video]

In a hard-fought battle at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Étienne on Wednesday, July 24, Morocco won over Argentina 2-1 in its opening Olympic Games (JO 2024) group stage match. Both of Morocco's goals were scored by Soufiane Rahimi, with the first (45’+2’) coming with an assist from Bilal El Khannouss. QUE GOLAZOOOOOOOOOO ?? pic.twitter.com/TIFAtJdo5x — SOCCER212 (@SCCR_212) July 24, 2024 As for the second goal (50’), it was scored on a penalty

Morocco joins Farnborough International Airshow 2024 in UK

The Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development (AMDIE), in collaboration with key industry players, is organizing Morocco's participation in the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, held from July 22 to 26 in Farnborough, UK. A high-level delegation of Moroccan aerospace officials and professionals will attend the event to promote investment opportunities and sourcing capabilities in Morocco's aerospace sector. Led by AMDIE Director General Ali Seddiki, the delegation includes

Air Arabia launches three new direct routes from Morocco to Europe in October 2024

Air Arabia strengthens its international presence by inaugurating three new direct routes between Morocco and Europe. Starting on October 28, the airline will launch a route linking Tangier to Girona. The following day, a direct service will link Tetouan to Lyon. Finally, on October 30, a new connection will be established between Tangier and Bordeaux. All flights will be operated by Airbus A320s. The Tangier-Girona route will operate on Mondays and Thursdays. Flights will leave Tangier at

Stellantis acquires Moroccan auto firm Sopriam from Al Mada Group

Stellantis announced a two-stage acquisition of Sopriam, a subsidiary of the Al Mada group. They will take immediate majority control, followed by a full purchase of shares in early 2025. The company said this will allow them to handle import and distribution of Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles brands in Morocco, similar to their existing network for Fiat, Abarth, Jeep®, and Alfa Romeo. This acquisition marks a new chapter for Stellantis in Morocco, building on their strategic

CAF : No issue with Morocco map on RS Berkane jersey

The African Confederation of Football (CAF) has declared it won't take further action regarding the map of Morocco, including the Sahara, printed on the RS Berkane jersey until the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rules on its use, according to BBC Africa. «The Caf club committee believed, according to Caf regulations, there was no issue for this map», Mosengo-Omba said. «The Cas decision [will] guide us how to improve our regulations», he added. The issue arose in

Golf Throne Cup returns : 300 players from 18 clubs compete in 19th edition

The 19th edition of the Coupe du Trône de Golf, held from July 22 to 27, 2024, at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, will see 300 players representing 18 Moroccan clubs compete in three categories: seniors, juniors, and classic. The Seniors' competition will be played on the blue course, with teams of 10 players and a captain. The red course will host the classic Coupe du Trône, featuring Morocco's elite golfers in teams of 10 with a captain. The juniors' competition, in its

Dutch-Moroccan rapper Ali Bouali vacations in Morocco despite two-year rape sentence

Ali Bouali, former coach of the show The Voice, was seen by several Dutch people at Weeze Airport in Germany, traveling to Morocco for vacation with his wife Breghje Kommers and children. Despite his recent conviction for rape and attempted rape, Bouali appeared calm according to fan reports to journalist Evert Santegoeds on the Strikt Privé podcast of De Telegraaf. He has appealed the verdict through his lawyer. The prosecution will decide on an appeal by Friday. Although the star's

Moroccan footballer Fatima Tagnaout signs two-year deal with FC Seville

Moroccan left winger Fatima Tagnaout has joined the FC Seville women's team for two seasons, following her transfer from AS FAR during the summer transfer window. The Casablanca native played a pivotal role for AS FAR, winning eight league titles and seven Moroccan Cups. She also helped Morocco win the UNAF tournament in 2020. Fatima Tagnaout played 48 matches for the national team, reaching the finals of the Aisha Buhari Cup (2021) and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2022). This World Cup

Affordable breakthrough : Generic HIV treatment now 1000x cheaper

The 25th International AIDS Conference presented promising results regarding a revolutionary antiretroviral treatment developed by Gilead, based on the lenacapavir molecule. This treatment could transform HIV management. Currently priced at around $40,000 (approximately 400,000 Moroccan dirhams) per person per year, estimates disclosed in Munich suggest the generic version could cost as little as $40. Unlike current daily medications, this treatment requires only two injections per year.

AI's role in Africa's sustainable development discussed in Morocco-US conference

The Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development, co-chaired by Morocco and the United States, organized a high-level event on the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) to support sustainable development in Africa. The event took place at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday, July 22, 2024. Titled «Artificial Intelligence: An Exponential Opportunity for Sustainable Development in Africa», this event reflects Morocco's commitment to

Tragic incident in El Jadida : Father fatally attacked by pitbull

A 62-year-old father of three died on Saturday, July 20, at the CNSS clinic in El Jadida, as a result of a violent pitbull attack. The tragedy occurred in the Saada neighborhood where the dog's owner, a reported delinquent, was known to keep several pit bulls on the roof of his house, causing fear in the community. The victim, critically injured from the bites, was rushed to the hospital. The doctors' efforts to stop the bleeding were unsuccessful due to the depth of the wounds. According to

Olympic flame visits Moroccan stand at Paris fan zone

Before the opening of the Games on July 26, the Olympic flame made a stop at the Moroccan stand of the fan zone «Africa Station» on July 22nd. Located a stone's throw from the Olympic village on Île-Saint-Denis in the Paris region, the stand was filled with a festive atmosphere as it welcomed the flame. The organizers and several fans, along with the mayor of Île-Saint-Denis, Mohamed Gnabaly, were present. The «Maison Maroc» was inaugurated last Saturday at

Morocco consumer price index sees 1.8% rise in June

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.8% in June 2024 compared to the same month last year, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP). In a briefing note regarding the CPI of June 2024, the HCP explains that this variation is the result of a 1.7% increase in the food products index and a 1.9% increase in the non-food products index. Non-food product variations ranged from a decrease of 1.2% for health to an increase of 3.7% for housing, water, gas, electricity, and other