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France to restrict APL housing aid for non EU students in 2026

Starting July 1, 2026, non-European students without scholarships will be ineligible for France’s personalized housing assistance (APL). This decision, part of France’s 2026 budget law, was enacted by decree and affirmed by the Constitutional Council last February. It was officially published in the Official Journal on June 28. The regulation limits APL access for non-EU students to those eligible for higher-education grants based on social criteria. Notably, students who work even

Oracle opens second research hub in Morocco to drive AI innovation

Oracle, a key player in software publishing and technology, has unveiled its second R&D center in Agadir, Morocco. This new hub, inaugurated on Monday, aims to revolutionize the future of AI for global customers by fostering innovation within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, «AI-powered applications, data platforms and industry solutions», according to an official statement. The announcement coincides with the inauguration of the Oracle Cloud Casablanca region, which is now fully

Dutch police arrest 13 after Morocco World Cup win sparks The Hague riots

Thirteen individuals were arrested by Dutch police in The Hague following riots and violent incidents targeting security forces after Morocco's penalty-shootout win over the Netherlands, which secured their place in the next round of the 2026 World Cup. According to police, several fans threw stones and fireworks at officers, and powerful pyrotechnics were set off during celebrations in the Schilderswijk district. Later, motorcycle officers were also targeted with various objects, while some

2026 World Cup: Issa Diop named man of the match for his performance against the Netherlands

Morocco defender Issa Diop was named Player of the Match after the Atlas Lions' dramatic 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, before securing a 3-2 penalty shootout victory on Monday night in Monterrey to reach the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Diop rescued Morocco deep into stoppage time, heading home in the first minute of added time (90+1) just as the Netherlands looked set to book their place in the next round. Rising above the Dutch defense to meet a perfectly delivered cross, the

U.S. suspends some duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer imports

U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized the temporary suspension of certain anti-dumping and countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco for up to eight months, following disruptions to global fertilizer supplies caused by the conflict involving Iran. The decision, announced by the White House on Monday, comes as U.S. farmers face fertilizer shortages after the conflict in the Middle East disrupted supply chains and reduced exports from major producing countries. The

Ouahbi: «We never gave up» after Morocco's victory over the Netherlands

Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi praised his players' resilience and character after they secured a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw. The Moroccan coach admitted his side struggled in the opening half against a Dutch team that surprised him tactically. «We were very surprised by the way they played and by their organization. I wasn't expecting such a compact defensive block. We struggled to

NATO ammunition made in Morocco

MMI Ammunition, a prominent Moroccan company in the defense sector, is a supplier of ammunition to several NATO member armies. Situated in Casablanca's MidParc industrial zone, the company also operates a production facility in the Sidi Yahya free zone, where it primarily manufactures 30x173 mm ammunition. In December 2021, Morocco inaugurated a military base in Sidi Yahya, equipped with air-defense systems, some sourced from China. The ammunition produced by MMI Ammunition meets NATO's

Morocco through to World Cup Round of 16 after dramatic shootout win over Netherlands

Morocco booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties on Monday night at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico, following a dramatic 1-1 draw after extra time. After a tightly contested and hard-fought encounter, the deadlock was broken in the 72nd minute when Cody Gakpo gave the Netherlands the lead. Just as the Dutch looked set to advance, Morocco produced a dramatic late response, with Issa Diop finding the equalizer in the first

PJD slams PAM after Escobar of the Sahara prison sentences

The PJD has reacted to the verdicts handed down last Thursday, which sentenced two former PAM officials, Saïd Naciri and Abdenbi Bioui, to 10 and 12 years in prison respectively for their involvement in the so-called «Escobar of the Sahara» case. In a statement, the Islamist party's general secretariat said that «the real culprit in this case is a party model built on strengthening dubious electoral machines, with no connection to politics and lacking the political and

Manchester City add Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi to midfield shortlist

Manchester City are monitoring Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi ahead of a potential move this summer, ESPN reported, adding that the 18-year-old has emerged as one of the club's midfield targets despite City's imminent £116 million signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. According to the outlet, Bouaddi is on a shortlist that also includes Newcastle's Sandro Tonali. Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal have also shown interest in the Lille midfielder, whose club

Morocco's Las Vegas Sphere campaign generated global buzz, ONMT says

Morocco has become the first country to advertise on the Sphere in Las Vegas, with the National Tourist Office (ONMT) saying the «Visit Morocco» campaign has generated international attention well beyond its initial display. In a press release issued on Monday, the ONMT said the campaign was widely picked up by media outlets, content creators and social media users, turning the activation into a global conversation about Morocco as a travel destination. The campaign coincided with

BCP, Western Union launch instant money transfers to Moroccan bank accounts

The BCP Group and Western Union have launched a new international money transfer solution that allows funds sent from abroad to be deposited instantly and securely into beneficiaries' bank accounts in Morocco, the two companies announced in a joint press release on Monday. The service relies on a direct API (Application Programming Interface) integration between Western Union's systems and BCP's banking infrastructure, enabling fully automated transfers without waiting times. According to the

Heatwave to grip Morocco as temperatures climb to 44°C

A heatwave, high temperatures and strong wind gusts accompanied by sandstorms are expected to affect several Moroccan provinces from Monday through Wednesday, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) said on Monday. Temperatures ranging from 38°C to 41°C are forecast in the provinces of Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Khénifra, Fez, Moulay Yacoub, Taounate, Ouezzane, Khouribga, Sidi Bennour, Essaouira, Khemisset, Meknes, Safi, Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane and Inzegane-Ait Melloul from

Zapatero says Morocco, Saudi Arabia and UAE leaders gifted disputed jewelry

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is preparing to present a new explanation regarding jewelry worth around €1.3 million, insisting it was not acquired through commissions or suspicious transactions but consisted of protocol gifts received from the leaders of Morocco, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. According to the legal strategy being developed by his defense team, some of the gifts were presented to him during his tenure as Spain's prime

Hugo Broos regrets South Africa missing Morocco World Cup clash

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos expressed his disappointment that his team was unable to face Morocco at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying a meeting with the Atlas Lions had been the objective his players were targeting before their Round of 32 defeat to Canada. South Africa exited the tournament after a 1-0 loss to Canada, who advanced to the Round of 16, where they will face the winner of Monday's clash between Morocco and the Netherlands. Speaking after the match, the Belgian coach said

Former Dutch international Ibrahim Afellay: «My heart is with Morocco»

Just hours before the much-anticipated showdown between Morocco and the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup's round of 32, former Dutch international Ibrahim Afellay ignited widespread debate by openly expressing his support for the Atlas Lions. This comes despite his past participation with the Oranje at the 2010 World Cup finals. Now serving as a television analyst, Afellay shared on the Dutch channel NOS that his decision is influenced by his deep family connections and love for Morocco.

Stolen fishing boat from Agadir carrying 11 migrants rescued off Canary Islands

A Moroccan fishing boat stolen from the port of Agadir was intercepted off the Canary Islands after 11 migrants aboard became stranded following a mechanical failure while attempting to reach the Spanish archipelago, according to Spanish media. The vessel reportedly sent an automatic distress signal shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday while drifting about 70 nautical miles northeast of Arrecife. Spain's Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in Las Palmas dispatched a surveillance aircraft and

Koeman: Morocco-Netherlands World Cup clash comes «too soon»

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman believes his side's World Cup Round of 32 clash against Morocco has come «a little too soon», arguing that both teams «ought to go further than this stage» in the tournament. Speaking ahead of Monday's showdown in Monterrey, Koeman described the encounter as «a very attractive match» and promised an attacking approach. «They have a lot of talent, but so do we and we know where it is that we need to stop them, break them