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Football : Youssef En-Nesyri nets first goal for Fenerbahçe

On Saturday, August 17, Moroccan international Youssef En-Nesyri scored his first goal for his new club, Fenerbahçe, in a 2-2 draw against Göztepe in the second round of the Turkish Süper Lig. Bosnian Edin Džeko opened the scoring for Fenerbahçe in the 45+3rd minute, before En-Nesyri doubled the lead just four minutes later. Göztepe fought back, with Koray Günter pulling one back in the 68th minute and Rômulo equalizing in the 90+5th minute. With this

Fire damages cardboard packaging facility in Kenitra

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, a fire broke out in an outdoor storage area belonging to a company specializing in cardboard packaging products. The incident occurred in the Assam zone of Kenitra, according to provincial authorities. Local authorities, security forces, and civil protection services responded to the fire, which spread across an estimated area of 1,000 square meters. All available resources were deployed to contain the blaze. Efforts are ongoing to fully extinguish the fire.

Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737 skids off runway at Monrovia airport

A Royal Air Maroc (RAM) Boeing 737-800 skidded off the runway at Monrovia International Airport in Liberia on Saturday, August 17, 2024. No injuries were reported. The flight, which was traveling from Casablanca to the Liberian capital, experienced the incident early in the morning (05:15 GMT) shortly after landing. The aircraft suddenly veered off course on runway 4 at Monrovia International Airport before returning to the center of the runway. Airport services quickly intervened, and the

Polisario condemns Chad's consulate opening in Dakhla

After four days of silence, the Polisario finally reacted on Saturday to the opening of the Chadian consulate in Dakhla. In a press release, the Front denounced «a unilateral measure taken by the Chadian government» and called it «an illegal decision that contradicts international and African law, as well as international diplomatic norms and conventions». The Polisario stated that the August 14 inauguration of Chad's diplomatic representation in the Sahara

Sahara : Dominican Republic to open consulate in Dakhla

The Dominican Republic plans to open a consulate general in Dakhla, as announced by President Luis Abinader during a meeting with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. The official statement was signed by the President, who was inaugurated for a second term on August 16. The head of state reiterated «the Dominican Republic's firm support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara» and emphasized the intention to prioritize the opening of a consulate in Dakhla in the

Young Moroccan judokas shine at 2024 African Judo Championships with multiple medals

At the 2024 African Judo Championships (Cadets), held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from August 15 to 18, young Moroccan judokas excelled, winning several medals. The tournament brought together top talents in the cadet category from across the continent. Moroccan athletes claimed gold, silver, and bronze medals in various weight categories, reaffirming Morocco's position as one of Africa's leading judo nations. Moroccan gold medals were won by Amina El Allaoui Charifi (52kg) and Yasmine

Marhaba 2024 : Moroccan ports welcome 1.9 million passengers

Approximately 1.9 million passengers and 447,000 cars passed through Moroccan ports between June 5 and August 15, 2024, as part of the «Marhaba 2024» operation, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics reported on Friday, August 16. In a press release, the Ministry emphasized that the transit operation was proceeding «under good conditions». For inbound traffic to Morocco, Moroccan ports welcomed around 1.33 million passengers and 317,000 cars, while approximately

French citizen of Algerian origin arrested in Fez for international drug trafficking

A French citizen of Algerian origin has been arrested by Moroccan police in Fez, according to a statement by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) on X, issued on Friday, August 16, 2024. The suspect was wanted under an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities and was the subject of a red notice by Interpol. He is also suspected of being connected to a criminal network involved in the international trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances.

Hundreds attempt to swim into Ceuta amid dense fog

Hundreds of people, including minors, attempted to take advantage of the dense fog around Ceuta in the early hours of Friday, August 16, to swim into the city. Spanish and Moroccan security forces intervened to prevent the crossings. Local Spanish media reported that «large reinforcements arrived from the Moroccan side to try to prevent these attempts». «The heavy presence of Moroccan forces was noticeable this time. Not only were boats provided to retrieve these people from

Following Dakhla visit, Polisario mobilizes supporters in Nigeria

Since Wednesday, August 14, Abuja has been hosting a conference on the End of Decolonization in Africa». A Polisario delegation, led by its self-proclaimed representative in Switzerland, Oubi Bachir, is participating in the event. The organizers are the same political and associative figures who previously led campaigns against Morocco's membership in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 2017 and 2018, including lawyer Femi Falana. The conference follows a working

Morocco PM Aziz Akhannouch hold talks with President Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch on the sidelines of the ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the Provence landings on Thursday, August 15. During this meeting, both parties expressed their satisfaction with the «friendship and the depth of the strategic partnership that unites France and Morocco», according to a press release from L'Elysée. Aziz Akhannouch welcomed France's decision to frame the present and

Health Minister reviews Mpox response and reinforces vigilance amid global developments

Minister of Health and Social Protection, Khalid Ait Taleb, convened a meeting on Friday with the scientific committee to review developments in the epidemiological situation of Mpox at both national and international levels. This meeting is part of the Kingdom's proactive measures and ongoing efforts to monitor and assess the epidemiological landscape, according to a press release from the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. During the meeting, the effectiveness of the Kingdom's

Morocco's women's football team holds 59th in FIFA rankings, remains African top 3

Morocco's women's football team has maintained its 59th position in the latest FIFA rankings, published on Friday, and remains among the top three in Africa. Despite missing out on the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which contribute to the FIFA rankings, the Atlas Lionesses continue to hold third place on the continent, behind South Africa (50th) and Nigeria (36th). Additionally, the U.S. team has regained the top spot (+4) following their victory at the Olympic Games, overtaking England (+1)

After two years of tension, France hosts meeting between Morocco and Tunisia

The 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Provence in 1944 served as the backdrop for a significant meeting between Moroccan and Tunisian officials. On the sidelines of the event, Tunisia's Foreign Minister, Nabil Ammar, met with Morocco's Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, as reported by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release, accompanied by a photo of the meeting. During the discussion, Akhannouch and Ammar explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between

Ichem Zaher to make history as first Moroccan to attempt Enduroman

Ichem Zaher is set to make history as the first Moroccan to attempt the grueling Enduroman, a solo extreme triathlon from London to Paris. Currently based in Dakar on a commercial mission, Zaher aims to add a new chapter to Morocco's sporting legacy by competing in the event scheduled for August 19-28, 2024. The challenge involves a 140-kilometer run, a 40-kilometer swim across the English Channel, and a 300-kilometer bike ride to the French capital. Armed with courage, perseverance, and

Drunk driver arrested in Marrakech after crashing into pedestrians and drivers

Marrakech police arrested a 38-year-old French Moroccan on Thursday for reckless driving under the influence of intoxication. The driver caused a traffic accident and fled the scene, according to a press release by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN). The suspect crashed his car into several vehicles on a public street in Marrakech, injuring three cyclists and two pedestrians to varying degrees. A video of the incident was widely shared on social media. Road users intervened

Morocco's frozen strawberry exports to Japan surge

Morocco’s presence in the frozen strawberry market in Japan has grown significantly, according to data compiled by the international information-analytical platform East Fruit. In 2023, Morocco exported 4,400 tons of frozen strawberries to Japan. Along with Egypt, which exported 5,400 tons, the North African kingdom accounted for 35% of Japan's total strawberry imports, ranking slightly behind China, which shipped 10,700 tons of frozen garden strawberries to the Japanese market in

Morocco and Hungary sign archives partnership

Morocco and Hungary have formalized a partnership agreement in the field of archives. The agreement was signed on August 12, 2024, during a working visit to Budapest by Bahija Simou, Director of the Royal Archives. The partnership aims to enhance archive holdings, promote knowledge sharing in archiving and digitization, and organize joint academic and cultural events. The agreement was signed by Simou and Csaba Szabo, Director General of the Hungarian National Archives, according to a press