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Morocco dominates Gabon 4-1 in CAN 2025 qualifiers

The Moroccan national football team defeated Gabon 4-1 in the Morocco-2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers (Group B), held on Friday at the Grand Stade d'Agadir. The Atlas Lions opened the scoring through Hakim Ziyech (10th minute), who converted a penalty awarded to Abdessamad Ezzalzouli. Gabon had a chance to equalize in the 16th minute, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed a penalty. A second penalty, awarded to Morocco following a foul on Soufiane Rahimi, allowed Ziyech (26th

Morocco thwarts over 45,000 irregular migration attempts so far in 2024

The Ministry of the Interior has reported that a total of 45,015 attempts at irregular migration have been thwarted since the beginning of 2024, thanks to the resilience of border and coastal surveillance systems. According to data from the department, 11,323 attempts were foiled in the M'diq prefecture and 3,325 in the province of Nador during the month of August, involving various nationalities. Similarly, the security services dismantled 177 migrant smuggling networks, while 10,589

Morocco credits Polisario exclusion for summit success with China and Indonesia

On condition of anonymity, Moroccan diplomats accuse Algeria of imposing the Polisario at African Union summits with its international partners, using «false documents» and «recourse to violence», reports La Razon. At the recent Africa-Japan Forum, held from August 23 to 25 in Tokyo, «since the Japanese organizer does not recognize the pseudo 'SADR' and has never invited it, Algerian diplomacy resorted to fraud and the use of false documents, in addition to

«Ombres de mon passé» : 40 years of black and white photography by Noureddine El Warari

The «Ombres de mon passé» exhibition by Moroccan-American artist Noureddine El Warari will be held at the Espace Rivages of the Fondation Hassan II pour les Marocains Résidant à l'Étranger from September 12 to 29, 2024. The event, which opens on Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m., will showcase the work of a multidisciplinary photographer, master printer, and lecturer at Santa Monica College. Noureddine El Warari, who has resided in the United States

Germany deports rejected Moroccan asylum seeker

A Moroccan refugee, who had been living in Apolda, Germany, was deported back to Morocco on Thursday, German media reported on Friday. The man, who had committed multiple crimes, was flown from Frankfurt to Casablanca on Thursday evening, according to a spokesman for the German interior ministry. A few days prior to his deportation, the individual was held in a deportation center in Rhineland-Palatinate. He had arrived in Germany in 2014 and was required to leave the country since 2017, based

35 hospitalized after eating street food sandwich in Casablanca

At least 35 people suffered from food poisoning on Wednesday in Casablanca’s Sbata arrondissement after consuming «khobza Ajiba», a popular street food sandwich made with mashed potatoes. Local media reported that the victims were rushed to the Ben M’sik Regional Hospital after exhibiting symptoms of food poisoning. The father of two of the victims, who were admitted to the hospital after eating the same sandwich, told the Arabic-language newspaper Al3omk that the meal

Douar Shems'y : A safe haven for orphans of the Al Haouz Earthquake

In the Amizmiz commune, nestled in the heart of the High Atlas mountains, lies the remarkable village of «Douar Shems'y», a sanctuary designed to provide a new home for children orphaned by the earthquake that struck the Al Haouz region in September 2023. Situated about 60 kilometers southwest of Marrakech, this model village, aptly named «Shems'y» (Arabic for «my sun»), symbolizes the hope and warmth it brings to the lives of these children. Built in

Imane Berchane, first Moroccan woman named Obama Scholar

Imane Berchane, co-founder of Robots & More and LOOP For Science & Technology, has been selected to join the seventh cohort of Obama Scholars, which includes 30 emerging global leaders. As part of this Obama Foundation initiative, Berchane will spend the 2024-2025 academic year at either Columbia University in New York City or the University of Chicago. «Imane Berchane is a tech social entrepreneur and STEM advocate, and Techwomen alumna working to advance gender and social

Moroccan architect Aziza Chaouni wins award for earthquake-proof sustainable house design

On Wednesday evening, the Institut du Monde Arabe (IMA) announced the winners of its 2024 Design Award, including Moroccan architect Aziza Chaouni, who was recognized for a prototype of a «sustainable earthquake-proof house» developed by her design office. Chaouni's project, conceived in the aftermath of the Al Haouz earthquake, was awarded in the impact category for its demonstration of «the ability to produce and develop projects through social and economic

Mauritania holds meetings with Morocco and Algeria in Beijing

The Mauritanian Foreign Minister held separate meetings with his Moroccan and Algerian counterparts in Beijing on the sidelines of the China-Africa Cooperation Forum summit. «We reviewed the close bilateral relations between our two countries and discussed ways to strengthen and consolidate them for the benefit of our two brotherly peoples. We also addressed issues of common interest», Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug wrote on X following his talks with Nasser Bourita. An hour after his

China-Africa Forum : Algeria prioritizes economic cooperation over Polisario support

On Thursday, September 5, Algeria's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, delivered his country’s statement at the China-Africa summit. Notably, Attaf did not reiterate Algeria's usual stance in Beijing, which typically includes calls «to end decolonization in Western Sahara» and «to organize a self-determination referendum» for the region. Instead, the foreign minister focused on economic matters, emphasizing Algeria's commitment to China's «Belt and Road»

Heavy storms expected in Morocco from Friday to Saturday

Very heavy thundershowers accompanied by hail and gusty winds are expected in several Moroccan provinces from Friday to Sunday, according to the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM). A red alert has been issued for the provinces of Zagora, Tinghir, Errachidia, Ouarzazate, and Tata, forecasting very heavy thundershowers (70-120 mm) from Friday at 6 PM to Sunday at 11 PM. An orange alert (30-70 mm) is in place for the provinces of Assa-Zag, Taroudant, Midelt, Es-Semara, Figuig, Azilal,

Morocco coach aims to maintain competitiveness in Gabon, Lesotho matches

Walid Regragui, the coach of Morocco's national football team, held a press conference on Thursday, September 5, 2024, ahead of the team's upcoming matches against Gabon and Lesotho in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Walid Regragui, the coach of Morocco's national football team, said Thursday in a pre-match press conference that the games against Gabon and Lesotho would be challenging. «We want to maintain competitiveness and see the level of competing teams», he stated.

Moroccan-Dutch man arrested in Melilla denies fleeing treatment

A 36-year-old Moroccan-Dutch man, recently apprehended in the Spanish enclave of Melilla, has denied allegations of fleeing his mandatory psychiatric treatment in the Netherlands. According to the Dutch newspaper DE STENTOR, the man claims he was visiting family in Morocco while awaiting admission to a forensic institution. The individual, identified only as M.B., was convicted last year by a Limburg court for attempted manslaughter and deprivation of liberty. He received a two-year

Moroccan PM Aziz Akhannouch meets China's Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch met with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Thursday during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing. Akhannouch, representing King Mohammed VI, was accompanied by several key officials, including Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Abroad; Mohcine Jazouli, Minister Delegate for Investment and Public Policy Evaluation; Mohamed Methqal, Ambassador and Director General of the Moroccan Agency for

Zineb Seghrouchni on redefining Moroccan fashion in Dutch exhibition

Zineb Seghrouchni, founder of DAR Cultural Agency and co-curator of an exhibition on Moroccan fashion in Utrecht, highlights how Moroccan fashion is often misrepresented in the West. According to Seghrouchni, it is typically reduced to «bling bling» and decorative elements, overlooking the depth of craftsmanship and the blend of traditional and contemporary design. The exhibition, which can be seen from October 3rd in the Centraal Museum in Utrecht, aims to change these perceptions

Rachid Yazami honored for groundbreaking lithium battery invention at International Forum

Moroccan scientist and inventor Rachid Yazami was honored at the International Government Communication Forum, currently being held in Sharjah, in recognition of his groundbreaking scientific achievements, particularly his invention of the lithium battery. Speaking to MAP, Yazami expressed his pride, noting that this recognition is not only a personal achievement but also a source of pride for Morocco. «It acknowledges my invention of the lithium battery, which I accomplished at the age

France appoints a new Prime Minister close to Morocco

Following early parliamentary elections and nearly two months of waiting, the French President has appointed a new Prime Minister to succeed Gabriel Attal. After extensive negotiations with key political figures, Emmanuel Macron chose Michel Barnier, a member of the classical right. This is seen as positive news for Morocco. Barnier held several ministerial positions under the presidencies of François Mitterrand (during the second cohabitation with Prime Minister Édouard