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Riots erupt near Agadir following attack on sub-Saharan migrant

On Saturday, violent riots erupted in Lqliâa, a city situated in the suburban area of Agadir, involving approximately 150 individuals of sub-Saharan origin. According to media reports, the unrest was triggered by an attack on a sub-Saharan individual, who was beaten, injured, and subjected to an attempted robbery by two assailants. In response, the Royal Gendarmerie launched an investigation under the supervision of the public prosecution, while the victim, who sustained head injuries,

Morocco vs. Algeria : Battle for African Football League seat

The African Football League has not yet designated the country to host its headquarters. The AFL is a competition launched in 2022. Once again, Morocco and Algeria are vying for this strategic advantage in African football. South Africa, Algeria's great ally on the continental stage, has also submitted its candidacy. Pretoria has not withdrawn in favor of Algeria, as Tunisia did this week by withdrawing its candidate for the CAF Executive Committee elections for the North African region,

Sahara : The Polisario adapts rhetoric as Donald Trump's return looms

The Polisario Front is seeking to adapt to the return of Donald Trump to the White House, the President behind the United States' recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. The Front appears to be shifting its rhetoric towards the 47th President of the United States, as references to the «Trump tweet» have notably disappeared from recent statements by Oubi Bachir, speaking to a U.S. media outlet owned by the Department of Defense. «We hope that Trump and

Morocco dominates Gabon 5-1 in Afcon qualifiers

The Moroccan national team secured a resounding 5-1 victory over Gabon on Friday evening at the Franceville Stadium in the fifth round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Morocco's goals were scored by Jamal Harkass (17th minute), Brahim Diaz (21st and 23rd minutes), Youssef En-Nesyri (81st minute), and Ismael Saibari (90th minute). Gabon's lone goal was scored by striker Denis Bouanga in the 5th minute. In the same group, Lesotho defeated the Central African Republic 1-0 on

Marrakech to host 3rd Africa Business Forum on AI-driven growth and collaboration

The 3rd edition of the Africa Business Forum 2024, a platform for dialogue and collaboration between Africa, Qatar, and other Middle Eastern and global partners, will be held in Marrakech on November 16-17. Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch will chair the event on behalf of Morocco, while Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, President of Years of Culture, will represent Qatar. Prominent figures expected to attend include Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of Starlink Business

Pedro Sanchez thanks Morocco for critical support in Valencia flood relief efforts

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed gratitude on Friday to Morocco for its support in relief operations following the devastating floods in the Valencia region. Sanchez acknowledged the contributions of rescue teams from Morocco, Portugal, and France, emphasizing their vital role in aiding affected areas. «In these challenging weeks that Spain has faced due to the storm, international and European solidarity has been remarkable», the Spanish leader stated in a message

Rain and snow forecast for Moroccan mountains this Friday and Saturday

The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange alert for several Moroccan provinces, warning of significant rainfall and snowfall this weekend. Showers of up to 50 mm are expected from 3:00 PM on Friday to 3:00 PM on Saturday in the mountainous regions of Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Azilal, and Taroudant. Snowfall is also predicted at higher altitudes. Strong wind gusts of up to 90 km/h are forecast : From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Friday in Chichaoua, Essaouira,

Moroccan man expelled from Italy after violent outburst in Bolzano

A 32-year-old Moroccan man has been expelled from Italy after being involved in a violent incident in Bolzano, northern Italy, last summer. According to local media, the man, who was intoxicated, caused a disturbance on Via Sassari by overturning garbage bins and threatening passersby. Upon arrival, police officers were met with aggressive behavior as the man attempted to attack them with cobblestones. Only the use of a taser calmed him down, though he continued to hurl insults. The man was

Moroccan groups in Netherlands say Amsterdam violence was a «reaction to Zionist aggression»

A group of Moroccan organizations active in the Netherlands has issued a statement condemning the violence that occurred in Amsterdam on Thursday, November 7. The statement stated that approximately 3,000 fans accompanying the Maccabi Tel Aviv team, many of whom are members of the Israeli military and intelligence services, were responsible for the incidents. The organizations argue that the purpose of the visit was not merely to support their team during the soccer match against Ajax

Morocco's Abdelatif Benazzi falls short in World Rugby presidency bid

Former French international Abdelatif Benazzi, who was born in Morocco, narrowly missed becoming World Rugby's president after losing to Australian Brett Robinson in a tight election held in Dublin on Thursday, November 14, 2024. According to L'Équipe, Benazzi, currently serving as vice-president of the French Rugby Federation (FFR), secured 25 votes against Robinson's 27 in the final round. The first round of voting saw Benazzi receive 21 votes, trailing Robinson's 22, while

Atlas Lions coach Regragui previews «open and offensive» clash as Morocco faces Gabon

Friday's match, Morocco vs. Gabon, will be a confrontation similar to the first leg—«very open and offensive, with two liberated teams who want to win», said national coach Walid Regragui during a pre-match press conference on Thursday evening. Congratulating the Gabonese team on their qualification for Afcon 2025, Walid Regragui recalled that there are always difficult confrontations between the two teams. «We're very happy to be in Gabon, and we know the friendship

Bank of Afrika UK raises $300 million from Indian banks for Africa Finance Corporation

Bank of Afrika UK, a UK-based pan-African investment bank, successfully raised USD 300 million in capital from seven major Indian banks on behalf of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), an African solutions provider, according to a press release from BOA. This transaction was celebrated in Dubai on October 29, in the presence of executives from Bank of Africa UK, Middle East & Asia executives, AFC managers, and representatives from the seven Indian banks: State Bank of India, Canara

OCP Nutricrops secures 10-year sulfur supply deal with QatarEnergy

Moroccan company OCP Nutricrops has signed a ten-year agreement to purchase sulfur from QatarEnergy. Under this long-term deal, the Qatari company will supply up to 7.5 million tonnes of sulfur. The partnership aims to «develop soil nutrition solutions» to address the challenges of sustainable production and support food sovereignty. Speaking to Qatar News Agency, Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and Executive Director of QatarEnergy,

Polisario quietly commemorates its «war» against Morocco's Royal Armed Forces

On Algerian soil, the Polisario Front quietly marked the 4th anniversary of its so-called «war» against Morocco, launched on November 13, 2020. This year's commemoration was notable for the absence of Brahim Ghali, the Front’s self-proclaimed «Minister of Defense». He was replaced by the «Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense», who addressed a gathering of Polisario militia leaders. In his speech, he emphasized the «Sahrawi people's

After years of rupture, Iran seeks to mend ties with Morocco

After four years of severed diplomatic relations, Iran is eager to open a new chapter with Morocco. The expanding conflict and rising tensions in the Middle East have prompted Tehran to reach out to countries that have normalized relations with Israel. It has come to light that an Iranian security delegation, joined by representatives from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, met with their Moroccan counterparts in Rabat in early November. During this meeting, the Iranian envoy conveyed

Morocco : Tax breaks for military industry development

Morocco's ambition is to become a hub for military industries on the African continent. The government's adoption on Thursday, November 14, in Rabat, of draft decree no. 2.24.966 supplementing decree no. 2.17.743 of June 19, 2018, setting out the activities carried out by industrial companies benefiting from the temporary exemption from corporation tax (IS) provided for in article 6 (II-B-4°) of the General Tax Code, was in line with this goal, the Minister of Relations with Parliament told

Moroccan Zellige artist Bilal Benhammou wins bronze in China

Bilal Benhammou, the 2024 Master Zlayji Award winner, has achieved great success at the international level, having won third place in the Best Zlayji Master competition, organized by Sika BFM in China. This success reflects Moroccan skills and expertise in the art of zellige installation. The competition attracted 56 participants from 13 countries, with China winning first place and Ecuador coming in second. The event included two stages of competition: a theoretical one on November 8, and a

French business delegation visits Dakhla to explore investment opportunities

A delegation of French businessmen and economic decision-makers, led by French Ambassador in Rabat, Christophe Lecourtier, visited major infrastructure projects in the Dakhla-Oued Eddahab region on Wednesday. The visit, organized by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco, as part of the Moroccan-French Economic Days in the regions of Laayoune-Saguia el-Hamra and Dakhla-Wadi al-Dahab, allowed the delegation to closely examine the potential of the Kingdom's southern provinces to