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CAF officially awards RSB victory as USMA no-show for second leg

The members of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Clubs Committee unanimously declared on Wednesday that Union Sportive de la Medina d'Alger (USMA) had forfeited the second leg of the CAF Cup semi-finals against Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB). This means official victory for the Moroccan team (0-3), which was due to face the Algerian team on April 28. In addition, the Clubs Committee decided to transfer the case to the CAF Disciplinary Committee, to study possible sanctions

Morocco's American Legation among America's most endangered historic places

The American Legation in Tangier has joined the National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual list of the eleven most endangered historic sites in America. This inclusion was celebrated, Wednesday, in Washington D.C., according to a press release sent to Yabiladi by Morocco's embassy in the United States. The ceremony, held at the State Department, was attended by the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma and Moroccan Ambassador to the United States

Agadir to host meeting on establishing a support committee for «Kabyle State»

Agadir will host a consultative meeting on Thursday, May 2nd, around 5 pm, between concerned parties of the Amazigh movement with the aim of establishing the «Support Assembly of the Kabyle People», according to a press release sent to Yabiladi. In Agadir, the «Moroccan Committee to Support the Independence of the Kabyle State» was established on April 20th. On that same day, the president of the Movement for the Self-Determination of Kabylia (MAK), Ferhat Mehenni,

Moroccan embassy debunks viral video : Assault not in Morocco, police not involved

The Moroccan Embassy in Kenya strongly opposes the spread of a video on social media showing alleged Moroccan police officers assaulting a passenger from the Sahel region at an airport. Serious accusations were made against Morocco and a call to boycott Royal Air Maroc accompanied the video posted by Mike Sonko, the former governor of Nairobi. The video went viral on X, reaching approximately 320,000 views by Wednesday evening. To stop the spread of these unfounded accusations that harm the

Moroccan diplomats #7 : Jawdar ben Abdellah, the Saadi dynasty’s Portuguese ambassador

Appointed by Saadi sultan Mohammed esh-Sheikh es-Seghir, Jawdar ben Abdellah was Morocco’s first full ambassador to England. He met King Charles I in 1637 to conclude an agreement in favor of the dying dynasty.

NamX HUV with hydrogen power and rapid refueling to be presented to Paris

Moroccan-French entrepreneur Faouzi El Annajah, founder of the NamX HUV, announced that the prototype of the car will be presented in Paris between May 22 and 25. «The NamX HUV prototype with V8 Hydrogen Engine Technology version will be presented to the public for the first time at VivaTech in Paris, with the famous Capsule Distribution System», Najah said. «The entire NamX team looks forward to meeting you and discussing about this new era for the automobile and hydrogen

Tourism sector thrives with government support

During its first half, the government's Ministry of Tourism, Artisanal Industry, Social Economy and Solidarity (MTSIS) achieved significant progress across several sectors.

U-17 Women's World Cup Qualifier : Will Algeria boycott the two matches against Morocco ?

In the African qualifiers for the FIFA Women's U-17 World Cup, Morocco will face Algeria in a matchup on May 10th at Berkane Municipal Stadium (8:00 PM). The return leg follows on May 17th at Salem Mabrouki Stadium in Algeria, according to a press release from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMR). The U-17 World Cup itself will be held in the Dominican Republic from October 16th to November 3rd, 2024. This match takes place amidst heightened political and sporting tensions, with

Former Polisario member killed in Mali

The Malian army announced they had killed Abu Hudhayfah, known as Hugo, who is considered one of the leaders of the Islamic State organization in the Greater Sahara, during an operation carried out on Sunday in the Indelimane area (Talatai, Gao). This Sahrawi from the city of Laayoune had joined the group of Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, who was killed in 2021 by the French army in Mali. Both were members of the Polisario Front, where they learned how to handle weapons and explosives in the

Why did Thomas Jefferson own a copy of the Quran ?

In the 1700s, American statesman Thomas Jefferson purchased a copy of the Quran. Historical records suggest that the third President of the US bought the book as a law student while others say he studied it to better understand his Muslim enemies in North Africa.

Third parties in US elections and their role in voicing immigrants’ issues

In the United States, third parties join the elections to bring to the forefront of the political scene matters that may not be politically palatable for the dominant parties, including issues related to immigrants.

Moroccan rappers sentenced to jail for a song accused of inciting «assault on minor girls»

The Fez Court of First Instance has sentenced two rappers, known for their song «Kobi Atay» to two years' imprisonment each, in addition to a fine. The defendants were charged with «inciting minors to prostitution and to commit a felony or misdemeanor by an electronic means» and participation in such acts. In its verdict, the court also ordered the removal of the clip from YouTube. In early April, the Public Prosecutor's Office at the Fez Court of First Instance decided

Ancient Moroccans… plant gatherers, not just hunters

A new study suggests that Moroccans 13,000 years ago ate more plants than meat. Evidence brought by the study show ancient populations in North Africa relied on plant way much before the start of farming.

CAS rejects Algerian appeal to halt CAF cup

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected the request from the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) for an urgent suspension of the decision by the Confederation of Africa's Appeals Committee to declare Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB)'s victory in the first leg of the CAF Cup semi-final by three goals to nil against USM d'Alger. The CAS President explained to the FAF President that the federation could not force CAF to suspend the CAF Cup competition until the case had been

Moroccan footballer Aymen Barkok hospitalized after assault in Berlin

The German club Hertha Berlin announced that its Moroccan attacking midfielder Aymen Barkok was physically assaulted in a bar in Berlin, requiring him to be rushed to the hospital. The attack caused a facial injury, requiring Berkok to be hospitalized for surgery. The club indicated that «the operation was successful», but Berkok will be unavailable for selection due to his loan agreement ending on June 30. The former Moroccan national team midfielder Berkok joined Hertha Berlin

Moroccan coach Adil Ramzi takes helm of Dutch U-18 team

The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB, Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond) has appointed Moroccan coach Adil Ramzi as the new head coach of the Dutch Under-18 team. The announcement was made on Monday, marking a significant development in Dutch football management. Ramzi, a former Moroccan international, is set to commence his tenure on July 1st, as confirmed by the KNVB through their official statement on the social platform X. Expressing his gratitude and excitement for the

Morocco rescues 81 migrants off Dakhla

A unit of the Royal Navy, 280 km southwest of Dakhla and 165 km from the coast, assisted a boat in a difficult situation on Monday. The boat carried 81 irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, who were planning to head to the Canary Islands. The people who were rescued, in very bad weather conditions, received the necessary aid before being safely transported to the port of Dakhla and handed over to the Royal Gendarmerie to carry out the administrative procedures in force, said a

Algeria announces the death of the Arab Maghreb Union

Algerian official news agency has announced the death of the Arab Maghreb Union. Meanwhile, Libya distances itself from Algiers’ new Maghreb bloc that excludes Morocco, while Mauritania still refuses to join.

GE Vernova invests $10.2 million in Xlinks' Morocco-UK power cable project

Xlinks First Limited, the investment company established by Xlinks Limited, announced on Tuesday, April 30, that American energy equipment manufacturing giant GE Vernova has invested $10.2 million in Xlinks' Morocco-UK power link project as a minority shareholder. In a press release sent to Yabiladi on Tuesday, Xlinks said the step is to further accelerate the delivery and construction of the project, which consists of building four 3,800-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables.

European digital services leader Inetum partners with Morocco to create 1,500 jobs

European digital services company Inetum signed a memorandum of understanding with Morocco on Monday in Rabat to expand the group's activities in the kingdom, creating 1,500 jobs by 2027. Signed by Jacques Pommeraud, Chairman and CEO of Inetum Group, Minister Delegate for Investment Mohcine Jazouli, Convergence and Evaluation of Public Policies), and Minister Delegate for the Digital Transition and Administration Reform Ghita Mezzour, this agreement will cover a provisional investment of over

	Fajr	Dohr	Maghreb
Washington	05:09	13:12	20:04
New York	04:28	12:53	19:57
Miami	05:36	13:18	19:57
Chicago	04:16	12:48	19:55
Los Angeles	04:48	12:51	19:42
Seattle	04:09	13:07	20:27