The bill on the naturalization of Sahrawis was placed on the agenda of the plenary session of the Spanish Congress of Deputies on Thursday, December 11. Lawmakers were asked to take a decisive step: whether to accept or reject the examination of this initiative, revived by the far-left Sumar coalition on November 30, 2023. The outcome was unequivocal: a unanimous vote. Even Socialist Party (PSOE) deputies, often accused by Polisario allies of blocking the proposal, gave their approval for
Algeria has expressed its satisfaction following UNESCO’s decision on Thursday, December 11, to recognize the caftan as part of its cultural heritage. «The Committee approved the modification of the title of the element inscribed in 2024 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, explicitly adding the mention of the caftan. The Algerian element will henceforth be titled: ‘The Festive Women’s Garment of Greater Eastern Algeria: know-how
Following the directives of King Mohammed VI, authorities in Fez have swiftly implemented several urgent measures to assist survivors of the tragic building collapse, which claimed 22 lives and left others injured, as reported by local media sources. The authorities have taken charge of the burial ceremonies for the victims, arranging mourning tents and supplying essential provisions and food for those grieving at the scene of the disaster. Victims from the Tissa community in Taounate province
The Moroccan national reserve team has triumphantly advanced to the semi-finals of the Arab Cup, clinching a narrow 1-0 victory against Syria in a match held at the iconic Khalifa International Stadium. In a setback during the 24th minute, striker Tarik Tissoudali had to exit the field due to an injury, paving the way for Walid Azaro to step in. Despite the Atlas Lions asserting their dominance throughout the first half, the teams headed into the break locked in a goalless draw. As the second
A 24-year-old Moroccan woman with a mental disability was gang-raped in the village of Bouidmouma in Aghbala, leading to an eight-month pregnancy and a judicial investigation. Her family, living in extremely difficult conditions, is seeking justice as the accused repeatedly fail to appear in court.
The United States' decision to allow their public companies to invest in the Sahara has encouraged the United Arab Emirates to forge partnerships with the Americans for the development of strategic projects in the region.
The Moroccan sports tech startup Reborn has been crowned the grand winner of the NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator 2025, standing out among more than 700 organizations from 32 African countries. The achievement comes just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), further strengthening Morocco’s position as a continental leader capable of developing solutions with global reach. Reborn specializes in performance technologies powered by data and artificial
Moroccan-Algerian tensions have spilled into the cultural realm, with disputes over heritage elements like couscous, Rai music, and zellij tiles escalating on the international stage. The latest battle over the Moroccan caftan saw Morocco securing a decisive victory at UNESCO, highlighting the ongoing struggle for cultural recognition between the two nations.
It’s official: just days before the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this December and January in Morocco, coach Walid Regragui has unveiled his squad for the tournament, featuring a strong mix of World Cup veterans and emerging talents. Yassine Bounou leads the goalkeeping trio, joined by Munir El Kajoui and El Mehdi Al Harrar. The defensive line includes Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Chibi, Jawad El Yamiq, Romain Saïss, Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, Noussair
The new IMAX® with Laser theater at Megarama in Morocco is set to open on December 17, 2025, at the Arribat Center mall in Rabat. With a capacity of 150 seats, this state-of-the-art screening room aims to invite audiences to «experience cinema differently». It features a curved screen that fills the viewer’s field of vision to «give the sensation of entering the film», along with ultra-clear image quality offering richer details, intense colors and contrasts,