Following the recent case of a minor’s gang rape during the Moulay Abdellah Amghar festival in El Jadida, the Doukkala Network of Non-Governmental Associations has urged the Ministry of Interior to urgently ban overnight stays in tents at festival sites across the region. The network warned that this practice has become a «breeding ground for moral corruption, the exploitation of children and minors, and the spread of prostitution in all its forms», while also contributing to
Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui, has unveiled his squad for the upcoming African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The list features two newcomers: local-league goalkeeper El Mehdi Al Harrar and midfielder Nael El Aynaoui, who recently signed with Italian side AS Roma. Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Mohamedi, El Mehdi Al Harrar Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Omar El Hilali, Mohamed Chibi, Jawad El Yamiq, Achraf Dari, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, Soufiane El Karouani, Youssef
A 19-year-old man went on trial this Thursday, August 28, before the Orléans criminal court for distributing Islamophobic and neo-Nazi stickers in the city center and at the La Source university campus. The acts, committed last May, carry a potential prison sentence of up to five years. He was arrested less than ten days after the stickers were discovered. In custody, he admitted to the offenses, describing himself as a «patriot» intent on confronting antifascists. Just days
Young Moroccan defender Driss Ait Cheikh, 17, is set to join F.C. Copenhagen in July 2026, when he turns 18, the Danish club confirmed this week. «We are delighted to have Driss join F.C. Copenhagen from the summer of 2026. He is a player we have been following for a long time and in whom we see great potential», said Mikkel Køhler, head of recruitment at F.C. Copenhagen. «In Driss Ait Cheikh, we are bringing a great defensive talent to the club with strong physical
This year, Morocco’s avocado sector has been hit hard by two heatwaves that caused major losses across production regions. Ahmed Bouljid, general manager of Entrepôt Frigorifique Lexus, told Fresh Plaza «the damage is real and significant, on the order of 80,000 tons». Despite this, Bouljid stressed there will be no shortage in the market. Thanks to new plantations established two or three years ago now reaching maturity, the final harvest is expected to range between
On Wednesday, August 27, in Algiers, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf received Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, presented as the Polisario’s «foreign minister». Their talks focused on recent diplomatic developments regarding Western Sahara, particularly in light of the latest report by the UN Secretary-General. According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also relayed by the Polisario news agency, the two officials reaffirmed their «support for
The recent Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit, held on August 17 in Madagascar, was marked by tensions over the bloc’s support for the Polisario, Africa Intelligence reported on Wednesday. Morocco’s allies within SADC, led by King Mswati III of Eswatini, Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, and Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina, pushed back against efforts by South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Namibia to secure strong support for the Polisario
The government of Melilla has criticized the European Union for funding the construction of Morocco’s Nador West Med port. Daniel Ventura, the city’s third vice-president and councilor for environment and nature, said: «They place every conceivable obstacle in front of us, while putting none in front of Morocco. While they impose all these restrictions on us, they impose nothing on Morocco». Ventura pointed to the financial backing provided by the European Bank for
Twenty people were injured, six of them seriously, when a bus carrying wedding guests overturned Tuesday night in Zaouiat Ahansal, Azilal province, according to media reports. Witnesses said the driver lost control of the vehicle, which veered off the road before overturning. Local authorities, Royal Gendarmerie units, and civil protection teams quickly intervened, transferring the injured to Azilal’s regional hospital for treatment.
Visa, FIFA’s official payment services partner, announced that its cardholders will have exclusive priority access to the first ticket lottery for the FIFA World Cup 2026, running from September 10 to 19. Selected fans will be notified starting September 30 and given October time slots to purchase tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. During this presale, Visa will be the only accepted payment method. FIFA Chief Business Officer Romy Gai urged fans to circle the date: «A
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