For three decades, Tangier was home to America’s Poor Little Rich Girl Barbara Hutton. To forget about her desperate life, she hosted the most extravagant parties in the city, living the Moroccan dream to the fullest.
In a remarkable scientific achievement, an international team of researchers has discovered fossilized teeth of Turiasauria dinosaurs in Morocco’s Middle Atlas Mountains, dating back to the Middle Jurassic period, around 168 million years ago. This finding represents the oldest known evidence of this group of giant dinosaurs on the African mainland.
In a surprising turn of events, Mounir El Qadiri Boutchich, Sheikh of Qadiriyya Boutchichiyya Sufi order, announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down in favor of his younger brother, Mouad El Qadiri Boutchich. The decision comes just days after the passing of their father, Sheikh Jamal Eddine El Qadiri Boutchich. Mounir explained that the move followed «trusting in God, seeking guidance, and deep reflection», adding that his aim is to «preserve the unity of the family
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have launched an investigation into the conduct of a Royal Navy patrol member toward an individual at sea. The decision, announced Tuesday evening, follows the circulation of online footage showing violence against a person believed to be a migrant near the enclave of Ceuta. In their statement, RAF stressed that the matter would be handled «with the utmost firmness», calling such acts «completely unacceptable». They also reaffirmed
CAF’s Disciplinary Board has sanctioned both Morocco and Kenya following their CHAN 2024 match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The game, played on Sunday, August 10, saw Morocco lose 0–1 to Kenya. In a press release issued Wednesday, CAF announced that the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) was fined USD 5,000, half of which is suspended, for what it described as the «inappropriate conduct» of its players during the match. The suspended portion will
The National Airports Authority (ONDA) is opening direct access to two highly specialized training programs for the first time: Air Navigation Control (CNA) and Air Traffic Safety Electronics (ESCA) at the Mohammed VI International Academy of Civil Aviation. According to an official statement, these programs are now available through the National Common Competition (CNC), just like traditional engineering courses. The goal, ONDA says, is to «train today’s high-level experts to guide
Residents of Ouled Chaker, in the Aoufous oasis of Errachidia province, apprehended a man on Monday who had been committing sexual and physical assaults. Disguised in women’s clothing, the suspect targeted women at knifepoint. He was handed over to the Royal Gendarmerie and transferred to Errachidia for further investigation. Several women who had filed prior complaints were summoned, according to Assabah. Investigations revealed the man had served 14 years in Tangier prison and
After an unsuccessful bid in the fall of 2007, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) are once again considering the acquisition of Rafale jets from France. «In Morocco, Dassault Aviation’s Rafale is making a strong comeback!» reported the French outlet Avions Légendaires. A source in Morocco told Yabiladi that FAR is eyeing a purchase of six Rafale F4 aircraft, along with missiles and other equipment. This renewed interest comes amid strengthened ties between Rabat and
Caught between Morocco and Algeria, Mauritania continues to tread a delicate path, as shown by the latest statement from its Ministry of Equipment and Transport regarding plans for a road intended to connect Amgala to Bir Oum Grine. Here’s what you need to know.
A 44-year-old Moroccan man was arrested in Milan last weekend in a joint operation by the State Police and the Central Operations Service, acting on a European arrest warrant issued in June by Spanish authorities. He is wanted for a murder related to drug trafficking, criminal damage, and illegal possession of weapons, local media reported. The man is charged by the Chiclana de la Frontera Court of First Instance in southwestern Spain over a January 2022 killing. Investigators found biological
chargement...
المقالات الأكثر...
إشترك في النشرة الإخبارية اليومية
