The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held in Morocco in July and August, a Confederation of African Football (CAF) senior official told AFP on Monday. The decision was made after months of discussions between CAF and the Moroccan Football Federation, with FIFA also playing a role in mediating the agreement. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in January and February 2025, but was postponed due to concerns about the weather conditions in Morocco during that time of
Four workers, including two Moroccan nationals, lost their lives in a devastating collapse at an Esselunga supermarket construction site in Florence, Italy, on February 16th. Three others, all Romanian citizens, were critically injured and remain hospitalized. The incident sparked outrage and grief, with Florence Mayor Dario Nardella declaring a city-wide mourning and construction unions calling for a nationwide strike. Investigations are ongoing, focusing on potential negligence and cause of
Moroccan coach Houcine Ammouta confirmed his departure from the Jordanian national team in three or four months, citing family responsibilities in Morocco. «My contract is valid», Ammouta stated, Sunday, referencing his intention to fulfill existing obligations. «However, after the Asian Cup, I informed the Federation about my desire to leave due to personal circumstances». He emphasized leaving after completing upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Pakistan.
A picture of King Mohammed VI has been circulating on social media in recent days, with some claiming it's an official image released by the Royal Palace. The photo, showing the King in a light brown suit, has even been picked up by some news outlets. However, investigations reveal that the image is not official and has been manipulated using artificial intelligence. Agence France-Presse (AFP) contacted the photo's creator, who confirmed editing the image with editing software and AI «as
According to the recently published Democracy Index 2023 by The Economist, Morocco ranks 93rd globally out of 167 countries, falling within the «hybrid regimes» category.
A high-level Moroccan delegation participated in a reverse trade mission organized by the US Consulate General in Casablanca and the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA). This initiative, focused on digital development and innovation, highlights the growing partnership between the United States and Morocco, facilitating US technology transfers to support Morocco's economic prosperity, reads a US Consulate press release sent Monday to Yabiladi. «Morocco is engaged in a strategically
In a joint operation, financial police units from Pisa, Brescia, and Bergamo, Italy, arrested 15 individuals accused of large-scale hashish smuggling, Italian media reported on Monday. The arrests follow an investigation initiated by prosecutors in Brescia and Bergamo. Investigators allege the group, a family of Moroccan origin operating across Italy, Spain, and Morocco, imported significant quantities of hashish from Morocco and Spain before distributing it within Italy. The charges include
Moroccan national team goalkeeper Yassine Bounou appeared on the YouTube program «Colin Terview» to discuss the heated exchange between coach Walid Regragui, players, and DR Congo captain Chancel Mbemba during the African Cup of Nations. According to Bounou, Youssef En-Nesyri claimed Mbemba verbally abused him throughout the match, prompting «tense» post-game scenes. Bounou further stated that En-Nesyri alleged Mbemba encouraged teammates to «deliberately
Nigerian Brigadier General Gabriel Olufemi Esho has been appointed the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO), according to a press release reported by Nigerian media on February 18th. This marks the first time a Nigerian national holds such a high position within MINURSO. General Esho will replace Commodore Faustina Boakyewwa Anokye of the Ghana Navy. Brigadier General Esho graduated from the prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy
Minister-President of the Brussels Capital Region (BCR) Rudi Vervoort and Secretary of State Ans Persoons will hold meetings with officials from the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Rabat city, and Casablanca-Settat regions. The two senior officials will be visiting Morocco from Monday to Thursday to discuss progress and challenges in the region, highlighting opportunities for sustainable and inclusive urban and economic development, Belgian media reported on Monday. The mission prioritizes
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