Belgian club KAA Gent has officially signed Moroccan defender Hatim Es-Saouabi from AS FAR Rabat. The news was announced on Thursday, July 24, by Gent, which wrote on X: «Hatim in the house». However, an earlier post by his former club briefly caused confusion over his destination. On July 17, AS FAR Rabat announced on X (formerly Twitter) that Es-Saouabi was heading to KRC Genk, despite there being no concrete interest from the Limburg-based club. Hatim Essaouabi Joins KRC Genk
Le sélectionneur de l'équipe féminine du Maroc, Jorge Vilda, a exprimé sa frustration après la défaite de son équipe 3-2 face au Nigeria en finale de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations féminine 2024. Il pointe du doigt des décisions arbitrales controversées qui, selon lui, ont coûté le titre aux Lionnes de l'Atlas. Malgré un début de match idéal et une avance de 2-0 lors de la mi-temps, le Maroc
El seleccionador del equipo femenino de Marruecos, Jorge Vilda, manifestó su frustración tras la derrota de su equipo por 3-2 ante Nigeria en la final de la Copa Africana de Naciones Femenina 2024. Vilda criticó varias decisiones arbitrales controvertidas que, según él, privaron a las Leonas del Atlas del título. A pesar de un inicio prometedor y de irse al descanso con una ventaja de 2-0, Marruecos vio cómo su ventaja se desmoronaba en la
In Amzrou, near Zagora, a heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on the morning of Sunday, July 27, 2025, as a 7-year-old child was swept away by the waters of the Draa River. The loss has plunged his family and the entire local community into profound grief. According to media reports drawing from local sources, the child was accompanying his mother near a bridge along the riverbank when he suddenly vanished from her sight. She promptly alerted the authorities, who swiftly arrived at the scene.
Morocco's head coach Jorge Vilda expressed deep frustration after his team’s 3–2 defeat to Nigeria in the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, pointing to controversial refereeing decisions that he believes cost the Atlas Lionesses the title. Despite a dream start and a 2–0 lead within the first 25 minutes, Morocco saw their advantage slip away in the second half, with Nigeria mounting a comeback capped by Jennifer Echegini’s late winner. Two decisive VAR
A few months after showing interest in the Moroccan market, the British digital banking powerhouse Revolut is intensifying its efforts. The fintech behemoth, which now claims a global user base of 60 million, has appointed its inaugural executive to lead its operations in Morocco. This pivotal role has been entrusted to Amine Berrada, the former operations director for Uber in Southern and Eastern Europe. He has been tasked with steering Revolut's strategic direction and growth in Morocco.
Adopted in haste, the proposal to reorganize the National Press Council, spearheaded by Minister of Culture Mehdi Bensaid, has sparked an unprecedented backlash among media professionals. Critics warn that the bill marks a dangerous turning point, representing a step backward toward authoritarianism and a serious threat to press freedom in Morocco.
The Polisario Front made significant gains at the recent edition of the «liberation movements» summit, hosted in South Africa by the African National Congress (ANC). On Sunday, July 27, Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, the Front's representative at the event, engaged in discussions with the presidents of South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. These nations, alongside Algeria, represent the remaining steadfast allies of the Polisario Front in Africa. During the summit, the four
On Sunday, July 27, Israeli authorities released Moroccan journalist Mohamed El Bakkali, who serves as a correspondent for Al Jazeera. Prior to his release, El Bakkali agreed to a condition prohibiting him from joining any future humanitarian missions to Gaza. This stipulation extends to the other activists aboard the «Handala». The Moroccan journalist is scheduled to board a direct flight to Paris this Monday morning. To recap, on Saturday evening, Israeli naval forces
The «Holidays in Peace» initiative recently made a significant stop in Marseille, where Sahrawi children from the Tindouf camps were warmly received by Samia Ghali, a French-Algerian official who has served as the city's deputy mayor since 2020. «Staying true to its values, Marseille is hosting eight Sahrawi refugees this summer. This visit provides them with an opportunity to engage with local youth and explore the city, along with its greatest treasure: the sea. The