The 2025 Marrakech International Film Festival kicked off on November 28, celebrating its 22nd edition with a vibrant tribute to global cinema and a diverse selection of 82 films, including 15 Moroccan titles. With a jury led by acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho, the festival honors cinematic legends like Hussein Fahmy while showcasing bold new creations, reinforcing Marrakech's pivotal role in the international film landscape.
On Thursday, the Somali Prime Minister reaffirmed his support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara. Following suit on Friday, Somalia's Foreign Minister, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, echoed this position in a joint statement issued after his talks in Rabat with Nasser Bourita. The two diplomats signed a cooperation roadmap for 2026-2028, aimed at bolstering high-level exchanges and fostering collaboration in several vital sectors. These include agriculture, water and irrigation, maritime
In the early hours of Saturday, a fire erupted in several shops within the market dome of Taza's historic old city, resulting in substantial material damage. Firefighters, after relentless efforts, managed to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to adjacent shops. During the operation, one firefighter sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital for necessary medical treatment. As of now, the cause of the fire remains undetermined. Investigations are underway to uncover
Rapper Jawad Asradi, better known by his stage name Pause Flow, remains in custody at Sefrou Prison. His lawyer, Yassine Ben Lakrim, confirmed this in a Facebook post, denying circulating rumors that his client had been released on bail. Ben Lakrim explained that while the Sefrou Primary Court had accepted the defense’s request for bail, it set the amount at a substantial 100,000 dirhams. He added that the court granted Asradi a 15-day deadline to secure the payment, but described the
Algeria and the Polisario Front are stepping up their diplomatic activity in South America, with Algiers targeting countries in the region that have yet to recognize the so-called «Sahrawi Republic». This week, the Secretary-General of the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited Brazil and Chile, highlighting this strategic push. On Tuesday in Brasília, Lounès Magramane co-chaired the 6th session of political consultations between Algeria and Brazil alongside his
Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd is set to return to the pitch after a brief injury absence, good news for both Olympique de Marseille and the Moroccan national team, according to Foot Mercato. The Atlas Lions defender was injured during Marseille’s 3–0 win over Brest, later diagnosed as the early stages of a groin issue. Although initially included in the national team squad for the international break, Walid Regragui opted to release him from duty to ensure proper rest and
Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Luis Planas has dismissed the recent European Parliament debate on labeling products from the Sahara as nothing more than a «political campaign with clear intentions» that ultimately failed to achieve its goal. He welcomed the rejection of the objection that sought to undermine the agreement with Morocco. Speaking to the Spanish news agency EFE from Istanbul, Planas noted that the attempt to overturn the agreement on labeling
Morocco’s medieval culinary tradition reveals couscous recipes far more diverse than today’s familiar version, ranging from fava-bean couscous and turnip-green couscous to preparations made from bread crumbs or even stuffed inside a roasted sheep’s belly.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that his administration will «permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries», following the killing of a National Guard member in an attack near the White House. Investigators say the attacker was an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 through a resettlement program created after the fall of Kabul. Trump said the freeze would also apply to cases approved under the Biden administration, vowing to
L'artiste visuel marocain Hicham Benohoud a remporté le prestigieux prix du «PhotoBook of the Year» lors de Paris Photo 2025, le plus grand salon mondial dédié à la photographie, grâce à son ouvrage The Classroom, publié par Loose Joints. Ce prix, souvent comparé aux «Oscars des livres de photographie», a été décerné lors de la 28e édition de l'événement. The
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