Bilal El Khannouss’s future appears to be taking shape far from England, as the Moroccan midfielder no longer seems to be among Arsenal’s transfer priorities. According to The Sun, the London club is now turning its attention to Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi, and Christian Norgaard, all being considered to reinforce the midfield following Jorginho’s move to Flamengo and ongoing uncertainty around Thomas Partey. Once seen as a promising fit for the Gunners’ midfield,
The European Union allowed the participation of Polisario members at a ministerial meeting held Friday in Rome with the African Union, focused on agricultural development in Africa. The delegation from the Front was led by its so-called «Minister of Agriculture», who, in his speech, emphasized «the vital importance of this event and its key role in achieving sustainable development and economic integration», according to the SPS news agency, reported on Saturday. As
France is no longer among the most attractive destinations for Muslim travelers, according to the 2025 edition of the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI). Developed by CrescentRating in partnership with Mastercard, this benchmark ranking has assessed the world’s most «Muslim-friendly» tourist destinations annually since 2015. The latest report, which now includes 153 countries, shows a notable decline in the appeal of several Western destinations. Countries such as
From the narrow alleys of ancient Fez to the lecture halls of the University of Pennsylvania, and from the corridors of Disney in Orlando to training platforms across the Gulf, Moroccan Hicham Amrani has carved out an exceptional professional path, one that blends ambition with knowledge, and experience with influence. What began as a passion for learning has evolved into a career coaching high-profile public figures in the region and authoring works aimed at sharing his insights on
Adel B., 25, has once again narrowly escaped death. On the evening of June 22, he was reportedly targeted in a shooting in Garges-lès-Gonesse, a suburb of Paris, that left three people injured. This marks the fourth assassination attempt on his life in just three years. According to initial findings, Adel and several members of his family have been repeatedly targeted by a network of contract killers, allegedly acting on orders from «Mareko Scarla», a 23-year-old French
On Wednesday, June 25, the Consulate General of Morocco in Lyon hosted a conference that brought together tech experts, cybersecurity professionals, and prominent members of the Moroccan diaspora to discuss their strategic role in supporting Morocco’s digital transformation. Titled «The Diaspora: A Digital Shield to Strengthen Morocco’s Cybersecurity and Accelerate its Digitalization», the event focused on how Moroccan talent based in France can contribute to
A racing monohull, the Class40 Acrobatica, has been found washed ashore near El Ouatia in southern Morocco, according to Ouest France. The Italian sailboat sank in the Atlantic in July 2024 following a violent collision with a tanker during the Transat Québec–Saint-Malo race. The skipper, Alberto Riva, and his two crew members were rescued by the cargo ship involved in the incident and later dropped off in the Azores. The boat, however, was left adrift and presumed lost at
At emlyon business school, one of France’s top-ranked business schools, several students have come forward with reports of discriminatory behavior during the 2023–2024 academic year, according to an investigation by Mediapart. After a long silence, voices are finally beginning to speak out. «It’s in your best interest—and mine—that the video doesn’t leave the group», wrote the president of a powerful student association, exemplifying what some
In Algeria, the trial of historian Mohamed Amine Belghit is nearing its conclusion. On Thursday, June 26, the prosecution requested a seven-year prison sentence and a fine of 700,000 dinars (approximately €4,616), according to an Algerian media outlet. Belghit, who has been in custody since May 3, faces charges of «undermining national unity», «inciting hatred», and «using information technology for propaganda that undermines human dignity». These
Moroccan media personality and actress Kaoutar Boudarraja passed away on Friday morning at the age of forty, following a quiet but difficult battle with cancer. Despite her deteriorating health in recent months, Boudarraja chose to face her illness privately, stepping away from the spotlight and public life. She passed away at her family home after being discharged from a private clinic in Casablanca, where she had been receiving care. The news of her passing was confirmed by her close