Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune raised the Sahara issue on Wednesday during a joint press conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who is visiting Algeria amid growing international isolation over Minsk’s support for Moscow in the war against Ukraine. «We discussed several international and regional issues and exchanged views on them», Tebboune told reporters. As for the «Western Sahara issue», he said Algeria had «reiterated its
A menos de 20 días para que Marruecos inaugure la Copa Africana de Naciones 2025, la Confederación Africana de Fútbol (CAF) ha desvelado la lista completa de estadios de clase mundial que acogerán el torneo del 21 de diciembre de 2025 al 18 de enero de 2026. Repartidos entre Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Fez, Marrakech y Tánger, estos estadios combinan arquitectura moderna con el rico patrimonio deportivo de Marruecos. A continuación, se presenta un
The Moroccan team arrived nearly 40 minutes late to Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday ahead of their Arab Cup Qatar 2025 opener against Comoros, due to an unexpected administrative issue involving two squad members. According to an official source within the organizing committee, players Marouane Louadni and Tarik Tissoudali entered Qatar with tourist visas instead of visas granted for Arab Cup participation. The problem was only discovered on match day, meaning their access
Morocco continues to cement its status as a premier football hub in Africa as it prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a return steeped in symbolism, 38 years after Morocco stepped in to rescue the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during the 1988 edition following Algeria’s abrupt withdrawal.
Youssef Oualtab didn't need a professional coach to discover his talent; a single childhood leap was enough to set his compass towards sports. From the tranquil city of Ifrane, he is steadily and ambitiously making his way in triathlon, combining athletic achievements with academic diligence despite his young age.
A short Instagram video by Moroccan-Chilean influencer Karisma Rashard, who goes by Just Zmagriya online, captured a moment that feels uncomfortably familiar to many Moroccans : being turned away when speaking their own language. The 34-year-old called a restaurant to book a table, first in Darija, then in French. The result was striking: her request in Moroccan Arabic was rejected, but the same request in French was immediately accepted. The short clip went viral, sparking widespread
UFC middleweight Ismail Naurdiev says his career, and his life, have been transformed thanks to unexpected support from King Mohammed VI, following his naturalisation as a Moroccan citizen in 2024. Naurdiev, who spent years competing without bonuses or sponsorship, explained that he now receives full backing from the Moroccan monarch, allowing him to train and perform without financial strain. «I used to fight just to pay my rent. Now everything is taken care of, from training camps to
At the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival, «The Voice of Hind Rajab», a poignant film by Kaouther Ben Hania, unveiled the harrowing true story of a six-year-old girl's final moments during an Israeli offensive in Gaza. Executive-produced by Hollywood heavyweights and starring Clara Khoury, the film serves as a powerful indictment of the international community's failure to address the ongoing plight of the Palestinian people.
Six people were sentenced on Tuesday to 15 years in prison each for the rape of a minor during the Moulay Abdellah Amghar Festival this summer. The court awarded the victim 100,000 dirhams in civil compensation. The incident traces back to August 14, when the victim, a minor from Youssoufia, was brutally assaulted by youths he personally knew. The attackers drugged him and took turns raping him inside a tent, exploiting the chaotic atmosphere of the festival. The Public Prosecutor at the
The government of Ceuta is pinning its hopes on the Spain–Morocco bilateral summit, which begins today in Madrid, to finally establish a «normal and efficient» customs system that meets the expectations of businesses and public administrations, according to local authorities. Ceuta’s regional president, Juan Vivas, has repeatedly stressed that opening the customs post marks a historic step in the gradual normalization of the border with Morocco, and is essential for