A team of researchers has identified a new extinct shark species from dozens of isolated teeth found in 2024 in Morocco’s Sidi Chennane quarry, one of the world’s richest Maastrichtian fossil sites. The species is distinguished by unusually variable serrations, offering new insights into shark evolution just before the end of the dinosaur era.
The principal shareholders of the Intelcia group, Karim Bernoussi and Youssef El Aoufir, have reclaimed the shares previously owned by Altice, ushering in a new era of development under «a 100% Moroccan ownership». This strategic move involves the 65% stake held by Patrick Drahi, who is now stepping away from the call center giant. Karim Bernoussi, CEO and co-founder of Intelcia, expressed his gratitude to the French businessman and Altice for their «constant support over the
The desert locust outbreak in Mauritania and Morocco’s southern provinces persisted throughout November, with numerous hopper groups, bands, and small swarms continuing to move north, according to the latest FAO update. By November 24, Morocco had already treated more than 4,184 hectares, with isolated and scattered immature and mature adults reported near Tiznit and Guelmim. FAO warns that with winter rains intensifying, conditions across southern Morocco could trigger a new generation
Gender-based violence facilitated by new technologies is expanding at a pace that is difficult to measure, yet its impact on the marginalization of women and girls is undeniably real. To raise awareness of this alarming phenomenon, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has launched a national campaign as part of UN Women’s 16 Days of Activism.
Moroccan players Ayoub El Kaabi, striker for Greece’s Olympiacos, and Couhaib Driouech, who plays for Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, continued their excellent form in the fifth round of the UEFA Champions League group stage. Despite Olympiacos’ 4–3 defeat to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, El Kaabi stole the spotlight, scoring his team’s third goal with a superb header that left the goalkeeper with no chance, once again proving his sharp finishing in
A 45-year-old Moroccan who has lived in San Giuliano Milanese, Italy, for 25 years has become a well-known figure in the town for his efforts to counter drug dealing, vandalism, and the negative stereotypes affecting North African communities in Italy. «We are not maranza. It’s wrong to call us North Africans that», Tarik Banour told Corriere della Sera in an article published this week. «When I hear the word maranza used as if we were all the same, I get
La CAF a dévoilé la liste des 73 arbitres officiels retenus pour la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations TotalEnergies (CAN) prévue au Maroc du 21 décembre 2025 au 18 janvier 2026. Cette sélection comprend 28 arbitres, 31 arbitres assistants et 14 arbitres VAR issus de tout le continent, dont plusieurs ont déjà officié lors de grandes compétitions de la CAF. Parmi eux, cinq Marocains figurent sur la liste : les arbitres Jalal Jayed et
La CAF ha dado a conocer la lista de los 73 árbitros oficiales seleccionados para la Copa Africana de Naciones TotalEnergies (CAN), que se celebrará en Marruecos del 21 de diciembre de 2025 al 18 de enero de 2026. La selección incluye a 28 árbitros principales, 31 árbitros asistentes y 14 árbitros VAR provenientes de todo el continente, muchos de los cuales ya han tenido experiencia en importantes competiciones de la CAF. Destacan cinco
Uber fait son grand retour au Maroc ce jeudi 27 novembre, relançant ses services à Casablanca et Marrakech après un retrait en 2018. La société de VTC annonce que ce retour vise à répondre aux besoins croissants de mobilité du pays, notamment en prévision de grands événements internationaux comme la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations (CAN) Maroc 2025. Seuls les véhicules agréés seront autorisés
Uber regresa con fuerza a Marruecos este jueves 27 de noviembre, relanzando sus operaciones en Casablanca y Marrakech tras su retirada en 2018. La empresa de transporte con conductor (VTC) afirma que este retorno busca satisfacer las crecientes demandas de movilidad del país, especialmente ante la organización de eventos internacionales de gran envergadura como la Copa Africana de Naciones (CAN) Marruecos 2025. Según un comunicado de prensa, solo los vehículos