Morocco is maintaining a low profile regarding the recent tour of several African capitals by Nasser Bourita and Yassine Mansouri. These visits come just days ahead of the 38th Ordinary Summit of the African Union—a pivotal event for the Kingdom. Here’s what you need to know.
A Dracula in Morocco. In the middle of the day, under bright sunbeams—this is how surfers like it. The name refers to a surfing spot, an exposed reef break in central Morocco. Dracula is a wave located a few miles up the coast from Taghazout, the surfing village near Agadir. Surfers call it Dracula because of its «teeth». Like the infamous vampire, it has «strong rips and sharp rocks», writes the surfing platform The Inertia. Definitely not for beginners. On
Moroccan influencer Nordin Workout has been arrested in Leganés, near Madrid. The operation was a collaborative effort between Spain's Guardia Civil and Morocco's Direction Générale de la Surveillance du Territoire (DGST). Nordin, who boasts a following of over 100,000 on social media, is accused of jihadist indoctrination and inciting violence through his video content, as reported by La Gaceta. Behind the seemingly innocuous facade of content focused on physical training
Israel’s Defense Minister has acknowledged the existence of plans to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to other countries. However, in his clarification, Israel Katz did not mention Morocco as a possible destination for Gazans—a rumor initially spread by Israeli media.
French civil engineering giant Colas, through its subsidiaries, has clinched three significant contracts from Morocco's Office National des Chemins de Fer (ONCF) to advance the high-speed rail line between Kenitra and Marrakech. The announcement was made via a press release on February 5. Colas' Moroccan subsidiary, GTR (Les Grands Travaux Routiers), has been awarded lot no. 3 of the civil engineering works. This contract, valued at nearly €180 million, will see GTR undertaking extensive
Moroccan midfielder Oussama Targhalline has officially joined the ranks of Dutch Eredivisie club Feyenoord. The Rotterdam-based team announced the acquisition this week with a post on X, captioned «Another new signing, Oussama Targhalline is here». Another new signing… ?️?? Oussama Targhalline is here! pic.twitter.com/wDPJp0K79o — Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) February 5, 2025 Targhalline makes the move to Feyenoord for an undisclosed fee from the French club
Spanish group Nebrija Institute for vocational trainng has announced the forthcoming opening of the Nebrija Institute in Casablanca, marking the city's first private Spanish educational institution. The official inauguration is slated for March. With this launch, Morocco joins a distinguished list of countries where Nebrija Institutes has established its international footprint, including China, Indonesia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, Italy, Greece, and the United States. According to
FIFA announced, Thursday, the suspension of the Congo Football Federation, effectively barring its national team from participating in international competitions. FIFA's decision stems from what it described as a «serious issue of interference» in the internal affairs of the Congolese federation. The controversy centers around the establishment of a special committee by Sports Minister Hugues Ngouélondélé, intended to manage the federation's
A vaccine against meningitis is no longer mandatory for Moroccans heading to Umrah this year, according to a note published Friday by the Moroccan Health Ministry. The decision comes as health authorities in Saudi Arabia have suspended the mandatory requirement for proof of meningitis vaccination for Umrah pilgrims. Despite this announcement, the Moroccan Health Ministry «recommends that Umrah pilgrims still get vaccinated». This decision follows viral videos this week showing
On Wednesday, February 5, the Algerian army made a significant move by withdrawing its tanks from the Tindouf camps. This action has sparked widespread speculation regarding its underlying motives, particularly as it follows closely after armed clashes erupted between Polisario elements and Algerian gendarmes. The conflict reportedly stemmed from a dispute over control of drug trafficking in the region. «This is a tactical withdrawal ordered by the Algerian army, but it has no connection
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