The Guardia di Finanza, an Italian law enforcement agency specializing in financial crimes, smuggling, drug trafficking, and customs enforcement, has dismantled a well-structured international drug trafficking network with deep roots in Rome’s Casal Boccone and Fonte Meravigliosa neighborhoods, whose main source of drugs was Morocco. Sixteen individuals were targeted with precautionary measures, thirteen jailed and three placed under house arrest, in an investigation led by the Rome
On Sunday, June 22, Abdelilah Benkirane led the regional congress of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) in Fès-Meknès. During his speech, the secretary-general reaffirmed his party’s condemnation of the Israeli strikes on Iran. «I stand with Morocco against Iran when the conflict directly involves our country, and I support Morocco against any state that seeks to confront it», he declared. Defending his position, Benkirane recalled instructing PJD members
South African professional football club Orlando Pirates announced on Monday the appointment of former Moroccan international Abdeslam Ouaddou as their new Head Coach. Ouaddou takes over from José Riveiro, who stepped down after a successful three-year spell to join Al Ahly, the club said in a statement published on its website. Coach Ouaddou is expected to arrive in South Africa by the end of the week and will be assisted by Mandla Ncikazi, Rayaan Jacobs, Helmi Gueldich, and Tyron
In the early hours of June 13, Israel launched a military offensive against Iran. Since then, the Polisario Front has remained notably silent amid this new conflict initiated by the Israeli state. Brahim Ghali, in a message addressed to the Iranian president, did not express his usual solidarity with the Islamic Republic or the Iranian people. Key spokespersons for the Front have also stayed quiet about the Israeli attacks on their only regional ally, especially following the fall of Bashar
The Spanish National Court has rejected an appeal by a Moroccan-born resident seeking Spanish citizenship through residency, upholding a prior decision to deny his application. According to Spanish media, the court ruled that the applicant had failed to demonstrate sufficient integration into Spanish society. Despite having lived in Spain since 2000 and maintaining professional ties, the court found that the man lacked adequate knowledge of the Spanish language and had not sufficiently
The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) is urging Moroccan drivers to comply with regulations on license plate formatting for vehicles traveling abroad, in accordance with Article 28 of Decree No. 2711-10 issued by the Ministry of Equipment. This decree, which governs the registration of motor vehicles and trailers, was recently updated to introduce a standardized format for rear license plates. Under the new guidelines, license plates must include Latin characters corresponding to the Arabic
In a recent social media post, the father of Ghita, the girl injured in a tragic beach accident, shared an update on her condition, reassuring the public that she is showing gradual signs of recovery. Ghita, just four and a half years old, suffered serious head injuries after being run over by a four-wheel-drive vehicle while playing on the beach in Sidi Rahal. The incident sparked a wave of public outrage and calls for severe punishment for the driver involved. Her father, Abdellah,
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) has joined forces with Wego, the leading travel app and online marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to launch a summer campaign promoting Morocco as a top travel destination for regional tourists. Designed to boost Morocco’s visibility among Gulf and MENA travelers, the campaign highlights the country’s diverse offerings, from cultural landmarks and historic cities to seaside escapes and mountain adventures. The
A so-called «secret» telegram from Morocco, claiming the deaths of Moroccan soldiers at an Israeli military base, has been circulating on Algerian social media since June 22. Touted as explosive proof of military cooperation between Rabat and Tel Aviv, the document shared by propaganda accounts is full of glaring inconsistencies and factual errors. Let’s set the record straight.
Two people were killed and three others injured during a shooting late Saturday night at a Moroccan wedding in Goult, in France’s Vaucluse region. The bride, 27 years old, was among those killed. According to initial reports cited by AFP, the couple, both from the Moroccan community, were targeted by masked attackers as the bride and groom were leaving the celebration by car, which also carried a 13-year-old child. Among the injured, Le Figaro reports that the groom and the child remain