The Moroccan national under-17 team has officially qualified for the second round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, currently being held in Qatar. The achievement follows their resounding 16–0 win over New Caledonia and Mexico’s defeat to Switzerland in the final round of the group stage. These results gave the Atlas Cubs a strong goal difference, placing them among the best third-placed teams to advance. Morocco’s remarkable 16-goal triumph set a new tournament record, the largest
This morning, at the headquarters of the Government Presidency, King Mohammed VI’s advisors met with the leaders of the political parties represented in both Houses of Parliament to discuss the Moroccan Autonomy Plan. According to a party source who attended the meeting and requested anonymity, the royal advisors asked the party general secretaries to submit their proposals for updating the autonomy initiative to the Royal Palace within ten days. In attendance were royal advisors Fouad
The Marrakech International Film Festival 2025 showcases a vibrant tapestry of global cinema, with a spotlight on innovation and diversity. Featuring 82 films, including 15 Moroccan productions and 14 Oscar contenders, the festival celebrates bold storytelling and honors cinematic legends under the discerning eye of jury president Bong Joon-ho.
The Mauritanian judiciary has ordered the detention of nine gold prospectors accused of attacking a Polisario position in the Mijek area, east of the Sand Wall. Two other prospectors have been granted provisional release, according to a local outlet based in Zouerate. No trial date has yet been set. The incident dates back to October 30, when the group reportedly assaulted a Polisario post, seizing weapons before retreating to Mauritanian territory. The attack is believed to have been carried
Puma has officially unveiled ITRI, meaning «star» in Tamazight, the official match ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. The ball, blending Moroccan artistry with cutting-edge performance technology, was revealed Monday through a promotional video and photos shared on Instagram. Named after the star on Morocco’s flag, ITRI draws inspiration from traditional zellij mosaics, a centuries-old craft symbolizing unity, rhythm, and passion across
A newly discovered spyware campaign, dubbed LANDFALL, has been targeting Samsung Galaxy users in Morocco and beyond, exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in WhatsApp's image-sharing feature to infiltrate devices without user interaction. Uncovered by Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42, this advanced malware has been active since mid-2024, allowing attackers to conduct extensive surveillance before Samsung's recent patch in 2025.
The Moroccan Chamber of Commerce in Italy (CCMI) will be officially inaugurated on November 19 at Palazzo Santa Chiara in Rome, marking a new milestone in the growing economic partnership between Morocco and Italy. The ceremony, chaired by Moroccan business leader Marouan El Mansoub, will bring together high-level Moroccan and Italian officials, including Ambassador Youssef Balla, Investment Minister Karim Zidane, Industry and Trade Minister Ryad Mezzour, Mohammed Belhai from the Ministry of
The Moroccan artist residing in Spain, Aymane Bufrakech, is set to present his artwork from November 13 to December 12, 2025, at the Espace Rivages of the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad. This exhibition, titled «Between Two Continents», will kick off with an opening event featuring the artist himself. Born in 2003 in Tangier, Bufrakech delves into «the intersection of reality and imagination, as well as the blend of tradition and modernity», according
The memoirs of King Juan Carlos I are making headlines in Spain. In his newly published book, Reconciliation, released this week, the former monarch shares his personal account of nearly thirty-nine years on the throne, from November 22, 1975, to June 18, 2014, the day he abdicated in favor of his son, King Felipe VI. Spanish media outlets have pointed out that Juan Carlos I remains notably silent on Spain’s withdrawal from Western Sahara. He offers no mention of international pressure,
Celtic FC have reportedly made an enquiry about Moroccan U20 captain Houssam Essadak, according to media reports. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder, who led Morocco to victory at the U20 World Cup, has drawn interest from several European clubs, including Sunderland. Essadak was close to joining Las Palmas last summer in a £400,000 deal, but the move fell through after the Spanish club’s relegation from La Liga. With his contract set to expire next summer, Celtic are said to be