Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi was forced off the pitch in tears on Tuesday night after a dangerous challenge from Bayern Munich’s Luis Díaz during their Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes. The Moroccan international, visibly in pain, had to be helped off the field and was later seen leaving the stadium on crutches, wearing a protective boot. The incident occurred just before halftime when Díaz, who had already scored twice, lunged recklessly at
The deepening ties between Morocco and Kenya were on full display during Princess Lalla Asmaa’s two-day working visit to Nairobi, undertaken at the invitation of Kenya’s First Lady, Rachel Ruto. As president of the Lalla Asmaa Foundation, the Princess’s visit reflects Morocco’s growing engagement with African nations through humanitarian and social initiatives. Upon her arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Princess Lalla Asmaa was warmly welcomed by Mrs.
The thirty-first edition of the Montreal Francophone Film Festival, CINEMANIA, is set to shine a spotlight on Morocco from November 4 to 11, 2025, with backing from the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME). This unique and diverse program is a celebration of the vibrant tapestry of Moroccan cinema, featuring «a selection of several feature and short films, an exhibition, and professional events». The festival organizers aim to highlight a cinematic tradition that is
The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2025) will honor four leading figures in world cinema, celebrating both artistic excellence and diversity. The 22nd edition, set for November 28 to December 6, will pay tribute to Moroccan actress Raouya, American actress and director Jodie Foster, Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, and Egyptian actor and producer Hussein Fahmi. Fatima Harandi, known as Raouya, is hailed as a «living memory of Moroccan cinema», recognized for her
Un prêtre français est soupçonné d'abus sexuels sur des mineurs réfugiés à Casablanca. Commentant l'affaire, l'archevêque de Rabat a confirmé qu'il avait «pleinement coopéré» avec les autorités marocaines et étrangères à ce sujet. En s'adressant à l'AFP, l'archevêque Cristobal Lopez Romero a expliqué que «dès que les faits ont
Un sacerdote francés está bajo sospecha de haber abusado sexualmente de menores refugiados en Casablanca. En relación con este caso, el arzobispo de Rabat ha confirmado que ha «cooperado plenamente» con las autoridades marroquíes e internacionales. En declaraciones a la AFP, el arzobispo Cristóbal López Romero explicó que «tan pronto como se enteró de los hechos, inició los procedimientos estipulados por las
Marrakech played host to the second edition of «A Voice for Peace» Africa Special on November 1, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the Green March. This significant event gathered over 400 participants, all driven by a common dedication to peace and solidarity. Under the patronage of Morocco's ambassador to France, Samira Sitail, the initiative received backing from Maroc Force Emploi and Horizon Développement. These organizations are prominent in the fields of
The United Nations Secretariat declined to comment on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s personal stance regarding Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara on Monday evening. During his November 3 press briefing, Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq responded cautiously, saying, «We are going to abide by the language of the resolution, and the lead on that is taken». Haq nonetheless reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to implementing Security Council Resolution 2797.
A French priest has reportedly been accused of sexually abusing minor refugees in Casablanca. Commenting on the case, the Archbishop of Rabat confirmed that he had «fully cooperated» with both Moroccan and foreign authorities. Speaking to AFP, Archbishop Cristobal Lopez Romero explained that «as soon as the facts were brought to our attention, we undertook the procedures required by church rules and fully cooperated with authorities, both in Morocco and abroad, by sharing the
Morocco hasn’t waited for the end of Algeria’s term on the UN Security Council, set for December 31, 2025, to secure a new resolution reaffirming the relevance of its autonomy plan for Western Sahara. The next composition of the Council is expected to be even more favorable to Morocco’s position. Starting January 1, 2026, three new members will take their seats on the UN’s executive body: Bahrain, Liberia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, all of which recognize