To mark his inclusion in Spotify's «Radar» program, Moroccan rap sensation Najm was honored with a giant portrait displayed in the heart of New York City. As the first Moroccan artist to join the prestigious «Radar» program, the 19-year-old rapper’s image graced the iconic Times Square billboards from March 25 to 26, 2025, following in the footsteps of rap legends such as Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Wayne. This recognition from Spotify offers Najm enhanced
The preliminary criminal chamber specializing in financial crimes in Rabat has sentenced a bank executive, employed at a branch in Ksar el-Kebir, to two years in prison. The sentence follows his embezzlement of customer funds, which he gambled away through a sports betting company, resulting in the loss of the balances. The court ordered the defendant to return the embezzled amount of 910.000 dirhams to the affected bank, along with compensation of 100.000 for damages. Additionally, a
Speaking after the Atlas Lions’ World Cup qualifier against Tanzania on Tuesday, Morocco’s national team coach, Walid Regragui, expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance despite what he called «little details» that need improvement. «We dominated possession, controlling 80% to 90% of the game», Regragui told Arryadia. «We created plenty of chances, and against Niger, we had everything under control. Towards the end, there were some
The Court of Appeal in Valencia has convicted a government employee for accepting illegal commissions in exchange for falsifying transport permits for goods bound for Morocco. She was found guilty of altering documents to facilitate smuggling and evade legal fees. According to Iberian media, the woman worked in the regional transport service of the local government. She was sentenced to three years and five months in prison, along with a four-year and three-month ban from holding public
With nearly 900,000 legal residents, the Moroccan population is the largest foreign community in Spain. However, this figure does not fully capture the extent of their presence: more than 260,000 Moroccans have been naturalized as Spanish citizens since 2013, without losing their original nationality in the eyes of Morocco. With demographic growth, a strong regional presence, and issues surrounding naturalization, Moroccans in Spain form a community in transition.
Several African countries have voiced their support for Morocco’s initiative to reintegrate states suspended from the African Union (AU) following coups d’état. After Burkina Faso, both Gabon and Niger have joined the movement. Niger’s Foreign Minister sent a letter to his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, commending «Morocco’s noble initiative regarding the informal consultation organized on March 18, 2025, with the Confederation of Sahel States (AES)
After being excluded from recent meetings of the African Union with international partners such as China and Russia, the Polisario Front is determined to participate in the upcoming preparatory meeting between the European Union and the AU. This event, scheduled for May in Brussels, will bring together foreign ministers. Voices within the Front claim that their participation in this crucial meeting with the Twenty-Seven is assured, asserting that «France and Spain, in coordination with
Moroccan-born Dutch designer Nada Merrachi is making waves in the Marais district of Paris with her «modest fashion» brand. Her creations are showcased in a pop-up store open until March 31, coinciding with the end of Ramadan. The success was evident from the very first weekend: despite the rain, a long queue stretched for hundreds of meters. Among the visitors were many women eager to explore Nada Merrachi’s mid-range collections. The 26-year-old designer, who describes
Morocco has responded to Algeria's request to expand MINURSO's mandate to include human rights monitoring in Western Sahara. Majda Moutchou, Morocco's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, denounced the Algerian delegation’s actions as «selective political manipulation» and a «blatant double standard». The Moroccan diplomat stressed that MINURSO’s mandate «has been clearly defined by the Security Council, and any attempt by the
The 20th edition of the International Nomads Festival will take place from April 10 to 13, 2025, in M'Hamid El Ghizlane, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of nomadic communities. The event will feature a diverse program of music, dance, crafts, gastronomy, and traditions, highlighting the vibrancy of Saharan culture, according to the organizers. This year’s lineup promises a musical journey spanning Morocco with the legendary group Nass El Ghiwane, Hungary with Saïd Tichiti,