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
Contrary to the figures announced by the trade unions that called for a general strike in Morocco on February 5 and 6, the government claims the national participation rate was 32% in the public sector and just 1.4% in the private sector. The day before, unions had reported an overall mobilization of over 80%.
On Thursday, February 6, Moroccan authorities expelled a Spanish journalist, the director of the daily «El Independiente», known for his proximity to the Polisario Front. The journalist had arrived in Dakhla on a Ryanair flight from Madrid. Upon arrival, airport security informed him that he was not welcome in Morocco and would need to leave the country immediately. According to the journalist, this decision was communicated to him by the security services operating at the
Egypt has signaled its intent to engage in the development of infrastructure and sports facilities for the 2030 World Cup, which is set to take place in Morocco. Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, who serves as Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Industry and Transport, expressed this ambition during a meeting with Moroccan Ambassador to Cairo, Mohamed Ait Ouali. El-Wazir stated, «Egyptian companies that have successfully executed mega