A 31-year-old Moroccan-Dutch man who fatally stabbed his cousin in July 2023 on Sfiha Beach near Al Hoceima was sentenced on Wednesday to five years in prison. Convicted of assault resulting in death rather than manslaughter, the defendant received a lighter sentence than the 14 years initially requested by the prosecutor. The case stemmed from a long-running conflict between two cousins that escalated into a fatal confrontation while both were vacationing in Morocco. CCTV footage showed
On October 14, the Moroccan author Hajar Azell received accolades at the fourth edition of the Grand Mosque of Paris's literary prize. Her second novel, «The Meaning of Escape» (published by Gallimard), was celebrated for its compelling narrative and the fluidity of her prose. Set for release in early 2025, the book offers a deep dive into the Arab Spring through the perspective of Alice, a budding journalist navigating her early career in Beirut in 2010, and later in Cairo in
Morocco «wants stability» and the «normalization of relations» with Algeria, said Fouad Yazough, Director General for International Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, responding to remarks made by former U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff about American mediation efforts between the two countries. Speaking at the World in Progress Forum in Barcelona, organized by the PRISA Group, publisher of El País, Yazough said King Mohammed VI has
The Supreme Judicial Council's 2024 annual report highlights a notable 17.02% decline in child marriage requests, yet underscores the ongoing prevalence of the practice in rural communities. While requests for female minors decreased, there was a concerning 33.68% rise in requests for underage male marriages, reflecting persistent regional and educational disparities.
Anass Salah-Eddine, arrière gauche du PSV Eindhoven, a officiellement reçu l'aval de la FIFA pour représenter l'équipe nationale marocaine, ont annoncé les médias néerlandais ce mercredi. À 23 ans, ce natif d'Amsterdam, qui avait auparavant porté les couleurs des équipes de jeunes des Pays-Bas, a décidé de changer de nationalité sportive pour rejoindre les Lions de l'Atlas. Issu des centres de
Anass Salah-Eddine, lateral izquierdo del PSV Eindhoven, ha recibido oficialmente la luz verde de la FIFA para representar a la selección nacional de Marruecos, según informaron los medios neerlandeses este miércoles. A sus 23 años, este jugador nacido en Ámsterdam, quien anteriormente defendió los colores de las selecciones juveniles de los Países Bajos, ha optado por cambiar su nacionalidad deportiva para unirse a los Leones del
PSV Eindhoven left-back Anass Salah-Eddine has officially received FIFA approval to represent the Moroccan national team, Dutch media reported on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Amsterdam-born player, previously capped by the Netherlands’ youth sides, has opted to switch allegiance to Morocco. Trained by AZ and Ajax, Salah-Eddine made his breakthrough at FC Twente before joining AS Roma, which loaned him to PSV this season. He will now compete for a spot in Morocco’s squad, as the
Morocco shines in the CAF Awards 2025 nominations, with its senior and U20 national teams vying for Best Men's National Team after the U20 squad's historic World Cup victory. The country also boasts strong contenders in multiple categories, including Best African Player and Best Young Player, highlighting Morocco's growing influence in African football.
The Spanish National Police have successfully dismantled a criminal network responsible for the theft of over 1,100 chairs from the terraces of cafes and restaurants in Madrid and Talavera de la Reina, located in the Toledo region. These stolen chairs were being trafficked for resale not only within Spain but also in countries like Morocco and Romania. As detailed in the police report, the thefts took place throughout August and September, affecting 18 hospitality venues and causing financial
Hakim Ziyech is officially joining Wydad Casablanca, marking a remarkable return home for the Moroccan star. The deal was finalized on Wednesday, October 22, according to sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, who reported that the free agent had agreed to join the Botola giants after several approaches. Ziyech most recently played for Qatari side Al-Duhail SC, after his contract with the club’s first team expired in June. The 31-year-old winger had joined Al-Duhail in January on a free