The trial of the driver who tragically struck and killed 13-year-old Aymen during the Morocco-France World Cup semi-final in 2022 is set to commence this week at the Hérault Criminal Court. On that fateful night, the accused fatally hit the young boy of Moroccan descent in the La Mosson neighborhood of Montpellier, an area already facing socio-economic challenges, igniting unrest in the community. According to AFP, investigators revealed that just before the incident, the driver was
On Sunday, October 19, armed elements of the Polisario Front expelled around a hundred gold prospectors from the Karzaze region, located east of the Sand Wall, near the Mauritanian border. During this operation, the equipment of the prospectors, who were mostly Mauritanians and Sudanese, was also seized, reports a media outlet based in Zouerate. This incident comes five weeks after the Polisario militias abducted several Mauritanian gold prospectors in the El Malhate region, even though it
The head coach of Morocco's under-17 national team, Nabil Baha, revealed the roster of 21 players set to compete in the upcoming U17 World Cup, which will take place from November 3 to 27, 2025, in Qatar. After clinching the title of African champions at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, the young Atlas Lions are eager to emulate the success of the under-20 squad, who just claimed the U20 World Cup in Chile. Reflecting on the remarkable triumph of Mohamed Ouahbi's team, Nabil Baha
In a historic triumph at the U20 World Cup, Morocco's Atlas Cubs defeated Argentina 2-0, igniting a storm of controversy among Argentine fans over the passionate support Morocco received from the Chilean crowd. The final, held in Santiago, saw a vibrant display of solidarity between Chilean and Moroccan fans, leaving Argentine supporters fuming over perceived hostility and bias.
During a Second Division match between SV Spakenburg and Kozakken Boys on Saturday, October 18, in Werkendam, a city in the southern Netherlands, Moroccan-Dutch striker Ahmed El Azzouti was subjected to racist chants and post-match violence. Supporters reportedly shouted anti-Moroccan adn Islamophobic slurs during the game, which ended 2–1 after El Azzouti scored the winning goal. After the match, chaos erupted when dozens of Kozakken Boys fans surrounded Spakenburg’s team bus. El
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), praised Morocco’s «comprehensive approach» to football development, an approach now bearing fruit with the U20 World Cup victory in Chile. Following the Atlas Cubs’ historic win over Argentina (2–0), Lekjaa highlighted King Mohammed VI’s long-term vision and the decision to invest heavily in youth training through the Mohammed VI Football Academy. Speaking after the final, he stressed
Showcasing his skill as both a coach and a builder of success, Mohamed Ouahbi reflected on Morocco’s historic U20 World Cup triumph, saying that winning the title had always been the team’s ultimate goal. After an epic 2–0 victory over Argentina in the final, the coach stressed that «no team was more or less favored, the only objective was to win».
On the 20th of October 2011, the Libyan President, revolutionary militant and political theorist was captured and killed by rebel militia from Misrata. A terrible ending for Muammar Gaddafi, who had planned in the past to assassinate Arab leaders. King Hassan II was also targeted by the Libyan colonel, who assigned the Palestinian terrorist, Abu Nidal to conduct the operation. Details.
Morocco made history at the U20 World Cup in Chile, claiming its first-ever title and becoming the first team to successfully use FIFA’s new green card challenge system. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who credited his staff for the move, used the card twice during the tournament, once against Spain and again in the final versus Argentina, each time changing the course of the game.
Just days after Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune rejected mediation attempts by «brotherly countries» to normalize relations with Morocco, the United States has announced that it is leading its own mediation effort between the two neighbors. Appearing on CBS’s 60 Minutes last Sunday, Steve Witkoff, the United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, accompanied by Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, revealed that Washington is «working on» a
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