For this special edition of Jazzablanca, which marks the event's extension to a ten-day duration (from July 3 to July 12, 2025), the Australian groove will take the stage with Parcels. Formed in 2014, this indie pop band will bring its infectious energy to Casablanca on Thursday, July 10, at the festival's Village in Anfa Park. «At the crossroads of Daft Punk and the Beach Boys, Parcels blend pop melodies, sophisticated harmonies, and danceable rhythms in a retro-modern universe»,
The TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, will be broadcast across Africa and beyond, giving fans a chance to watch the next generation of football talent in action. The tournament kicks off this Sunday, March 30, with the opening match between Morocco and Uganda at 10:00 PM (local time/GMT) and runs until the final on April 19. Sixteen teams will compete not only for the continental title but also for one of 10 qualifying spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar later this
French lawyer Sixtine Félix, who had accused Kamil Bennis of rape, withdrew her complaint on March 7 and now asserts his innocence. During a confrontation on March 28 before the investigating judge in Casablanca, alongside the accused Saad Slaoui and M’Hammed Alj, she explained her change of stance. According to Le360, Félix admitted that her accusation was based on claims made by her ex-fiancé, Amine Naguib, whose testimony was later found to be inconsistent. Naguib
With a prime-time audience share of 69.1%, public television channels were the top choice for viewers during Ramadan. Of this, 37.3% was attributed to the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT), which offered a diverse lineup featuring creativity, suspense, entertainment, and live broadcasts of the national football team’s matches. According to an SNRT press release, the generalist channel Al Aoula alone attracted 13 million viewers during prime time, representing an
The Polisario leadership is grappling with a severe financial crisis, leaving it unable to pay its employees' salaries. Following recent protests by police officers, teachers are now the latest to face unpaid wages. This situation has been confirmed by an official statement from the so-called «Ministry of Education», as reported by a Sahrawi media outlet based in the Tindouf camps, known for its critical stance toward Morocco. Khatri Addouh, the former head of the Polisario
Moroccan authorities expelled three Spanish citizens from Laayoune on Saturday, March 29, according to Iberian media reports. Among them was a former member of the Parliament of the autonomous region of Aragon, affiliated with the United Left, as well as a journalist. All three were forced to return on the same plane that had brought them to the capital of the Saharan provinces. Like previous expulsions ordered by Moroccan authorities in Laayoune or Dakhla, the three Spaniards intended to
This weekend marks the end of the final week of Ramadan. In many countries, people are observing the crescent moon to determine the first day of Shawwal, which marks the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Some regions have already announced their official dates for the holiday.
Sanaa Eddiry embodies excellence and innovation in medical research. With over 15 years of experience, this pioneering scientist combines academic rigor and clinical expertise to advance the understanding of rare diseases. As a specialist in pathophysiology and genomics, she stands out as a key figure in her field, pushing the boundaries of knowledge to offer new hope to patients.
The demolition of the Bouazza Block, located at the heart of the Al Hank urban complex, has shocked and outraged many. This building, a symbol of 20th-century architectural modernism in Casablanca, is now gone. And it may not be the last to disappear. Currently, the national gendarmerie buildings on Othmane Ibn Affane Street, next to the Arab League Park, are facing a similar threat. This raises a pressing question: can Casablanca's transformation proceed at the cost of its heritage? For over
In recent years, a phenomenon has been gaining momentum in Belgian football: the exodus of talents of Moroccan descent to the Moroccan national team. What was once a rare occurrence, with players like Marouane Fellaini and Nacer Chadli opting for the Red Devils, has now become a significant trend.