Moroccan coach Rachid Taoussi, head coach of Azam FC in Tanzania, has been admitted to the intensive care unit of a hospital in Dar es Salaam after contracting malaria, a disease prevalent in East Africa. According to medical sources, Taoussi has passed the critical stage and his condition is gradually improving, though he remains under medical supervision until he fully recovers. He is expected to be discharged in the coming days, provided his condition continues to stabilize.
On Tuesday, Algeria secured a seat on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, representing the North African region for a three-year term. The country succeeds Morocco, which held the seat during the previous mandate. The victory came in the third round of voting, where Algeria garnered 34 votes, defeating its sole competitor, Libya, which received 15 votes. With this result, Algeria regains a seat it had lost in 2022, five years after Morocco rejoined the continental
The Public Prosecution at the Primary Court in Marrakech decided on Monday to release Algerian artist Reda Taliani on temporary bail, set at one thousand dirhams, following the conclusion of his preliminary detention period, according to local media sources. This decision came after his arrest at the end of the week due to a brawl in one of the city's neighborhoods, which prompted the initiation of a preliminary investigation ordered by the Public Prosecution. Taliani faces charges related to
Young audiences in Morocco will now be able to access TiVi5 Monde content for free via the Arabsat satellite. The French-language children's channel will offer «educational and entertaining content, promoting the learning of French through cartoons, educational shows, and interactive programs» for children aged 4 to 14. This new broadcast allows families to enjoy quality television at no extra cost, while providing opportunities for the linguistic and cultural development of
Morocco and Pakistan kicked off the third edition of their joint bilateral military exercise on Monday, aimed at counter-terrorism training and enhancing professional skills, according to a statement from Pakistan’s military media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), as reported by Pakistani media. The opening ceremony was held at the Special Operations School in Cherat, a military training facility located in the hilly terrain of the Nowshera district in northwestern
On the sidelines of GITEX Africa, TAMWILCOM announced a strategic partnership with Flat6Labs, a major player in startup acceleration in the MENA region. This initiative follows the collaboration established in December 2023 between TAMWILCOM and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), aimed at supporting innovative young companies in Morocco. The joint program will target startups operating in high-potential sectors such as AgriTech, FinTech, CleanTech, Health, and AI.
In France’s agricultural regions, a growing number of Moroccan seasonal workers are speaking out about working conditions that verge on human trafficking. They report being exploited, both in the purchase of their work contracts and in the living conditions they are subjected to. A recent investigation by StreetPress exposed the practices of an apple farmer with ties to the far right—but this may be far from an isolated case.
A widely circulated video on social media led to the dismissal of the regional delegate of the Ministry of Tourism in Tata province after he was seen driving an official vehicle in Agadir while heavily intoxicated, with bottles of alcohol inside the car. The video, recorded by two young men on Saturday night and widely shared on Sunday morning, sparked a wave of anger and discontent. It showed the official obstructing traffic and insulting the two young men in a public street after they asked
Sometimes, crisis management veers into the absurd. That’s exactly what happened with the statement issued by private jet company Air Océan after one of its aircraft skidded off the runway at Fès airport and crashed into the perimeter fence. Buckle up—this editorial is going to sting.
The head of MINURSO, Alexander Ivanko, has cast serious doubt on the Polisario's narrative of «war» in the Sahara, which it has promoted over the past four years. Speaking before the Security Council, the Russian diplomat highlighted the Front’s «inability» to alter the status quo through military action, while praising the restraint shown by the Royal Armed Forces (FAR).