Lunja and the ogress is an Amazigh folktale that tells the story of the journey of a young woman who was fostered by a Gula. With many variations across Morocco and the Maghreb reflects the transit from an ancient matriarchal culture to a newer, male-dominated one.
Paris Saint-Germain is set to extend the contract of Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi, according to RMC Sport. A key player for Luis Enrique's side since his 2021 arrival, Hakimi has remained influential despite Kylian Mbappé's departure. Currently contracted until 2026, the right-back is expected to sign an extension, solidifying his long-term future at PSG. Despite facing some physical challenges during the 2023-2024 season, Hakimi contributed significantly, making 40 appearances
A 20-year-old Moroccan man died after falling into the Galaso River in Marina di Ginosa, a seaside resort in the municipality of Ginosa, Italy, local media reported on July 16. The man, identified as Soufiane Elqasemy, had been living in Italy for about a year, working as a laborer in the Ginosa countryside. Investigators say he was with another compatriot when he fell off a lilo. Unable to swim, he drowned. His friend managed to get out of the water and call for help. The incident occurred
Moroccan state has sold its stake in the iconic Mamounia Hotel to the state-owned OCP Group for 1.7 billion dirhams ($173 million), according to Al Sharq, which cites well-informed sources. The hotel, a Marrakech landmark, celebrated its centenary last year and boasts a rich history hosting international dignitaries such as Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt, Charles de Gaulle, and Charlie Chaplin. Prior to the sale, the Mamounia's ownership was divided among various entities, with
A Moroccan military delegation led by Major General Aziz Idrissi visited Ethiopia to discuss strengthening bilateral defense ties. The delegation met with Ethiopian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Berhanu Jula to explore avenues for cooperation on peace and security issues. Field Marshal Jula acknowledged the «historical ties between the two nations, which were interrupted for several reasons». General Idrissi emphasized the importance of military collaboration. Relations
On July 17, Morocco temporarily reopened its land border with Algeria to repatriate six Moroccan citizens who had completed prison sentences in Tlemcen, Algeria. The individuals hailed from Oujda, Kasbah Tadla, Taza, and Fez, according to a press release from the Moroccan Association for the Support of Migrants in Vulnerable Situations. The NGO expressed concern over the ongoing plight of hundreds of Moroccans detained or held in pre-trial detention in Algeria. Despite sending a letter to
Morocco’s Energy Transition and Sustainable Development Minister Leila Benali announced on Tuesday that Morocco has attracted interest from «100 domestic and foreign investors in its green hydrogen development initiative». During a parliamentary session, Benali highlighted the «Morocco Offer», a comprehensive plan providing investors with access to 300,000 hectares of land in the initial phase. She emphasized the initiative's appeal to key Moroccan partners,
The ban on French women athletes who wear headscarves from competing at the Olympic Games breaches international human rights laws, according to a new report by Amnesty International. The NGO denounces what it call «discriminatory rules policing what women wear».
Mohamed Boudrika, president of Raja de Casablanca, was arrested in Germany on Tuesday, July 16, following an international arrest warrant issued by Morocco. Le360 reported that Boudrika was in Hamburg to negotiate a contract extension with coach Josef Zinnbauer when the arrest occurred. According to the media outlet, Mohamed Boudrika remained unreachable, while his entourage «left doubt by publishing two posts on his official Facebook account». Boudrika's son, contacted by Le360,
The news of Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi's transfer to Atletico Madrid, following an agreement with Olympique de Marseille, has been circulating on social media, as reported by a journalist from the sports radio station «Radio Mars». A joke mistaken for a scoop.
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