Two Ittihad Tanger players went missing at sea since Saturday, July 6, after their small yacht was swept away by strong currents, a club deputy president told Reuters on Sunday. The two missing players were among five Ittihad Tanger players who went cruising off Tangier before their yacht was swept away. The players were swimming in deep waters when the yacht drifted away, Anass Mrabet said. «Three players have already been rescued on Saturday, while the search continues for the missing
Moroccan international Yunis Abdelhamid has officially joined AS Saint-Étienne on a one-year contract as part of the summer transfer window. The French club announced the signing of the 36-year-old player, whose career path has been anything but typical, on social media. The Moroccan defender welcomed the new contract, stating his readiness to defend the club's colors and achieve its goals in the top league. Born in Montpellier on September 28, 1987, Yunis Abdelhamid did not attend a
A new development has emerged regarding the decision by the Spanish judiciary to expel Youssef El Mahmoudi, a Moroccan national who describes himself as a «Sahrawi activist». The order issued on Thursday by the Audiencia Nacional to deport him back to Morocco has been suspended following the intervention of Sira Rego, the Spanish Minister for Youth and Childhood from the United Left party. In a letter addressed to Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska (PSOE), Rego requested
Well-known on stage and television during the 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s, Moroccan actor Mustapha Dassoukine passed away on Saturday at the age of 82. He had been battling health issues in recent years. Born in the Derb Sultan district of Casablanca, Mustapha Dassoukine made a name for himself for decades in the theater and on the small screen. For many years, he formed a well-known generational duo with actor Mustapha Zaari. Mustapha Dassoukine left his mark on television production and
Dominating the last European elections, the National Rally (RN) has secured third place in the legislative polls, the second round of which took place on Sunday, July 7, 2024, in France. In the National Assembly, the far-right party led by Jordan Bardella and its allies is projected to win between 132 and 152 seats, according to initial estimates. In an unprecedented turn, the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) is expected to come out on top with 172 to 192 seats. Ensemble pour la majorité
On Thursday, July 4, a red wave swept across the United Kingdom as the Labour Party returned to power. The early general election results handed Keir Starmer's party a resounding victory, securing an absolute majority with 412 seats in the 650-seat House of Commons. Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party following the defeat. From 2010 to 2024, relations between Rabat and London improved significantly, particularly after the UK's exit from the
Raised in the artisan heart of Fez, Ismail Tazi left the world of finance to bridge tradition and technology. His art studio, Trame, unites artisans and tech enthusiasts to create innovative art using tools like 3D printing and coding.
A Moroccan farm worker in Challand-Saint-Victor (northern Italy) has died after losing control of his tractor at a height of 1,800 meters and falling into a ravine. Mohammed Badi, 36, could not be rescued in time. Rescuers were unable to reach the site by helicopter and had to be mobilized on foot. The causes of the vehicle's loss of control have yet to be determined.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has granted permission to right-back Achraf Hakimi to represent Morocco in the 2024 Olympic Games football tournament. This allows the 25-year-old defender to wear his national colors during the competition held in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024. His inclusion was confirmed by U23 coach Tarik Sektioui at a press conference yesterday. Olympic football allows three players over the age limit in each squad, and Hakimi brings valuable experience to the Moroccan
Emirates, the world's leading international airline, announces six new Cabin Crew recruitment days across Morocco throughout July. This program offers passionate Moroccans the chance to launch an international career soaring to iconic destinations like New York and the Maldives, all while calling Dubai their home. As Emirates Cabin Crew, successful candidates will experience diverse cultures, build international connections, and relish a tax-free income, furnished accommodation, transportation