Sentenced to twelve years in prison in Switzerland for stabbing his wife, a Moroccan national is contesting his own conditional release. It would lead to his return to Morocco, where he refuses to go back. The Federal Supreme Court has just rejected his appeal.
Romeo is now a young Muslim of Moroccan descent, in love with Juliet, who comes from a conservative Dutch family. In the Netherlands, Theater Oostpool is presenting a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, starring Moroccan-Dutch actor Hamza Othman.
Ayoub Boukhari, younger brother of former Morocco international Nourdin Boukhari, has scored four goals in five days for the Dutch futsal team. The 29-year-old was the driving force behind the 2-2 draw with Andorra on Wednesday in Rotterdam, watched by his older brother.
MoroccoThe American giant Oracle has announced a significant strengthening of its commitment in Morocco, with the creation of 1,000 highly qualified jobs in the technology field. This strategic expansion is part of Oracle’s desire to consolidate its presence in Morocco.
MoroccoTargeted by calls for a boycott, the concert of Tunisian rapper Balti in Rabat is at risk of being canceled. Many Internet users blame him for having displayed a Polisario flag alongside those of the Maghreb countries in support of Algerian singer Soolking, who was prevented from performing in Morocco.
MoroccoMorocco would establish a new military base on the upper part of Mount Gourougou, near Nador. This seems to be a concern on the other side of the border, in Melilla.
BelgiumVictim of a malaise during a football match between parents and children in Londerzeel, a man collapses. Ali Bourfa, coach of the U14s of Londerzeel SK (Belgium) manages to save him.
MoroccoAlgerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reiterates his country’s support for the Polisario. He says he is committed to what he describes as the "right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination".
MoroccoGhita Mezzour, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, denied the acquisition of a luxury car for 2.48 million dirhams and another for 1.27 million dirhams.
SportThe Atlas Lionesses of Morocco and the Fennecs of Algeria will face each other for the third and penultimate round of the African qualifiers for the U-17 Women’s World Cup. On which channels will this match be broadcast live?
MoroccoThe Administrative Court of Rabat has ordered the Moroccan state to compensate a Moroccan woman who suffered side effects related to the AstraZeneca vaccine. A first before a long list?
MoroccoProsecuted by the Moroccan justice system for assault and battery resulting in death and use of a forged document, a Moroccan businessman was placed in pre-trial detention at the Tamesna prison. He had committed a homicide in France in 2011.
SportIt’s another tough blow for West Ham and its manager David Moyes: central defender Nayef Aguerd could miss the rest of the season due to an ankle injury.