The famous chant of Algerian supporters took an unexpected turn in Rabat. In their opening match of the 2026 Africa Futsal Cup of Nations, Morocco handed Algeria a heavy 4-0 defeat on Monday night. The Atlas Lions have already moved to the top of their group.
Seven goals in eight matches, with no penalties: Yassir Zabiri is enjoying a remarkable start to the season in Spain. The 21-year-old Moroccan striker has joined Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal in the La Liga scoring charts after finding the net again against Valencia.
His children live abroad, some friends have died, and joint pain limits his mobility. In a study of social relationships in Morocco, one elderly man describes how his circle of loved ones has shrunk, leaving him alone for long stretches.
SportHe is the enigma of the national team. Capable of flashes of brilliance as well as lulls, Azzedine Ounahi divides supporters. While his lukewarm performance against the Comoros raised questions, Walid Regragui steps up to defend his "metronome" before the clash against Mali.
MoroccoIt’s a jackpot for the Moroccan economy. Beyond the excitement in the stadiums, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is turning into a real cash machine for the Kingdom. The competition is expected to generate staggering economic benefits of around 12 billion dirhams.
MoroccoThis is a major industrial victory for the Kingdom. The next generation of the Citroën C4 will be assembled in Morocco, in the Stellantis plant in Kénitra . While the current model, produced in Madrid, will continue until 2029, its replacement will mark a complete stylistic break to directly challenge the king of the market: the Dacia Duster.
FranceIt is a discreet but very real phenomenon in Corsica. While the Christmas lights illuminate Bastia and Ajaccio, many Muslim families, particularly of Moroccan origin, have decided to put up the Christmas tree and participate in the festivities. This approach is primarily cultural and familial, far from any religious claim.
MoroccoFinancial intelligence, particularly through banks, is now emerging as a formidable weapon against money laundering in Morocco. The annual report of the ANRF, recently submitted to the Head of Government, describes an institution that is truly changing its operational scale in 2024.
SportIt has become an annual ritual that inflames social networks. Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian star currently in Morocco for the 2025 CAN, finds himself once again at the heart of a heated controversy after sharing a photo of a Christmas celebration.
FranceThis is a statement that risks causing a diplomatic chill between Washington and its historical allies. In an interview with the British conservative media UnHerd, US Vice President J.D. Vance believes that the nuclear weapons held by France and the United Kingdom could pose a danger to the security of the United States, fearing that an "Islamic threat" could eventually take control of these arsenals.
SportThis is a radical decision to save the image of the competition. Faced with the observation of sometimes desperately empty stands during the first minutes of certain matches, the CAF and the organizing committee have opted for pragmatism: access to the stadiums becomes free about 20 minutes after kick-off for matches with low attendance.
FranceWeather disturbances in the Mediterranean have grounded ships. The French company La Méridionale has announced the cancellation of its upcoming crossings between France and Morocco, citing sea conditions that are too dangerous to ensure the safety of passengers and equipment.
SportAdmitted fault is half forgiven? The Tunisian television channel "El Hiwar Ettounsi" officially apologized to the Moroccan public on Wednesday evening. The issue: the broadcast of a report reporting imaginary malfunctions during the Tunisia-Uganda match in Rabat, described as a "serious professional error" by the channel’s management.