Alsa’s bus services in Casablanca and Rabat are part of a British group whose ownership could change. A €338 million takeover proposal has been announced as the operator has lost several contracts in Morocco.
The French government wants to delay access to family benefits and housing assistance for some foreign nationals starting in 2027. But the proposal includes an exception for people covered by international agreements. The Franco-Moroccan convention could therefore preserve some rights, as lawmakers challenge the reform.
Belgian supermarkets are struggling to meet surging demand for canned sardines. Several retailers report shortages as sales hit record highs. Morocco, a major supplier to the European market, has nevertheless seen a dramatic rebound in its catches in 2026.
FranceA heated controversy erupted this Thursday, September 4th around the former sports consultant Pierre Ménès. The broadcast of an excerpt from an interview in which he analyzes what he calls "the reality of French football" based on the skin color of the players has been widely circulated, culminating in this sentence on the French national team: "today, there are eleven Blacks".
MoroccoIn many Moroccan cities, the establishment of banquet halls within residential neighborhoods has become a source of conflict. Residents, whose complaints are multiplying, denounce the almost permanent noise nuisance which, according to them, violates their fundamental right to rest and tranquility.
SportAs the World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Morocco and Niger, scheduled for this Friday, September 6th in Rabat, approaches, a thriving black market for tickets has developed. The entire stock of tickets, put on sale a week ago, was sold out in just a few hours, creating strong tension on demand.
SportLe Maroc étudie la consommation d’alcool par les supporters étrangers lors du Mondial 2030. Des zones spécifiques pourraient être créées pour concilier la loi et l’accueil des fans.
MoroccoGranted an exceptional exit permit to attend the funeral of his father Ahmed, the leader of the Hirak of the Rif, Nasser Zefzafi, gave a speech on Thursday, September 4th in Al Hoceima.
MoroccoThe recent dissemination on social networks of videos showing large-scale sand extractions on beaches near Tangier has provoked a strong reaction in Morocco.
FranceThe Caen Criminal Court sentenced a 28-year-old Moroccan man to a suspended sentence of five months in prison with probation for acts of violence against his Moroccan wife. The court also imposed a ban on contact with the victim and refused to not record the sentence on his criminal record (B2).
MoroccoThe trial of two individuals prosecuted for the theft of a German tourist opened on Tuesday, September 2 before the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal of Tangier. The two defendants are being prosecuted for acts qualified as "aggravated theft", based on video surveillance recordings.
SportRanked in Group E, Morocco will face Niger on Friday, September 5th as part of the 7th round of the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers scheduled from June 11 to July 19, 2026 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Meanwhile, training sessions are ongoing.
FranceYassine Bouziane is the new sub-prefect and chief of staff of the Prefecture of Calvados. He measures the immense task he has to accomplish on a daily basis.