Spain
Moroccan Taekwondo Champion Struggles with Illegal Status in Spain
The Moroccan Taekwondo champion, Anouar Boukharsa, contrary to rumors, still lives illegally in Spain , awaiting the precious permit to move freely.
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Sport
Moroccan Soccer Star Faces Travel Ban and Legal Action Over Airport Security Dispute
The Moroccan international, Abderrazak Hamdallah , under threat of appearing before a judge, is prohibited from leaving Saudi territory, due to the insults he made against the security officer at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Belgium
Belgian ISIS Fighter's Wife Seeks Repatriation from Syrian Refugee Camp
Nadia Baghouri, 28, an Antwerp fighter in Syria, was sentenced to five years in prison by the Belgian Federal Prosecutor’s Office. After leaving to join, in 2013, her husband, Mohamed Mezroui, she now finds herself with her 4 children in the Al-Hol refugee camp and wishes to return to her homeland with her family or to a secure state.
Morocco
Transavia Expands Morocco Routes: New Paris-Ouarzazate Flight Launched
The 11th air service was launched on Thursday, November 7 between Paris-Orly Airport and Ouarzazate by the French airline, Transavia. At a rate of two flights per week, the new flight is part of the agreement for the 2019/2020 winter season, indicates the Paris representation of the Moroccan National Tourist Office ( ONMT ).
Sport
Morocco Announces 24-Man Squad for Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier Against Mauritania
Vahid Halilhodzic unveiled on Thursday his new list of 24 Atlas Lions, in preparation for the match against Mauritania, counting for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers.
Sport
Nordine Oubaali Retains World Bantamweight Title in Unanimous Decision Over Takuma Inoue
Without much fanfare, the Franco-Moroccan, Nordine Oubaali , retains his world bantamweight title after defeating Japanese Takuma Inoue on Thursday. By defeating his opponent, Oubaali is heading towards the unification of the category.
Morocco
Fishing Trawler Sinks Off Agadir Coast After Fire, All 12 Crew Members Rescued
The trawler, "Poissons du Sahara", caught fire on Monday off Agadir before sinking. No loss of life was reported and the 12 crew members were evacuated.
Morocco
Massive Drug Bust in Morocco: 13 Tons of Cannabis Seized, Two Arrested in Fez
The Judicial Police of Fez seized, on Tuesday, November 6, 2019, 13.2 tons of cannabis resin and arrested two individuals in connection with a criminal network active in the international drug and psychotropic trafficking, according to a press release from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN).
Morocco
Morocco Faces Crisis: Over 90,000 Children Lack Legal Identity, Impacting Education and Healthcare
The number of children without a birth certificate has reached 91,747 at the end of 2018, according to figures from the Report of Mustapha Ramid, Moroccan Minister of Human Rights, presented to the House of Representatives during a parliamentary session.
Morocco
Morocco to Allow Foreign Currency Accounts for Citizens in 2024
Starting next year, Moroccans will be able to hold foreign currency accounts or convertible dirham accounts with Moroccan banks, according to the Finance Minister.
Morocco
Morocco Slips in Global English Proficiency Rankings, Now Among "Very Low Skill" Countries
Moroccans are poor in English. This is the finding of the latest ranking published by the English Proficiency Index (EPI), in which Morocco ranks 76th, placing it in the group of "countries with very low skills".
France
World Champion Oubaali Faces Tough Test Against Undefeated Inoue in Bantamweight Title Bout
Forced into exile, the Franco-Moroccan, Nordine Oubaali , for the 2nd consecutive time, is defending his WBC world bantamweight title, against the intrepid Japanese, Takuma Inoue, on Thursday in Saitama. A gladiator fight that the winner of the American Rau’shee Warren, in Las Vegas, should take seriously.