Spain
Spanish Driver Caught with 117 kg of Cannabis at Morocco-Spain Border Crossing
The elements of the joint customs and police brigade stationed at the Bab Sebta crossing point prevented on Saturday an attempt to traffic 117 kg of cannabis resin.
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France
French-Moroccan Comedian Yassine Belattar to Debut in Morocco Amid Controversy
French-Moroccan comedian Yassine Belattar is meeting his Moroccan audience on September 27 and 29 in Casablanca and Rabat. This is the first time the artist is reaching out to his fans in Morocco.
Sport
Moroccan Basketball Team Boycotts Arab Championship Over Polisario Leader's Tunisia Visit
The COD of Meknes has decided not to participate in the Arab women’s basketball championship that will take place in Tunisia from September 20 to 28, as a form of protest against the reception of Brahim Ghali by Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed in the context of the TICAD .
Morocco
Morocco Launches Nationwide Stray Dog Sterilization Program
The stray dogs of the city of Oujda have begun to be sterilized. The operation will extend to other cities, including Marrakech, Tangier, Rabat, Agadir, Casablanca.
France
Olympic Judo Champion Teddy Riner Suffers Ankle Injury, Repatriated from Morocco
Legendary world champion and reigning Olympic champion Teddy Riner, who was in a training camp in Rabat, was injured during a training session. The French judoka was urgently repatriated to France to receive the necessary care.
Sport
Moroccan Champion El Bakkali Dominates 3000m Steeplechase at Lausanne Diamond League
The Moroccan Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali succeeded on Friday in winning the Lausanne Meeting in Switzerland (Diamond League).
Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Key Investment Hub for Japanese Firms in Africa
In recent years, Morocco has been able to attract Japanese investors in a number of sectors, said Rachad Bouhlal, Morocco’s ambassador to Japan in Tokyo, highlighting the assets the kingdom has that are favorable to investment .
Morocco
Moroccan Women-Led Craft Companies Win Awards at Prestigious New York Trade Show
Eight Moroccan companies specializing in crafts participated in the New York Now Show held from August 14 to 17 at the Javits Center in New York. Created and led by women, the know-how of these companies was awarded at this prestigious event in the world of crafts, which brings together producers, brands, buyers and designers from about forty countries twice a year.
Morocco
Moroccan Business Group Seeks Delay on EU's 'Euro 6' Emissions Standard
In a request made since July, the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) is asking for time before the implementation of the anti-pollution standard called "Euro 6" already in force in Europe and which will be applied from January 2023 to Moroccan carriers.
Sport
Morocco Slips to 23rd in FIFA World Rankings Ahead of Qatar World Cup
Bad news for the Atlas Lions who lose a place in the FIFA football ranking, but maintain their position at the African level.
France
Lawyer for Controversial Imam Faces Death Threats Amid Deportation Case
Lawyer Lucie Simon, who defends the rights of Moroccan imam Hassan Iquioussen, threatened with expulsion by the Minister of the Interior, has just filed a complaint following numerous threatening and insulting messages. An investigation is underway.
France
Franco-Algerian Arrested at Tanger-Med Port with 840 kg of Hashish in Car
Elements of the police operating at the Tanger-Med port in coordination with customs services, thwarted an attempt at international drug trafficking on Thursday, August 25. The suspect is a Franco-Algerian.