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The earth shook on Thursday evening off the Moroccan coast. A seismic shock of a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Alboran Sea, according to data provided by the National Institute of Geophysics (ING).
Even behind the bars of the "Tanger 2" prison, Nasser Zefzafi makes his voice heard. The leader of the Hirak of the Rif has broken his silence to address a vehement letter to the star journalist of Al Jazeera, the Algerian Khadija Benguenna. At issue: the latter’s mockery of the famous Congolese supporter "Lumumba", who has become a true icon of the CAN in Morocco.
This is a power struggle that is playing out against a backdrop of critical water stress. In the province of Tata, the ban on growing watermelons is deeply divisive. On one side, farmers who cry out against economic persecution; on the other, civil society applauding a survival measure to save the groundwater.
Macabre discovery in the province of Driouch. The lifeless body of a German national was found on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in the commune of Dar El Kebdani. The circumstances of the death have led the Royal Gendarmerie to open an investigation.
The CAN 2025 effect is being felt on the economy of the capital. According to tourism professionals, the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region has recorded an estimated influx of 150,000 additional visitors since the start of the competition. A dynamic driven by African supporters, but also by a strong presence of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) in the stadiums .
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) is tightening the screws on the use of cash in real estate transactions. In the new version of the General Tax Code (CGI) for the year 2026, a provision introduces an additional registration duty of 2% for transactions whose payment is not traceable. This measure will come into effect on July 1st next year.
The persistent tension between Moroccan road hauliers and French consular services has prompted a reaction from the French embassy. Accused of the multiplication of visa refusals , the diplomatic representation defends a strict application of the community code, while ensuring that it wants to preserve the logistical fluidity between the two countries.
In an interview with the media Annahar, Massad Boulos , senior advisor to the US president for Arab and African affairs, clarified the Trump administration’s strategy in the Maghreb. While the Sudanese emergency occupied a significant part of the discussions, the diplomat made significant statements on the Sahara issue and relations with Algiers.
The National Airports Office (ONDA) is strengthening the connectivity of Rabat-Salé airport. In a press release, the office announces the increase in the frequency of bus shuttles and the deployment of a digital solution for taxis. These measures, part of the "Airports 2030" strategy, aim to streamline passenger transport in the run-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Moroccan security services have arrested an Algerian national in Casablanca. The individual is subject to legal proceedings after the dissemination of a video showing him urinating in the stands of the Moulay El Hassan stadium in Rabat.
The countdown has begun. On the eve of the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Cameroon, Walid Regragui provided an update on Thursday, January 8. From the press room of the Moulay Abdellah complex in Rabat, the national team coach discussed the state of his troops, tactical management, and the weight of history against the Indomitable Lions.
End of the controversy. Back in Johannesburg after the elimination of the Bafana Bafana, the South African Minister of Sports, Gayton McKenzie, publicly disavowed his coach, Hugo Broos . The official described the coach’s criticism of the atmosphere in Morocco as "unacceptable" and formally apologized to the Kingdom.