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As the Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in Morocco , an unexpected controversy is emerging from the stands. Many matches are officially "sold out", yet television images reveal partially empty stands. This paradoxical situation frustrates supporters who were denied tickets and could tarnish the image of the Kingdom in the race for the 2030 World Cup final.
Actor Reda Elazouar takes a new step in his career by sharing the screen with Mark Wahlberg in "The Family Plan 2", now available on Apple TV. Beyond the acting performance, this role marks a desire to positively represent his Moroccan roots internationally.
The Moroccan community is confirming its strong roots in France . According to the latest figures from the French Ministry of the Interior, Moroccans remain by far the primary beneficiaries of the granting of French nationality in 2024, recording a sharp increase compared to the previous year.
The adventure ends prematurely for Zambia . Defeated 3-0 by Morocco on Monday evening, Moses Mwape Sichone’s men are out of the competition in the first round. In the press conference, the coach acknowledged the superiority of the opponent and the mistakes of his team, while pleading for patience in order to build the future.
The joy of Moroccan supporters turned to excess on Monday evening in the Pink City. Following the victory of the Atlas Lions against Zambia, the celebrations degenerated in Toulouse, where a police station was targeted by pyrotechnic devices.
The truth on the field prevailed over the provocations . After describing Morocco as an "overrated" team before the match, Zambian midfielder Wilson Chisala radically changed his discourse after his team’s heavy defeat (3-0), acknowledging the undisputed superiority of the Atlas Lions.
Qualified with panache and assured of remaining in their Rabat fortress, the Atlas Lions now have their eyes fixed on the other groups. The regulations are clear: the group A winner will face the best third-placed team from groups C, D or E. In light of the current standings, three scenarios are emerging for Walid Regragui, ranging from the trap match against Sudan to the physical challenge against Benin.
Relief at the pump this Tuesday, December 30th. After a series of consecutive increases, fuel prices are seeing a significant drop as of this morning. A notable feature of this price adjustment: the price of diesel plummets to go back below the symbolic threshold of 10 dirhams, a first in several years.
As the New Year’s Eve approaches, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is deploying an exceptional system. This year, the challenge is twofold: securing the traditional New Year’s festivities while managing the massive influx of tourists and supporters present for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The business climate in the Kingdom is doing well and continues to improve. This is the finding of the World Bank in its second edition of the "Business Ready" report, published this Monday in Washington. With an increasing score, Morocco ranks second in Africa and the Arab world, outperforming the global average thanks to successful regulatory reforms.
The era of speculation on subsidized housing is over. The National Agency for Land Conservation (ANCFCC) has just introduced a strict administrative lock: a formal prohibition on registering the sale of a property that has benefited from state aid without the presentation of an official release.
Mission accomplished for Walid Regragui. After the convincing victory over Zambia (3-0) , the national coach did not hide his satisfaction, hailing a collective performance that was completed at the ideal time to approach the knockout phase.