Morocco
Moroccan Dirham Strengthens Against Dollar, Weakens vs Euro as Reserves Dip
The Moroccan dirham appreciated by 2.3% against the US dollar and depreciated by 0.6% against the euro, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM).
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Morocco
Morocco Plans 420km Highway to Link Fez and Marrakech, Boosting North-South Connectivity
Preparatory studies for the future highway connecting Fez to Marrakech, via Meknes, Khenifra and Beni Mellal, have been officially launched. This major project aims to improve the connection between the north and center of Morocco and significantly reduce travel time between these two important urban centers. But does Morocco have the means to fulfill its ambitions?
Sport
Morocco's U-17 Soccer Team Clinches First-Ever African Title, Earns Royal Praise
King Mohammed VI addressed a message to the national team, following Morocco’s victory at the 2025 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations organized on its soil.
Belgium
Hundreds of Qurans Mysteriously Distributed Across Liège, Belgium; Police Investigate
On Saturday, April 19, in the morning, hundreds of small-format copies of the Quran translated into French were discovered in several neighborhoods of Liège. These books were placed on car windshields and in mailboxes. Following reports from citizens, the Liège police opened an investigation and the State Security was contacted.
Sport
Morocco Clinches First U17 Africa Cup Title in Dramatic Penalty Shootout
The Moroccan national under-17 team won its first African Cup of Nations title in the category by defeating Mali in a penalty shootout. The final, played this Saturday at the El Bachir stadium in Mohammedia, had ended in a 0-0 draw at the end of regular time.
France
Fugitive Gunman Sentenced to 15 Years for Besançon Shooting, Linked to Dijon Murder
Sentenced in absentia to fifteen years in prison on Wednesday in Besançon for a Kalashnikov shooting that seriously injured two men in June 2023, Sahbi El Asraoui, 26, is still on the run in Morocco. His 20-year-old accomplice was sentenced to seven years.
Sport
When, How to Watch Morocco, Mali U17 AFCON Final
A few hours before the U17 Africa Cup of Nations final between his Morocco team and Mali, this Saturday in Mohammedia, the coach must juggle between managing the pressure of a home game and the uncertainties of an organization that changed the match time at the last moment. The objective remains clear: to guide the Atlas Lion Cubs towards a coveted continental title.
Belgium
Three Arrested in Netherlands for Antwerp Drug-Related Bombings
The investigation into two separate explosive attacks, carried out on July 31 and August 1, 2024 in the Antwerp region, has recently progressed with the arrest of three suspects in the Netherlands. The first attack had targeted a residence in Hove linked to the Moroccan drug milieu, while the second had damaged a gym in Mortsel.
Sport
FIFA Approves Belgian-Born Midfielder's Switch to Morocco National Team
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has approved the request of Anouar Aït El Hadj, a 22-year-old player from the Belgian club Saint-Gilloise, to change his sporting nationality from Belgian to Moroccan. Having previously played for Belgium’s youth teams, he is now eligible to represent Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Bolsters Air Defense with Advanced Global Technologies
Morocco’s air defense strategy relies on a multi-layered architecture integrating technologies from China, France, Israel, and the United States. This approach, developed over more than a decade, aims to provide the kingdom with advanced capabilities to respond to perceived threats in the region and ensure the protection of its airspace.
Morocco
Morocco Upgrades Marrakech and Agadir Airports to Enhance Traveler Experience
The National Airports Office (ONDA) has undertaken transformation works concerning the exterior zones and entrances of certain airports. This initiative is part of the deployment of its strategy named "Airports 2030".
Sport
Morocco Aims for Historic U17 AFCON Title Against Mali in Final Showdown
On the eve of the U17 AFCON final against Mali, scheduled for Saturday at the Bachir stadium in Mohammedia, Moroccan coach Nabil Baha detailed his team’s objectives in a press conference, affirming the group’s determination to win the title.