Sport
World Cup Champions Argentina Decline Friendly Match with Morocco, Opt to Celebrate at Home
Argentina has refused to play a match against Morocco during the next FIFA matches to be held at the end of March.
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France
BFMTV Fires Anchor Rachid M'Barki Amid Editorial Misconduct Investigation
The Altice group, owner of BFMTV and RMC, announced the dismissal of Rachid M’Barki, presenter of the BFMTV night news, for "passive corruption and breach of trust". This decision follows internal investigations conducted by the channel regarding the Moroccan-origin journalist’s actions.
Morocco
Moroccan King's Senegal Visit Postponed Due to Flu, Royal Palace Announces
King Mohammed VI was unable to travel to Dakar as planned on Wednesday, February 22, due to the flu he needs to treat in the coming days.
Morocco
Moroccan Activist's Sentence Reduced, Appeals Conviction for Facebook Protest Posts
The human rights activist, Rida Benotmane , has seen his prison sentence reduced from three years to one and a half years by the Moroccan justice system. He had been convicted for publishing on Facebook comments calling for protests against the "extremism" of the police in Morocco. He has decided to appeal.
Morocco
Moroccan Singer Saad Lamjarred's Rape Trial Begins in Paris
The trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, accused of rape and aggravated sexual assault, began in Paris this Monday morning. On his arrival at the courthouse, he was accompanied by his wife Ghita El Allaki .
Sport
World Cup Star Sofyan Amrabat Struggles to Maintain Form with Fiorentina
Moroccan international, Sofyan Amrabat , failed to reproduce at the club the feats achieved during the Qatar World Cup. At least that’s what the supporters and the media reproach him after the goal conceded on Sunday against Empoli.
Sport
Spain and Morocco Vie for AC Milan Star Brahim Díaz's National Team Allegiance
The AC Milan player, Brahim Díaz , is coveted by Morocco. The Atlas Lions, who experienced a remarkable rise during the last World Cup in Qatar, are seeking to establish themselves among the great football nations and hope to convince the Spanish-Moroccan player to join Morocco. The player has not yet made his debut with the Spanish national team, which would facilitate his integration into their squad, but Spain could short-circuit Morocco by calling up Diaz at the end of March.
Morocco
Morocco Restricts Food Exports to Combat Inflation Ahead of Ramadan
Morocco has announced a series of measures to fight inflation and stabilize food prices, particularly for fruits and vegetables, before the start of the month of Ramadan. These measures include restricting the export of these products , as well as strengthening price controls and fighting speculation.
France
Montpellier Muslim Institute Shut Down for Unauthorized Child Care
The Al Cham Institute, a Muslim religious establishment located in Montpellier, has been closed following an unannounced administrative inspection carried out by the prefecture. The authorities found that the establishment was illegally hosting underage children under the age of six without authorization.
Sport
Moroccan Striker En-Nesyri Leads Sevilla to 3-0 Europa League Victory over PSV Eindhoven
Youssef En-Nesyri was one of the architects of Sevilla’s victory (3-0) over PSV Eindhoven in the first leg of the Europa League preliminary round, scoring the team’s first goal.
Spain
Severe Weather Disrupts Ferry Services Between Spain and Morocco
The port of Tarifa has been forced to cancel all its maritime connections with the port of Tanger Ville. This measure was taken due to the unfavorable weather conditions that the entire region continues to experience. The port of Algeciras has also canceled some of its scheduled departures for Ceuta this Friday morning.
Morocco
Frankfurt Airport Strike Forces Royal Air Maroc to Cancel Flights
Royal Air Maroc has just announced the cancellation of two flights for Friday, following a strike.