Morocco
Moroccan Activist Sentenced to Two Years for Anti-Israel Facebook Posts
A member of Al Adl Wal Ihssane known for his opposition to the normalization of relations with Israel sees his sentence confirmed on appeal.
Author
Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
Morocco
Tax Authorities Probe Suspected Money Laundering in Moroccan Businesses
Control teams from the National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF) are conducting an investigation into suspicions of large-scale money laundering in hair salons, beauty care centers, restaurants, and cafes in Marrakech and Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco Invests Billions in Infrastructure for 2030 World Cup Co-Hosting
Morocco has unlocked massive investments for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Will the socio-economic benefits be lasting and commensurate with the investments?
Sport
Morocco's U-17 Women Face Tough World Cup Group with Brazil, Italy
The Atlas Lionesses have inherited a difficult group in the draw for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025. A sports analyst formulates recommendations that can help the Moroccan team’s coach to make his players shine throughout the competition.
Sport
Morocco vs Tunisia: Friendly Match Kicks Off AFCON 2025 Preparations
The Moroccan team faces Tunisia this Friday, June 6, in a friendly match, as part of the preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) which will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. When and on which channels can we watch this Maghreb derby live?
Morocco
Antwerp Assault: Man Attacks Veiled Woman, Sparks Violent Retaliation
In Antwerp, a 62-year-old man assaulted a 20-year-old woman in the middle of the street, violently tearing off her veil and slightly injuring her. Wanting to avenge his sister, the victim’s brother, accompanied by two men, shows up at the attacker’s home and confronts him. They end up in the hospital.
Sport
Brighton in Talks with Moroccan Star Ounahi for Premier League Move
Greek club Panathinaikos intends to keep Azzedine Ounahi for an additional season, but they would not be able to pay the 11.5 million euros purchase option. An English club sees the opportunity to acquire the services of the Moroccan international.
Belgium
Belgian Imams Face Low Pay and Cultural Disconnect, Expert Warns
Michaël Privot, an Islamologist, theorist and promoter of liberal Islam, and former member of the board of directors of the Muslim Council of Belgium (CMB), believes that the development of an Islam of Belgium "will also have to involve an improvement in the status of ministers of worship."
France
Moroccan Man Acquitted in Domestic Violence Case Near Montpellier
In Palavas-les-Flots, the criminal court pronounced an acquittal in favor of a Moroccan man whose wife accused him of domestic violence.
Morocco
Morocco's Medical Brain Drain: Doctor Shortage Persists as Professionals Flee
Morocco faces a severe shortage of doctors. The cause: medical exodus, which deprives the country of hundreds of professionals each year. Despite legislative reform, few foreign doctors are willing to settle in the kingdom.
Morocco
Controversy Erupts in Agadir Over Proposal to Rename Streets After Jewish Figures
The proposal by an association to rename certain streets and public facilities in the city of Agadir in honor of Moroccan Jewish personalities is not well received.
Morocco
Cash Crunch Fears Grip Morocco Ahead of Eid al-Adha Bank Holiday
A few days before the celebration of Eid al-Adha, many Moroccans fear a shortage of cash in automated teller machines (ATMs).