Morocco
Heavy Rainfall Alert Issued for Eastern Morocco Provinces
The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) forecasts heavy rains starting from this Thursday, March 17, 2022 in several Moroccan provinces.
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Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
Sport
African Handball Championship Delayed Again Amid Political Tensions
The African Handball Confederation (CAHB) has once again postponed the 25th African Nations Cup for senior men, which will be held in part in Laâyoune, a city in the Sahara. Beyond the reasons given to justify this new postponement, we see the Algerian lobby behind this decision.
France
Ferry from Tangier to Marseille Battles Rough Seas, Passengers Panic
Leaving Tanger Med for Marseille, a ferry was about to sink due to unfavorable weather conditions. About a hundred French, European citizens and Moroccans residing abroad were on board the ship.
Morocco
Royal Air Maroc Sees Surge in Travel as Morocco Reopens Borders
The reopening of the Moroccan borders on February 7 has a positive impact on the activities of airlines such as Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Transavia and Air France. The latter are regaining, or even exceeding, the pre-Covid-19 health crisis levels of sales and attendance.
France
Moroccan Entrepreneur Launches Motto: Subscription E-Bike Service Hits Paris Streets
The French start-up dedicated to electric mobility, Motto, founded by the Moroccan Driss Ibenmansour (ex Operations Manager at Uber and ex-CEO France of Bird), Pierre-François de Rougé and Antoine Bouttier, is launching an offer of electric bikes by subscription in Paris.
Morocco
Morocco's Court of Auditors Calls for Improved Consular Services for Expatriates
After presenting a state of play, the Court of Auditors made several recommendations whose implementation will improve the quality of services provided to Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) by the Moroccan consular network abroad, composed of 57 consulates general and 100 consular sections of embassies.
Sport
Ajax Star Mazraoui Denies Barcelona Transfer Rumors Amid Contract Speculation
Moroccan international Noussair Mazraoui denies the information that he has signed with FC Barcelona, one of the clubs that want to have him in their squad next season.
Morocco
Morocco's High-Speed Rail Expansion: ONCF Clarifies Plans for Marrakech-Agadir Line
In response to certain "erroneous" information on the developments of the Marrakech-Agadir high-speed line, the National Railway Office (ONCF) provides clarification.
Morocco
Notorious Burglar Arrested as Marrakech's Guéliz Neighborhood Faces Home Break-in Surge
In Marrakech , the increase in home burglaries in the Guéliz neighborhood and the many complaints from residents have prompted the police to conduct an investigation that led to the arrest of a notorious burglar.
Belgium
Moroccan Kickboxer Badr Hari Seeks Redemption in Glory 80 Rematch
Moroccan kickboxing champion Badr Hari will step back into the ring on March 19 to face Polish fighter Arkadiusz Wrzosek in Hasselt, Belgium, as part of Glory 80. He is determined to regain his former glory.
Morocco
Morocco's Ex-PM Benkirane Reflects on PJD's Role in Stability and Royal Relations
In a speech delivered to the PDJ members of the Béni Mellal-Khénifra region on March 13, Abdelilah Benkirane , Secretary General of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD), discussed his relationship with King Mohammed VI.
Belgium
Belgian Drug Lord on Interpol's Top 50 Faces 12-Year Sentence in Absentia
A firm sentence of 12 years in prison was requested on Monday against the Belgian of Moroccan origin Nordin El Hajjioui alias "Dikke Nordin van den Dam", one of the most wanted men in Belgium who is in the Interpol top 50.