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Rabat, December 27, 2025 — The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco is attracting global attention not only for football but also for the presence of international celebrities. Figures such as Kylian Mbappé, Zinedine Zidane, and Jamel Debbouze have been spotted in the stands, engaging with fans and offering a worldwide spotlight......

Tangier, December 27, 2025 — In response to the heavy rainfall affecting Morocco in recent weeks, the city of Tangier has launched a large-scale preventive program aimed at reducing the risk of flooding and strengthening urban resilience. As part of this initiative, more than 360 kilometers of sanitation networks have undergone maintenance,......

Rabat, December 27, 2025 — Morocco has taken a significant step in the fight against audiovisual piracy by adopting a national strategy aimed at protecting cultural and sports content. The initiative was announced during the country’s first international seminar dedicated to combating illegal audiovisual distribution. Held in......

Local authorities in the Moroccan province of Chtouka Aït Baha have announced an exceptional suspension of classes for Saturday in all public and private educational institutions, following forecasts of severe weather conditions. The decision was taken by the provincial monitoring committee after a weather alert issued by the General......

Russia’s agricultural control agency, Rosselkhoznadzor, has temporarily blocked the import of a Moroccan tomato shipment after detecting alleged traces of two plant viruses during inspection. According to Russian media outlet Newkaliningrad, the agency carried out quarantine and phytosanitary checks on three separate tomato consignments......

Russian authorities have restricted the entry of several tons of tomatoes imported from Morocco and Türkiye after detecting plant viruses during routine phytosanitary inspections. According to Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, inspections carried out in late December identified the presence......

Rabat – Achraf Hakimi showed full focus and determination during Morocco’s training session on Thursday, ahead of the crucial Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (CAN 2025) encounter against Mali. The Atlas Lions’ right-back trained intensely alongside his teammates as part of preparations for the second group-stage......

Police authorities in Agadir have dismantled an illegal ticket trafficking operation linked to matches of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The arrest was carried out on Friday by officers of the prefectural judicial police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). According to official sources, the......

The Court of First Instance in Sefrou has sentenced Moroccan rapper Pause Flow to three months in prison with a suspended sentence, along with a fine of 2,000 dirhams. The ruling brings an end to a case that has drawn wide attention in artistic and human rights circles. Pause Flow, whose real name is Jawad Asradi, was arrested in mid-November......

Security operations carried out jointly by the National Police and Customs services at the port of Tanger Med successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 8.1 tonnes of cannabis on Thursday. According to an official statement from the General Directorate of National Security, the seized drugs were discovered aboard a truck involved......

Morocco has formally requested the establishment of an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus, aligning with India’s expanding strategy to extend its prestigious technical education network abroad. According to a report by Edex, the proposal is part of India’s effort to internationalize its IIT system and attract a diverse......

The long-awaited opening of the Ain Sebâa Zoo in Casablanca is finally confirmed. The zoological park will officially welcome visitors on Tuesday, December 30, marking a major milestone for a project that has been eagerly anticipated for years. After several postponements, the zoo’s management announced the new opening date through......

Morocco has achieved significant strides in early childhood education, with preschool enrollment for children aged four to five climbing from just over 50% in 2015 to more than 70% in 2025. This progress, highlighted in a recent evaluation unveiled in Rabat, reflects nationwide efforts to broaden access to structured early learning. Hicham......