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Zohour Alaoui, a prominent Moroccan figure in education and cultural advocacy, has been appointed head of the Administrative Council of the International Union of French Language Leagues (UICN) associated with UNESCO. This pivotal election, finalized in December 2025 during a session in Paris, places her in a strategic position to address......

Schools across the province of Essaouira will be closed on Friday and Saturday as a precautionary measure due to adverse weather conditions, local education authorities announced. The Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports said the temporary suspension of classes applies to all public and private......

Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) announced that 8,913 police officers were promoted to higher ranks during the 2025 budget year. This figure represents around 65 percent of all officers listed for promotion, reflecting a significant advancement effort within the national police force. According to an official......

Judicial authorities in Casablanca have taken legal action following the circulation of a video showing the removal of an Algerian flag displayed in a public space. The incident occurred in the context of preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Morocco is set to host. According to official statements, two teenagers were......

The Court of First Instance in Targuist has sentenced Noureddine Mediane, former president of the Istiqlal parliamentary group, to six months in prison for defamation targeting his party colleague, Rafia El Mansouri. In addition to the prison sentence, Mediane has been fined 3,000 dirhams and ordered to pay civil damages: 150,000 dirhams......

The Gabonese government has reportedly dissolved the national football team’s coaching staff and suspended the team following a disappointing performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Gabon finished last in their group after losing all three matches, including a defeat against Ivory Coast. According to local media, interim......

Spain recruited 25,767 seasonal workers in 2025 through the GECCO program, which grants foreign workers simultaneous residence and work permits from their country of origin, the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migrations reported. The number represents a record for the program’s 25th anniversary, marking a 25% increase compared......

Morocco's Public Prosecutor's Office revealed comprehensive 2024 statistics on mixed marriages between Moroccan citizens and foreigners, emphasizing the kingdom's stringent regulatory framework under the Family Code. These unions, blending diverse cultural backgrounds, have grown amid globalization, social media influence, and......

The city of Taroudant is set to host the fourth edition of its Street Arts Festival on January 2 and 3, organized by the Jawhara Cultural Arts Association. Held under the theme “Street art: pleasure and performance,” the festival aims to enhance cultural outreach and highlight street art as a tool for cultural and social development,......

Authorities in Casablanca have deployed reinforced security measures for New Year celebrations, aiming to ensure public safety and the smooth running of festivities across the city. The security plan covers various neighborhoods, with particular focus on areas expected to see high attendance. Additional personnel and logistical resources......

The head of a municipality in Morocco’s Chichaoua province was arrested on Tuesday evening after being caught receiving a bribe of 10,000 dirhams. The arrest was conducted by the Royal Gendarmerie in coordination with the competent public prosecutor’s office, following a complaint submitted through the dedicated anti-corruption......

With two spectacular bicycle kicks, Ayoub El Kaabi reignited the passion of Moroccan supporters who had grown cautious since the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The striker has now emerged as a national hero, earning the nickname “king of the bicycle kick” as Morocco gains momentum in its home tournament. While......

Moroccan streamer Ilyas El Maliki, who was sentenced on Tuesday to 10 months in prison, may avoid detention by complying with alternative penalties provided under the law. The Court of First Instance in El Jadida handed down a sentence of 10 months of imprisonment and a fine of 20,000 dirhams, in addition to legal costs and the minimum statutory......