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Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, the Moroccan international and Stade Rennais central defender, is quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising defenders of his age group, according to recent reports by Ouest France. At just 19, Ait Boudlal has already become a key figure in Rennes’ defensive line, drawing attention for his performances......

Egyptian actress Mona Zaki spent more than a year preparing for what she describes as the most demanding role of her career: portraying the legendary singer Oum Kalthoum in El Sett, the new biographical film directed by Marwan Hamed and premiered at the Marrakech International Film Festival 2025. Speaking to journalists at the festival, Zaki......

HM Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to Finland’s President Alexander Stubb on the occasion of Finland’s National Day. In his message, the King extended his warmest congratulations to President Stubb and conveyed his sincere wishes for continued progress and prosperity to the Finnish people. The......

The opening of “The Ideologies” exhibition in Rabat has brought together prominent artistic voices from across Africa, led this year by Moroccan visual artist Ines-Noor Chaqroun and Gabonese artist Isham Delberg. Hosted at the Embassy and High Representation of the Gabonese Republic in Morocco, the event showcased the rich diversity......

European fintech startup Zazu has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its expansion into Morocco and South Africa, with plans for a broader Africa-wide rollout starting in 2026. The company, founded in 2024 by former Solarisbank executives Rinse Jacobs and Germain Bahri, offers an all-in-one banking platform tailored to small......

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations approaches, Moroccan retail giant Marjane is launching a nationwide campaign to celebrate the country’s football supporters. The initiative aims to highlight the energy, passion, and unity of fans of the Lions de l’Atlas, offering a unique immersive experience across the nation. Mhamed Chlyeh,......

Angola has announced a 28-player squad blending seasoned internationals and rising talents for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco from December 18 to January 21. With an average age of 28.6 and a majority of players competing abroad — notably in Portugal, Italy, England, Turkey, Greece, Qatar and Egypt —......

A new controversy has surfaced in Morocco’s education sector after an Amazigh-language teacher filed a legal complaint against his school director for issuing a formal warning over his use of a Tifinagh signature on an internal administrative document. The teacher, Saïd Mansour, who works at a school in the Boulemane province,......

Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection carried out an urgent medical evacuation for a man in critical condition, transferring him from the city of Errachidia to the specialized burn unit at the University Hospital Center (CHU) of Tangier. In a statement, the regional health directorate of Drâa-Tafilalet explained that......

Casablanca, December 5, 2025 – Rumors that Casablanca’s famous Derb Ghallef market, known locally as a “joutiya,” will be replaced by a 7-hectare shopping mall have been firmly denied by both market representatives and local authorities. Abdelhadi Ouaadoud, spokesperson for the market’s merchants, described the......

Madrid, December 5, 2025 – In the context of renewed strategic ties between Morocco and Spain, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita provided a detailed explanation of Morocco’s stance on the sensitive issue of the Sahara and the concept of self-determination. Speaking to the Spanish news agency EFE on December 4, Bourita emphasized......

Rabat, December 5, 2025 – The National Airports Office (ONDA) has announced the appointment of four new directors for Morocco’s key airports: Marrakech Menara, Tanger Ibn Battouta, Fès Saïss, and Agadir Al Massira. Soumia Tabeg will lead Marrakech Menara Airport, Othmane Hassani takes over Tanger Ibn Battouta, Kamal......

Rabat, December 5, 2025 – The Moroccan National Railway Office (ONCF) has taken a significant step forward in railway safety, unveiling a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reducing incidents by 60% over the next five years. Wiam Ghrabi, Director of Strategic Planning at ONCF, presented the initiative during the World Railway Safety Congress......