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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......

Morocco–Spain relations are currently at their “best historical moment,” Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares declared Thursday in Madrid. The statement came during a meeting with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, held on the sidelines of the 13th Morocco–Spain High-Level Meeting. According to......

Morocco and Spain have signed 14 new cooperation agreements during the 13th High-Level Meeting held Thursday in Madrid, reflecting a renewed momentum in bilateral relations. During a bilateral session at the Palacio de la Moncloa, Moroccan Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlighted the strong......

Morocco is preparing to launch one of its most significant railway undertakings of the decade: a new rail link connecting Sidi Ichou and Fes. With an estimated cost of 1.164 billion dirhams and a construction timeline of three years, the project is expected to redefine mobility between the western region and the country’s interior, outperforming......

Morocco’s A’ national team faces a crucial test on Friday as it meets Oman in the second matchday of Group B at the Arab Cup in Qatar. Head coach Tarik Sektioui stressed that the encounter will play a decisive role in determining which side advances to the quarterfinals. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Sektioui warned......