Hakimi and Bounou shine in Club World Cup best XI
Moroccan football stars Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou have been named in the Best XI of the 2025 Club World Cup Round of 16, held in the United States, as announced by DAZN Football. Both players showcased their exceptional talent, playing pivotal roles in advancing their respective teams to the quarterfinals. Hakimi, representing Paris......
Moroccan youth handball players vanish during Poland tournament, sparking investigation
Five young Moroccan handball players disappeared from their team headquarters during an Under-19 tournament held in Poland in late June, raising serious concerns among officials and prompting a formal investigation. The Moroccan National Authority for Fighting Corruption in Sports described the incident as a “sporting and diplomatic......
Jorge Vilda confident Morocco’s women ready for WAFCON challenge
Jorge Vilda Rodriguez, head coach of Morocco’s women’s national football team, has expressed confidence in his squad’s readiness for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to take place in Morocco from July 5 to 26. “The team’s morale is very high, and the players are excited to begin......
Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota dies in car crash at 28
Tragedy has struck the world of football as Diogo Jota, the celebrated Portuguese forward for Liverpool FC, has reportedly died in a car accident in Spain at the age of 28. The crash occurred near kilometer 65 on the A-52 highway, within the municipality of Puebla de Sanabria, located in Zamora province in northwestern Spain. Several prominent......
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of major charges but faces up to 20 years for lesser convictions
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, has been acquitted of federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. However, a jury found him guilty on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution—a federal felony—one involving his ex-girlfriend, musician Cassie Ventura, and another......
Former Raja Casablanca president Mohamed Boudrika sentenced to five years in prison
A court in Casablanca has sentenced Mohamed Boudrika, the former president of Raja Club Athletic and a Moroccan parliamentarian, to five years in prison for fraud, forgery, and issuing bad cheques. The verdict also includes a payment of MAD 664,000 in damages to victims and a one-year ban on issuing cheques. Court ruling and charges The......
Moroccan police intercept over 3 tons of cannabis near Essaouira
Moroccan authorities have successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle a significant quantity of cannabis near the coastal city of Essaouira, marking another milestone in the country’s fight against international drug trafficking. Major drug bust near Sidi Ishaq Early Tuesday morning, regional police in Essaouira, working in coordination......
ENGIE North Africa appoints Rik De Buyserie as CEO to steer sustainable energy goals
ENGIE North Africa has announced the appointment of Rik De Buyserie as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Loïc Jaegert-Huber. The leadership change signals a strategic pivot toward advancing sustainable energy solutions across the region. A vision for energy transformation De Buyserie, with over three decades of experience......
Mawazine Festival 2025: 3.75 million music fans celebrate global and local talent
The 20th edition of the Mawazine Festival in Morocco attracted a staggering 3.75 million attendees, with music lovers gathering to enjoy performances from over 100 international and local artists. From June 20 to 28, the cities of Rabat and Sale were transformed into vibrant hubs of musical celebration, reaffirming Mawazine’s reputation......
Barcelona’s strategic move: What Ansu Fati’s loan to Monaco means for the club
Ansu Fati will spend the 2025–26 season on loan at AS Monaco, with the French club securing an €11 million option to make the deal permanent. The move reflects FC Barcelona’s broader strategy to manage their squad and financial resources while offering the 22-year-old forward a chance to revive his career. Contract extension......
Prosecutors weigh new charges against Lucy Letby as investigations expand
Prosecutors are reviewing evidence that could lead to additional charges against Lucy Letby, the former neonatal nurse convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others during her time at the Countess of Chester Hospital. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed it had received new material from Cheshire Police,......
Film kiss sparks outrage and legal action in Morocco over public decency concerns
A kiss between two foreign actors, filmed at the iconic Place du 9 Avril in Tangier, has ignited a heated debate in Morocco, leading to a formal legal complaint and sparking a national conversation about public morality, artistic expression, and the nation’s cultural identity. A controversial scene in a symbolic location The scene,......
Morocco and China Eastern Airlines partner to boost tourism ties
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) and China Eastern Airlines have signed a strategic agreement in Rabat to bolster Morocco’s appeal within the Chinese market. This partnership aims to attract one million Chinese tourists by 2030, reinforcing Morocco's position as a leading global destination. Strengthening Morocco’s......
Born winners: CAF unveils new slogan for 2024 Women’s AFCON in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced "Born Winners" as the slogan for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco from July 5 to 26. This powerful tagline underscores the resilience, ambition, and legacy of African women in football and beyond. A celebration of resilience......
Rabat Business School and AXA Services Maroc forge partnership to advance youth employability
Rabat Business School (RBS), a leading institution within the International University of Rabat (UIR), has joined forces with AXA Services Maroc to bridge the gap between academia and the labor market, fostering employability for young Moroccan graduates. The partnership was formalized during a recent signing ceremony in Rabat, presided over......