Moroccan painter Saad Hassani dies at 77 in Casablanca
The Moroccan visual artist Saad Hassani died on Tuesday 9 June 2026 in Casablanca at the age of 77 after a long illness. His death marks the end of a discreet but influential career that left a lasting imprint on Morocco’s contemporary art scene. He was widely regarded as a self-taught painter with a distinctive visual language built......
Senegal federation clarifies World Cup airport security video
The Senegal Football Federation has clarified the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing members of its national team undergoing a security screening ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The footage sparked online debate about where and when the checks took place, prompting an official response from the governing body. The federation......
Real Madrid part ways with Álvaro Arbeloa after trophyless season
Real Madrid have confirmed the departure of head coach Álvaro Arbeloa following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract with the first team. The decision marks the end of his tenure after a season that ended without any major silverware for the Spanish club. The club issued a statement acknowledging Arbeloa’s long-standing......
History exhibition opens in Montpellier celebrating Morocco heritage and diversity
The traveling exhibition on Morocco’s history has opened in Montpellier, presenting a curated journey through the country’s dynasties, rulers, and cultural evolution. The initiative aims to make Moroccan heritage accessible to international audiences through an educational and visual narrative that spans centuries of political......
24 killed in Morocco urban traffic accidents in one week
Casablanca recorded a sharp toll in road safety indicators as 24 people died and 2,861 others were injured, including 118 in serious condition, in urban traffic accidents across Morocco between June 1 and June 7. The figures were released by national security authorities and cover incidents recorded inside city areas during the seven day period. Authorities......
Marhaba 2026 operation launches June 10 across Morocco Europe
The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity will launch the 2026 edition of the Marhaba operation on June 10. The initiative is designed to support Moroccans living abroad during their summer travel between host countries and the Kingdom. It focuses on assistance at key transit points and border routes used by the diaspora. The reception system......
MetLife Stadium completes preparations for Morocco, Brazil World Cup opener
The MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, has entered the final phase of preparations ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Morocco and Brazil on June 13. The encounter is expected to draw more than 80,000 spectators and stands out as one of the marquee fixtures of the group stage. Located near Manhattan,......
Morocco approves overhaul of direct social aid system
Morocco’s Chamber of Councillors approved a bill on Tuesday in Rabat that revises the country’s direct social assistance program, marking a new stage in the development of one of the kingdom’s largest social protection initiatives. The legislation, known as Bill No. 41.26, passed with 51 votes in favor and two abstentions......
Mohamed Ouahbi takes charge of Morocco with World Cup challenge ahead
Mohamed Ouahbi has become the new head coach of Morocco’s national football team after his appointment in March 2026 to replace Walid Regragui. The 49-year-old coach takes charge only months before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, at a time when Morocco has established itself among the leading nations in international football following a series......
Morocco faces demanding World Cup group with Brazil opener
Morocco now knows its schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after FIFA confirmed the fixtures for Group C, where the Atlas Lions will compete against Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. The group presents a significant challenge, with Morocco opening its campaign against one of the tournament's leading contenders before two matches that could prove......
Morocco services activity declines as wholesale trade remains steady
Morocco's non-financial market services sector recorded mixed performance during the first quarter of 2026, while wholesale trade maintained relative stability, according to business leaders surveyed on sector activity. Half of the executives questioned reported a decline in activity, while 24% indicated growth. The downturn was mainly......
Gold falls below 4,200 dollars as Iran conflict pressures demand
Gold declined sharply and moved below 4,200 dollars per ounce for the first time since late March. The metal traded at 4,190.62 dollars, marking a daily drop of 1.65 percent. The move extended a broader selloff that has erased the year to date gains in gold and challenged its role as a safe haven during geopolitical stress. Market pressure......
Bank of America upgrades STMicroelectronics on stronger earnings outlook
STMicroelectronics shares rose after Bank of America Securities upgraded the Franco-Italian semiconductor group from neutral to buy and raised its price target to 86 euros. The new valuation marks a record level among recent analyst forecasts and reflects renewed confidence in the company’s earnings recovery trajectory. The upgrade also......
New Windows Defender zero-day enables system privileges escalation
A new security flaw has emerged in Microsoft Defender shortly after the release of a major Patch Tuesday update cycle. The vulnerability allows attackers to gain SYSTEM-level privileges on fully updated Windows 10 and Windows 11 machines. The issue stems from a race condition inside Microsoft Defender, exposing systems even after recent security......
Huawei launches AHEAD programme for AI in education health
Huawei has introduced its AHEAD programme, short for Alliance on Healthcare and Education AI Digitalization 2.0, during its global partner convention for the education and health sectors held in Shenzhen. The initiative brought together more than 500 clients and partners from over 40 countries and regions, reflecting the company’s effort......