The 18th edition of the Jazzablanca festival, set to take place from July 3 to 12, 2025, will expand to ten days for the first time, offering original performances and an immersive experience at Anfa Park Village. The lineup includes Salif Keïta, Jordan Rakei, Tif, Emel, and Alfa Mist, along with Aïta Mon Amour, Waaju & Majid Bekkas Trio, and Ezra Collective, the organizers announced. «The beating heart of the festival, Jazzablanca Village, has been designed as a space for
«Family ties remain a fundamental value for many», asserts the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES). This holds true even across geographical distances, particularly for expatriates, as highlighted in the third edition of the national survey on social connections. The findings indicate that relationships with relatives living abroad remain strong.
Investigations into a recently discovered tunnel in Trajal, believed to have been used for smuggling large quantities of drugs between Morocco and Ceuta, are still ongoing. In this context, Judge María Tardón of Spain’s National Court has requested judicial assistance from Moroccan authorities to strengthen security cooperation in the case. According to Spanish media, the court has sent a judicial delegation to allow the Civil Guard to extend its investigation beyond
Since September 2023, Morocco has been facing a severe measles outbreak, with nearly 25,000 suspected cases, including 6,300 confirmed infections and 120 deaths. The outbreak has spread beyond Morocco, with both France and Spain reporting imported cases. In Spain, measles has become a growing concern for health authorities. The country recorded 107 confirmed cases in the first eight weeks of 2025, across eight active clusters in different regions. This marks a sharp increase compared to the
Hyundai Rotem has signed a historic contract worth 2.2 trillion won ($1.5 billion, or about 15 billion dirhams) with Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF), marking the largest order in the South Korean company’s history. According to Hyundai Rotem's announcement on Wednesday, the agreement involves supplying double-decker trains for Morocco's railway network. These trains, which can reach speeds of up to 160 km/h, will connect Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city, to key
La ligue nord-américaine de football (Major League Soccer) a infligé une amende à l’international argentin Lionel Messi, après une altercation avec l’assistant marocain Mehdi Ballouchy, entraîneur adjoint du New York City FC. Les faits remontent à un match ayant opposé cette équipe à l’Inter Miami (2-2), dimanche 23 février au Lockhart Stadium de Fort Lauderdale (Floride). Conformément aux
On February 25, 2025, Maroc Telecom's Supervisory Board appointed Mohamed Benchaaboun as Chairman of the Management Board for a two-year term. He succeeds Abdeslam Ahizoune, who led the company for 27 years. Who is Mohamed Benchaaboun? Born on November 12, 1961, in Casablanca, Benchaaboun graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications in Paris. He started his career at Alcatel-Alsthom in Morocco, where he held key roles in strategy,
After securing the concession for the East Terminal, Marsa Maroc and Nador West Med have signed an agreement to operate the West Terminal at the Nador West Med (NWM) port. Marsa Maroc’s Board of Directors has approved the 25-year contract. The West Terminal will have a 1,440-meter-long quay with an 18-meter depth. It will be divided into two sections: one of 900 meters for container transshipment and another of 540 meters for handling various goods. Covering 60 hectares, the terminal
La police nationale espagnole a expulsé récemment un citoyen marocain âgé de 53 ans, après son arrestation en 2018 et sa condamantion pour des faits de terrorisme, en lien avec une cellule opérant en Catalogne. Cette mesure s’accompagne d’une interdiction d’entrée dans l’espace Schengen pour dix ans. Coiffeur exerçant dans la ville de Mataró, il est mis en cause dans le recrutement de combattants le groupe
بعد إعلان المكتب الوطني للسكك الحديدية، عن إتمام صفقة شراء 110 قطارات إقليمية، من الشركة الكورية الجنوبية "هيونداي روتم"، وقع المكتب عقدا آخر مع الشركة الإسبانية "CAF" لتوريد 40 قطارا بين المدن، في صفقة قد تصل قيمتها إلى 600 مليون يورو (حوالي 6.5 مليار درهم). يعد هذا العقد جزءا من