Former Moroccan international Mehdi Benatia, now serving as the director of football at Olympique Marseille, and Olivier Letang, president of Lille, have been suspended by the French Football Federation's Federal Disciplinary Committee. This decision, announced on Thursday, comes in response to their conduct during the closing moments of a match at the Stade Velodrome, which concluded in a penalty shootout. As reported by L'Equipe, both officials are facing provisional suspensions as a
Morocco has resumed its orange exports to the United States after a significant drop in 2023, according to EastFruit. In the first 11 months of 2024, Moroccan orange exports reached a new record high. From January to November, more than 20,000 tons of oranges were shipped to the US market, representing a 3.5-fold increase compared to 2023, and about 10% higher than the previous record set in 2022. Export revenues also set a record of US$29.6 million. Prior to 2013, shipments of Moroccan
The government of Pedro Sanchez has earmarked €850,000 through the International Foundation for Management and Public Policies of Iberoamerica, a public institution funded by the European Union, to finance the acquisition of 10 ambulances for Morocco. This initiative aims to aid in combating irregular migration. The foundation has issued a tender for a contract to supply these ambulances to the Moroccan Ministry of Interior. This is part of a broader project designed to support integrated
Spanish shipping company Balearia has announced the imminent launch of an all-electric cruise line connecting the ports of Tarifa, Cadiz, and Tangier Medina. This groundbreaking initiative marks the first 100% green sea lane between Spain and Morocco. During the presentation at the 45th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR 2025) in Madrid, Balearia's president, Adolfo Autor Martinez, highlighted the project's role in electrifying port infrastructure on both sides of the Strait of
Morocco and Mauritania have recently engaged in discussions about significant strategic projects, including electricity and internet connectivity, as well as the establishment of a second land crossing between the two countries.
The Polisario Front has issued a stern warning regarding the proposed opening of a new commercial crossing between Morocco and Mauritania. In a statement by Bachir Mustapha Sayed, the Front has threatened the Mauritanian authorities, urging them to oppose the establishment of these routes. Sayed emphasized that «Mauritania could put an end to this plan, provided it opposes the opening» of the crossing. He further warned that if the plan proceeds, «the Saharawis' borders will
On Wednesday, Congolese President Denis Sassou-N'Guesso met with Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita and Yassine Mansouri, head of the General Directorate of Studies and Documentation (DGED), as reported by the Congolese presidency on X. The discussions centered on «issues relating to bilateral cooperation between Congo and Morocco, which have enjoyed excellent relations of friendship and cooperation for many years, as evidenced by the high-level visits made by the various
Morocco's fight against measles began in the 1980s with nationwide vaccination campaigns that significantly reduced cases during the 1990s and early 2000s. However, recent increases in cases, driven by declining vaccination rates, have raised concerns.
In a tragic incident in Aschaffenburg, Germany, two individuals, including a young Moroccan child, lost their lives in a knife attack perpetrated by an Afghan man. The attack also left two others injured. The assailant, a 28-year-old Afghan national, had previously applied for asylum, which was rejected in December, and was reportedly suffering from mental health issues. The attack unfolded on the morning of Wednesday, January 22, in a park in Aschaffenburg, located in Bavaria. Armed with a
Police in Marrakech have dismantled a network allegedly involved in prostitution within a massage parlor «spa». According to the Arabic-language newspaper Assabah, citing a security source, the raid led to the arrest of seven individuals, including six women, aged between 22 and 39 years. The primary suspect was apprehended in the act, allegedly using the establishment to offer illicit services. During the search of the «spa», authorities uncovered a variety of physical
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