On the morning of Sunday, August 31, police officers in Casablanca’s Ain Sebaa district arrested eight individuals, including five women, on suspicion of involvement in a case of property damage. According to a security source, police were alerted to a group of individuals causing a disturbance on a public street and damaging four cars. Officers intervened immediately, leading to the arrest of the eight suspects. A search and seizure operation uncovered two bladed weapons in the
Moroccan international Eliesse Ben Seghir has joined Bayer 04 Leverkusen from AS Monaco, the German club announced Sunday in a press release. Joining from the French Champions League side, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a contract with the Bundesliga champions running until June 30, 2030. «Eliesse Ben Seghir is a top-class technician, creative and clever in dribbling, with precise passing that opens up the game. He will give our attack an extra boost», said Bayer
On Sunday, August 31, police in Berkane arrested three brothers suspected of involvement in a fatal assault, in coordination with the border police at the Beni Ansar port and the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance. According to preliminary findings, the suspects allegedly rammed the victim with a car before stabbing him with a knife, causing severe injuries that led to his death after being transported to the hospital. The investigation quickly led to the identification of
The role of Morocco’s intelligence services in its diplomatic achievements, particularly on the Sahara issue, is undeniable—a fact acknowledged by both global powers and African states.
After opposing in March 2021 the direct participation of Moroccans living abroad (MREs) in legislative elections, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) is now shifting its position. In a memorandum addressed to the Ministry of the Interior, the party is calling for MREs to be granted the right to «vote directly from their host countries», stressing that the current proxy voting system has reached its limits. The PJD suggests reserving seats on the national list for MREs who wish
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) recently foiled two attack attempts by Polisario militias. «Nine members of the separatist movement, aboard three all-terrain vehicles, attempted on Friday to attack Moroccan army positions located west of the Sand Wall», a Moroccan security source told Yabiladi. «Taking advantage of the porous borders with Mauritania, they tried to carry out their operation. However, the intervention of a FAR drone during the first attempt thwarted the attack,
Police at Marrakech Menara Airport have arrested an Algerian national with French citizenship on charges of slander and defamation. According to local media, the individual was subjected to the routine inspection procedures applied to all travelers by the border police. He refused to comply and allegedly made offensive and abusive remarks insulting Moroccans, prompting security officers to intervene and detain him. He was first taken to the airport’s security division before being
With less than three days remaining before the summer transfer window closes, Olympique de Marseille has finalized the transfer of Moroccan footballer Azzedine Ounahi, 25. The Moroccan international has officially joined Spain's Girona FC on a permanent deal, after spending last season on loan at Greek club Panathinaikos. Bonne chance ???????? ?????? ? Le milieu de terrain ?? s’engage avec le Girona FC. pic.twitter.com/nTn3yvR1XL — Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) 30
Three weeks have passed since the passing of Jamal Eddine Al Qadiri Boutchich, yet the zaouia remains without a new leader. The late leader's sons, Mounir and Mouad, are locked in a struggle for succession. The dispute continues unresolved. Amidst this leadership uncertainty, the zaouia announced on Thursday, August 28, the postponement of the «World Sufism Meeting» to an unspecified future date. Originally set for September 1 to 6 in Madagh, the spiritual headquarters of the
Jalal Bouzamour, an Amsterdam-born TV producer and director, turned his childhood passion for photography into a career dedicated to telling the stories of Moroccans in the Netherlands. Through his documentary series and production company, he highlights the struggles, resilience, and humanity of the first generation of Moroccan migrants, ensuring their experiences are remembered by both Dutch and Moroccan audiences.