In Morocco, scientists uncovered Spicomellus afer, the world’s oldest armored dinosaur with meter-long spikes and the earliest known tail weapon. This bizarre discovery is rewriting what we know about dinosaur evolution.
Over the past two decades, Morocco has witnessed major archaeological breakthroughs that have reshaped international research. Beyond confirming the country as a rich reservoir of prehistoric heritage, these discoveries and the scientific data they generated are redrawing timelines and rewriting the story of humanity. Researchers recently highlighted the scope of these changes.
Moroccan journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui, who is also the founder and the editor-in-chief of the online news website Badil.info, revealed that Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi has filed a new lawsuit against him, accusing him of «maliciously publishing false claims and information» under Article 72 of the Press and Publication Law. In a Facebook post, El Mahdaoui said this is now the fifth case brought against him. «The complainant is once again the Minister of Justice,
Glasgow Rangers and French club Lille have reached an agreement for the transfer of Moroccan international striker Hamza Igamane, who will join the French side on a five-year contract, according to Foot Mercato. The 22-year-old forward had an impressive season last year, featuring in 49 matches, scoring 16 goals, and delivering 3 assists. The deal, worth over €10 million, makes Igamane the second striker recruited by Lille to support Olivier Giroud ahead of a demanding season that
All tickets for Morocco’s upcoming clash against Niger on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat have sold out, the organizing committee confirmed. With ticket booths now closed, no further sales will be made. The match is part of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, with the Atlas Lions on the verge of booking their third consecutive and seventh overall appearance at the tournament. Morocco currently leads Group E with 15 points from
The public prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Fez has decided to prosecute a repeat offender after he was caught preparing a venue for prostitution and organizing gatherings for debauchery. He also faces charges of facilitating drug use and insulting public officials while they were carrying out their duties. The prosecutor ordered that he be held in prison pending his appearance before the misdemeanors chamber, according to Assabah newspaper. The court granted the defendant one
Morocco is now home to 7,500 millionaires, making it one of Africa’s top five wealth markets and one of the continent’s fastest-growing hubs with a 40% rise over the past decade, according to the Africa Wealth Report 2025. Marrakech has emerged as a rising hotspot with a 67% increase in high-net-worth residents.
Le Maroc abrite désormais 7 500 millionnaires, ce qui en fait l'un des cinq principaux marchés de la richesse en Afrique et l'un des pôles à la croissance la plus rapide du continent, avec une augmentation de 40 % au cours de la dernière décennie, selon le Rapport sur la richesse en Afrique 2025. Marrakech s'impose comme un nouveau point chaud avec une augmentation de 67 % du nombre de résidents fortunés.
Chinese tire manufacturer Guizhou Tire has announced plans to build its second overseas factory in Morocco, according to a 26 August filing with the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The project, still at the planning stage, is part of Guizhou’s strategy of «internationalisation, intelligence, green and high-end development» and follows the success of its Vietnam plant, according to specialized media reports. The company says the Morocco site would optimize global production
This week, the primary court in Taroudant handed down its first ruling involving alternative penalties in a misdemeanor case, replacing a four-month prison sentence with therapeutic and supervisory measures, according to media reports. The initial sentence included four months of imprisonment and a fine of 1,000 dirhams, in addition to 1,800 dirhams in other fines: 200 dirhams for failure to provide proof of insurance, 300 dirhams for failure to present ownership documents, 300 dirhams for not