Bremer SV has officially signed Moroccan midfielder Ismail H'Maidat, 30, who brings extensive international experience to the German club. Most recently active in the UAE with Precision FC, H'Maidat has also played in Italy, Portugal, and Belgium, including a stint with AS Roma. The former Moroccan international, who earned his only cap for the national team in 2016, is expected to play a key role in strengthening the club’s central midfield, Bremer SV announced Thursday in a Facebook
A Rabat court ordered the detention of El Yazid Taghi, President of the Chefchaouen Provincial Council, on Thursday. He was placed in Tamesna Prison following accusations of embezzling public funds. The National Brigade of Judicial Police had launched an investigation into Taghi, a member of the National Rally of Independents party, along with several council employees, over suspected financial irregularities linked to the 2022 budget. The probe revealed potential mismanagement and misuse
On Thursday, Algeria announced it would end the free provision of goods and services to the French Embassy, a privilege in place since 1962, in response to the French president’s decision to revoke visa exemptions for Algerian officials.
To mark the National Day of Moroccans Living Abroad, celebrated annually on August 10, the Ministry of Investment, Convergence, and Evaluation of Public Policies is launching a dedicated week for Moroccans around the world (MDM) across all twelve Regional Investment Centers (CRIs). The initiative will run from August 11 to 15, in line with royal directives emphasizing the importance of engaging the Moroccan diaspora by recognizing their expertise, encouraging investment, strengthening their
Mauritania is moving forward with plans to open a new border crossing that will link the Moroccan city of Es-Smara to Bir Oum Grine via Amgala, according to Nouakchott-based news outlet Anbaa.info. The report notes that Mauritania’s Interior Ministry has officially approved the new crossing, and construction is already underway on the road connecting Smara to the international border through Amgala. This new crossing, set to become the second between Morocco and Mauritania after El
Jacob Zuma’s visit to Morocco has sparked particular attention from the South African embassy in Rabat, as revealed in a diplomatic note sent on July 11 to Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The letter, obtained by our editorial team, reads: «The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa in Rabat presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, Protocol Directorate, and has the honor to request that
The Polisario Front announced on Wednesday, August 6, that its so-called «Foreign Minister», Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, met on Tuesday in London with Hamish Falconer, the British Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan. According to the Front’s news agency, the «two parties discussed recent developments in the UN-led peace process concerning Western Sahara. The conversation also addressed the constructive role the
White Bicycles from Hoge Veluwe National Park, a nature reserve in the Dutch province of Gelderland, are finding a second life in Morocco. Over 500 of these iconic bikes, previously offered free to park visitors, have been donated to support schoolchildren and triathlon events in the country. «We used to send them to Central and Southern Africa, but this time we chose Morocco», said Baron Seger van Voorst tot Voorst, the park’s director, in an interview with the regional
Morocco’s tourism sector maintained its strong momentum in July 2025, welcoming 2.7 million visitors, a 6% increase compared to July 2024. This growth included both international tourists and Moroccans living abroad, underscoring Morocco’s enduring appeal. According to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism, the number of foreign tourists reached 875,000, up 2% year-on-year, while arrivals from the Moroccan diaspora rose by 7%, reaching 1.8 million. These figures confirm the
Since the beginning of the year, Morocco has stepped up its humanitarian efforts to support the people of Gaza. The latest initiative, 180 tons of aid, was ordered by King Mohammed VI on July 30. What sets Morocco apart from other international actors is its ability to deliver aid directly to Palestinians, with the approval of the Israeli government. Rabat resumed diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv on December 10, 2020. As in March, the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have set up air bridges to