The French government has taken decisive action. In an order signed on June 16, the Ministries of the Interior and Economy froze the assets of the European Institute of Human Sciences (IESH), located in Saint-Léger-de-Fougeret in the Nièvre region. According to the French news magazine Le Point, the measure also personally targets two senior executives of the institute. The freeze will remain in effect for six months, with the possibility of renewal. The IESH trains hundreds of
A gendarme was seriously injured on Wednesday morning after being shot with a hunting rifle during a security operation in the Sidi Bibi commune, part of the Chtouka Ait Baha province. The incident occurred as Royal Gendarmerie officers attempted to disrupt an irregular migration operation along the coast near Sidi Toual Beach, which falls under the commune’s jurisdiction. According to initial reports, the gunfire that wounded the officer is believed to have come from a member of a
Morocco and Rwanda signed a military cooperation agreement on Wednesday, June 18, in Rabat, during a meeting between Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration Abdellatif Loudiyi and his Rwandan counterpart, Juvenal Marizamunda. The agreement covers several areas, including training, joint exercises between the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) and the Rwandan army, as well as logistical support, technical assistance, military healthcare, and the exchange of expertise in areas
The second edition of the Nostalgia Lovers Festival is set to take place from July 3 to 6, 2025, in Casablanca, offering a renewed celebration of retro music and pop culture in a festive, intergenerational atmosphere. Held at the heart of the Go Velodrome, the event promises a rich and diverse program, celebrating timeless hits, cherished memories, and iconic figures, according to festival spokesperson Othman Benabdeljelil at a recent press conference. This year’s venue will span more
Wydad Casablanca suffered a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in their opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup, held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA. Manchester City struck early, with Phil Foden scoring just 112 seconds into the game following a rebound off goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid, marking the fastest goal in the new Club World Cup format. In response, Wydad pushed forward and created several chances, notably in the 11th minute through Mohamed Moufid and again in
A 20-year-old Moroccan man has been arrested in Italy by the Carabinieri’s ROS unit on suspicion of belonging to a terrorist organization, Italian news agency Italpress reported on Wednesday. Acting on orders from the Perugia Court, following a probe by the District Anti-Mafia Directorate, investigators found the man had shared «ISIS» propaganda and incitement content via a messaging platform popular among youth. He is believed to be affiliated to said terrorist
Fourteen Moroccan sailors, including a minor, applied for political asylum after their boat arrived late last night at the port of Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, according to the Spanish government’s delegation in the archipelago, as reported by EFE. The sailors claimed that the ship's captain owes them wages for at least three months, prompting their decision to sail toward Arrecife, although the port from which they departed remains unknown. Upon arrival,
Morocco and the United States signed a new bilateral agreement on Tuesday to strengthen cargo security under the Container Security Initiative (CSI), aimed at facilitating the growing volume of trade between the two countries. The signing ceremony in Rabat brought together Donald Conroy, Executive Director at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Abdellatif Amrani, Director General of Morocco’s Customs and Excise Administration, and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Aimee Cutrona,
The 2025 Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute for Journalism reveals that 78% of Moroccans rely on the internet for news, while trust in news sources remains low, at just 28%.
Aired Tuesday evening on France 2, the new program Are We All Racist? set out to explore the roots of stereotypes and unconscious bias, shedding light on how we perceive others. Hosted by Marie Drucker and Jamy Gourmaud, the show used scientific experiments involving around fifty volunteers placed in seemingly ordinary situations designed to provoke reflection. The program unpacked the mental shortcuts that can lead to discriminatory behavior. Rather than rehashing past documentaries on