The thirty-first edition of the Montreal Francophone Film Festival, CINEMANIA, is set to shine a spotlight on Morocco from November 4 to 11, 2025, with backing from the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME). This unique and diverse program is a celebration of the vibrant tapestry of Moroccan cinema, featuring «a selection of several feature and short films, an exhibition, and professional events». The festival organizers aim to highlight a cinematic tradition that is
The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2025) will honor four leading figures in world cinema, celebrating both artistic excellence and diversity. The 22nd edition, set for November 28 to December 6, will pay tribute to Moroccan actress Raouya, American actress and director Jodie Foster, Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, and Egyptian actor and producer Hussein Fahmi. Fatima Harandi, known as Raouya, is hailed as a «living memory of Moroccan cinema», recognized for her
Un prêtre français est soupçonné d'abus sexuels sur des mineurs réfugiés à Casablanca. Commentant l'affaire, l'archevêque de Rabat a confirmé qu'il avait «pleinement coopéré» avec les autorités marocaines et étrangères à ce sujet. En s'adressant à l'AFP, l'archevêque Cristobal Lopez Romero a expliqué que «dès que les faits ont
Un sacerdote francés está bajo sospecha de haber abusado sexualmente de menores refugiados en Casablanca. En relación con este caso, el arzobispo de Rabat ha confirmado que ha «cooperado plenamente» con las autoridades marroquíes e internacionales. En declaraciones a la AFP, el arzobispo Cristóbal López Romero explicó que «tan pronto como se enteró de los hechos, inició los procedimientos estipulados por las
Marrakech played host to the second edition of «A Voice for Peace» Africa Special on November 1, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the Green March. This significant event gathered over 400 participants, all driven by a common dedication to peace and solidarity. Under the patronage of Morocco's ambassador to France, Samira Sitail, the initiative received backing from Maroc Force Emploi and Horizon Développement. These organizations are prominent in the fields of
The United Nations Secretariat declined to comment on Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s personal stance regarding Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara on Monday evening. During his November 3 press briefing, Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq responded cautiously, saying, «We are going to abide by the language of the resolution, and the lead on that is taken». Haq nonetheless reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to implementing Security Council Resolution 2797.
A French priest has reportedly been accused of sexually abusing minor refugees in Casablanca. Commenting on the case, the Archbishop of Rabat confirmed that he had «fully cooperated» with both Moroccan and foreign authorities. Speaking to AFP, Archbishop Cristobal Lopez Romero explained that «as soon as the facts were brought to our attention, we undertook the procedures required by church rules and fully cooperated with authorities, both in Morocco and abroad, by sharing the
Morocco hasn’t waited for the end of Algeria’s term on the UN Security Council, set for December 31, 2025, to secure a new resolution reaffirming the relevance of its autonomy plan for Western Sahara. The next composition of the Council is expected to be even more favorable to Morocco’s position. Starting January 1, 2026, three new members will take their seats on the UN’s executive body: Bahrain, Liberia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, all of which recognize
A football coach in his forties was arrested by the Royal Gendarmerie in Drarga, on the outskirts of Agadir, over the weekend, on suspicion of attempting to lure one of his underage players to a secluded area. The arrest came after the victim’s father filed a complaint, having noticed worrying changes in his 14-year-old son’s behavior. He later discovered WhatsApp messages containing explicit conversations and images exchanged between the coach and the teenager. Acting on
For one morning, several hundred people are expected to gather on Sunday, November 9, at the Arab League Park in Casablanca for the second edition of the Solidarity Walk & Run. Dr. Myriam Belghazi Nciri, physician and founding president of the Dar Zhor Association, highlights the many dimensions of this solidarity initiative, which raises awareness about cancer by combining community engagement with an inclusive approach.