The first Muslim mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani is a fan of the Atlas Lions. On Sunday, he was spotted watching the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations, currently being held in Morocco, cheering on Morocco in its first Group A game against Comoros, which the Atlas Lions won 2–0. Zohran watched the match at a Moroccan restaurant in New York called Dar Lbahja. «Truly one of the kindest, happiest, and most humble people», the restaurant wrote on Instagram, captioning a
Morocco opened its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign with a 2–0 victory over the Comoros on Sunday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, securing its first win in Group A. The hosts dominated a match marked by a highly defensive first half from the Comoros, followed by a more assertive Moroccan performance after the break. The match kicked off after a spectacular opening ceremony chaired by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, who also officially launched the game after
The Egyptian capital, Cairo, is set to host the second ministerial conference of the Russia-African Union Partnership Forum on December 20 and 21. In stark contrast to the recent African Union-European Union summit held on November 24 and 25 in Luanda, Angola, Moscow is firmly opposing the participation of a Polisario delegation at this event, even though it is organized by a member state of the pan-African organization. This exclusion of the Polisario Front aligns with Russia's established
His talent was confirmed on the rap scene when he chose to take the reverse path of migration. After studying computer engineering and building a career as a digital project manager in France, Ouenza found his way back to the studio upon returning to Morocco. Riding the momentum of his musical success, the Casablanca-based rapper is now carving out a parallel career in acting, without putting down the microphone.
Criado en el Reino Unido, Eliav Amouyal, cuyos abuelos marroquíes son de confesión judía, considera a Marruecos como «su herencia y sus raíces» a las que quisiera rendir homenaje de alguna manera. A través de Ta’leem Trust, una ONG enfocada en la educación que fundó durante su etapa en el instituto, ofrece clases de matemáticas, idiomas y alfabetización financiera a niños desfavorecidos de Casablanca,
Raised in the UK, Eliav Amouyal, the grandson of Moroccan Jews, sees Morocco as «his heritage and roots», a bond that inspired him to give back to the country. Through Ta’leem Trust, an education-focused NGO he founded while still in high school, he provides maths, languages, and financial literacy classes to disadvantaged children in Casablanca, particularly orphans and students from vulnerable backgrounds.
Maud Bregeon, spokesperson for the French government, has affirmed that Rachida Dati «has every right to be in the government.» This comment comes in the wake of searches at the Minister of Culture's residence and her office in Paris's seventh arrondissement, linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption. In an interview on RTL radio, Brégeon addressed the judicial scrutiny facing the minister: «Rachida Dati has consistently maintained her innocence, and
The Rabat Regional Heritage Development Society (RRPH) has officially launched Rabat Patrimoine, an audio-guided mobile application designed to promote the capital’s cultural heritage. Available free of charge on the web, Android, and iOS, the app combines heritage, technology, and accessibility to showcase eight UNESCO World Heritage components in Rabat, along with their buffer zones. Aimed at residents, visitors, and heritage enthusiasts, the initiative encourages the discovery of the
La administración Trump ha anunciado la suspensión inmediata del programa de lotería de visas de diversidad de Estados Unidos, citando preocupaciones de seguridad tras recientes incidentes violentos. Esta decisión podría afectar a miles de marroquíes que participan cada año en este programa para obtener una tarjeta verde.
L'administration Trump a annoncé la suspension immédiate du programme de loterie des visas de diversité des États-Unis, invoquant des préoccupations de sécurité après des incidents violents récents. Cette décision pourrait impacter des milliers de Marocains qui participent chaque année à ce programme pour obtenir une carte verte.