In Al Haouz, many families are still waiting for the subsidies promised by the State to support them and help them rebuild their affected houses. While facing the cold weather, some of them have filed requests anew to be eligible for government aid.
Moroccan actress and singer Fati Jamali said in a story shared to her social media, Monday, that Moroccan international player Hakim Ziyech, is the «most arrogant celebrity» she’s ever met. Jamali told her followers that she «met by chance the most arrogant person, a Moroccan player». She explains that she was in a mall in Dubai when she saw the Galatasaray winger, who looked down on her after she smiled at him. «A Moroccan guy went to him, and he was very
Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, who plays for Belgian Pro League, has won the Belgian Lion Award, a football award in Belgium given annually to the best Maghreb player in the Belgian First Division A, nieuwsblad reports. El Khannouss, who also plays for the Moroccan national team, won over Moroccan-Belgian Ismael Kandouss, who plays as a defender for Belgian Pro League club Gent. Gent winger Tarik Tissoudali was ranked second while the third place was a tie between Algerian Adem
After visiting the Tindouf camps in November, a delegation from the African National Congress, the ruling party in South Africa, led by Secretary-General of the party Fikilie Mbalula, was received in Algiers. The South African delegation was welcomed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Ibrahim Boughali. Both parties reiterated their support for the Polisario. «On the Western Sahara issue, Mr. Mbalula recalled that his country, which maintains diplomatic relations with the
In 1962, Morocco delivered weapons for the ANC fighters. Nelson Mandela had even spent a few months in the Kingdom. Abdelkrim El Khatib played a crucial role in bringing both Hassan II and Mandela together. The two men met, for the second time, in 1994 in Rabat. While in prison for 27 years, Morocco moved away from the ANC and stood closer next to the South African regime.
In addition to the ongoing war on the Gaza strip, Israel is «waging» a social media campaign to shape public opinion about the war online. Social media expert Marouane Harmach reveals the methods used by the Hebrew state to influence Internet users in the region, including in Morocco.
The United Arab Emirates is committed to providing economic support for Morocco, through several major projects, including in the Sahara. The Declaration that sets stone for this new economic partnership was signed Monday by King Mohammed VI and President Mohammed bin Zayed.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has reportedly entrusted his Foreign Affairs Minister, José Manuel Albares, with the mission of preparing for an official visit to Morocco, Spanish media writes. «Negotiations are underway (…) Rabat expects Pedro Sanchez to bring something new on top of what was agreed upon during his last trip in February». Sanchez' potential trip to Morocco is facing yet another obstacle : Morocco has not yet assured the head
A call center employee, arrested in Morocco on November 27 for cyber extortion and fake bomb threats, is believed to have targeted several facilities in Canada. Arrested following an investigation conducted by Morocco’s National Bureau for Combating Terrorism and Organized Crime and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, the 42-year-old Moroccan is believed to be behind bomb sent to several schools and institutions in Ontario, Canada. The Ontario Provincial
The sequel of the 2005 drama film «Lord of War» will soon be filmed in Morocco, as announced by Moroccan line producer and production manager Karim Debbagh. Starring Oscar winner Nicolas Cage, «Lords of War» will start shooting in March and for 40 days. Speaking to Variety on the sidelines of the Marrakech film Festival, Debbagh said that he is currently exploring locations in Morocco for the film’s crew. «We’re trying to cover four or five African