Spanish-Moroccan footballer Lamine Yamal received the Kopa Trophy on Monday at the 68th Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris. The 17-year-old Barcelona talent expressed his gratitude, saying it was «an honor» and dedicated the award to his mother, and grandmother, who «have been there forever». He shared his ambition to win everything with Barcelona, including La Liga and the Champions League, and hoped this would be the «first trophy in a long series». At 17,
King Mohammed VI welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at Rabat-Salé Airport on Monday afternoon for a three-day state visit. The King was joined by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, Princess Lalla Khadija, and Princess Lalla Meryem. President Macron’s delegation includes over 120 representatives from various fields. After the official welcoming ceremony, King Mohammed VI and President Macron will hold a private meeting and
The Biden administration's draft resolution on the Sahara issue has been reviewed by the «Club of Friends of Western Sahara» and is now being discussed by the UN Security Council, with Algeria unsuccessfully pushing for amendments on human rights monitoring and a direct negotiation format.
The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) has urged France to apologize for colonial-era abuses and provide reparations, while also demanding transparency in the 1965 disappearance of political leader Mehdi Ben Barka. The call comes as President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Morocco.
The Secretary General of the PJD recalled the signing of the tripartite declaration at the royal palace in Rabat on December 22, 2020, by his predecessor, marking the resumption of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel. «The PJD may have apologized for the normalization, but the one who should apologize is Dr. Saad-Eddine El Othmani. He must explain the circumstances, which he knows, surrounding his signing of the normalization», Benkirane said during a rally in support
Morocco's external reputation improved slightly in 2024 but remains average, with a reputation index of 50 out of 100 points. A study highlights strong domestic support, with Moroccans scoring their country's reputation at 64.8 out of 100, marking the highest level since 2015.
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Morocco from October 28 to 30, 2024, accompanied by a 122-member delegation that includes government officials, economic leaders, and cultural figures. This visit marks a significant step in re-establishing diplomatic relations between Morocco and France, highlighted by a ceremony to sign agreements following talks with King Mohammed VI.
Moroccan cross-border logistics startup has secured a $300,000 pre-seed funding from Witamax, a private backed Startup Investment company launched with successful Entrepreneur club deal in Morocco. Colis plans to use the funding to strengthen its presence across Morocco’s five largest regions and expand into six European countries. It also has ambitions to grow in West Africa. The startup is gearing up for another fundraising round, set for early 2026, aiming to capture a larger share
Íñigo Errejón, the former leader of the deputies’ group for the far-left coalition Sumar, has announced his permanent departure from politics. At 40, he has stepped down from his seat in the Lower House and relinquished all his roles within Sumar’s leadership. Following Yolanda Díaz’s resignation after her party’s poor performance in the European elections on June 9, Errejón—once the No. 2 in Podemos—had been seen as a
The President of the French Republic has released the itinerary for Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to Morocco, set for October 28-30. On Monday at 4:30 p.m. (Moroccan time), «the President of the Republic and Mrs. Brigitte Macron will arrive at Place du Mechouar (at the Royal Palace in Rabat)», the source stated. Following an official welcoming ceremony for the presidential couple, King Mohammed VI and President Macron will hold a one-on-one meeting. The two heads of state will