The Mocro Maffia, a «Moroccan criminal organization» involved in trafficking synthetic drugs in the Netherlands, is expanding its operations in Germany. This expansion has led to increased tensions and a series of violent incidents. A report by Deutsche Welle highlights that the organization, which first emerged in the 1990s, is now establishing a concerning presence in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. Mahmoud Jaraba, a researcher at the Erlangen Center for Islam and Law in
The 2022 FIFA World Cup significantly boosted Morocco's global popularity, particularly in non-sports areas such as tourism and culture, as evidenced by a 400% increase in online searches and a surge in positive sentiment, new study finds.
Algerian political parties have criticized France for supporting the autonomy proposal for the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. Meanwhile, media outlets have reported that a planned visit by President Tebboune to Paris has been canceled.
Previously president of the Public Intercommunal Cooperation Establishment (ECI) of Greater Casablanca, «Al Baida», the mayor of the Moroccan metropolis, Nabila Rmili, has been removed from this position. Applications for the presidency are open from July 25 to 29, 2024. The administrative procedure was initiated by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Governor of the Casablanca-Settat region, Mohamed Mhidia, who noted the absence of the RNI leader from her duties as head
Bank of Africa Euroservices has launched Salama Europe, a comprehensive assistance contract designed to meet the needs of Moroccans living abroad. The product provides 24/7 coverage for medical, technical, legal, and death-related emergencies. A partnership between BOA Euroservices, RMA Assistance, and Mutuaide Assistance, a Groupama subsidiary, brought Salama Europe to life. The contract assists Moroccans both in Morocco and abroad in case of accidents, vehicle breakdowns, illnesses, or
To help prevent forest fires, the Moroccan National Forestry Agency (ANEF) issues daily risk maps based on scientific prediction models. For July 29-31, 2024, analyses considering forest types, combustibility, flammability, and topo-climatic factors have identified several high-risk areas. Chefchaouen, Taza, Taroudant, Oujda-Angad, Azilal, Béni Mellal, Ifrane, Khénifra, Sefrou, and Guercif face extreme risk (red level). Tangier-Assilah, Al Hoceïma, Ouezzane, Driouch,
On Saturday, July 27, judicial police in Tangier arrested two individuals suspected of possessing and distributing nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The operation led to the seizure of 594 vials of the product, originally intended for medical use but increasingly abused for its euphoric effects, especially among teenagers, reports Al Akhbar. Amid growing concerns about the gas's proliferation in several Tangier neighborhoods, a simultaneous operation in the Al Aouama district
Noussair Mazraoui is expected to join Manchester United in the coming days following an agreement reached with Bayern Munich for the transfer of the Moroccan international. The deal, valued at €25 million, is confirmed after the 26-year-old defender expressed a preference for the English club over Premier League rival West Ham. According to Foot Mercato, Manchester United accelerated their pursuit of Noussair Mazraoui following the departure of Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The Atlas Lion will
Moroccan judoka Abderrahmane Boushita, competing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has refused to shake hands with his Israeli opponent Baruch Shmailov after their fight in the weight class up to 66 kilograms. The move was seen by many as a way of denouncing Israel's war on Gaza. In a video shared online of the fight that took place on Sunday, July 28th, Boushita did not proceed to shake hands with his opponent, instead bowing his head and leaving the tatami. ? M -66 kg R32: B. Shmailov d.
Argentine Football Association president Claudio Fabian Tapia announced that FIFA's Disciplinary Committee has rejected the protest filed regarding the incidents during the match against Morocco. La Comisión Disciplinaria de FIFA rechazó la protesta presentada relativa a los sucesos ocurridos en el partido contra Marruecos. En defensa de nuestros derechos, desde la AFA pediremos los fundamentos de la decisión y evaluaremos las instancias recursivas pertinentes. —