The African Confederation of Football (CAF) has declared it won't take further action regarding the map of Morocco, including the Sahara, printed on the RS Berkane jersey until the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rules on its use, according to BBC Africa. «The Caf club committee believed, according to Caf regulations, there was no issue for this map», Mosengo-Omba said. «The Cas decision [will] guide us how to improve our regulations», he added. The issue arose in
The 19th edition of the Coupe du Trône de Golf, held from July 22 to 27, 2024, at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Rabat, will see 300 players representing 18 Moroccan clubs compete in three categories: seniors, juniors, and classic. The Seniors' competition will be played on the blue course, with teams of 10 players and a captain. The red course will host the classic Coupe du Trône, featuring Morocco's elite golfers in teams of 10 with a captain. The juniors' competition, in its
Ali Bouali, former coach of the show The Voice, was seen by several Dutch people at Weeze Airport in Germany, traveling to Morocco for vacation with his wife Breghje Kommers and children. Despite his recent conviction for rape and attempted rape, Bouali appeared calm according to fan reports to journalist Evert Santegoeds on the Strikt Privé podcast of De Telegraaf. He has appealed the verdict through his lawyer. The prosecution will decide on an appeal by Friday. Although the star's
Moroccan left winger Fatima Tagnaout has joined the FC Seville women's team for two seasons, following her transfer from AS FAR during the summer transfer window. The Casablanca native played a pivotal role for AS FAR, winning eight league titles and seven Moroccan Cups. She also helped Morocco win the UNAF tournament in 2020. Fatima Tagnaout played 48 matches for the national team, reaching the finals of the Aisha Buhari Cup (2021) and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2022). This World Cup
The 25th International AIDS Conference presented promising results regarding a revolutionary antiretroviral treatment developed by Gilead, based on the lenacapavir molecule. This treatment could transform HIV management. Currently priced at around $40,000 (approximately 400,000 Moroccan dirhams) per person per year, estimates disclosed in Munich suggest the generic version could cost as little as $40. Unlike current daily medications, this treatment requires only two injections per year.
The Group of Friends on Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development, co-chaired by Morocco and the United States, organized a high-level event on the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) to support sustainable development in Africa. The event took place at the UN headquarters in New York on Monday, July 22, 2024. Titled «Artificial Intelligence: An Exponential Opportunity for Sustainable Development in Africa», this event reflects Morocco's commitment to
A 62-year-old father of three died on Saturday, July 20, at the CNSS clinic in El Jadida, as a result of a violent pitbull attack. The tragedy occurred in the Saada neighborhood where the dog's owner, a reported delinquent, was known to keep several pit bulls on the roof of his house, causing fear in the community. The victim, critically injured from the bites, was rushed to the hospital. The doctors' efforts to stop the bleeding were unsuccessful due to the depth of the wounds. According to
La 19e édition de la Coupe du trône de golf, qui se tient du 22 au 27 juillet 2024 au Royal Golf Dar Es Salam à Rabat, connaîtra la participation de 300 joueurs et joueuses représentant 18 clubs marocains. Les participants concourront dans trois catégories : seniors, juniors et classic. La Coupe du trône seniors se déroulera sur le parcours bleu, avec la participation d'équipes composées de 10 joueurs en plus du capitaine.
L’international marocain Ayoub El Kaabi a prolongé son contrat avec l’Olympiakos, a annoncé lundi le club grec, sans préciser la durée du contrat. «Nous avons lutté et gagné ensemble, nous avons conquis ensemble et maintenant nous allons continuer à rêver ensemble ! Ayoub El Kaabi a renouvelé son contrat avec l’Olympiakos», a indiqué le club grec sur son compte X. El Kaabi, 31 ans, a
Before the opening of the Games on July 26, the Olympic flame made a stop at the Moroccan stand of the fan zone «Africa Station» on July 22nd. Located a stone's throw from the Olympic village on Île-Saint-Denis in the Paris region, the stand was filled with a festive atmosphere as it welcomed the flame. The organizers and several fans, along with the mayor of Île-Saint-Denis, Mohamed Gnabaly, were present. The «Maison Maroc» was inaugurated last Saturday at