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France: Mayor of Nice Prevents Display of International Flags During World Cup
Casablanca – Algerian fans celebrate too roughly in the eyes of the authorities in France. The World Cup has caused a big issue between the French police officers and Algerian soccer fans. Nice, the...
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Uruguay President Slams FIFA Leaders As “Sons of B****” For “Fascist” Ban on...
Rabat - President of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, had harsh words to say about FIFA following the elimination of Uruguay’s national team from round 16 of the World Cup. President Mujica lashed out against...
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Thank you Algeria for Honoring the Maghreb
Majid Morceli San Francisco - I left work early yesterday to go to watch Algeria play against Germany in the World Cup. Before the game, I was silently cheering for Germany, due to the many negative...
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Two killed in a stampede during Taraweeh in Marrakech
Tinejdad, Morocco- Two people died and dozens were injured Monday night in a stampede during the “Taraweeh” prayers in the courtyard of a school in Marrakech, according to local authorities as reported...
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Morocco’s Economy Strives to Become Competitive
Casablanca - King Mohammed VI received the governor of Bank Al-Maghrib, Abdellatif Jouahri, at the royal palace in Rabat on Saturday, June 28, 2014. The governor presented the annual report on the...
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Morocco and Germany Sign Agreement to Improve Morocco’s Health Sector
Casablanca - The Federal Republic of Germany and the Kingdom of Morocco concluded a treaty on June 24, 2014, strengthening the two countries' collaboration to improve Morocco’s health sector. The...
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Casablanca’s Vibrant Streets and Boulevards Deserted in Ramadan
Casablanca - Pictures of Casablanca’s unusually deserted boulevards and streets recently went viral on social media, raising the question: what could have emptied the streets of a city as overpopulated...
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China Bans Xinjiang Muslims from Fasting during Ramadan
Tinejdad, Morocco- Muslims around the world celebrated the beginning of Ramadan last weekend, but some in China have been banned from fasting during the holy month, a religious duty that is the 4th...
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Moroccan NGOs Protest Addoha’s Ad for “Disrespecting” Moroccan Women
Casablanca - A new ad by Morocco’s Addoha real estate group, broadcasted on television channel 2M, created a commotion on social media for casting Moroccan women in a negative light. The ad also...
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EU-Morocco Mobility Improves Knowledge of Morocco’s Diaspora in Europe
Fez - The Ministry of Moroccan Residents Abroad and Immigration Affairs co-hosted a project launch ceremony in collaboration with the European Union entitled, “Supporting Partnership for EU-Morocco...
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Morocco’s First Ever Debate Camp Brings Students From All Over Morocco
By Kautar Abd Marrakech - Morocco held its first ever debate camp in Marrakech on June 22-26. The camp, which consisted of two one-day tournaments and three days of training, was hosted at the campus...
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Morocco: MPs Condemns Alleged Law Banning Single Women From Staying in Hotels
Taroudant, Morocco - Controversy has arisen after Istiqlal MP Naima Ben Yahya asked a question, during an oral questions session in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, about the existence of a law...
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Chile’s Mauricio Pinilla makes a tattoo of his last-minute chance against Brazil
Marrakech - It seems that some of our moments remain a lifetime experiences, especially when they are about to make us heroes. This is what happened to the Chilean football striker, Mauricio Pinilla,...
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European Countries Seek to Ban Full-Face Islamic Veils for Good
Casablanca - The ongoing question in Europe on whether or not the wearing of a burka or niqab should be accepted has started to receive long-term answers. The concern of taking away a women’s religious...
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Moroccan NGO Distributes Food Staples in Remote Rural Areas During Ramadan
By Sofia Sabi Azrou, Morocco - This Ramadan, El Baraka Angels Association Caravan is targeting rural populations in several isolated mountainous villages in the Ifrane region. They hope to support...
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A Race Against Time: West Africa Fears Further Outbreaks of Ebola
Casablanca - Since the deadly Ebola disease first appeared in late 2013 in West Africa, it has continued to spread throughout Africa. Last week, team leader, Bart Jansesens of the organization,...
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30 million Euros for the renovation of the old Medina of Fez
Taroudant, Morocco - The Moroccan Agency for Development and Rehabilitation (Ader) announced a €30 million renovation program for the "medina" of Fez (the old city of Fez), according to the Moroccan...
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Morocco sends 160 imams to lead prayers in France’s mosques
Casablanca - At the beginning of Ramadan, the Moroccan Government sent 160 Moroccan imams to lead prayers in different mosques in France during the holy month. According to the French website...
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Morocco Wins the World 8-Ball Pool Championship Title
Marrakech - Morocco’s team of the 8-ball pool won the trophy of the world championship, which took place in Blackpool, England. Morocco achieved the victory after beating the host country in the final...
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Health: Morocco Struggles to Cope with Mental Illnesses
Casablanca - Morocco faces major challenges in its attempt to reassure concerned citizens of efforts addressing the need for psychological and medical treatment for those suffering from mental illness....
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