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[ad_1] The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), in partnership with FIFA, is preparing to open the first African Office of the international football governing body on Moroccan soil. The initiative aligns with FIFA’s role in the advancement and promotion of football, while taking into account the universal, educational, and cultural impact of the sport. The official inauguration is scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, on the sidelines of the Women’s AFCON final, and will be attended by a distinguished presence and delegations. This move follows the signing ceremony on December 17, 2024, involving Morocco’s…

[ad_1] British junior energy company Chariot Limited has taken control of Morocco’s Anchois gas field development, adopting a scaled-back, modular approach following Energean’s withdrawal, potentially unlocking 18 billion cubic meters of gas reserves crucial for national energy security.Announced July 8, 2025, Chariot’s takeover marks a strategic revival of the offshore field in the Lixus permit near Larache. The company acquired a 75 percent stake after Energean exited in May 2025 following disappointing results from the Anchois-3 well drilled in late 2024. Morocco’s ONHYM retains 25 percent ownership.The field, discovered in the 2000s and confirmed through three wells (Anchois-1, -2, and…

[ad_1] Rabat – Glovo Morocco released a statement today, attributing the recent display of a divided Moroccan map on its courier applications to a technical glitch. Emphasizing that its operation spans throughout the entire country, Glovo said that it is working in full respect of Morocco’s territorial integrity. “A technical issue, identified by our teams, occurred on the courier applications following a recent external update, which temporarily caused the incorrect display of the map of the Kingdom of Morocco,” the statement said. The company further stated that it intervened to fix the issue upon detection, noting that the issue was…

[ad_1] A sweeping shift in the European Union’s migration policy is drawing fierce criticism across Africa, as the EU proposes linking development aid to countries’ cooperation on border control and deportations.Under the revised Global Europe instrument, nations that fail to prevent irregular migration or refuse to accept deportees could see vital funds slashed. Critics say this marks a coercive turn in EU-Africa relations. “Stop your people from migrating or lose aid — sounds to me like a message of cohesion and not cooperation,” said Dr. Maria Ayuk, a peace and security scholar. “This reduces the African nations to border guards…

[ad_1] Marrakech – Moroccan authorities have detained two Israeli nationals at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca in separate incidents last week, both arrested upon arrival based on international arrest warrants issued through Interpol. A Forex fraudster According to the Hebrew news outlet Mako, the first case involves an Israeli businessman known to Israel’s Lahav 433 police unit, who was arrested after landing in Casablanca from Dubai where he had been vacationing with his two young children. The arrest stemmed from an international warrant issued by German authorities, who suspect him of orchestrating a massive Forex fraud scheme that allegedly…

[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco’s Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui, on Monday presented to the House of Representatives an ambitious reform plan to overhaul the pricing system of medicines.  The initiative forms part of the royal project to expand social protection and aims to improve access to affordable healthcare while strengthening Morocco’s pharmaceutical sovereignty. Speaking during a question session at the lower house of parliament, Tahraoui outlined the key pillars of the reform, which include a structural revision of Morocco’s pharmaceutical policy, expansion of local production, and modernization of supply chains.  He stressed that the new pricing model…

[ad_1] The African Development Bank has approved 100 million euros in financing for Morocco’s inclusive agriculture program targeting women and youth, aiming to enhance food security and climate resilience while creating sustainable rural entrepreneurship opportunities.The Support Program for Inclusive Solidarity Agriculture for Women and Youth (PAASIFEJ) will stimulate entrepreneurship in rural areas through adapted financing mechanisms and strengthened technical and financial support systems, according to the Bank’s announcement.The project facilitates deployment of new agricultural production infrastructure and services, consolidating women’s integration into local value chains while enhancing their skills and productivity. These initiatives will foster female entrepreneurship across agricultural, para-agricultural,…

[ad_1] Rabat – The primary court in Agadir on Monday issued its ruling in the defamation case against university professor Ahmed Qilich, who is currently held in pre-trial detention at Oudaya prison in Marrakech. Qilich was facing charges brought by a fellow professor at the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences at Ibn Zohr University, following a complaint filed in 2022.  The colleague, head of the private law department, accused him of defamation and insult during an official meeting, after she refused to endorse his master’s program file, citing administrative irregularities. In its verdict on the criminal charges, the…

[ad_1] The Casablanca Stock Exchange achieved a historic milestone last week, crossing the one trillion dirham market capitalization threshold for the first time, confirming the Moroccan financial market’s growing maturity and investor confidence.The benchmark MASI index advanced 1.30 percent during the week, breaking through the psychological 19,000-point barrier. This achievement reflects sustained market consolidation driven by blue-chip performance and favorable macroeconomic conditions supporting equity valuations.Trading activity intensified significantly, with central market exchanges reaching 466 million dirhams. Attijariwafa Bank led volumes with 62 million dirhams traded, gaining 3.57 percent to close at 725 dirhams. Maroc Telecom followed, rising 2.54 percent to…

[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco’s women’s national football team is gearing up for a decisive clash against Ghana in the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), with both sides aiming to secure a coveted spot in the final. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Monday in Rabat, Morocco head coach Jorge Vilda expressed confidence in his team’s readiness and determination. “The players are fully motivated to beat Ghana and reach the final,” he said. “Throughout the tournament, they’ve learned to turn pressure into positive energy, which has been one of their greatest strengths.” Vilda highlighted the mental…