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[ad_1] Rabat – What began as weekend demonstrations has carried into a third day, as Morocco’s Gen Z movement continued its mobilization on Monday. After mass gatherings in Rabat, Casablanca, and other cities on Saturday and Sunday, young Moroccans once again took to the streets to demand healthcare reform, quality education, justice, dignity, and an end to corruption. By 6 p.m. today, Bab El Had square in the capital had already been surrounded by security forces. Yet demonstrators pressed ahead, moving through the Medina, along Avenue Mohamed V, near Parliament, and into Joulane Square in the Hassan district.  Protesters and…

[ad_1] The United States Department of State has praised Morocco’s strategic transformation into a regional business and industrial hub, citing its political stability, infrastructure development, and investor-friendly reforms as key drivers of economic growth. In its 2025 Investment Climate Statement, the US government underscores Morocco’s emergence as a gateway to Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, positioning the country as a preferred destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and regional manufacturing. Morocco’s geographic location at the crossroads of three continents is complemented by world-class infrastructure, including Africa’s largest commercial port, Tanger-Med, and the upcoming Nador West Med and Dakhla Atlantic…

[ad_1] Police in Casablanca arrested a man accused of using multiple social media accounts to incite unauthorized protests in Morocco. A statement from the public prosecutor office said investigators found that the man posted videos and photos of violent demonstrations abroad, presenting them as local events to encourage people to take to the streets.  The man admitted that his main goal was to gain followers and make financial profit, rather than actively participate in the protests. The statement said that within just three days, the man managed to reach 4,000 followers on his social media account ; his goal was…

[ad_1] Morocco U20 football team defeated Spain 2-0 in their opener at the FIFA World cup taking place in Chile. The Moroccan goals were scored by Yassir Zabiri (54th minute) and Gessime Yassine (in the 58th minute). Yassir Zabiri missed a chance for Morocco after just six minutes when he blazed wide of the bar from seven yards out. Spain quickly rallied and Fouad Zahouani kept the Young Lions in the game shortly afterwards when he blocked a dangerous bouncing effort from Rayane Belaid off the line. Zabiri found the target in the 54th minute when he broke clear of…

[ad_1] Mohammedia – Qatar National Bank (QNB), the largest lender in the Middle East and Africa by assets, has become the latest bank to join Kinexys, the blockchain-based payment network created by JPMorgan.  The decision marks an important step for QNB as it looks to improve the speed and reliability of payments in foreign currencies, especially the US dollar. The bank confirmed it has already begun using Kinexys Digital Payments to settle corporate flows in dollars, allowing payments to move outside traditional banking hours. The adoption comes as many financial institutions in the Middle East look for new ways to…

[ad_1] The United States has recognized the Sahara as an integral and indivisible part of Morocco in 2020. America has also supported the Autonomy plan offered for the territory under Moroccan sovereignty as the only feasible solution to the Sahara conflict. But the Algerian military regime, which has been arming, sheltering and funding the separatist Polisario Front since 1975 to destabilize the North Africa Kingdom, has refused so far to concede the American recognition. It has also rejected to engage in discussions without delay, using Morocco’s autonomy plan as the only framework to negotiate a mutually acceptable solution. The conflict…

[ad_1] Barcelona have confirmed that young midfielder Marc Bernal has signed a new contract keeping him at the club until June 2029. “FC Barcelona and the player Marc Bernal have reached an agreement for the extension of the player’s contract until June 2029,” the club said in a statement. The deal was signed on Monday morning at the club’s offices, with president Joan Laporta, vice-president Rafael Yuste and sporting director Deco in attendance. Bernal, one of La Masia’s brightest prospects, broke into the first team last season after impressing coach Hansi Flick during pre-season. Just three matches into the campaign,…

[ad_1] Mali’s Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga publicly accused Algeria of supporting and exporting terrorism during his address to the 80th United Nations General Assembly, drawing sharp international attention to Algeria’s hostile acts towards its neighbors. Addressing world leaders, Maïga denounced Algeria as a “champion of the promotion of terrorism and an exporter of terrorism,” saying that the country has actively undermined Mali’s sovereignty and regional stability. The Prime Minister cited multiple incidents to support his claims, including the destruction of a Malian military drone on April 1, 2025, which Mali insists occurred within its own territory. Maïga challenged Algeria’s claim…

[ad_1] Morocco’s under-20 coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, has called on his players to stay humble and focused after their 2-0 victory over Spain in their opening match at the U20 World Cup in Chile. Speaking to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation’s official website, Ouahbi said: “We must remain humble. We didn’t come here just to beat Spain, but to go as far as possible. We must win every match we can. We have players with good potential, but in the second half our attacking line didn’t press enough. Starting against Spain without conceding is a good sign. We have to believe…

[ad_1] Rabat — Morocco appeared in a list of countries that will benefit from the US Defense Department award of a new $27 million contract modification to General Dynamics Land Systems Inc. on Thursday for Abrams tank technical support. The deal includes Morocco among several allied countries that will benefit from the expanded program. The Pentagon announcement identified eight countries that will receive support under this fiscal 2025 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) funds: Australia, Egypt, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan. This latest modification brings the total value of contract W56HZV-22-C-0012 to $1.062 billion. General Dynamics will perform…