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[ad_1] Algeria’s political and security establishment is reeling from the reported escape of Nacer El Djinn, the former head of the country’s internal intelligence agency (DGSI), amid escalating internal rivalries and a broader crisis of governance. El Djinn, dismissed in May, is believed to have fled the country aboard a clandestine patera bound for Spain, accompanied by several loyal officers. Though unconfirmed, multiple sources suggest he may already be in a safe location abroad. His disappearance has triggered a massive security lockdown in Algiers, with checkpoints, border reinforcements, and a sweeping manhunt underway. The fugitive general, who played a central…
[ad_1] Rabat- India’s Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh is set to visit Morocco on a four-day official trip, Indian news outlet Bharat Shakti reported on Friday. The news outlet said today that the visit reflects India’s serious interest in expanding its “defence-industrial presence in Africa.” The news outlet also recalled the importance of cooperation between Morocco and India, referring to Indian defense company MKU’s presence in the North African country. “The company has worked closely with the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces over the past four years,” the Indian news outlet said. With headquarters in Kanpur, the company manufactures optronics devices…
[ad_1] Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has officially inaugurated its new direct route between Casablanca and N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, further strengthening its strategic presence across the African continent. The inaugural flight departed from Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca at 11:40 p.m. local time and landed at N’Djamena International Airport at 5:05 a.m. local time, RAM said in a statement. The new service will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, bringing RAM’s African network to a total of 29 direct routes. The launch responds to growing demand from customers based in Chad, particularly for onward connections to Europe and the…
[ad_1] AS FAR have announced that ticket sales are now open for their CAF Champions League preliminary round first-leg tie against Gambian side Real de Bangul. The match will take place on Sunday, 21 September, at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off at 20:00 local time. Supporters can buy their tickets online through the Webook platform. Prices start at 50 dirhams for the open stands, rising to 150 dirhams for the side tribune, 200 dirhams for premium seats, and 500 dirhams for VIP access. Each fan can purchase up to ten tickets. Although Real de Bangul are officially listed…
[ad_1] Marrakech – For Pasquale Salzano, Italy’s new ambassador to Morocco, Rabat is not just a posting but a frontline partner in a wider regional strategy. “Italy and Morocco share the ambition of making the wider Mediterranean a space of stability, cooperation, and innovation,” Salzano declared in an exclusive interview with Morocco World News (MWN). Salzano took up the Rabat post last July, and his mandate is expected to operationalize the 2019-2023 strategic framework – spanning migration facilitation, energy and industrial partnerships, and cultural exchange – with a strong economic orientation. A seasoned diplomat and accomplished manager, Salzano previously served…
[ad_1] Moroccan business leader Mohamed El Kettani, CEO of Attijariwafa Bank, has been named among Forbes Middle East’s “Sustainability Leaders 2025,” a list highlighting 126 executives shaping the transition to greener economies across the region. Ranked 11th in the banking sector, El Kettani earned recognition for spearheading initiatives that integrate sustainability into financial operations. Notably, Attijariwafa Bank launched the African Energy Efficiency Fund (FAEE) in September 2024, the first Moroccan investment vehicle dedicated to energy efficiency projects, developed in partnership with Econoler. Forbes also cited the bank’s measurable progress in reducing carbon emissions. By mid-2025, Attijariwafa had cut CO₂ emissions…
[ad_1] King Mohammed VI inaugurated a new cruise terminal at Casablanca Port today, a modern facility built to enhance the city’s tourism offering and expand cruise traffic. With an investment of MAD 720 million ($71 million), the project is part of the broader restructuring and development program of the Casablanca Port Complex, aimed at consolidating the city’s economic and tourism standing. Speaking to the press on the sidelines of the inauguration, Minister of Tourism, Fatim-Zahra Ammor said the new terminal is expected to host up to 450,000 cruise passengers annually. She noted that it can accommodate ships up to 350…
[ad_1] Israeli TV station i24NEWS has reported secret negotiations between Tel Aviv and Washington and third party countries including Iran on the transfer of Hamas leaders from Gaza to Tunisia. The bombshell announcement, made by security analyst Matthias Inbar, is raising serious concerns in Tunisia about the security fallout of hosting the most radical militants of the Hamas movement. According to some intelligence reports, the Algerian regime has already transferred to Tunisia several members of the Polisario terrorist militias in return for financial assistance. The relocated Polisario members were given Tunisian IDs and travel documents, sparking security alarms. The planned…
[ad_1] Rabat — At a diplomatic conference in Jerusalem on Tuesday, recently-appointed US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee described Israel as America’s “only true partner” in the Middle East. He said that, as a result, the US will not tell Israel “what it can or can’t do, just as we wouldn’t expect Israel to tell us what we can or can’t do.” “We respect our partner,” he concluded. Huckabee is a former American state governor, former conservative media talk show host and Baptist minister who took over as the US’ ambassador to Israel in April 2025. He has played an…
[ad_1] Morocco’s national football team has moved up one place to 11th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, released Thursday, edging closer to its best-ever position of 10th, achieved in November 1998. According to FIFA, the Atlas Lions earned the promotion after winning eight of their last nine matches since the previous rankings update in July. The team’s strong form includes two decisive victories in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers: a 5–0 win over Niger in Rabat and a 2–0 away victory against Zambia in Ndola. With these results, Morocco has secured its spot in the upcoming FIFA World Cup,…