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[ad_1] Rabat — Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen called on Saturday for the European Union (EU) to suspend trade agreements with Israel as economic pressure to end the ongoing genocide on Gaza. In press statements, Rasmussen pointed out that Denmark officially supports “suspending trade agreements with Israel.” He argued that Israeli Occupation Forces’ (IOF) genocidal assaults on Gaza have lost their justification. “Israel’s practices in Gaza go beyond self-defense, and pressure must be applied to end the war and humanitarian catastrophe,” he said. The Danish minister’s criticism extended beyond IOF assaults and humanitarian concerns to include the political future…

[ad_1] Rabat – Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart are on the verge of signing with Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester City, according to sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri.  The club is acting swiftly after confirmation that striker Deniz Undav faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, pushing management to strengthen their attacking options. Tavolieri reported that El Khannouss is already en route to Stuttgart, where he is expected to undergo his medical before signing a permanent deal.  The Moroccan playmaker is set to agree to a four-year contract, with his current market value estimated at around €28 million. El Khannouss…

[ad_1] In a decisive counteroffensive, Kenyan-led forces in Haiti have recaptured a key telecommunications hub from the powerful “Viv Ansanm” gang, thwarting a dangerous plot to sever the country’s communications and paralyze its international airport. The operation, carried out under the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission, saw specialized Kenyan units — alongside Haiti’s National Police — storm the Télcos Station in a pre-dawn raid on 25 August. The gang had seized the facility a week earlier and threatened to destroy it, a move that could have blacked out Haiti’s air traffic control systems and national telecom networks. MSS spokesperson…

[ad_1] Rabat — A devastating traffic collision killed five people and injured seven others on Sunday morning, on the road connecting Sidi Bennour and Oulad Amran in Morocco’s Sidi Bennour province, near Casablanca. Le360 reported that the seven injured victims are all in the same family, and that four victims died at the crash site, while the fifth died later at El Jadida Provincial Hospital, according to a statement from the director of Sidi Bennour Provincial Hospital Mohamed Riad. Medical teams transferred two people with critical injuries to El Jadida hospital, while the remaining five received emergency treatment. According to…

[ad_1] Morocco is a great footballing country, and its third title at the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) confirms its status as the best team, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday in Nairobi. “I am very happy for Morocco, which won its third CHAN title and showed that it fully deserves the trophy,” he said following the CHAN final won by the Moroccan team against Madagascar (3-2) at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi. “It wasn’t easy to win this match. It was a tough game, a real, real final,” noted the FIFA President, adding that Morocco…

[ad_1] At the crossroads of memory, identity, and visual storytelling, Zahoua Raji’s short film “Chikha” stands out as a rare exploration of Moroccan cultural heritage through contemporary cinema.  Born in Brussels to Moroccan parents from Casablanca, Raji embodies a dual identity that shapes her perception and her art. She describes her upbringing as a constant negotiation between two worlds: European surroundings that nurtured her aesthetic sensibility and Moroccan roots that instilled a deep connection to tradition and community.  This duality permeates “Chikha,” a work that situates the Chikhates, women singers from Morocco’s traditional Aïta genre, as subjects and symbols of…

[ad_1] Millions of children across Africa are facing a life-threatening nutrition crisis as international aid cuts and armed conflict severely disrupt food supplies, several humanitarian organizations have warned. Humanitarian organizations, including Save the Children and UNICEF, are sounding urgent alarms about the growing number of malnourished children in Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan — and besieged El Fasher in Sudan. Save the Children warns that essential supplies of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) — a nutrient-rich paste used to treat severe acute malnutrition — are rapidly running out. In Nigeria alone, 3.5 million children under five are at risk. In Kenya’s…

[ad_1] Rabat — Moroccan national coach Tarik Sektioui acknowledged his team’s struggles, post securing the third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title yesterday. Speaking to Morocco’s News Agency (MAP) after the game, Sektioui admitted that his team “paid dearly for our drop in concentration and pace by conceding two goals.” The comments came as the Moroccan side showed resilience in recovering from their early setbacks and securing the championship. Morocco secured their third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title on Saturday with a thrilling comeback victory against Madagascar at Nairobi’s Moi International Stadium, capping off a remarkable tournament performance. The Atlas Lions…

[ad_1] Casablanca — Over 50 Moroccan alumni of US universities convened today at Dar America, the cultural center of the US Consulate General in Casablanca, to share and exchange insights on educational partnerships between the two countries. Dar America organized the networking event under the theme of “Alumni in Action: Moroccan Voices, American Degrees.” The event’s opening panel, “Stories of Growth — Alumni Testimonials,” featured three prominent Moroccan leaders who leveraged their American education to build successful careers across diverse sectors in Morocco. Ghita Mezzour, founder of DecisiveAI and former minister in charge of digital transition and administration reform, headlined…

[ad_1] Morocco have been crowned 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) champions after beating Madagascar 3-2 in the final in Nairobi, Kenya. Félicité Manouhantzua put Madagascar ahead in the ninth minute with a long-range strike past goalkeeper Mehdi Al Harrar. Youssef Mehri equalised for Morocco in the 27th minute with a header from a Khalid Baba cross, before Oussama Lamlioui made it 2-1 just before half-time, converting Mohamed Boulacsout’s delivery. Toky Rakotondribe brought Madagascar level again in the 68th minute, but Lamlioui – the tournament’s top scorer with six goals – struck a superb long-range winner ten minutes from time. The…