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[ad_1] The Moroccan women’s futsal team has made history. After winning the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations on home ground, the Lionesses of the Atlas have jumped 16 places in the latest FIFA world rankings. The update was released just a few months ahead of the first Women’s Futsal World Cup, taking place this November in the Philippines. Brazil remain number one, but the rankings will help determine seedings for the tournament draw on 15 September. FIFA said Morocco played 15 matches during the ranking period – more than any other women’s futsal team. Their efforts paid off with a…
[ad_1] The Moroccan judiciary issued its first sentence replacing a custodial sentence with electronic surveillance. The decision, handed down on August 27, marks a significant step toward implementing alternative sentencing measures aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and modernizing penal practices. The case involved a defendant who had been placed in pre-trial detention over the weekend at Tangier’s civil prison following an offense. While the prosecution initially sought a six-month prison term due to the severity of the charges, the presiding judge opted for a more rehabilitative approach. The court ordered the defendant to wear an electronic ankle bracelet and remain…
[ad_1] Rabat– Morocco’s mobile phone market continued its steady expansion in the first half of 2025, with the number of subscribers climbing to 58.8 million by the end of June, according to new figures from the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts (DEPF). The latest data show a 3.2% increase compared to the same period in 2024, when the market had recorded a sharper rise of 5.2%. The country’s mobile penetration rate also reached a new milestone, hitting 159.5% at the end of June 2025, up from 152.4% a year earlier and 127.1% in mid-2019. This growth showcases Morocco’s continued…
[ad_1] Hamza Igamane has left Rangers to join French club Lille, bringing his time in Scotland to an end after only a year. The 22-year-old striker made the move days after refusing to come off the bench in Rangers’ defeat to St Mirren. Manager Russell Martin had called him to enter the game, but Igamane told staff he had picked up a quad problem in the warm-up. Rangers later confirmed his departure, saying: “We can confirm Hamza Igamane has joined Lille OSC for an undisclosed fee. He leaves with the best wishes of everyone at Rangers.” Igamane joined from AS…
[ad_1] Rabat– The Moroccan Government Council, chaired by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, convened on Thursday to review a series of legislative and regulatory projects, as well as proposals for senior appointments, in accordance with Article 92 of the Constitution. The session opened with the adoption of Draft Law No. 59.24 on higher education and scientific research, presented by Minister Azzedine Midaoui. The law, aligned with Framework Law No. 51.17 on the education, training, and research system, outlines public policy directions for higher education and research, establishes governance rules, defines educational and linguistic structures, and sets mechanisms for monitoring and…
[ad_1] Morocco’s government will implement a significant increase in the parafiscal solidarity tax on insurance contracts, raising the rate from 1 percent to 1.5 percent. The amendment, scheduled for approval by decree at this Thursday’s Council meeting, aims to strengthen the nation’s disaster response capabilities following recent catastrophic events. The additional revenue will flow directly into the Solidarity Fund Against Catastrophic Events (FSEC), which provides compensation to uninsured victims of natural disasters, reports le360 news platform, adding that Finance Minister Nadia Fettah justified the measure in an explanatory note, citing the need to “reinforce the Fund’s financial capacity” to meet…
[ad_1] Casablanca – Israel has warned that the evacuation of Gaza City is “inevitable,” raising fears of a new offensive as part of its ongoing genocide. The warning comes amid growing outrage over a double strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital that killed at least 22 people, including medics and journalists. In Washington, US President Donald Trump presided over a policy session on Wednesday to discuss Gaza’s post-genocide future. The meeting included former British prime minister Tony Blair, Trump’s son-in-law and former Middle East adviser Jared Kushner, and several senior White House officials. Notably, there were no reports of any Palestinian…
[ad_1] Rwanda has become the third African country to begin receiving deportees from the United States under a controversial “third-country” resettlement agreement launched by the Trump administration.Seven non-Rwandan migrants arrived in Kigali in mid-August, marking the start of a U.S.-Rwanda pact that allows for up to 250 deportees to be relocated to the East African nation. Government spokesperson Yolande Makolo confirmed the arrivals, stating that each case was vetted prior to acceptance. Three of the individuals have requested to return to their countries of origin, while four have opted to stay and build new lives in Rwanda. They are currently…
[ad_1] Rabat – For the first time in its history, the prestigious Venice Production Bridge is honoring Morocco during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, which runs from August 27 to September 6 in the iconic Italian city. Leading this milestone participation, an official Moroccan delegation headed by Mohamed Reda Benjelloun, Director of the Moroccan Cinematographic Center (CCM), is showcasing the country’s growing influence in global cinema. The delegation includes key institutional representatives and film professionals working to strengthen Morocco’s presence in international markets. This recognition places Morocco alongside the United Kingdom and Chile as this year’s honored countries, reflecting…
[ad_1] Libya’s Attorney General has launched an investigation into the smuggling of Ukrainian drones into the country from Algeria. These drones have been delivered to African opposition movements operating in Libya’s southern zone, according to press reports. The Government of National Unity (GNU) led by Abdelhamid Dbeibah is accused of facilitating these shipments with the support of Ukrainian military attaché. The Libyan Attorney General is treating this issue with the utmost seriousness, stressing that the probe will focus on logistical routes and all parties involved, whether inside or outside Libya. He also warned to prosecute all those involved in international…