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[ad_1] Morocco will face Colombia, Chile and the Netherlands in the group stage of the 2026 Kings League of Nations, after the draw in Copacabana, Brazil. The tournament starts in January, with hosts and defending champions Brazil in Group D alongside Spain, Qatar and Peru. Other groups include Germany, Argentina, the United States and Japan in Group B, Italy, France, Poland and Belgium in Group C, and Mexico, Saudi Arabia, India and Indonesia in Group E. Morocco reached the semi-finals in the first edition of the tournament in Italy earlier this year, losing 2-1 to Colombia, a team they will…

[ad_1] Paris – Protest has always been a fundamental tool through which societies ensure that human rights are recognized and upheld in institutions of power. It is, for all its upheaval, a collective conscience that is generally peaceful but periodically becomes agitated; it is a means through which citizens unite to express collective grievances and aspirations of justice and dignity.  Roots of political mobilization Historically, protest dates back to the 16th century. As noted by Hans Hillerbrand in “The Protestant Reformation,” protests were initially described as an obstinate public acknowledgment. In the year 1529, six European princes and fourteen Holy…

[ad_1] Rabat — Two Moroccan activists, Aziz Ghali and Abdelazim Draoui, arrived back in Morocco on Sunday following their release by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) after participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza. The two activists had taken part in the Sumud Flotilla, which is an international peaceful mission that aimed to break Israel’s long-standing blockade on Gaza. Ten days ago, Israeli naval forces intercepted the flotilla in international waters and detained several participants. Israel attacked and seized the vessels, and then proceeded to illegally arrest over 200 participants from 37 countries, according to activists’ reports.  Among the arrested…

[ad_1] Rabat – Zinedine Zidane stated at the Trento Sport Festival that coaching the French national team is one of his top goals.   The former Real Madrid manager recently spoke about his time in football, his approach to coaching, and his passion for the sport, confirming his plan to return to management. The World Cup winner has been away from coaching for four years, but has expressed interest in coaching France. “I will definitely return,” he told the press, making it clear that managing the national team is something he wants. Zidane stepped down from Real Madrid after the 2020–21…

[ad_1] The Moroccan national under-20 team reached the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup, held in Chile, after a well-deserved 3–1 victory over the United States on Sunday at the “El Teniente” Stadium in Rancagua, in the quarterfinals of the tournament. From the opening whistle, officiated by Peruvian referee Kevin Ortega, the American team put intense pressure on the Moroccan defense, but the fighting spirit and defensive solidity of the Atlas Cubs prevented the opponent from finding the net of goalkeeper Yanis Benchaaouch. The Moroccan players relied on quick counterattacks, which posed a real threat to the American goal.…

[ad_1] Morocco’s U20 team are through to the semi-finals of the FIFA U20 World Cup after beating the United States 3-1 in the quarter-finals at El Teniente Stadium in Rancagua. The Atlas Cubs started cautiously, letting the US have plenty of the ball in the early stages. But Morocco showed their counter-attacking threat, with skipper Othmane Maamma causing problems down the flanks. The breakthrough came in the 31st minute when Fouad Zahouani scored, assisted by Maamma who won the Man of the Match Award. Just before half-time, the US drew level through a penalty converted by Borussia Dortmund youngster Cole…

[ad_1] Several security sources have reported the presence of foreign military advisers in the Polisario camps in Tindouf, Algeria, as well as in other secret Algerian military bases. According to these sources, quoted by the Paris-based news outlet Sahel Intelligence, the foreigners include instructors linked to networks close to Hamas and Iranian advisers operating in the Sahel-Saharan region. These reports, confirmed by intelligence services, echo revelations from Algerian officers regarding ties with Tehran, accusing it of allowing Hezbollah and Hamas to supply weapons and military assistance to the Polisario. Experts in Maghreb security believe that Iran’s support for the Polisario…

[ad_1] Rabat — The Expand North Star 2025 conference kicked off today in Dubai Harbour, drawing thousands of entrepreneurs and investors from around the world. The four-day event brings together startups and venture capitalists eager to forge connections and secure funding for innovative projects. Morocco’s tech industry has a presence at the summit, with companies working in various sectors within modern technology, including artificial intelligence and cloud services. Alongside nearly 2,000 other startups from more than 100 countries, which Expand North Star asserts is the highest showing of growth and late-stage startups anywhere. Within this fold, Moroccan startups are set…

[ad_1] Rabat — Three days after the ceasefire started between Hamas and Israel, the Palestinian resistance group is reportedly set to release the 20 Israeli hostages on Monday morning. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian said that the “liberation of our hostages will start early Monday morning,” adding that they are “waiting for the 20 hostages alive to be liberated.” According to Bedrosian, Israeli officials expect Hamas to hand over all 20 hostages at once to the Red Cross, who will transport them in six to eight vehicles across the border. Israel will not begin releasing Palestinian prisoners…

[ad_1] Rabat — The fire victim from Al Hoceima succumbed to injuries today in Tangier, after several days in intensive care.  Last week, viral videos showed a horrific attack involving a man setting someone else on fire, while engaged in a fight that was reportedly over personal issues in Al Hoceima. The victim is an artist with special needs and a motor disability.  The man was transferred to Tangier University Hospital Center with third-degree burns to receive intensive treatment. The horrific incident has left sadness on the part of his family, friends, and fans, who paid tribute to him with…