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The Republic of Burundi reaffirmed on Friday its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over all its territories, including its southern provinces, according to a joint statement issued following talks between Burundi’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation, Édouard Bizimana, and Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. The position was expressed during a working visit undertaken by the Burundian foreign minister to the Kingdom of Morocco. According to the joint statement, Bizimana also reiterated his country’s support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative, describing it as a framework for resolving the regional…

The city of Tangier is witnessing growing attention surrounding decisions related to the demolition of a number of buildings reportedly constructed without the required permits in different parts of the city, as part of ongoing urban planning and regulatory oversight efforts. According to available information, inspection committees have identified cases involving unauthorized construction in several neighborhoods of Tangier and its surrounding areas, leading to administrative and legal procedures concerning the buildings in question. The reported locations include the municipality of Kzenaya, as well as the neighborhoods of Al Aouama, Tangier El Balia and Mghogha, where monitoring operations have reportedly documented…

Morocco international Ismael Saibari expressed his delight following his team’s victory over Scotland, emphasizing that unity and team spirit remain among the key factors behind the positive results achieved by the Atlas Lions at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Saibari stated that the strong atmosphere within the squad is reflected in the team’s performances on the pitch, noting that all players share the same ambitions and are working collectively toward common objectives. The Moroccan midfielder added that collecting four points from the first two group-stage matches has given the team additional confidence ahead of the next fixture, while stressing that…

A professional journalist reported the theft of his mobile phone late Friday night in the city of Tangier while covering public celebrations following Morocco’s victory over Scotland. According to available information, the incident took place on Mohammed VI Avenue near the Vintage Café in the Malabata area. Two individuals riding a motorcycle allegedly took the phone before leaving the scene, taking advantage of the large crowds gathered to celebrate the match result. The journalist involved is Abdelmalek El Aaqel, publisher of the online news outlet “Al Boughaz News” and a journalist with “Al Yaoum24”, who was present at the location…

The city of Tangier officially launched the Optimist World Championship on Friday, welcoming a record participation of 73 countries from across the five continents in a major international sailing event hosted in Morocco for the first time on the African continent. The championship is being held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI and is organized by the Royal Moroccan Sailing Federation in partnership with the Royal Yacht Club of Tangier, under the supervision of the International Optimist Dinghy Association. More than 380 young sailors aged between 12 and 16 are taking part in the competition. During the opening…

The Moroccan Royal Family and the Moroccan people are commemorating the 56th birthday of His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid on June 20, an occasion that highlights key milestones in his academic, institutional, cultural, and sporting activities over the years. Born in Rabat on June 20, 1970, Prince Moulay Rachid pursued his studies in the Moroccan capital, earning a degree in Public Law with a specialization in Internal Administration in 1993, in addition to a diploma in Comparative Law with high honors. He later continued his academic career by obtaining a postgraduate degree in International Relations in 1996. In 2001,…

National Security and Customs officers operating at Tangier Med Port thwarted an international drug trafficking attempt during the early hours of Friday, June 19, seizing 753 kilograms of hashish that were being transported aboard an international freight truck bearing Moroccan registration plates. According to available information, border control and inspection procedures carried out by the competent services at the port led to the discovery of the narcotics shipment, which had been carefully concealed within the trailer’s cargo in an apparent effort to evade security and customs checks. The operation also resulted in the arrest of the truck driver, a 45-year-old…

Ittihad Tanger has acknowledged that the social media post which sparked widespread controversy in recent hours was not understood as originally intended. The club has apologized to its supporters for any confusion or misunderstanding resulting from the message related to the match against Renaissance de Zemamra. In an explanatory statement released today, club officials clarified that the publication was never intended to offend Ittihad Tangier supporters or question their loyalty. The club also stressed that it had no intention of holding fans accountable, criticizing them, or imposing any form of authority over them. The statement emphasized that supporters have always…

Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi has stated that the national team is fully aware of the expectations surrounding its participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that the squad is determined to achieve a successful campaign. Speaking during a press conference ahead of Morocco’s match against Scotland, Ounahi said the team is composed of talented young players with strong character and a deep sense of responsibility toward representing the country on the world stage. Commenting on the draw against Brazil in the opening match, the Moroccan midfielder noted that World Cup openers are often difficult, adding that both individual and…

La Sala de Instrucción del Tribunal de Apelación de Versalles confirmó la remisión del internacional marroquí Achraf Hakimi al tribunal penal departamental, tras rechazar el recurso presentado por su defensa para anular el procedimiento judicial. La decisión representa una nueva etapa dentro del proceso iniciado en 2023. La instancia judicial consideró que los elementos incluidos en el expediente son suficientes para que el caso continúe ante el tribunal competente encargado de examinar el fondo del asunto. Según medios franceses, la resolución se basa en la valoración de las pruebas y documentos recopilados durante la investigación. La abogada de la denunciante…