Author: aya

Morocco’s grain harvest campaign is gathering pace, with daily collection volumes exceeding 100,000 quintals during the second week of June, according to figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests. The regions of Casablanca-Settat, Fez-Meknes and Marrakech-Safi accounted for approximately 84 percent of the total collected volume, highlighting their central role in the country’s cereal production. Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari stated that the priorities of the current agricultural season extend beyond achieving strong production levels and include improving the marketing of domestic crops, expanding storage capacity and strengthening Morocco’s food security. The…

Tangier is set to host the 2026 Optimist World Championship, organized by the Royal Moroccan Sailing Federation in partnership with the Royal Yacht Club of Tangier and under the supervision of the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA), from June 18 to June 28. The international competition is expected to bring together around 300 sailors aged between 12 and 16, representing 73 countries. The championship is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious youth sailing events on the global sporting calendar. Speaking during a press conference in Tangier, Royal Moroccan Sailing Federation President Ahmed Bennani Zohouane said the event reflects…

France began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in East Rutherford, United States, during the opening round of the group stage. Kylian Mbappé was the standout performer, scoring twice to help secure the win for the French side. According to the reported figures, the forward increased his international tally to 58 goals, becoming France’s all-time leading scorer and surpassing the previous record held by Olivier Giroud. After a closely contested first half, France capitalized on their attacking opportunities. Mbappé opened the scoring following an assist from Michael Olise and later added his second goal…

A committee of Morocco’s House of Councillors approved on Monday, by majority vote, Bill No. 09.26 concerning the reorganization of the National Press Council. The session was attended by Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid. The bill received support from five parliamentary councillors, while three voted against it and one abstained. Speaking to the Moroccan News Agency, committee chairman Abderrahmane Drissi said the approval followed a detailed discussion of the bill’s provisions and expressed hope that the remaining legislative procedures would move forward promptly. He stressed the importance of the legal text for the press and publishing…

A police officer serving in the city of Ksar El Kébir passed away on Tuesday at a private clinic in Tangier after being admitted for treatment following serious health complications. According to available information, the officer was transferred to the medical facility in a critical condition that required urgent medical care. Despite efforts by the medical team to provide the necessary treatment, he later died at the clinic. The incident has generated deep emotion among colleagues and acquaintances. Meanwhile, the competent authorities have opened an investigation under the supervision of the relevant public prosecutor’s office to determine the circumstances surrounding…

FIFA’s Referees Committee has appointed Uzbek referee Ilgiz Tantashev to officiate the upcoming World Cup match between Morocco and Scotland, scheduled for June 19 in Boston as part of the second round of Group C fixtures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tantashev will be assisted by fellow Uzbeks Andrey Tsapenko and Timur Gaynulin, while Jordanian official Adham Makhadmeh will serve as the fourth official, supported by Mohammad Al Khalaf as reserve assistant referee. The 42-year-old referee is regarded as one of Asia’s experienced officials, having overseen numerous continental and international matches in recent years. Tantashev previously officiated Morocco’s Olympic…

Marrakech is set to host the fourth edition of the Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf Economic Parliamentary Forum on June 19 and 20 under the Royal Patronage. The event is being organized by Morocco’s House of Councillors and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, in partnership with the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises and the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. According to a statement issued by the House of Councillors, the forum will focus on key issues including global economic challenges, prospects for regional economic integration, investment opportunities in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, and the…

Member of Parliament Maimoun Amiri has called for concrete measures to boost economic development in Zagora Province through the establishment of industrial units capable of creating employment opportunities for local youth. Speaking during an intervention addressed to Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills Younes Sekkouri, the lawmaker highlighted the employment challenges facing the province. According to Amiri, limited job opportunities have encouraged many young people to seek professional prospects outside the region and, in some cases, abroad in search of better opportunities. He also pointed to demographic data showing that Zagora Province recorded a decline of more…

Police officers from the Tangier Security Directorate, working in coordination with Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, arrested a 39-year-old suspect on Monday in connection with a case involving the possession and distribution of drugs and psychotropic substances. The operation was carried out in a rural area on the outskirts of Tangier, where the suspect was apprehended while traveling in a light vehicle. A search conducted as part of the investigation resulted in the seizure of 5,500 pills, including 4,500 Rivotril tablets and 1,000 ecstasy pills, according to preliminary investigative findings. The suspect was placed in police custody pending a…

The Court of First Instance in Benslimane issued its ruling on Monday in a case that attracted significant public attention following the circulation of a video involving a minor. According to the court’s decision, the principal defendant was sentenced to four years in prison. A second defendant received a prison term of three and a half years, while a third defendant was sentenced to three years in prison. The combined prison sentences imposed in the case amount to ten years. On the civil side of the proceedings, the court awarded the association “Matqich Walidi” symbolic compensation of one Moroccan dirham…