A so-called «secret» telegram from Morocco, claiming the deaths of Moroccan soldiers at an Israeli military base, has been circulating on Algerian social media since June 22. Touted as explosive proof of military cooperation between Rabat and Tel Aviv, the document shared by propaganda accounts is full of glaring inconsistencies and factual errors. Let’s set the record straight.
The Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) has secured a spot in the final of the 2023-2024 Throne Cup after defeating Moghreb Tétouan 3-0 in the semifinal held Sunday evening at the Fez Sports Complex. Oussama Lamlioui (45+4'), Mateus Santos (77'), and Imad Riahi (83') scored the goals that led RSB to victory. In the final, the club from the Oriental region will face Olympic Safi, who triumphed over Union Touarga with a 1-0 win on Saturday in Casablanca.
The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) presented its annual report on Morocco’s climate in 2024 on Friday in Rabat, in a meeting attended by the Minister of Equipment and Water, Nizar Baraka. Published by the DGM for the fifth consecutive year, the report highlights the alarming reality that 2024 has become the hottest year in the country’s history, surpassing 2023, which had already set a record. It also sheds light on the rising frequency of extreme weather
Two people were killed and three others injured during a shooting late Saturday night at a Moroccan wedding in Goult, in France’s Vaucluse region. The bride, 27 years old, was among those killed. According to initial reports cited by AFP, the couple, both from the Moroccan community, were targeted by masked attackers as the bride and groom were leaving the celebration by car, which also carried a 13-year-old child. Among the injured, Le Figaro reports that the groom and the child remain
Nearly 200 residents of Torrejón de Ardoz, near Madrid, gathered for a sit-in on Saturday, June 21, at Plaza de España, chanting slogans such as «Moroccan Lives Matter» and «Fascists Out!» The protest was sparked by the killing of a Moroccan man by a municipal police officer the previous Tuesday. Abderrahim, 35, died in an incident that drew chilling comparisons to the murder of African-American George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis on
As expected, Rabat hosted a solidarity march in support of Iran on Sunday, June 22. Demonstrators chanted, «From Rabat to Tehran, resistance will not be humiliated», just hours after U.S. airstrikes, ordered that same day by President Donald Trump, targeted Iranian nuclear facilities. Notable participants included Salafist Hassan Kettani and PJD general secretariat member Mohamed El Hilali. The PPS was represented by political bureau member Jamal Benchekroun, who condemned
Wydad Athletic Club of Casablanca bowed out of the FIFA Club World Cup following a 4–1 loss to Italian side Juventus. The match was held this evening at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA, as part of the second round of the group stage. Juventus opened the scoring early in the 6th minute through Turkish forward Kenan Yıldız, whose shot deflected off Wydad defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil and into the net. Yıldız struck again in the 16th minute, doubling the lead for the
La Renaissance sportive de Berkane (RSB) s’est qualifiée pour la finale de la Coupe du trône de football 2023-2024, en s'imposant face au Moghreb Tétouan par 3 buts à 0, en demi-finale disputée dimanche soir au complexe sportif de Fès. Oussama Lamlioui (45+4è), Mateus Santos (77è) et Imad Riahi (83è) ont inscrit les buts de la victoire de la RSB. En finale, le club de l'Oriental sera opposé à l’Olympic
La Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM) a présenté, vendredi à Rabat, son rapport annuel sur l'état du climat au Maroc en 2024, lors d'une rencontre tenue en présence du ministre de l’Équipement et de l’eau, Nizar Baraka. Publié par la DGM pour la cinquième année consécutive, ce rapport dresse le constat alarmant d'une année désormais la plus chaude dans
Deux personnes ont été tuées et trois autres ont été blessées dans une fusillade, survenue dans la nuit de samedi à dimanche, lors d’un mariage marocain à Goult, dans le Vaucluse. La mariée, âgée de 27 ans, figure parmi les morts. Cités par l’AFP, les premiers éléments de l’enquête indiquent que le couple est issu de la communauté marocaine et qu’il a