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Morocco launched this week its first locally manufactured cannabis-based medicine, designed to treat certain severe forms of epilepsy that do not respond to conventional treatments. Unveiled in Casablanca, the drug is now available in pharmacies and was developed over five years with an investment exceeding MAD 200 million ($20.31 million). Pharma 5 CEO Mia Lahlou-Filali […]
African countries on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative and the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its Sahara, before the United Nations General Assembly, as the debate launched on Tuesday continued over Russia’s veto at the Security Council. The plenary meeting, convened pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/262, is devoted to Russia’s veto on October […]
The Polisario militias from their headquarters in Algeria announced a “general mobilization” against Morocco on Nov 10, but the declaration has been widely dismissed as hollow propaganda timed to distract from Algeria’s latest diplomatic isolation at the United Nations. The group issued a communiqué claiming the move responded to alleged “dangerous military activities” by Morocco […]
During the Nov 10 United Nations General Assembly session dedicated to examining Russia’s recent veto on the Moroccan Sahara file, Morocco’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Omar Hilale, once again exposed Algeria as the main party to the Sahara conflict, blocking efforts to reach a political solution on the basis of Morocco’s autonomy plan. Through a series […]
France reiterated on Friday its “unwavering” position that “the present and future of Western Sahara fall within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty,” and that Autonomy is the only basis for reaching a political solution to the issue. This came in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs following a […]
Morocco defeated Niger 5-1 in a Group A matchday 3 game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFOCN 2027) qualifiers, played Friday evening at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca. The Atlas Lions’ goals were scored by Yassir Zabiri (4′), Achraf Hakimi (27′ and 45’+3), Youssef En-Nesyri (77′), and Ayoub Oufkir (90′), while Mohamed […]
To mark the 500th day of detention for Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist held in Algeria, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has organized lately a football match between journalists, professional and amateur soccer players and other public figures in France. Participants have called on this occasion for the immediate release of Christophe Gleizes, who was […]
As the race for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final intensifies, Morocco’s ambitious Grand Stade Hassan II in Benslimane near Casablanca is emerging as a serious contender, drawing both Spanish political resistance from opposition leader Nunez Feijoo and unexpected support from within Spain itself. Feijoo of the Popular Party has insisted the final “belongs” to […]
Atlas Lion Achraf Hakim makes history as he becomes the first Arab and African player to earn selection in the global football team for the third consecutive time. The 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 is the global football team of the year voted on exclusively by 19,806 professional footballers from 73 countries. Since 2005, FIFPRO […]
Algeria’s regime has once again turned to its familiar playbook, accusing Morocco of deliberately polluting a shared waterway in a bid to deflect attention from its own chronic environmental failures. In a country where citizens have for years been queuing for milk and recently for potatoes, the media have geared attention to the neighbor on […]
The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM) has unveiled the full jury for its 23rd edition, which runs from November 20 to 28. Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard will preside over a nine-member panel tasked with selecting the winner of the Étoile d’or from 14 first and second feature films in official competition. The awards will […]
African countries on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative and the Kingdom’s sovereignty over its Sahara, before the United Nations General Assembly, as the debate launched on Tuesday continued over Russia’s veto at the Security Council. The plenary meeting, convened pursuant to General Assembly resolution 76/262, is devoted to Russia’s veto on October […]
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, lawyer and mayor of Marrakech, who was appointed Tuesday by King Mohammed VI as Morocco’s first female Head of Government, declared the nomination a “historic moment for our country” and pledged to deliver practical answers to citizens’ expectations, especially those of young people. Speaking to the press immediately after her audience […]
