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French Couple Face Trial for Allegedly Planning to ‘Sacrifice’ Son in Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 17, 2025
Rabat – A French couple is expected to stand for trial today in Bordeaux after their arrest on charges of attempting to take their five-year-old son to Morocco’s desert for a supposed ritual “sacrifice.” Police arrested the couple, both of whom...
Raphia London: Building a Moroccan Trade Bridge Through Gourmet Artisanship
Food and Drink News
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July 17, 2025
In a landscape where provenance, ethics, and elegance increasingly drive consumer choices, Raphia London has emerged as a sophisticated bridge between Moroccan artisans and the UK’s luxury market. Founded by entrepreneur Zineb Faress, Raphia is...
Couple 'planned to travel to Morocco to sacrifice their five-year-old son in the desert'
Daily Mail
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July 17, 2025
A French couple went on trial on Thursday accused of planning to 'sacrifice' their five-year-old son in the Moroccan desert. The two music teachers from Carcans, near Bordeaux, were arrested in southern Spain in December 2023 before boarding a...
Morocco, Niger Strengthen Transport Cooperation
Morocco World News
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July 16, 2025
Rabat — Morocco and Niger appear to be taking bold steps towards securing strong cooperation in the transportation sector. Morocco’s Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh held talks today with Niger’s Transport and Civil Aviation...
Morocco’s media watchdog hosts Palestine's PLO delegation
Hespress
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July 16, 2025
Morocco’s High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) hosted on Tuesday a high-level delegation from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) currently on a working visit to Morocco from July 14 to 18. Led by Ahmad Al-Tamimi, member of...
French National Assembly VP: Morocco is experiencing a remarkable development boom
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
Morocco, thanks to the Vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, is experiencing “a remarkable development boom,” stressed the Vice-President of the French National Assembly, Naima Moutchou. “Morocco is unanimously perceived as a pillar and a point...
France hands over last military bases in Senegal
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News International With AFPThursday 17 July 2025 - 11:28 France handed back its last two military bases in Senegal on Thursday, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa. Senegal’s former...
Moroccan football legend Ahmed Faras dies at 78
Hespress
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July 16, 2025
Ahmed Faras, a legendary figure in Moroccan football and the first Moroccan to win the African Ballon d’Or, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 78 after a prolonged illness. Faras had been battling severe health issues in recent years, with his...
Morocco Hosts Palestinians for Rights Training
News Central TV
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July 16, 2025
Morocco is bolstering its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a week-long training program in Rabat for a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO). The program aims to...
Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates French President On National Day
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, on the occasion of his country's national day. In this message, the Sovereign...
Morocco: His Majesty The King Congratulates Montenegro President On National Day
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović, on the occasion of his country's national day. In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations...
President Ruto inspects Kasarani Stadium ahead of next month’s 2024 CHAN
TV47
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July 16, 2025
President William Ruto today led a final inspection of the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, affirming Kenya’s preparedness to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) next month. The iconic stadium has undergone extensive...
Moroccan Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Showcases Earth as a Sustainable Building Material
ArchDaily
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July 16, 2025
Materiae Palimpsest exhibition photograph. Moroccan pavilion at the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale. Image © Venice Documentation Project - Samuele Cherubini Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or...
Morocco Contracts L3Harris for C-130 Modernization
The Defense Post
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July 16, 2025
L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract to upgrade several C-130 aircraft for the Royal Moroccan Air Force. The work will include avionics updates, depot-level maintenance, engine overhauls, and other support tasks. The upgrades will enhance...
Morocco hosts Palestinian delegation for human rights training
Africanews
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July 16, 2025
Morocco is reinforcing its support for the Palestinian cause by hosting a delegation from the Human Rights and Civil Society Department of the Palestine Liberation Organization. The group is in Rabat for a week-long training program aimed at...
UFC 318 Fight Card: Date, Time, Location, How To Watch Or Stream
Forbes
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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 12: (L-R) Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier face off during the UFC 236 weigh-in ... More at State Farm Arena on April 12, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty...
Morocco’s foreign reserves climb to $40.2B, inflation falls below 1%
Hespress
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July 16, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Culture Archive Hespress ENWednesday 16 July 2025 - 11:51 Morocco’s foreign currency reserves rose by 10% year-on-year to $40.2 billion (402 billion dirhams) as of June 26, head of government Aziz Akhannouch...
Morocco, first North African country in the Global Citizenship 2025 ranking
Atalayar
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July 16, 2025
According to the results of the Global Citizenship 2025 Report published by CS Global Partners, Morocco ranks 100th out of 165 countries worldwide. With a score of 50.5 out of 100 points, it is the leader in the North African region ahead of...
Nissan Magnite Debuts in Morocco as Africa’s First Left-Hand Drive Market
News Ghana
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July 17, 2025
Nissan has launched its compact SUV Magnite in Morocco, marking the vehicle’s first left-hand drive introduction in Africa. The Japanese automaker selected the North African nation as a strategic entry point, with Nissan Africa president Jordi...
Morocco: His Majesty (HM) The King Congratulates Sultan Of Brunei Darussalam On Birthday
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, His Majesty Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, on the occasion of his birthday. In this message, His Majesty the King extends His...