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A scene of terror in Anderlecht. Moustapha, a well-known jeweler on Rue Wayez, lived through a hellish evening this Wednesday. Kidnapped by a heavily armed squad , he was forced to hand over the contents of his safes to save his wife and children, who were threatened with death by accomplices.
It’s crunch time. This Friday evening, Rabat is holding its breath for the most explosive fixture of these quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions take on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a clash of giants. What time and on which channels can you watch this match?
The festive atmosphere of the 2025 AFCON is now under high surveillance in the Hexagon. In a telegram addressed to the prefects, the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, orders absolute firmness for the quarter-finals and semi-finals. On the program: bans on gatherings and explicit threats on the residence permits of foreign troublemakers .
Confidence reigns among the Moroccans. A few hours before the quarter-final clash of the 2025 AFCON against Cameroon, the players of the national team are displaying their determination. From the Mohammed VI Center in Maâmora, they promise to "give everything" to prolong the adventure.
The earth shook on Thursday evening off the Moroccan coast. A seismic shock of a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale was recorded in the Alboran Sea, according to data provided by the National Institute of Geophysics (ING).
Even behind the bars of the "Tanger 2" prison, Nasser Zefzafi makes his voice heard. The leader of the Hirak of the Rif has broken his silence to address a vehement letter to the star journalist of Al Jazeera, the Algerian Khadija Benguenna. At issue: the latter’s mockery of the famous Congolese supporter "Lumumba", who has become a true icon of the CAN in Morocco.
This is a power struggle that is playing out against a backdrop of critical water stress. In the province of Tata, the ban on growing watermelons is deeply divisive. On one side, farmers who cry out against economic persecution; on the other, civil society applauding a survival measure to save the groundwater.
Macabre discovery in the province of Driouch. The lifeless body of a German national was found on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home in the commune of Dar El Kebdani. The circumstances of the death have led the Royal Gendarmerie to open an investigation.
The CAN 2025 effect is being felt on the economy of the capital. According to tourism professionals, the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region has recorded an estimated influx of 150,000 additional visitors since the start of the competition. A dynamic driven by African supporters, but also by a strong presence of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) in the stadiums .
The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) is tightening the screws on the use of cash in real estate transactions. In the new version of the General Tax Code (CGI) for the year 2026, a provision introduces an additional registration duty of 2% for transactions whose payment is not traceable. This measure will come into effect on July 1st next year.
The persistent tension between Moroccan road hauliers and French consular services has prompted a reaction from the French embassy. Accused of the multiplication of visa refusals , the diplomatic representation defends a strict application of the community code, while ensuring that it wants to preserve the logistical fluidity between the two countries.
In an interview with the media Annahar, Massad Boulos , senior advisor to the US president for Arab and African affairs, clarified the Trump administration’s strategy in the Maghreb. While the Sudanese emergency occupied a significant part of the discussions, the diplomat made significant statements on the Sahara issue and relations with Algiers.