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Morocco prevents journalists, Spanish human rights activist from accessing occupied El Aaiun
Occupied El Aaiun, 9 July 2025 (SPS) - Moroccan occupying authorities expelled two journalists and a Spanish human rights activist on Tuesday who were on a mission to investigate the situation in Western Sahara. The individuals involved are...

Morocco vs DR Congo: Preview & Score Prediction
Morocco’s women’s team face DR Congo on Wednesday night in a must-win match in Rabat, as they aim to stay on course for a spot in the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Kick-off is at 8 p.m. Moroccan time (GMT+1), and fans can...

Nancy Ajram: Singing in Morocco has unique magic — ‘Warana Eih’ signals new chapter
On a captivating night at the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World, Lebanese pop icon Nancy Ajram lit up the Nahda stage with her signature warmth and beloved voice, reaffirming her enduring place at the heart of the Arab music scene. More...

Strong Thunderstorms Expected in Several Moroccan Regions This Wednesday
Rabat – The General Directorate of Meteorology in Morocco has announced that strong thunderstorms are expected today, in several regions of the country. According to a weather alert classified as “orange level,” heavy rain between 15 and 30...

Christopher Nolan pays surprise visit to Scottish cinema
The 54-year-old is currently in the area to shoot scenes for his forthcoming historical blockbuster The Odyssey. Filming is reportedly taking place at locations such as Culbin Forest near Forres and the dramatic Findlater Castle near Cullen. READ...

Adala UK Condemns Morocco's Expulsion of Spanish Observers from Occupied Western Sahara
London (UK) 9 July 2025 (SPS)– Adala UK, a human rights organization based in the United Kingdom, today strongly condemned the latest expulsion of international observers from Western Sahara by Moroccan occupation authorities. On Tuesday, Moroccan...

Morocco's efforts to combat Islamophobia highlighted in Cairo
Morocco’s efforts to combat Islamophobia were highlighted on Tuesday in Cairo at an international conference organized by the League of Arab States and the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO). Speaking at the event,...

Source Fashion sees record-breaking day-one attendance, Indian visitors stronger on trade deal
In only its second edition as a midweek show, Source Fashion said it saw “unprecedented opening day attendance” on Tuesday. The record-breaking start at London’s Olympia included a number of big names and prominent independent businesses such as...

Algeria Plays in Morocco…But Pretends It’s Not
Algeria is playing in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, hosted in Morocco, but you wouldn’t know it from their coverage. Since 5 July, Algeria’s coverage of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations has taken an unusual turn. 🇲🇦🇩🇿| Sur la chaîne...

Amr Diab ranks on World Music Awards top 100 artists
The World Music Awards announced that Egyptian superstar Amr Diab has entered the list of the top 100 global digital musical artists, following the remarkable success of his new album “Ebtadena,” recently released across various digital platforms....

Kate Walsh: TV star bears skin in ultra-revealing gown at Paris Fashion Week
TV star Kate Walsh might have debuted her most daring outfit yet as she laps up the glamour of Paris Fashion Week with fiance Andrew Nixon. The pair enjoyed a sunny layover in Morocco and Portugal before touching down in the French fashion capital...

Moroccan student Aya Boumezbra dies in Paris awaiting second liver transplant
Aya Boumezbra, a young Moroccan engineering student who captured national attention with her fight for life, has passed away in Paris. Sources confirmed to Hespress AR that the 23-year-old died Monday at Hôpital Paul-Brousse, where she had been...

Moroccan surgeons under fire for playing 'chaabi' music during surgery
A viral video showing Moroccan surgeons playing loud traditional “chaabi” music, even dancing, during a surgical operation has triggered widespread outrage across Morocco, sparking demands for an official investigation by the Ministry of Health....

Danone, CAF Partner for Morocco’s Africa Cup Tournaments
Danone has signed an official partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ahead of two major tournaments to take place in Morocco: the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in July and the 2025 Men’s Africa Cup of Nations...

Warning in every language: Morocco’s fight against deadly heatwaves with life-saving alerts
CASABLANCA, July 9 — Lhoussaine Youabd knows nearly all the languages spoken in Morocco, a useful skill in his role warning the population of growing climate-related risks in the country braving increasingly common heatwaves. “Every time a weather...

Zimbabwe start Rugby Africa Cup defence with win over Morocco
By Sport Reporter The Zimbabwe senior men’s rugby team started its 2025 Rugby Africa Cup campaign with a 43–8 win over Morocco on Tuesday at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Nambole, Kampala. The victory saw Zimbabwe securing a place in the...

Wednesday’s TV/Radio listings (July 9)
See Wednesday’s TV/radio listings below: EVENT TIME TV MLB LA Dodgers at Milwaukee 1:00 MLB NY Mets at Baltimore 6:00 ESPN Rangers at LA Angels 8:30 RSN, Victory+ Atlanta at Athletics 9:00 MLB WNBA Golden State at Indiana 11 am NBA Wings at...

After decades capturing the world’s fashion-set, photographer Johnny Rozsa picks up a paint brush
To speak with Johnny Rozsa is a bit like hearing a movie script read aloud. Before he became an era-defining fashion photographer in 1980s London, Rozsa studied architecture, had a stint as a go-go dancer, interned at British Vogue, and ran a...

Kate Walsh risks wardrobe malfunction with nearly nude ensemble during Paris Fashion Week
Kate Walsh isn’t afraid of a possible wardrobe malfunction while wearing a nearly nude dress. On Tuesday, the 57-year-old actress stepped out at the Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture show during Paris Fashion Week. The “Private Practice” alum posed...

Sahrawi diplomat responds to Moroccan allegations against the Polisario Front in the British Telegraph
Chahid Elhafed (Sahrawi Republic) 08 July 2025 (SPS)- Adala-UK and The Panafrikanist websites published an article Today signed by Sahrawi diplomat Ambassador Malainin Lakhal, in which he responds to an opinion piece by a certain Robert Clark,...