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Morocco World
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- Sport
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Chippo: If Hakimi Wins Ballon d'Or, It Wouldn't Be a Gift
Rabat – Former Moroccan international player Youssef Chippo has joined a growing list of renowned football figures who agree that Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi deserves not only to be a Ballon d'Or contender but also to win it. Chippo told Moroccan news outlet Le360 that he thinks Hakimi fully deserves to be among the Ballon d'Or contenders. The former midfielder, who also made a name for himself in the world of sports commentary, said: 'And if he were to win it, it wouldn't be a gift, it would be a logical reward.' Chippo sees Hakimi's performance this season as remarkable, noting that Hakimi is not only a defender but he also 'contributed offensively like very few in that role.' 'He was consistent, decisive, and always stepped up,' he added, noting that the Atlas Lion maintained a 'Very high level of performance from the first match to last,' unlike other football stars like Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Debele. For him, Dembele only stood out in the second half of the season, unlike Hakimi, who was 'top-class from the get-go.' Hakimi played at least 55 club matches, scoring 11 goals, and made 16 assists during this season, with a historic quadruple with the football club PSG. Several other renowned figures have defended Hakimi's bid for the Ballon d'Or. Speaking to Le360, French coach Hervé Renard said he thinks Hakimi is the Ballon d'Or of this season as he has been exceptional, consistent, and decisive during all his performances. Additionally, f ormer Moroccan goalkeeper Badou Zaki joined the chorus of support for Hakimi, asserting he should win the prestigious award . 'The Ballon d'Or must go to the player who outshines the rest,' Zaki said. 'We talk about team trophies, personal contributions, and the values a player brings to the game. Hakimi belongs in that conversation.' Tags: Achraf HakimiAfrican Ballon d'Or
Morocco World
6 days ago
- Morocco World
Canadian Court Finds Hicham Jerando Guilty of Aggravated Defamation
Rabat – Quebec's Superior Court delivered a verdict, finding Moroccan YouTuber Hicham Jerando guilty of aggravated defamation against Casablanca-based lawyer Abdel Said Lamtiri. Converging reports said Horia Bundaru, a judge at the Superior Court of Quebec, ruled in favor of the lawyer, following a complaint he filed against Jerando. A court verdict earlier this week found Jerando involved in aggravated defamation for having posted a series of offensive and false videos on his YouTube channel, Le360 reported. The court's verdict includes a fine of C$164,514 in moral, financial, and punitive damages. The court also asked Jerando to cease all defamatory publications against the lawyer, with the ruling enforceable even in the event of an appeal. Jerando, who currently lives in Canada, also faced a lawsuit, based on which he received a prison and fine sentence in Morocco. A court in Rabat sentenced him in May to 15 years in prison in absentia. He was convicted on charges related to terrorism, cybercrime, and inciting violence. He is accused of creating a terrorist group aimed at seriously disturbing public order through online campaigns involving threats and manipulation on social media. The same month witnessed more prison sentences against three family members of Jerando. The verdict included a suspended two-month prison sentence and a fine against Jerando's sister, as well as two years in prison and a fine against her husband. Jerando's nephew received a three-year prison sentence, while four other suspects alleged to be involved in the case were also convicted. Two of them received three-year prison sentences, while the third suspect received two years. The fourth defendant was handed a one-year prison sentence and a fine.
Morocco World
27-06-2025
- Morocco World
Fez Court Orders Municipality to Pay Compensation After Stray Dog Attacks Child
Rabat – A court in Fez has ordered the city's municipality to pay compensation to the family of a young girl who was attacked by a stray dog in one of the city's neighborhoods, according to converging reports. In a ruling issued on Thursday, the Administrative Court of First Instance in Fez found the urban commune of Fez responsible for the incident. The court ordered the municipality, through its legal representative, to pay MAD 22,000 ($2,430) to the plaintiff on behalf of his minor daughter. The amount will be paid through the city's insurance company, which will take full responsibility for the payment, Le 360 reported. The court rejected other requests by the plaintiff and decided that the legal costs should be shared between both parties. The judgment was based on Article 100 of Organic Law No. 113.14 related to municipalities. This law holds local governments responsible for taking the necessary steps to collect stray dogs and fight the spread of rabies in order to protect public safety. The court ruled that the municipality had failed to meet its obligations by not taking enough preventive measures to reduce the danger posed by stray dogs. This failure was considered a public service fault under Article 79 of the Moroccan Code of Obligations and Contracts, which justifies the city's administrative responsibility. Many residents and activists have been calling on Moroccan authorities to take stronger and more urgent measures to deal with the growing problem of stray dogs in Moroccan cities. They are urging local councils to invest in better animal control programs, raise awareness, and ensure public safety, especially for children in residential neighborhoods.
Morocco World
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Report Suggests Algeria's Hacking Group Targeted Moroccan Notaries Platform, Not ANCFCC
Rabat – Hacking attacks against Moroccan institutional databases sparked debate and concern among citizens and experts, especially with the latest wave of reports that alleged a breach instigated by the Algerian group, Jabaroot DZ. Reports suggested that the Algerian group targeted Morocco's National Agency for Land Registry, known as ANCFCC. The reports came after the group claimed to have accessed over four terabytes of land-related data. However, sources from the land registry agency denied that it is the agency's system that was directly targeted, clarifying that the breach involved a notaries' platform, Tawtik, which is managed independently. Le360 quoted an authorized source from ANFCC, who said that no intrusion or data leak has been detected in its information system. Le360 said the Algerian hacking group may have access to data on the notaries' platform by 'exploiting vulnerabilities in inadequately protected computers.' The Moroccan agency sent a letter to notaries warning them about cybersecurity risks, urging them to take all necessary precautions. It also temporarily suspended access to its platform in April and closed the platform entirely to all professionals, reverting to paper-based filling and in-person payments at physical counters to avoid any security breaches. This came when the same group claimed responsibility for the hacking of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) database. Several documents have gone viral online, with experts warning citizens not to open the files as they could include security threats that could target their data. Earlier this year, the same group claimed responsibility for the hacking of the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) database. The intrusion exposed personal data of nearly 2 million Moroccan employees across 500,000 businesses registered with the Moroccan social security. Morocco has been pledging to strengthen its efforts to ensure strong cybersecurity to tackle similar crises. In April, cybersecurity giant Kaspersky said Morocco ranks among Africa's most frequently targeted countries for digital attacks. The ranking places Morocco third among African countries facing web-based threats, with 12.6 million attack attempts documented in 2024. Kenya tops the list with nearly 20 million incidents, while South Africa follows with approximately 17 million. Web threats targeting African businesses jumped 1.2% compared to 2023, with over 131.5 million total threats detected regionwide this year. In-device threats climbed 4% in African organizations since 2024. Tags: Africa CybersecurityCybersecurity
Morocco World
23-05-2025
- Morocco World
Morocco Introduces Commission to Investigate Diploma Trafficking Scandal in Agadir
Rabat – The Ministry of Higher Education has announced a central inspection commission, dispatching it to the Ibn Zohr University in Agadir to investigate a diploma trafficking controversy that made headlines recently in the country. According to Moroccan news outlet Le360, the ministry deployed the commission on Wednesday to audit the entire process of diploma issuance. The new development came after converging reports indicated last week that the Marrakech Appeal Court had ordered the arrest of a university professor in Agadir. This came following an investigation into the professor's involvement in a master's degree trafficking scandal. According to reports, the arrest order came after allegations that the professor was selling university diplomas and certificates for money. Several other suspects are reportedly involved and were questioned about the case. Ahmed Kailech, also a law professor, is reported to have been at the heart of the case as he served as the coordinator of the master's program in Penal System and Security Governance. An individual who had been sentenced to five years in prison for purchasing his diploma uncovered the involvement of the professor. Investigators notably 'questioned the dean, several faculty members, and administrative staff… to uncover any irregularities in the recruitment and evaluation processes,' Le360 reported, noting that while the inquiry focuses on the law faculty, the commission has not ruled out expanding the probe into other departments within the university. Several previous reports have highlighted similar crimes. In 2017, a report by the newspaper Akhbar Al Yaoum quoted a draft report by the court of auditors as indicating that three Moroccan universities were linked to a diploma trafficking scheme in 2016 in the cities of Rabat, Tangier, Tetouan, and Settat.
