Moroccan in Italy terror plot kept in custody, deemed «dangerous»

An Italian judge has upheld the detention of the 21-year-old Italian-Moroccan arrested in Milan earlier this week on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses, ruling that he should remain in custody pending further investigation. In the order confirming his arrest, the investigating judge described the suspect as both «suggestible» and «dangerous», arguing that his personal fragility made him particularly vulnerable to radicalization while also capable of carefully

Vox tightens access to housing and benefits for foreigners in new Spain deal

In Spain, Vox continues to shape regional governing agreements by pushing key elements of its political agenda. On Wednesday, June 3, the far-right party reached a deal with the People's Party (PP) to form a new regional government in the autonomous community of Castile and León. As in previous agreements signed in Extremadura and Aragon, Vox secured the inclusion of a «national priority» policy in the governing program. In Castile and León, however, the party

PSU and FGD launch Left Alliance in Casablanca

Months of coordination between the Unified Socialist Party (PSU) and the Federation of the Democratic Left (FGD) culminated on Wednesday in Casablanca with the official launch of the «Left Alliance». Its founders said the initiative is intended to «respond to the political, economic, social and human rights challenges facing our country, challenges that threaten national sovereignty and deepen social, territorial and regional inequalities». The new alliance also says

Morocco secures strong demand for major eurobond issue

Morocco’s €2.25 billion bond issue on international markets on May 19 was a successful operation driven by opportunity rather than necessity, according to Attijari Global Research (AGR). «In May 2026, Morocco successfully completed a €2.25 billion sovereign Eurobond issuance on the international market. The operation demonstrates the Kingdom’s ability to secure long-term foreign-currency financing in an environment marked by heightened geopolitical risks, relatively

De Mistura to visit Tindouf camps as UN seeks to revive Sahara talks

Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, is expected to visit the Tindouf camps on June 7 and 8, where he is scheduled to meet with Polisario leaders, according to an announcement posted on social media by the movement led by Brahim Ghali. The visit is primarily intended to lay the groundwork for a possible resumption of talks on the Sahara issue. «The Polisario and Algeria want the UN to play a more visible role in this process, while

فوكس يفرض قيودا جديدة على المهاجرين ضمن اتفاق حكومي في قشتالة وليون

واصل حزب "فوكس" اليميني المتطرف تعزيز نفوذه في مسار تشكيل الحكومات الإقليمية بإسبانيا، بعدما توصل، الأربعاء 3 يونيو، إلى اتفاق مع الحزب الشعبي  لتشكيل حكومة جديدة في إقليم قشتالة وليون المتمتع بالحكم الذاتي. ويكرس الاتفاق الجديد، على غرار التفاهمات السابقة التي أبرمها

Rabat court rejects Mohamed Ziane release request

The Rabat Court of Appeal on Wednesday rejected a request for provisional release filed by the defense team of Mohamed Ziane, who is currently being held at El Arjat 1 prison, where he is serving prison sentences handed down in two separate cases. On April 8, 2026, the Criminal Appeals Chamber of the Rabat Court of Appeal sentenced Ziane, a former human rights minister, to five years in prison in a case involving the alleged embezzlement and misappropriation of funds belonging to the Moroccan

Brahim El Mazned wins UNESCO Sharjah prize for Arab culture

Moroccan cultural entrepreneur and producer Brahim El Mazned has been awarded the 21st UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture, which this year is dedicated to music, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) announced. Established by UNESCO with the support of the government of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, the award will be presented on June 24 at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. El Mazned shares the prize with Tanzania’s Dhow Countries Music

الصحراء: ستافان دي ميستورا يتوجه إلى البوليساريو

من المرتقب أن يحل المبعوث الشخصي للأمين العام للأمم المتحدة إلى الصحراء الغربية، ستافان دي ميستورا، يومي 7 و8 يونيو، بمخيمات تندوف، حيث ينتظر أن يلتقي قيادة جبهة البوليساريو، وفق ما أعلنته الجبهة التي يقودها إبراهيم غالي عبر شبكات التواصل الاجتماعي. وتندرج هذه الزيارة،

Desert locusts threaten Errachidia oases and date harvest

Just as farmers in Errachidia province were counting on a stronger agricultural season after years of drought, the return of the desert locust has raised new concerns. Swarms have been reported in several oases and farming areas, fueling fears for palm groves, crops and the livelihoods of hundreds of families who rely on agriculture in the region.