In the early hours of Friday, Sidi Ifni's national security forces successfully intercepted an international drug trafficking and illegal sea migration operation, seizing 1 ton and 922 kilograms of cannabis resin, according to a security source. The police intervention led to the capture of an inflatable boat, equipped with two engines, on a beach approximately five kilometers from Sidi Ifni, en route to Tiznit. Onboard were seven individuals, gasoline jerricans, and 50 bales of drugs weighing
The Amsterdam City Archives is set to host the traveling exhibition «Moroccans in Amsterdam: A Shared History» from September 24 to October 11, 2025. This event, part of the celebrations for the 750th anniversary of the Dutch capital, is organized by the Euro-Mediterranean Center for Migration and Development (EMCEMO) in partnership with the archives and the City Center district. The exhibition aims to «explore the history, present, and future of the Moroccan community»
On Wednesday, security forces in Tetouan launched an operation that culminated in the arrest of a man in his seventies, suspected of luring and raping a minor. According to the newspaper Assabah, the 72-year-old suspect allegedly enticed the victim and committed the assault within the city. Through field investigations and technical expertise, authorities were able to identify and apprehend the suspect. The same source reported that the victim, a 10-year-old boy, has been provided with
The Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS) has announced a groundbreaking achievement in the field of biotechnology: the successful reprogramming of human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS). This milestone, as highlighted by Saber Boutayeb, director of the Mohammed VI Center for Research and Innovation, unveils a wealth of therapeutic and research opportunities. Speaking on Medi1 Radio's evening forum, Professor Boutayeb
The recent shift in MEP Rima Hassan's stance on the Sahara issue has sparked concern among Polisario supporters across Europe. This is particularly evident in the reaction of Tesh Sidi, a Spanish deputy of Sahrawi origin from the far-left coalition Sumar. On the social media platform X, Tesh Sidi described Rima Hassan's position as «painful». «We cannot ignore or minimize the anti-colonial struggle of the Sahrawi people, who have endured over 50 years of Moroccan occupation
On Wednesday, August 20, Mauritanian customs officials intercepted a major shipment of smuggled fuel linked to the Polisario Front. «The operation led to the seizure of two trucks transporting 61 tons of illicit diesel in the Inchiri province, located in the western part of the country. The trucks were identified by license plates SH40322700 and SH3018719», the customs service said in a press release. License plates beginning with «SH» are typically associated with
The Spanish club Real Valladolid held a press conference to present their new defender, Moroccan international Mohamed Jaouab, following his transfer from French side Rennes. The event was marked by a warm and celebratory atmosphere. The conference began in an unusual way, with the club’s sporting director, Victor Orta, reciting verses from the Quran, specifically from Surah An-Najm (verses 39 to 41). For his part, the Moroccan defender expressed his ambition and determination to give
Moroccan security forces have successfully located Denise Zaksongo, an Italian lawyer of African descent, who vanished at Casablanca Airport on August 19 during her trip from Italy to Burkina Faso. Her Italian husband, a doctor at Catania Hospital, has confirmed that she is safe and currently reunited with her family in Ouagadougou, as reported by Spanish media. Zaksongo, who once held the position of Deputy Director at the «Cara di Mineo» reception center, went missing after
The National Brigade of Judicial Police has apprehended Rachid Ahmed Cherif, the president of the municipal council in Sefrou and a member of the National Rally of Independents party. This arrest took place, Thursday, after national warrants were issued for his arrest, following several weeks in hiding. Cherif is currently in custody as investigations continue under the supervision of the relevant public prosecution authorities. Cherif faces charges related to issuing checks without sufficient
On Thursday evening, officers from the Imouzzer police station's national security department apprehended a 63-year-old man exhibiting signs of mental instability and aggression. This individual was responsible for a knife attack on a police officer, resulting in the officer's death, according to a security source. Preliminary investigation findings reveal that the suspect was in an altered state when he suddenly assaulted the victim. The officer, who was directing traffic at an intersection,