The fall of Granada in 1492 marked the end of Muslim rule in Al-Andalus. By the late 15th century, Spanish and Portuguese expeditions had begun in Latin America, ushering in the era of conquest. As a result, across the Atlantic, local culinary traditions absorbed influences brought by the Andalusians, who had inherited culinary practices from North Africa and the Arab world. This fusion gave rise to specialties that would later make regions such as Peru, Brazil, and beyond renowned.
Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzling public funds on Monday, March 31, 2025, in the case of the National Front’s European parliamentary assistants. The court sentenced her to five years of ineligibility, effective immediately, along with four years in prison—two of which will be served under electronic monitoring—and a €100,000 fine. This ruling bars her from running in the 2027 presidential election. Leaving the courthouse in silence, the president of the
The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested 23 individuals belonging to a criminal network led by a drug dealer known as «El Tarta». The group was involved in smuggling large quantities of hashish from Morocco via the Guadalquivir River in Andalusia, using fast boats. The operation, dubbed «Insula», led to the seizure of 452 kilograms of hashish, 22,406 liters of gasoline, and two stolen cars used to transport the drugs, according to Spanish media
Sentenced to life imprisonment in 2010 for leading one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, Belgian-Moroccan Abdelkader Belliraj had his sentence reduced to 25 years in 2022. He is among 33 inmates convicted in extremism-related cases who received a royal pardon on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. Belliraj was released from the Oudaya prison in Marrakech. He is one of 33 detainees pardoned for terrorism and extremism-related charges, out of a total of 1,533
The controversy over the actual amount of tax exemptions, customs duty suspensions, and VAT relief granted to sheep and cattle importers continues to escalate. In response to the figure announced by Rachid Talbi Alami (RNI), Nabil Benabdellah insists that the numbers he presented are official and bear the seal of the Akhannouch government.
Supporters of the Polisario Front in France launched an initiative called the «Caravan for Freedom» on Sunday, March 30, from Ivry-sur-Seine. This project is led by Claude Mangin, the wife of Naama Asfari, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the deadly events during the dismantling of the Gdim Izik camp in Laayoune in November 2010, where 11 Moroccan security officers were killed. Claude Mangin and her companions plan to reach Kenitra prison, where her husband
In Tangier, the participation of PJD members in a solidarity march for Palestine sparked a strong reaction from the Moroccan Front for Support of Palestine and Against Normalization, largely led by Al Adl wal Ihsane (AWI). This incident reignites deep divisions between the two Islamist movements, stemming from longstanding rivalries and disagreements over Morocco’s normalization with Israel.
A taxi driver was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison and fined 20,000 dirhams by the Criminal Chamber of the Beni Mellal Court of First Instance. According to Al Akhbar, he was prosecuted for impersonation, insulting officials, and spreading false allegations with the intent to defame, with repeat offenses. Arrested in Fkih Ben Salah, he was brought before the prosecutor on February 20 while in custody and subsequently placed in pre-trial detention. Already convicted multiple times
For this special edition of Jazzablanca, which marks the event's extension to a ten-day duration (from July 3 to July 12, 2025), the Australian groove will take the stage with Parcels. Formed in 2014, this indie pop band will bring its infectious energy to Casablanca on Thursday, July 10, at the festival's Village in Anfa Park. «At the crossroads of Daft Punk and the Beach Boys, Parcels blend pop melodies, sophisticated harmonies, and danceable rhythms in a retro-modern universe»,
The TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, will be broadcast across Africa and beyond, giving fans a chance to watch the next generation of football talent in action. The tournament kicks off this Sunday, March 30, with the opening match between Morocco and Uganda at 10:00 PM (local time/GMT) and runs until the final on April 19. Sixteen teams will compete not only for the continental title but also for one of 10 qualifying spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar later this
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