A Moroccan-Dutch tax expert challenges NATO Secretary General appointment

Moroccan-Dutch tax specialist and legal advisor Karim Aachboun is seeking to prevent former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte from becoming NATO Secretary General. Aachboun, who has initiated legal action against NATO and Rutte, is aiming to stop Rutte's appointment to avoid him gaining immunity through his new role. Aachboun has two lawsuits against Rutte in the Netherlands: one related to a controversy over allowances and another concerning the death of a Dutch woman in Gaza in October

Israeli man in Morocco divorces wife via zoom in unprecedented case

In an unprecedented move, an Israeli man living in Morocco divorced his wife, who resides in Israel, via Zoom. According to Israeli media, the couple, married for over a decade, had been living separately, with the husband residing in Morocco and the wife in Israel. The wife sought a divorce through the Israeli Family Court and the Rabbinical Court, but the husband reportedly refused to grant the divorce because she lived in Israel. The Agunot Division of the Rabbinical Courts Administration

Morocco FM : France's Sahara stance reflects years-long shift

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita stated on Tuesday that France’s new position «embodies clear and effective support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara», highlighting that this «important» shift demonstrates that «the autonomy plan is the final solution to this conflict». In an interview with the Spanish news agency EFE, Bourita noted that France's shift regarding Western Sahara «not only supports autonomy» under Moroccan

British tourist with milk allergy dies in Morocco after consuming dairy product

A British tourist vacationing on the outskirts of Marrakech passed away on Monday, July 29th, after consuming a dairy product, according to the local online newspaper Kech24. The woman was staying at a hotel in Sidi Brahim, an oasis town near Marrakech, when she experienced severe nausea and vomiting. She was transferred to a private clinic in Marrakech, where she unfortunately passed away. Reports suggest that she may have accidentally consumed milk or its derivatives, to which she was

Moroccan government vows to accelerate water resource investments

The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, stated on Tuesday in M'diq that his administration is determined to accelerate investments in the mobilization and management of water resources. Speaking to the press following a meeting of the steering committee for the National Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation Program 2020-2027, Akhannouch emphasized that the session came in response to King Mohammed VI's Throne Day speech, which highlighted water issues, particularly in light of more than six

Morocco's Under-23s secure knockout spot with 3-0 win over Iraq

Morocco's national under-23 football team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Iraq on Tuesday at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games. This win propels the Atlas Cubs into the knockout stage of the men's soccer tournament as Group B leaders with six points. Amir Richardson opened the scoring for Morocco in the 19th minute, followed by Soufiane Rahimi's goal just nine minutes later. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli completed the dominant first-half performance with a goal in the 36th minute. Despite numerous

Algeria withdraws ambassador as France backs Morocco's Sahara sovereignty

After France's recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, Algeria has decided to withdraw its ambassador from Paris. In a press release published Tuesday by the Algerian Foreign ministry, Algiers denounced the decision announced earlier the same day by President Emmanuel Macron to King Mohammed VI. «The French government has declared its absolute and explicit support for the colonial reality imposed on the Western Sahara region», argued Algerian diplomacy,

Moroccan politicians hail release of jailed journalists and bloggers

Former officials and ministers celebrated the royal pardon granted to a number of journalists and bloggers on the occasion of Throne Day. Meanwhile, the Moroccan Association for Human Rights emphasized that the joy remains incomplete until all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in the country are released.

Reporters Without Borders welcomes release of journalists Bouachrine, Radi and Raissouni

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has welcomed the royal pardon of journalists Taoufik Bouachrine, Omar Radi, Souleimane Raissouni, stating that these releases «mark a major step forward for press freedom in Morocco». #Morocco: Journalists Taoufik Bouachrine, Omar Radi and Soulaimane Raissouni were pardoned today, after unjust convictions and lengthy imprisonment.RSF welcomes these releases, which mark a major step forward for press freedom in Morocco.

Official : France recognizes Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara

France, through a statement from President Emmanuel Macron, has officially recognized Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. This represents a notable shift in Paris's stance, as it had previously supported only the autonomy plan.