Morocco's meat import subsidy controversy divides government coalition parties

The subsidies granted by the Akhannouch government to sheep and red meat importers continue to stir controversy within the majority. With dissenting voices even rising within the executive branch, a judicial investigation has been launched to examine the use of these public funds.  

French MP criticizes Macron over Western Sahara map display in French National Assembly

French Communist MP Jean-Paul Lecoq, known for his support of the Polisario Front and Algeria, has strongly criticized the display of a map of Morocco that includes the Sahara in a room of the French National Assembly. «I noticed that the world map in our Foreign Affairs Committee room had been replaced. The previous map (the one used by the UN) distinguished Western Sahara from Morocco with different colors, thus respecting international law. Now, this new map represents these two

Spain incorporates Morocco's Green March into school curriculum

In Spain, the autonomous government of Murcia, led by the People's Party (PP), has featured the Green March to school textbooks, an Iberian media outlet reported on Friday, March 28. The outlet, critical of the regional government's approach to Moroccan history, refers to King Hassan II's decision on November 6, 1975, as the «Moroccan invasion of Spanish Sahara». This inclusion is part of a broader bilateral collaboration between the Spanish and Moroccan governments. The

Algeria expands trade ties with UK after $150M deal with Trump Administration

After a $150 million deal with the Trump administration, Algeria is now extending its generosity to the United Kingdom. On the sidelines of the International Food and Drink Exhibition (IFE 2025), the Algerian government signed agreements and memorandums of understanding with British companies worth $1 billion. The announcement was made on Thursday during a meeting led by Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Mohamed Boukhari, in the presence of the British ambassador

Moroccan witness unveils espionage allegations involving PSG's Nasser Al Khelaïfi

A former professional Moroccan tennis player and ex-butler to the president of PSG, Hicham Karmoussi has found himself at the center of Nasser Al Khelaïfi's legal troubles in France. In its March 27, 2025, episode, Complément d'enquête on France 2 aired a documentary titled «Power, Scandal, and Big Money: PSG’s Offside Plays», exposing the businessman’s shady dealings.

La escuela de Róterdam cierra tras un brote de sarampión relacionado con Marruecos

Una epidemia de sarampión ha golpeado a una escuela primaria islámica en Róterdam, posiblemente originada por un estudiante que regresó de Marruecos tras las vacaciones, según informó AD este jueves. La escuela Risala experimentó un rápido incremento de casos, con 50 estudiantes enfermos a principios de semana, lo que llevó a su cierre temporal. El Servicio de Salud Pública de Rotterdam-Rijnmond (GGD) indicó que el

L'école de Rotterdam ferme après une épidémie de rougeole liée au Maroc

Une épidémie de rougeole a frappé une école primaire islamique de Rotterdam, probablement déclenchée par le retour d'un élève ayant séjourné au Maroc durant les vacances, rapporte AD ce jeudi. L'école Risala a rapidement enregistré une flambée de cas, avec 50 élèves malades en début de semaine, forçant sa fermeture temporaire. Selon le Service de santé publique de

Rotterdam school closes after measles outbreak linked to Morocco

A measles outbreak at an Islamic primary school in Rotterdam reportedly began after a student’s visit to Morocco during the spring break, AD reported on Thursday. Risala School quickly saw a surge in cases, with 50 students reported sick by early this week, prompting its closure. The Rotterdam-Rijnmond Public Health Service (GGD) believes the student contracted the virus in Morocco, where a large-scale outbreak is ongoing. After the first case was reported following the break, the number

Morocco, Spain, and Portugal plan joint bid for 2035 Women's World Cup

Spain, Portugal, and Morocco have announced plans to jointly bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. The announcement was made on Friday by Rafael Louzán, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). «What better way to highlight women's sports than by hosting the world's biggest sporting event, a football World Cup? That's what we're working on», Louzán said during the presentation of an Observatory on Equality at the Rey Juan Carlos University in

Golden Koummya dagger, once gifted by Morocco's King, stuns New York jewelers

The Koummya, a traditional Moroccan dagger, was originally used in battle but is now a decorative item. A golden version went viral on Instagram, selling for $70,000 to a Moroccan woman who valued its royal history. Moroccan kings have long gifted such daggers to prominent figures, including President Roosevelt and President Clinton.