In response to soaring camel meat prices in the Saharan provinces, the Mauritanian Federation of Camel Breeders has announced its readiness to export herds to these regions. In a statement, the organization said the initiative aims to «support the development of the camel sector, effectively meet local market needs, and strengthen economic and trade exchanges between operators in both countries». The Federation added that exports could be carried out at competitive prices, while
The United States plans to establish a training center in Morocco for African drone operators. The initiative was announced by General Christopher Donahue, commander of U.S. forces in Europe and Africa, according to an American media outlet. The first phase of the project is expected to launch during the 2026 edition of the Africa Lion exercise. A dedicated drone training module will be offered to around fifteen participants, Donahue said at the African Land Forces Summit held last week in
This month, the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council, held by Bahrain, has scheduled two closed-door meetings on the Sahara issue in its provisional agenda, set for April 24 and 30. The first meeting will focus on briefings by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, his personal envoy for Western Sahara Staffan de Mistura, and the head of MINURSO Alexander Ivanko. The second meeting is expected to address the «strategic review» of the UN mission’s
Thirty-seven Moroccans have been deported from Algeria this week, marking the third such operation this year, amid a growing humanitarian crisis for families grappling with the detention of over 1,700 compatriots in Algerian prisons. The Moroccan Association for Assisting Migrants in Difficult Situations highlights the compounded challenges of legal fraud, administrative hurdles, and calls for a comprehensive amnesty to address the plight of those affected.
The Belgian Standing Intelligence Agencies Review Committee has recently shared updated insights on the Muslim Brotherhood's presence in Belgium during a confidential parliamentary session held on Wednesday. According to the newly released data, the Brotherhood is characterized as «neither a terrorist organization nor indicative of Belgium being under any form of control», as reported by the news agency Belga. This latest investigation by Committee R builds on the 2024 intelligence
The Spain-Egypt friendly match, intended as a peaceful prelude to the 2026 World Cup, was marred by racist and Islamophobic chants, sparking outrage and highlighting the persistent issue of discrimination in sports. The incident, condemned by players and officials alike, underscores the enduring influence of colonial-era stereotypes and the political dimensions of football as a stage for far-right ideologies.
The Moroccan government has confirmed the implementation of proactive measures to mitigate the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on energy markets. Speaking on Thursday at a press conference following the government council meeting, Minister Delegate for the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa said the state will maintain the price of multi-use butane gas, particularly for household consumption, unchanged. To do so, the government will increase the subsidy to 78 dirhams per 12-kilogram
Videos showing clashes between villagers and law enforcement have circulated online, falsely presented by some users as «Israeli Jews stealing land» in Morocco or «taking back land from before they emigrated». Taken out of context, the footage shows confrontations between residents and security forces, but not in relation to any alleged land seizure by Jews. Instead, it captures the enforcement of a court ruling authorizing the opening of a quarry project in the El
The Spanish National Court upheld the decision to dismiss an employee of Moroccan origin from the National Intelligence Center, rejecting the appeal he filed against the termination of his duties. The court considered that the decision was based on security considerations linked to a loss of trust within a sensitive agency. The dismissal decision dates back to August 2023, when the center decided to terminate the employment of the individual, who had been working as a temporary employee for
Morocco has secured enough diesel and petrol to cover 51 and 55 days respectively, while coal and gas supplies are guaranteed until the end of June, the energy ministry said on Thursday. As global prices surge amid tensions in the Middle East, Morocco, fully reliant on fuel imports, has seen diesel and petrol prices rise by around 30% since late February, following a spike in crude prices in March triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. «Morocco's policy of diversifying supply
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