Rif Hirak leader Nasser Zefzafi earns baccalaureate in prison

Rif Hirak leader Nasser Zefzafi obtained his baccalaureate degree for the 2023/2024 academic year from Tangier prison, where he is serving a 20-year sentence. Zefzafi passed the exams in the humanities stream with a score of 14.31, earning him a baccalaureate degree, his father announced Wednesday on social media. Ahmed Zefzafi commented on the news of his son’s success in a Facebook post: «24 years after Nasser Zefzafi left the classroom, he obtained his baccalaureate this year in

Geert Wilders criticizes Islam as PVV joins Dutch coalition government

A few days before his party becomes part of a coalition government for the first time in the Netherlands, far-right PVV leader Geert Wilders criticized Islam on social media. On his X account, the politician wrote on Wednesday that Islam is «a disgusting, reprehensible, violent, and hateful religion». Wilders claimed his conclusion comes after «20 years of security, safe houses, 5 fatwas, thousands of death threats, and visiting many Islamic countries». He justified

Hit the road in Morocco : 6 campsites for your summer van adventure

Summer's here, and the Moroccan sun is blazing! For road trip enthusiasts with vans or motorhomes, Morocco offers a stunning tapestry of landscapes – from the sparkling Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts to the majestic Atlas Mountains.

Spanish parties demand probe into Melilla-Nador migrant deaths

The commemoration of the second anniversary of the Melilla-Nador tragedy has rekindled the debate in Spain about the alleged responsibility of Rabat and Madrid for the deaths of around thirty migrants. The far-left Podemos party called on the European Commission to force the Spanish government to open a full investigation into the tragedy that occurred on June 24th, 2022. Podemos also backed the initiative of the pro-independence Catalan Republican Left to set up an independent commission of

Opposition parties condemn Israeli warship's docking in Moroccan port

The docking of an Israeli warship in the port of Tangiers has sparked criticism from several Moroccan opposition political bodies. The Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) expressed strong disapproval, stating, «In light of ongoing brutal Israeli aggression, normal relations with Israel or allowing an Israeli military vessel to dock in a Moroccan port are unacceptable», voiced by the comrades of Nabil Benabdellah. Echoing this sentiment, the political bureau of the

Widow of missing Moroccan politician Mehdi Ben Barka dies after long justice battle

The widow of Moroccan politician Mehdi Ben Barka, who disappeared in Paris in 1965, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, in Paris, surrounded by her loved ones. Rhita Bennani dedicated her life to uncovering the truth behind her husband's «abduction and disappearance», her family said in a statement. Bennani, who had been living in France since 1964, fought tirelessly to unveil the fate of her late husband. Mehdi Ben Barka was the head of the left-wing National Union of

Verona police arrest six Moroccans for torturing fellow citizen

In the Italian city of Verona, police concluded a series of arrests on Friday, June 21, by apprehending the last of six Moroccan suspects involved in the torture of a 26-year-old compatriot, reports Il Gazzettino. The suspects, all undocumented immigrants, targeted the man after he reported them for assaulting two Somalis ten days earlier. The initial assault led to one of the Somalis tragically drowning in the Camuzzoni canal while trying to escape their attackers. In retaliation, the group

American football quarterbacks Stroud and Fields share skills with young Moroccan players

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields reunited this weekend in Morocco for a youth football camp. The former teammates joined quarterbacks coach Quincy Avery in Skhirat, where they spent time working with young players, some as young as 11, during a three-hour session with FlexWork Football Camp. CJ Stroud and Justin Fields in Morocco ? pic.twitter.com/tsYurLRvGY — Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL) June 23, 2024 Their visit took place

Unpredictable weather, strikes hit Moroccan early produce season

This year's early fruit and vegetable season in Morocco has been challenging for exporters, according to Moroccan exporter Mostapha Mohattan, who deals with the French market. Speaking to Fresh Plaza, he calls the season «mixed», citing unpredictable weather in Morocco, European farmer strikes, and fluctuating prices, all of which impacted exports. Despite these disruptive factors, demand for Moroccan produce remains steady. «Fortunately», Mohattan explained,

Algerian media spreads misinformation after Afcon 2025 Morocco postponement

Following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to postpone the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) 2025 to December, some Algerian media outlets have expressed concerns about the rescheduled tournament in Morocco.