Moroccan man dies after diving into Trebbia River in Italy

A 41-year-old Moroccan man died on Sunday after diving into the Trebbia River in the province of Piacenza in northern Italy. According to Italian media, the victim went into the water from a riverside beach area at around 2 p.m. but never resurfaced. Friends immediately raised the alarm, triggering a major rescue operation involving firefighters, mountain rescue teams and emergency medical services, including helicopters. Fire brigade divers later recovered the man’s body after it had

Ireland rebuffs «SADR» recognition push

Calls for Ireland to recognize the «Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)» were once again raised in the Irish Parliament by Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, a member of the opposition Sinn Féin party who has repeatedly addressed the issue. Responding to an oral question from the parliamentarian, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Neale Richmond reiterated that Ireland supports a political solution under United Nations auspices, in line with international

Marruecos: Sound Energy vende su 20% restante en Tendrara a Managem

La británica Sound Energy, cotizada en la Bolsa de Londres, ha alcanzado un acuerdo con Managem para venderle el 20% que aún conservaba en la concesión gasífera de Tendrara, en Marruecos, por 57 millones de dólares. La operación supone la salida definitiva del grupo británico de este proyecto. El acuerdo prevé la cesión de Sound Energy Meridja Limited, la sociedad que agrupa los intereses de Sound Energy en la concesión de

Maroc : Sound Energy vend ses derniers 20% dans Tendrara à Managem

La société britannique Sound Energy, cotée à Londres, a conclu un accord avec Managem pour lui céder sa participation restante de 20% dans la concession gazière de Tendrara, au Maroc. Montant de l’opération : 57 millions de dollars. Cette transaction signe le retrait définitif de l’entreprise britannique du projet. L’accord porte sur la vente de Sound Energy Meridja Limited, entité qui détient les

Sound Energy exits Morocco’s Tendrara gas project in $57 million deal

London-listed gas company Sound Energy has agreed to sell its remaining 20% stake in the Tendrara gas concession in Morocco to Managem for $57 million, marking the British company’s exit from the project. The deal involves the sale of Sound Energy Meridja Limited, which holds the company’s interests in the Tendrara exploitation concession, the company announced on Tuesday. Following completion of the transaction, Managem and its affiliates will hold a 75% operated stake in the

After the Smara attack, Algeria moves to ease tensions with Washington

After Polisario projectiles targeted the city of Smara, Algeria has moved to ease tensions with United States. Between conciliatory remarks by Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, diplomatic outreach in Washington and reshuffles at the top of the domestic intelligence services, Algiers appears to be trying to convince the Trump administration of its good faith on the Sahara issue.

Sahara: U.S. congressional delegation holds talks with Nasser Bourita

Nasser Bourita held talks on Monday in Rabat with a delegation from the United States Congress led by Trent Kelly, Morocco’s foreign ministry said. «I strongly support Morocco’s autonomy proposal», which has been endorsed by «United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797», the Republican congressman from Mississippi said following his meeting with Morocco’s top diplomat. Kelly also highlighted the depth of the historic ties between Morocco and the

Morocco showcases water leadership at Africa Day ceremony in Rabat

Held under the banner of integration and focused on water-related challenges, the celebration of Africa Day in Rabat was marked by an address from Morocco’s foreign minister, Nasser Bourita, who recalled that on the continent and within the African Union, the kingdom was «at home».

Schoolgirl’s phone uncovers exploitation case involving minors in Karia Ba Mohamed

A mobile phone belonging to a schoolgirl in the village of Ba Mohamed, in Taounate province, has exposed a case involving the exploitation of underage girls. The case, now being pursued by the Moroccan Association for Human Rights, has revealed an organized network suspected of luring and raping minors, resulting in victims, pregnancies, and the arrest of influential suspects.

Two French men missing after catamaran found empty off Tangier

Two French nationals have been reported missing after encountering «difficulties» aboard their catamaran, Stella, which was later found empty off the coast of Tangier. Citing AFP on Monday, the National Maritime Rescue Coordination Center and the father of one of the passengers said an initial distress alert had been issued on Sunday at around 2:15 a.m. A life raft was later found about five kilometers off the coast, but without the two men aboard. According to the same sources,