Police in Fez arrested, Wednesday, a 42-year-old man suspected of fraud, blackmail, and impersonating a licensed professional. The arrest came after a video went viral on social media, featuring a foreign tourist alleging they were scammed by the accused. According to a press release from the General Directorate for National Security (DGSN), authorities analyzed the video footage and identified the suspect. He was then apprehended by police and is currently in custody for further investigation.
The European Parliament has withdrawn photos celebrating the Polisario from an exhibition titled «A Place in the World». The event was opened, Wednesday, following a conference on «the future of peace» organized by the Spanish left-wing party Podemos. The party's former leader, Pablo Iglesias, was present in his capacity as the owner of the online TV channel Canal Red. The Polisario representative in Madrid also attended the event. Known supporters of the Polisario
The head of MINURSO Alexander Ivanko, informed the Security Council on Tuesday that the Polisario Front had rejected his proposal for a ceasefire during Ramadan. Ivanko, a Russian diplomat, also briefed the Council on the Polisario's response to concerns raised about missile strikes near MINURSO observation points.
Three Moroccans made their mark in last night's Europa League quarter-finals. Amine Harit and Azzedine Ouunahi started for Olympique de Marseille against Benfica, helping the team reach the semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out at the Stade Velodrome. In London, West Ham's Nayef Aguered faced off against Amine Adli of Bayer Leverkusen. The match went in favor of the Germans, who secured their spot in the next round. This success follows the previous day's qualification of three Moroccan
Drought, floods and clean transition could harm Morocco's banking sector according to a new report by the World Bank and the Moroccan central bank.
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis reiterated its recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara during talks yesterday in Rabat with Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, according to a statement released by the Caribbean state's head of diplomacy, Denzil Llewellyn Douglas. The Minister expressed his country's support for the UN-led political process aimed at achieving a just and lasting solution to this regional dispute. He also stressed the relevance of the Moroccan autonomy
A Dutch-Moroccan TikTok influencer is currently not allowed to leave Morocco after participating in an online dating show, according to national Dutch broadcaster NOS on Thursday. NOS, quoting regional broadcaster Rijnmond who spoke to the 20-year-old, reports that the show involved choosing a date based on his clothing. The YouTube show, which premiered last week, sparked controversy in Morocco. Many found the concept degrading to men and criticized the participant's outfit. Days after the
Leaked WhatsApp messages reveal the story behind Spain, Portugal, and Morocco's successful joint bid for the 2030 World Cup. As early as July 2018, talks between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales discussed the possibility of a joint bid with Morocco and Portugal, according to The Objective.
The Anti-Corruption Division of the Casablanca Court of Appeals is considering the case against former 2M executives Mustapha Benali and Khadija Boujanoui, along with six others, on suspicion of misusing public funds. Media reports indicate that the Moroccan Organization for the Protection of Public Funds (OMPDP) has joined the civil suit, requesting the inclusion of certain employees and production companies implicated through non-transparent contracts in the prosecution. The NGO's action is
A man accused of amputating the limbs of a donkey in Zagora is expected to appear in court next week. Local media reports indicate he will be charged with «unnecessarily amputating a riding animal in a place owned by the perpetrator» under Article 601 of the Criminal Code. The Royal Gendarmerie in Zagora investigated the accused before presenting him to the King's Prosecutor at the Zagora Court of First Instance, who ordered his prosecution in custody. According to the same
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