The parents of a seven-year-old girl who was swept out to sea in Casablanca in late January have said that, after weeks of searching, they may soon be forced to end the physical search. Inaayah Makda, from England, was sitting on rocks at Lalla Meryem beach in Casablanca when a large wave struck, knocking her and her parents, Zubair and Tasneem, into the water. Her parents lost sight of her as she was swept away. Despite extensive search efforts involving Moroccan authorities, specialist
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) is expressing reservations about Morocco's proposal to initiate a deradicalization program in Gaza. During a Peace Council meeting on February 19 in Washington, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita pledged to advance an initiative aimed at combating hate speech and fostering values of tolerance and coexistence in Gaza. While the PJD has not directly opposed the kingdom's position, the party's General Secretariat released a statement asserting that «it
On Monday in Nouakchott, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani held talks with a Polisario delegation led by Hama Salama, the president of the so-called «Sahrawi parliament». According to a brief statement from the movement's press agency, the discussions centered on «cooperative relations and issues of common interest». This visit is not linked to the ongoing discussions in Washington regarding Western Sahara. However, it comes just 48 hours after the
Moroccan national team captain Romain Ghanem Saïss has announced his retirement from international football, bringing to a close a distinguished career in which he earned 86 caps for the Atlas Lions and scored three goals. Saïss, who has worn the captain’s armband since 2019 after succeeding Mehdi Benatia, shared the news in a post on his Instagram account: «After deep reflection, I announce to you, with great emotion, my retirement from international
Bolivia has announced the suspension of its recognition of the so-called «SADR». The decision was made public following a phone call on Monday between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Bolivian counterpart, Fernando Aramayo. «The Plurinational State of Bolivia, in accordance with Security Council Resolution 2797 (2025) and reaffirming its support for the political process under the auspices of the United Nations, has re-evaluated its foreign policy.
La embajada de Marruecos en Senegal ha instado a sus ciudadanos a abstenerse de cualquier acto que pueda perjudicar las relaciones entre ambos países. Ha asegurado que, a pesar de algunas reacciones en las redes sociales respecto a la condena de 18 aficionados senegaleses, la situación no genera preocupaciones particulares para los ciudadanos marroquíes.
The Moroccan embassy in Senegal called on nationals to remain vigilant and refrain from any actions likely to harm relations between the two countries. It reassured that despite some social media reactions to the sentencing of 18 Senegalese fans, the situation does not raise particular concerns for Moroccan nationals.
The Moroccan naval powerhouse, the multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Mohammed VI, recently showcased its prowess in the high-stakes combat readiness exercise ORION 26. This operation was conducted as part of the French naval air group, which includes the renowned aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and other prominent French and European vessels, according to an official statement. «For approximately two weeks, while integrated into the aircraft carrier's escort, the frigate engaged in a
The National Working Group for Palestine has expressed concern and condemnation over Morocco’s participation in the «Peace Council» chaired by U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that the initiative lacks transparency and carries what it described as «suspicious» intentions and outcomes. The group criticized the presence within the council of what it called a war criminal wanted by international justice, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It
In the midst of winter, residents of the Tindouf camps are grappling with a water shortage, an unusual situation for this time of year. On social media, many are sounding the alarm and calling for urgent supplies. Such shortages typically occur during the summer, when temperatures soar to extreme levels, not in winter. This comes just weeks after heavy rainfall caused flooding in parts of the camps. Despite this context, residents are now denouncing what they describe as a