Morocco rejects Algeria’s property claims, calls accusations «baseless»

A Moroccan diplomatic source said that Algeria's accusations that Rabat has confiscated properties belonging to it in Morocco are «baseless» and part of an «unjustified spirit of escalation». The Moroccan diplomat, speaking to AFP, called the Algerian accusations «baseless», containing several false allegations and motivated by an «unjustified spirit of escalation». According to the Moroccan source, the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

EU, Morocco to reportedly finalize migration pact by end of 2024

The European Union is reportedly planning to finalize a migration pact with Morocco by the end of 2024, Austria's largest newspaper Kronen Zeitung reported on Monday. Quoting high-ranking diplomats from Brussels, the newspaper indicates that Rabat and Brussels have been negotiating said deal for the last seven years. Indeed, Morocco and the EU agreed on a migration pact in December 2023. This agreement is expected to be finalized by the end of this year. The same source explains that the deal

Is the leader of the Kabylie independence movement pushing Morocco to recognize a «Kabyle state» ?

The leader of the Movement for the Autonomy of Kabylia (MAK) has announced the proclamation of the Kabyle state on April 20. In an address, he referred to Morocco’s position on the movement, hoping to get more concretized support.

Spain warns of new alleged Hepatitis A infection of Moroccan strawberries

Spanish health authorities have issued a new warning regarding a batch of Moroccan strawberries, after suspecting a Hepatitis A infection. According to information gathered by the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), consulted yesterday by the Spanish news agency EFE, this second notification was issued on Friday. It follows routine border controls carried out for the entry of products into the European Union territory. The shipment was destined for Poland. According to the same

Spanish far-right party Vox criticizes Brahim Diaz’ dual citizenship

Days after he was summoned by Morocco’s national football team coach to play for the Atlas Lions, Spanish Moroccan attacking midfielder Brahim Diaz is criticized by Spain’s national conservative political party Vox. In a video, the president of the party’s Melilla section addresses the footballer’s dual nationality. José Miguel Tasende argues that the Civil Code of Spain does not grant citizens of Moroccan origin the right to dual citizenship. Instead, this

Polisario at the heart of talks between France and Algeria

The president of the Algeria’s National Assembly Ibrahim Boughali held, Monday, talks with France’s ambassador to Algiers Stephane Rometet, during which support for the Polisario was addressed. During their meeting, Boughali reiterated «Algeria's determination to enable the Saharawi people to realize their legitimate right to self-determination in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions», Algeria’s lower house said in a press release. This message is

Marrakech suffers water supply cuts due to service disruption at water production facility

The inhabitants of Marrakech have suffered, Monday, water cuts, due to some unprecedented disturbances in water supply. In a short notice shared to Facebook, earlier on Monday, the Autonomous Agency for Water and Electricity Distribution in Marrakech (RADEMA), announced that its water production facility, affiliated to the National Office of Water and Electricity (ONEE), has suffered a service disruption. «This distribution will either lead to a reduction in the water supply or a

Morocco’s national carrier RAM launches new direct flights to Manchester, Naples, and Abuja

Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is launching new direct flights linking Casablanca to Manchester, Naples and Abuja, starting June 22, 2024. The flights are meant to «better serve Moroccans around the world and the African diaspora, while promoting Moroccan tourism», RAM said Monday in a press release. «The airline will resume direct flights to Naples (Italy) from June 22, with two frequencies per week (Monday and Saturday). The Casablanca-Naples flight

Moroccan runner Zouhair Talbi finishes second at the New York half marathon

Moroccan long-distance runner Zouhair Talbi secured second place at the New York City half marathon held Sunday, March 17. Speaking following the race, the US-based athlete said he «pushed until the end». «I tried to stay strong until the end», he told reporters. He beat his personal best with a time of 1:00 and 41 seconds. The 13.1-mile half marathon started in Brooklyn, making its way through Manhattan Bridge and FDR Drive, organizers said. Runners also run

Anti-normalization group asks Morocco’s football body to end McDonald's sponsorship

The Moroccan Front in Support of Palestine and Against Normalization has opposed «a partnership sealed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and McDonald's». In a letter addressed to FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa, the group denounced the agreement signed with a fast-food franchise «that supports the Zionist entity's army» and «US imperialist policy». The letter argues that this partnership happens at a time when «the