Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara : French communists against recognition by Macron

The French Communist Party, through the Mouvement Jeunes Communistes de France (MJCF), has inserted itself into the process of reconciliation between Rabat and Paris, which was initiated a few months ago. Fearing a potential recognition of the Moroccan Sahara by President Emmanuel Macron, the comrades argue that France's «clear and consistent support» for the Moroccan autonomy plan, reaffirmed on February 26 in Rabat by Stéphane Séjourné, «undermines the

Spain's PM Sanchez isolated by allies due to the Sahara issue

Pedro Sanchez's PSOE finds itself isolated on the Sahara issue in Spain's lower house of parliament. Its coalition partner, Unidas Podemos, and the Basque formations PNV and Bildu, its parliamentary allies, voted in favor of a Popular Party proposal earlier this week, demanding a return to «consensus» and Spain's «neutrality» on the Sahara question. Vox also joined the other parties, having abstained in April 2022 when the Senate approved a resolution condemning

South Africa puts Western Sahara on agenda at Ghana Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed the Western Sahara issue on the agenda for the South Africa-Ghana summit in Pretoria on Tuesday, March 12. «On our own continent, the matter of Western Sahara remains unresolved. As we pursue our own developmental goals, we stand in solidarity with all who continue to suffer the effects of occupation and dispossession», he stressed in an address at the opening ceremony. «The Heads of State agreed to intensify support for the cause of

Sahara : Polisario welcomes De Mistura's visit to Russia

The Polisario has welcomed Staffan de Mistura's visit to Moscow on Monday, March 11th. «Russia wants to relaunch the political settlement process, based on UN resolutions and its Charter. It has always opposed the arbitrary and undemocratic manner, without participatory discussion by all members, in the elaboration of Security Council drafts and decisions on the Western Sahara issue», Oubi Bachir, the Front's representative in Geneva, told Echoroukonline. «Russia, if it so

Morocco squad announcement : Brahim Diaz, Soufiane Rahimi to play against Angola, Mauritania

Morocco’s national football coach Walid Regragui has named 24 players to participate in the two friendly matches scheduled for Friday, March 22, 2024, and Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The matches will see the Moroccan national team facing off against Angola and Mauritania at the Adrar stadium in Agadir. Among those called up is Real Madrid striker Brahim Diaz, who recently decided to represent the Moroccan national team. The list also features newcomers Youssef Enríquez Lekhedim and

An Englishman helps build temporary shelters in Morocco after devastating earthquake

EarthquakeAn Englishman living in Morocco has been assisting in building temporary shelters for survivors of the September 2023 earthquake, which killed thousands and left many homeless. Steve Sleight, a plumber by profession, has joined relief efforts in the Atlas Mountains. Shortly after, he realized that the temporary tents housing victims and survivors needed reinforcement to withstand the weather conditions. Sleight told the BBC that over the past three months, he volunteered with a

Morocco’s humanitarian aid to Gazans reportedly approved by Benjamin Netanyahu

Morocco has utilized a new land route to transfer humanitarian aid to Gazans. This delivery was reportedly approved by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Smuggled birds headed for Morocco rescued in Italian port

Authorities in Genoa, Italy, intercepted a cruel attempt to smuggle birds to Morocco. 37 birds, including diamond finches and Pacific parakeets, were found crammed into two tiny cages hidden under the seat of a car, Italian newspaper La Stampa reported on Tuesday. These birds came from Turin and were headed for a 50-hour journey in a hot ship hold with no water, most likely not surviving the trip. The International Organization for Animal Protection (Oipa) was called in to help the birds. The

Jazzablanca roars back with platinum-selling artist Paolo Nutini

The Jazzablanca festival (June 6 to 8, 2024) will kick off this year with Scottish artist Paolo Nutini. The singer, with 18 platinum records, will perform for the first time in Morocco, in a much-anticipated performance that promises to be a powerful mix of soul, blues, and pop-rock on the Anfa stage. Born in Scotland in 1987, Paolo Nutini left school at 16 to pursue a career in music. He found immediate success in London in 2006 with his debut album «These Streets», featuring

FIFA approves Brahim Diaz's switch to Moroccan national team

FIFA has approved the change of sporting nationality for player Brahim Diaz, who could be poised to make his debut for the Moroccan national team in their upcoming friendly matches against Angola and Mauritania, as reported by the Spanish newspaper Marca. On Tuesday, March 12, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation obtained a document approving the change of Diaz's sporting nationality from FIFA. The Real Madrid player had previously played only one friendly match with Spain against Lithuania