Mauritanian media sanctioned for alleged attacks on Algeria

On Sunday, March 10th, the Mauritanian High Authority of Press and Audiovisual (HAPA) reprimanded two local media outlets, Anbaa and Taqadoum, for allegedly attacking Algeria. The online publications were made inaccessible for 60 days to internet users in Mauritania. HAPA justified the sanctions by claiming the outlets published «false information» about Algeria. Anbaa questioned why Algeria did not offer condolences or acknowledge the death of a Mauritanian presidential guard on

Malaga-born Brahim Diaz chooses Morocco over Spain

Malaga-born footballer Brahim Diaz has opted to play for Morocco, his parents' home country, instead of Spain. According to Marca, the Real Madrid midfielder made this well-considered decision after waiting for a call-up to the Spanish national team that never came. Marca reports that Morocco has actively pursued Diaz and offered him a more prominent role on their team. «[Diaz], faced with the repeated neglect from the Spanish national team, has finally decided on Morocco, which has

Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture threatens legal action over strawberry misinformation

Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture announced, Sunday, that it reserves the right to take legal measures against the continued spread of misinformation concerning alleged contamination of Moroccan strawberries with Hepatitis A. A press release addressed rumors circulating on social media, despite recent analyses finding no anomalies. The ministry advised consumers to rely on official sources for food safety information. Last week, the National Food Safety Office (ONSSA) confirmed that

Morocco to begin Ramadan on Tuesday, March 12th

In Morocco, the start of the month of Ramadan is on Tuesday, March 12. Around the world, certain countries have made their official announcements.

«Disloyalty kills love» : Hiba Abouk on her split with Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi

Spanish actress Hiba Abouk has finally spoken out about her separation from Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, a year after the couple officially announced their split. In an episode of Spanish podcast A Solas con Vicky Martín Berrocal, the mother of two said she had a difficult year, in which she faced many changes, both positive and negative. She acknowledged the relationship with Hakimi is over and her priority is their children. Abouk also addressed the rape accusations

Moroccan kickboxers shine at Glory Grand Prix : Tarik Khbabez wins, Nabil Khachab impresses

Moroccan light heavyweight kickboxer Tarik Khbabez won on Saturday in Arnhem, Netherlands, during the Glory Grand Prix. Khbabez defeated Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer Donegi Abena in a Light Heavyweight title fight. The fight lasted for five rounds, with Khbabez winning on a split decision, according to Dutch media reports. Donegi Abena and Tarik Khbabez are throwing down! #GLORYGrandPrix pic.twitter.com/tV0hXCaBA3 — GLORY Kickboxing (@GLORY_WS) March 9, 2024 During the same

Belgian-Moroccan drug lord «Dikke Nord» extradited from Dubai to face charges in Belgium

Belgian drug lord of Moroccan origin, Nordin El Hajjioui, 36, will be extradited from Dubai to Belgium to face charges related to his alleged involvement in the cocaine trade in Antwerp, Belgian media reported on Friday. Arrested in Dubai, UAE, in June 2023, the man nicknamed «Dikke Nord» or «Fat Nordin», is also suspected of involvement in the grenade attacks that have plagued the city in recent years. The extradition is a major victory for the Belgian authorities,

Morocco arrests notorious French drug trafficking boss

The National Brigade of the Judicial Police in Casablanca (BNPJ) arrested a 34-year-old French national, Félix Bingui, on Friday. Bingui was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by France for allegedly establishing criminal networks and engaging in international drug trafficking. Nicknamed «Le Chat» (the Cat), Bingui is said to be the leader of the «formidable Yoda clan» in Marseille and reportedly fled to Morocco several months ago. According to

In Spain, opposition mounts against transfer of Sahrawi airspace control to Morocco

In Spain, political and union opposition to the transfer of control of Sahrawi airspace to Morocco is mounting. Job losses for Spanish citizens and the rejection of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara are their main arguments.

Moroccan artist Yto Barrada withdraws works from Barbican exhibition over Gaza talk

French Moroccan artist Yto Barrada has withdrawn her work from a major art show at the Barbican called «Unravel», protesting the art facility's decision to cancel a talk about the Israel-Gaza conflict, the Guardian reported on Friday.  Barrada, alongside Filipino artist Cian Dayrit, criticized the Barbican for not allowing open discussion on the topic. «We cannot take seriously a public institution that does not hold a space for free thinking and debate, however