The return of Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps, the scope of diplomatic powers, the procedures for appointing the head of the autonomous government, and the management of natural resources in the Saharan provinces have emerged as the main points of disagreement raised by the Polisario Front and Algeria during the U.S.-initiated discussions.
The Court of Appeals in Tangier recently presided over a high-profile criminal case that has gripped the local community. The primary criminal chamber handed down a three-year prison sentence to a man in his forties, convicted of sexually assaulting his ex-wife. Additionally, he was ordered to pay 40,000 dirhams in civil compensation to the victim. The assault took place after he forcibly entered her home, committing the crime in front of their children, according to the newspaper
Several European supermarket chains say that weeks of heavy rainfall in Morocco have complicated the supply of vegetables and soft fruits to their stores. Speaking to Belgium's VRT News on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Delhaize, a Belgian supermarket chain, said that «supply is difficult», explaining that «all transport from North Africa has to cross the Strait of Gibraltar, and that’s currently very difficult». The chain added that while «there’s
A former Moroccan soldier, Omar Touanina, currently detained at the foreign nationals’ detention center in Barcelona, has been on a hunger strike for five days to protest the rejection of his asylum application. He is calling on Spanish authorities to reconsider his case, claiming he fears retaliation from drug trafficking networks if returned to Morocco. Through his lawyer, Fernando Martínez, Touanina has submitted a new asylum request, stating that he served in the Moroccan
Morocco has reached a milestone in its lemon export industry, recording its highest volume in five seasons during the 2024/2025 period, effectively reversing a four-year downward trend, as reported by the «East Fruit» platform. Between November 2024 and October 2025, Morocco exported approximately 9,700 tons of lemons, generating over 5 million US dollars. This marks an impressive 80% increase compared to the 2023/2024 season, and represents the strongest performance since the
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck northeast of Setti Fadma in the Marrakech-Safi region on Wednesday at 12:23 p.m., according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake occurred at a depth of 143 kilometers, with its epicenter located near Ouarzazate. While classified as moderate in magnitude, the earthquake was relatively deep, which reduced its surface impact. Authorities reported that the shaking was generally weak and, in many areas, not felt, according to Volcano
Des semaines de fortes pluies et de froid à travers le Maroc ont entraîné une prolifération de moisissures à l'intérieur des maisons. Au-delà des dommages causés sur les murs, les moisissures intérieures présentent des risques pour la santé, rendant une aération quotidienne essentielle pour prévenir leur réapparition.
Semanas de intensas lluvias y frío en todo Marruecos han provocado una proliferación de moho en el interior de las casas. Más allá de los daños causados en las paredes, el moho interior presenta riesgos para la salud, haciendo que la ventilación diaria sea esencial para prevenir su reaparición.
Algerian soldiers reportedly crossed into Moroccan territory this Wednesday at Ksar Ich, in the province of Figuig. A video shared by Algerian dissident Walid Kébir, who resides in Morocco, appears to confirm this incursion. «A group of Algerian border guards breached the barriers they had erected days earlier at the border, opposite the Moroccan town of Ksar Ich, and advanced 150 to 200 meters into Moroccan territory. They stayed for two hours before retreating back to
Algiers became the focal point this Wednesday with the inauguration of the «Sahrawi Football Federation». The Algerian capital is set to host a match this weekend, featuring the Polisario team against former stars of the Fennecs. This event is part of the festivities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the «Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic» on February 27, 1976, as reported by local media. It is worth recalling that in May 2023, Algeria organized a