The Algerian capital hosted, Sunday, a summit bringing together three Maghrebi countries. Responding to Abdelmadjid Tebboune's invitation were the President of Tunisia, Kaïs Saïed, and the President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Younes El-Menfi. The participants in the meeting «examined the situation in the Maghreb region and underlined the need to unify and intensify efforts to meet the economic and security challenges, in the service of the interests of the
From February 26 to March 1, Alexander Ivanko, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Western Sahara and head of MINURSO, held meetings with ambassadors accredited to Morocco in Rabat. Ivanko met with representatives from key countries including the United States, Russia, France, China, the United Kingdom, and Spain. The discussions focused on the recent developments concerning the Western Sahara question. He also held separate meetings with Moroccan officials, a well-informed
Nearly 150 migrants from Morocco arrived on the island of Alborán last weekend. The Civil Guard transferred them to the Temporary Reception Centers for Foreigners (CATE) in Almería and Motril (Granada), La Gaceta reported yesterday. According to sources from the Andalusian Government Delegation, the transfers began last Thursday. Roughly 100 migrants were evacuated to the Almería CATE, while around 50 others were sent to the CATE in Motril. This distribution ensures that
Born in Taza in 1950, Abdelmajid Mehdi faced his first upheaval at the age of 20 when he left Morocco to pursue work in France. Despite initial plans, things didn't go as expected, and he hasn't returned to his homeland since 1996. However, a challenging period of homelessness from 2007 to 2022 ultimately led him on a remarkable path. Today, Abdelmajid is not only an artist but also an architect, and his work is being celebrated at a prestigious venue: the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. The
In Spain, tensions regarding Moroccan agricultural products have escalated. The agricultural union, Unión de Uniones, has demanded participation in control operations on products, primarily those coming from Morocco, according to Spanish media outlets like El País. The union argues for stricter border controls «carried out responsibly to reassure consumers and producers». They justify their request by citing a «loss of confidence» in the Spanish
President Joe Biden has proposed appointing Deputy Secretary of State for North Africa, Joshua Harris, as the new US Ambassador to Algeria, according to a White House press release. Harris, known as a key figure on the Western Sahara issue within the Biden administration, is expected to succeed Ambassador Elizabeth Moore Aubin, who has held the position since February 9, 2022. His nomination will now be considered by the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Harris is familiar with Algeria
A newly released rap song has sparked controversy in Morocco after local children protection NGOs called its lyrics inappropriate and inciting «assault on minor girls».
Pro-Polisario members of the UK Parliament, led by Jeremy Corbyn, have increased their advocacy by submitting three written questions to the Conservative government. These questions address alleged «human rights violations by Morocco in Western Sahara, a population census, and a self-determination referendum». Responding to the first question, Under-Secretary David Rutley reiterated the UK's commitment to international humanitarian law and its support for UN efforts led by Staffan
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced, Thursday, the appointment of Tarik Sektioui as the new coach of the U23 Morocco national football team, succeeding Issam Charaï. In a statement, the FRMF explained that this change aligns with the «new framework established by the National Selection Commission, which outlines the coordination and changes within the national selection techniques for all categories». The FRMF also expressed its «sincere gratitude to
A military court in the Somali town of Bosaso sentenced six Moroccan nationals to death on Thursday for alleged membership in «ISIS», according to US state media outlet Voice of America (VOA). The sentences were announced after a trial involving nine foreign nationals accused of terrorism-related charges. «Six Moroccans convicted of being members of the Islamic State militant group have been sentenced to death», Colonel Ali Ibrahim Osman, deputy chairman of the court,
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