Polisario leader Brahim Ghali has expressed his desire for an official visit to Russia, emphasizing efforts to «develop relations between the two parties», according to excerpts of an interview published by Polisario media. Ghali cited «traditional consultations» on «issues of common interest» as justification for seeking Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in resolving the Western Sahara conflict. Notably, Russia did not invite the Polisario to
Spanish opposition party, the Popular Party (PP), has requested Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appear before the Lower House of Parliament to explain his surprise visit to Morocco on February 21st. Iberian media report that the opposition party seeks clarification on the visit's organization and the last-minute announcement (24 hours prior). Additionally, the PP, holding majorities in both houses, wants details on the topics discussed with King Mohammed VI and Prime Minister Aziz
Moroccan immigrant Sara Fassi El Mechachti leverages her legal expertise and love of travel to combat negative stereotypes about immigrants and advocate for their rights. Her efforts extend to defending Moroccan women through the power of social media.
A 37-year-old Moroccan has confessed to the murder of a deejay following a heated argument after a night of partying in Koh Pha-ngan, an island in southeast Thailand that’s renowned for its monthly Full Moon Party. According to local newspaper The Nation Thailand, the body of 42-year-old Max Hartl was discovered Thursday near his home on Koh Pha-ngan, with severe head and facial injuries. The suspect, a friend of the victim identified as Anas Rakib, was apprehended Friday and
Algeria appears to be seeking to mend relations with some sectors of the Mauritanian press, offering the construction of a new press house in Nouakchott as a gesture of goodwill. The announcement came on Thursday from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune during the ceremony to launch the construction of the Tindouf-Zouerate road. Tebboune entrusted the project to the Algerian ambassador in Mauritania and emphasized his desire for «swift» completion. This initiative appears to
Moroccan international footballer Ilias Chair was sentenced, Friday, to two years in prison, including one year suspended, by the Antwerp criminal court in Belgium, L’Equipe reported. The incident occurred in 2020 and Chair was convicted of hitting a man with a rock, fracturing his skull. The victim is still recovering and Chair will have to pay him a fine of around 15,000 euros. Two other people involved in the altercation were also given suspended prison sentences. Chair's club,
Canadian man who killed a Muslim family has been sentenced to life in prison. The attack, which took place in June 2021 in London, Ontario, was also deemed an act of terrorism by the Ontario Superior Court, Radio Canada reported on Thursday. Nathaniel Veltman, 23, drove his truck into the Afzaal family as they were walking in their neighborhood, killing Madiha Salman, 44, her husband Salman Afzaal, 46, their 15-year-old daughter Yumna, and her grandmother Talat Afzaal. The couple's son was
The Mexican Senate held a special session to welcome Enaam Mayara, President of the Moroccan House of Councilors. In his address, Mayara notably avoided the sensitive issue of Western Sahara, instead emphasizing the need to strengthen bilateral relations and «elevate them to an exemplary partnership in terms of South-South cooperation». To achieve this goal, Mayara emphasized, «legislative institutions and parliamentarians of both countries must contribute to overcoming any
General Michael Langley, head of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited Morocco on February 20-21, meeting with key military officials and emphasizing the strength of the US-Morocco military partnership. In Rabat, General Langley met with Lieutenant General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) and Commander of the South Zone, and Minister Delegate Abdellatif Loudiyi in charge of the National Defense Administration. Expressing praise for the
Local authorities in M'diq-Fnideq recently carried out a major operation to remove unauthorized buildings encroaching on public maritime land, particularly in Martil and Belyounech. Earlier this week, authorities in Belyounech demolished 17 villas and houses illegally built on public land, sparking anger and concern among affected residents. Videos of the demolitions circulated on social media, highlighting the residents' distress, some of whom had lived there for years. Residents expressed
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