At least 25 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa have entered Ceuta in recent hours after scaling the double border fence separating the city from Morocco, taking advantage of adverse weather conditions. Security sources told Spanish news agency EFE that the migrants crossed at several points along the 8.2-kilometer land border, managing to evade surveillance cameras installed in the area. According to the same sources, 15 of the migrants are from Guinea and five from Sudan, with all reported to
Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call on Sunday with King Mohammed VI, according to a statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the call, the Crown Prince inquired about the health of King Mohammed VI and wished him continued good health and well-being, the statement said. For his part, the King of Morocco expressed his thanks to the Crown Prince for his noble and brotherly sentiments. سمو #ولي_العهد
Les parents de la fillette britannique de sept ans, emportée par la mer lors de ses vacances en famille à Casablanca, décrivent leur attente comme remplie de «douleur insupportable, de peur et d'espoir». Dans un entretien accordé à la BBC dimanche, ils ont exprimé leur espoir que leur fille ait pu «atteindre un endroit sûr quelque part le long de la côte». Ils ont ajouté que si le pire devait être
Los padres de una niña británica de siete años, arrastrada por el mar mientras disfrutaban de sus vacaciones familiares en Casablanca, describen la espera como una experiencia de «dolor insoportable, miedo y esperanza». En una entrevista con la BBC el domingo, manifestaron su esperanza de que su hija haya logrado «alcanzar un lugar seguro en algún punto de la costa». Sin embargo, añadieron que, de confirmarse el peor de los escenarios,
The French Minister of Justice, Gérald Darmanin, is set to visit Morocco on February 2nd and 3rd, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to bolster judicial cooperation between the two nations. Central to this initiative is the battle against drug trafficking and organized crime, as reported by RFI on Monday. In recent days, Gérald Darmanin has been publicizing his upcoming visit through his social media channels, following a preliminary meeting with Samira Sitaïl, the Moroccan
A senior official at the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has commented on rumors suggesting that South Africa could host the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) instead of Morocco, saying the claims are unfounded at this stage. «There was a statement by South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Sport regarding the possibility of hosting the tournament, which was subsequently denied by the minister», the official told Yabiladi on Monday. «As long as no
The parents of a seven-year-old British girl who went missing after being swept out to sea during a family holiday in Casablanca say the wait has been filled with «unbearable pain, fear and hope». Speaking to the BBC on Sunday, they said they were clinging to the hope that she «may have reached safety somewhere along the coastline». They added that if the worst has happened, they hope at least to «bring her home with dignity, prayers and closure». The
A Moroccan man caused a two-and-a-half-hour delay to a Vueling flight from Valencia to Amsterdam on Saturday evening after climbing onto the aircraft just minutes before departure. The incident took place while the plane was parked on the tarmac at Manises Airport. The man reportedly gained unauthorized access to the airport and climbed onto the aircraft while carrying a backpack. Three officers from the Spanish Civil Guard intervened and negotiated with him until he agreed to come down,
The Executive Office of the Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers held a meeting in Casablanca to review the current situation of media companies and the broader environment in which they operate. Discussions also focused on recent legal developments, particularly the Constitutional Court’s decision to reject the draft law reorganizing the National Press Council, returning the text to the legislative process. In a statement, the Federation stressed that the Court’s ruling
The new French Institute of Morocco in Tangier has officially opened its doors following a two-phase renovation of the historic buildings at Place de France, which previously housed the French Consulate General. According to an official statement, the reopening marks a century of shared history between Morocco and France (1926–2026). Covering 1.5 hectares, the site features a landscaped park and three historic buildings constructed between 1880 and 1926, including the former French