Algeria has challenged Spain's explanation for the postponement of Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares' planned visit to Algiers on February 12th. While Spanish diplomatic sources cited «agenda reasons», Algerian sources offer a different perspective. According to «well-informed Algerian sources» quoted by Echoroukonline, preparations for the visit were ongoing until Sunday evening. However, since these preparations «did not yield decisive
House of Representatives President Rachid Talbi Alami and his Mauritanian counterpart Mohamed Ould Meguet jointly announced plans to strengthen parliamentary cooperation between the two nations. Their shared press release emphasizes the swift establishment of a joint parliamentary forum «integrating representatives of the executive power, businessmen, and experts from both countries». This framework, proposed in July 2022 during a visit by House of Advisors President Naam Miyara,
Newly appointed French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, in office since January 12th, is extending an olive branch to Morocco. He emphasized his commitment to «invest in the Franco-Moroccan relationship and write a new chapter» in an interview with Ouest-France. «I will do everything to bring France and Morocco closer together in the coming weeks and months», he pledged. Regarding Western Sahara, Séjourné reiterated France's
On Sunday, Ivory Coast lifted the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations trophy after edging out Nigeria 2-1 in the final. In a surprising gesture, the triumphant Elephants celebrated their victory by proudly displaying the Moroccan flag alongside their own. ??❤️?? Énorme hommage du peuple ivoirien au Maroc juste avant la remise du trophée. Le stade ovationne les Lions de l’Atlas qui ont qualifié la Côte d’Ivoire dans cette #CAN2023
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares' scheduled visit to Algeria on Monday, February 12th, has been postponed. Citing «agenda reasons,» the Algerian government informed Spanish diplomatic sources of the postponement on Sunday evening. No new date has been announced. This news comes after Spain announced Albares' planned trip on Thursday, which aimed to solidify rapprochement between the two nations. This thaw followed Algeria appointing a new ambassador to Madrid in
On Sunday, February 11th, tens of thousands of demonstrators poured onto the streets of Rabat, demanding an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Palestine. This national march, coinciding with the 123rd day of bombing in Gaza, saw participation from diverse political, union, and associative groups. They stood in solidarity with Palestinians and protested against the Israeli offensive. Since October 7, 2023, the Gaza Strip has faced a siege, adding to its blockade since 2007. This includes water,
Five people died tragically on Saturday, February 10, 2024, when a house in Fez's Zkak Remmane district, near Place Bab El Guissa, collapsed. The heavy rain reportedly led to the structure crumbling in two parts around 5 pm. Local authorities and civil protection teams responded swiftly, mobilizing to rescue victims from the wreckage. Fez-Meknes governor Essaid Zniber visited the site with a commission, according to L'Economiste. Notably, while significant resources are allocated to prevent
Ahead of the African Union's 37th ordinary session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (February 17-18), the North African group reportedly agreed to nominate Mauritania for the rotating presidency, averting a potential clash between Morocco and Algeria. This solution follows Algeria's efforts to secure the presidency for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, coinciding with his upcoming re-election bid. Despite diplomatic messages and discussions, including with representatives of the Polisario, Algeria's
On February 10, 2024, the Belgian federal police confirmed the arrest of Mohamed Aissa by Moroccan authorities on January 27th. Aissa, who was convicted in absentia for a violent robbery and murder in Brussels in 2011, was serving a life sentence and featured on Belgium's «Most Wanted» list. The federal police detailed the crime, which occurred on May 20, 2011, at an apartment on rue de la Montagne. During the robbery, the victim died from injuries. While one perpetrator was
US private equity firm Apollo Global Management is in talks to buy a minority stake in the Starbucks franchise operated by the Kuwaiti Alshaya Group in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Three sources confirmed this to Reuters earlier this week. Alshaya previously explored selling a 30% stake, and another source indicated the Saudi Public Investment Fund (previously shortlisted) remains in negotiations. The American coffee chain currently operates around 2,000 stores across 13
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