Fearing potential UK support for the Moroccan autonomy plan in Western Sahara, Labor Party MPs have intensified their inquiries, addressing written questions to their government on the topic. Navendu Mishra, a Labor MP and member of the Polisario friendship group, in a written question addressed to the Minister of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, asked «what information his Department holds on the number of Moroccan and Saharawi soldiers that have died since the
Following months of media attacks against the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Algerian government has imposed sanctions on Emirati investments. The state-controlled Algerian-Emirati Tobacco Company (STAEM) is the first casualty, with the Justice Ministry barring notaries from processing related deeds. This action follows a January 10th High Security Council meeting chaired by President Tebboune, which discussed «the general situation in the country and the security situation linked to
Cape Verde has reiterated its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, according to statements made by Foreign Minister Rui Alberto De Figueiredo Soares in Rabat on January 5th, 2024. Last March, then-newly elected President of the Republic, José Maria Neves (in power since November 9, 2021), signed declarations expressing support for the Polisario. «We hope that this referendum can take place and this conflict still present in the Maghreb can be resolved
Mohamed Bensaid Ait Idder, leader of the National Liberation Army and prominent figure in Morocco's independence movement, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning at the Military Hospital in Rabat. He was 98 years old. According to United Socialist Party Secretary-General Jamal El Asri, Ait Idder will be laid to rest tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday, at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Casablanca. Born in 1925 in Timansour, Chtouka Ait Baha, Ait Idder actively participated in the
Mauritanian Islamist opposition groups, under the slogan «The people are suffering», plan a public meeting next Saturday in Nouakchott to protest rising food prices, local media report. Their newly formed coalition, the National Rally for Reform and Development (TAWASOL), issued a press release condemning the recent surge in prices of locally grown vegetables, particularly since the January 1st, 2024 implementation of a new tax on vegetables imported from Morocco. The Mauritanian
In the Atlas Mountains, inhabitants created a complex whistling language, «tutlayt n ansagh», for communicating over long distances when shouting or messengers were impractical.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has reaffirmed its confidence in coach Walid Regragui, following the Moroccan national team's early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), according to a statement released by the football body on Monday. FRMF president, Fouzi Lekjaa, held evaluation meetings with coach Regragui, where they reviewed the team's preparation and performance, acknowledging the disappointment of fans and identifying areas for improvement. Lekjaa emphasized the
Moroccan runners Abdallah Taghrafet and Souad Kanbouchia triumphed at the 11th Murcia Marathon on Sunday, amidst a field of approximately 7,000 athletes from over 60 countries participating in the marathon, half marathon, and 10-kilometer races. Thirty-eight-year-old Taghrafet clinched victory with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 51 seconds. Kenyan Barnabas Kipyego (2:13:38) and Moroccan Bilal Mahroum (2:15:48) followed in second and third place, respectively. In the women's
Israeli flag carrier El Al announced on Monday, February 5, that it will not be restarting its direct flights to the Moroccan city of Marrakech for the upcoming summer season. The airline cited changes in customer demand following the eruption of the Gaza war in October 2023 as the reason for the decision, Reuters reported citing a statement by El Al. El Al had suspended its Marrakech flights in October after the Israeli government advised its citizens to avoid travel to Morocco due to
French-Moroccan startup Sand to Green, known for reviving deserts, has joined forces with 700,000 Hours Impact, a pioneer in regenerative hospitality, and Regenopolis, dedicated to community and ecosystem regeneration. Together, they're tackling the revitalization of the Tiskmoudine oasis in southern Morocco. Their goal: empower the local community and preserve its rich cultural and natural heritage. This initiative aligns with the vision of the village association, aiming to revive the old
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