Morocco is participating in airdrops of humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering of Gaza Strip residents facing a major food shortage. The ongoing Israeli siege and war, which began last October 7th, has exacerbated the situation. Kan Reshet Bet Radio, affiliated with the Israeli Broadcasting Authority, reported on Monday that Morocco would join the airdrop effort today. Six Hercules transport planes loaded with aid departed Morocco for Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The planes
The Islamic Commission of Spain (CIE), the official Muslim body in the country, found itself isolated over the start date for Ramadan. On Sunday night, the CIE announced a March 12th start date, breaking tradition of aligning with Saudi Arabia. This decision was immediately rejected by most regional Islamic commissions in Spain, who issued press releases opposing it. Additionally, they instructed mosques to open for Tarawih prayers that same night. Facing this opposition, CIE President Aymen
On Sunday, March 10th, the Mauritanian High Authority of Press and Audiovisual (HAPA) reprimanded two local media outlets, Anbaa and Taqadoum, for allegedly attacking Algeria. The online publications were made inaccessible for 60 days to internet users in Mauritania. HAPA justified the sanctions by claiming the outlets published «false information» about Algeria. Anbaa questioned why Algeria did not offer condolences or acknowledge the death of a Mauritanian presidential guard on
Malaga-born footballer Brahim Diaz has opted to play for Morocco, his parents' home country, instead of Spain. According to Marca, the Real Madrid midfielder made this well-considered decision after waiting for a call-up to the Spanish national team that never came. Marca reports that Morocco has actively pursued Diaz and offered him a more prominent role on their team. «[Diaz], faced with the repeated neglect from the Spanish national team, has finally decided on Morocco, which has
Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture announced, Sunday, that it reserves the right to take legal measures against the continued spread of misinformation concerning alleged contamination of Moroccan strawberries with Hepatitis A. A press release addressed rumors circulating on social media, despite recent analyses finding no anomalies. The ministry advised consumers to rely on official sources for food safety information. Last week, the National Food Safety Office (ONSSA) confirmed that
In Morocco, the start of the month of Ramadan is on Tuesday, March 12. Around the world, certain countries have made their official announcements.
Spanish actress Hiba Abouk has finally spoken out about her separation from Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi, a year after the couple officially announced their split. In an episode of Spanish podcast A Solas con Vicky Martín Berrocal, the mother of two said she had a difficult year, in which she faced many changes, both positive and negative. She acknowledged the relationship with Hakimi is over and her priority is their children. Abouk also addressed the rape accusations
Moroccan light heavyweight kickboxer Tarik Khbabez won on Saturday in Arnhem, Netherlands, during the Glory Grand Prix. Khbabez defeated Surinamese-Dutch kickboxer Donegi Abena in a Light Heavyweight title fight. The fight lasted for five rounds, with Khbabez winning on a split decision, according to Dutch media reports. Donegi Abena and Tarik Khbabez are throwing down! #GLORYGrandPrix pic.twitter.com/tV0hXCaBA3 — GLORY Kickboxing (@GLORY_WS) March 9, 2024 During the same
Belgian drug lord of Moroccan origin, Nordin El Hajjioui, 36, will be extradited from Dubai to Belgium to face charges related to his alleged involvement in the cocaine trade in Antwerp, Belgian media reported on Friday. Arrested in Dubai, UAE, in June 2023, the man nicknamed «Dikke Nord» or «Fat Nordin», is also suspected of involvement in the grenade attacks that have plagued the city in recent years. The extradition is a major victory for the Belgian authorities,
The National Brigade of the Judicial Police in Casablanca (BNPJ) arrested a 34-year-old French national, Félix Bingui, on Friday. Bingui was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by France for allegedly establishing criminal networks and engaging in international drug trafficking. Nicknamed «Le Chat» (the Cat), Bingui is said to be the leader of the «formidable Yoda clan» in Marseille and reportedly fled to Morocco several months ago. According to
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