The President of the Mauritanian Parliament, retired General Mohamed Ould Meguett, is undertaking an official visit to Algeria from January 19 to 22. This trip aims to further consolidate the «excellent relations» between the two countries and explore new avenues for bolstering cooperation across various levels, according to a press release from the Algerian House of Representatives. Ould Meguett, considered a close confidante of Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani,
Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska is expected in Rabat, Friday, to hold talks with Moroccan counterpart Abdelouafi Laftit. Spanish media reports have revealed that Grande-Marlaska's visit to Morocco is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in controlling irregular migration towards the Canary Islands. This trip comes amidst intensified efforts by the Royal Moroccan Navy to intercept inflatable boats carrying potential migrants bound for the Spanish
Morocco national team coach Walid Regragui has addressed the controversy sparked by criticism of midfielder Azzedine Ounahi's celebration after scoring against Tanzania, which some deemed «mockery» towards the Egyptian team. In a statement following Thursday's training session, Regragui clarified, «Azzedine Ounahi’s celebration against Tanzania has nothing to do with the Egyptian team». He further emphasized, «Egypt has a great team and great players. They
The highly respected and influential Royal Elcano Institute issued a report on Spain's foreign policy in 2024, titled «Spain in the World of 2024: Perspectives and Challenges». The think tank issued a stark warning, highlighting the potential for «destabilization of the Maghreb». «There is no sign of tensions easing between Algeria and Morocco», the report states, noting that «diplomatic relations have remained broken since August 2021». The
In 1839, facing the French encroachment in Algeria, Moroccan Sultan Abderahman offered a powerful symbol of support to Emir Abdelkader: an imperial Caftan.
The Mauritanian government has issued a stark warning to gold miners, urging them to avoid «border areas» where security is not guaranteed, according to a Nouakchott media outlet. This stern message echoed through a press briefing on Wednesday, delivered by the Minister of the Interior and Decentralization, Mohamed Ahmed Ould Ahmed Lemine. «Gold prospectors who cross the country's borders put their lives in jeopardy», he emphasized. This warning comes after previous
Tanzania national team coach Adel Amrouche faced the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Committee on Thursday, following accusations lodged by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
A 29-year-old Moroccan man with a criminal record stormed on Tuesday, January 16th, the Moroccan Consulate in Naples, Italy, causing distress and threatening personnel with a box cutter. Local online newspaper Napoli Today reported that police were called to intervene after the man broke into the consulate, posing a potential threat to himself and others. The individual resisted arrest while brandishing the box cutter, but was eventually disarmed and detained. Napoli Today further
Spanish daily La Razón has reported that the Royal Armed Forces are moving heavy artillery towards Bir El Guendouz, in Western Sahara. This echoes the troop deployment preceding the November 2021 «liberation of traffic at the El Guerguerate border crossing» after weeks of Polisario blockade, the source notes. During a speech delivered last week, Polisario Front leader Brahim Ghali warned of the «reckless behavior and measures with incalculable consequences of the
Morocco won its Africa Cup of Nations opener, scoring three goals against Tanzania. The game, held at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro, sets the tone for the Atlas Lions, who secured the top spot in Group F.
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