Spanish police launch major operation to find kidnapped Moroccan national

In the early morning of Monday, February 26, Spanish police deployed 100 officers to locate a kidnapped Moroccan national believed to be involved in drug trafficking networks. Five searches were conducted across various Sanlúcar neighborhoods in Cádiz, reports Europa Press. The incident occurred on February 20th, when hooded individuals fired multiple shots at the victim in broad daylight and on a public street in Sanlúcar de Barrameda before forcing them into a van,

Former Moroccan PM Benkirane addresses homosexuality of French Prime Minister

In a video, PJD Secretary-General Abdelilah Benkirane made comments regarding French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal's sexual orientation during an internal party meeting in Tangier on Sunday. Expressing astonishment at Attal's public declaration of homosexuality, Benkirane stated, «I do not recognize in this behavior France, the State of de Gaul, Mitterrand, and Jacques Chirac. What is happening in the world? And when you see what's happening in France, aren't you afraid for your

Western Sahara airspace : Could Morocco gain control in exchange for Ceuta, Melilla customs ?

Spanish diplomatic sources, speaking to El Confidencial Digital, claim that Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez unlocked the transfer of Western Sahara's airspace management to Morocco during his recent visit to Rabat. «This was Morocco's condition for opening customs in Ceuta and Melilla», the sources allege. While Sanchez returned from Morocco without a firm date for the customs reopening, Moroccan Ambassador to Spain Karima Benyaich reiterated Rabat's «commitment» to doing

French Foreign Minister expected to hold talks with Moroccan counterpart Monday

French Foreign Minister, Stéphane Séjourné, will meet his Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, in Rabat this Monday, February 26th. According to a diplomatic source who spoke to AFP on Sunday, their discussions «will continue over a working lunch». The source emphasized, «This visit represents a significant step towards opening a new chapter in relations between our two countries». Séjourné's trip marks the culmination of a public

26th of February : When King Mohammed V died following a surgery

On the 26th of February King Mohammed V passed away after undergoing a minor surgery. His death has raised several questions regarding the efficiency of the medical staff that performed the operation.

After meeting Irish President, Polisario leader eyes Putin visit

Polisario leader Brahim Ghali has expressed his desire for an official visit to Russia, emphasizing efforts to «develop relations between the two parties», according to excerpts of an interview published by Polisario media. Ghali cited «traditional consultations» on «issues of common interest» as justification for seeking Russian President Vladimir Putin's involvement in resolving the Western Sahara conflict. Notably, Russia did not invite the Polisario to

Spain's Popular Party demands Sanchez explain surprise Morocco trip

Spanish opposition party, the Popular Party (PP), has requested Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez appear before the Lower House of Parliament to explain his surprise visit to Morocco on February 21st. Iberian media report that the opposition party seeks clarification on the visit's organization and the last-minute announcement (24 hours prior). Additionally, the PP, holding majorities in both houses, wants details on the topics discussed with King Mohammed VI and Prime Minister Aziz

Diaspo #327 : Sara Fassi El Mechachti, a Moroccan lawyer who challenges immigrant stereotypes

Moroccan immigrant Sara Fassi El Mechachti leverages her legal expertise and love of travel to combat negative stereotypes about immigrants and advocate for their rights. Her efforts extend to defending Moroccan women through the power of social media.

Moroccan national confesses to the murder of a DJ after a party fight in Thailand

A 37-year-old Moroccan has confessed to the murder of a deejay following a heated argument after a night of partying in Koh Pha-ngan, an island in southeast Thailand that’s renowned for its monthly Full Moon Party. According to local newspaper The Nation Thailand, the body of 42-year-old Max Hartl was discovered Thursday near his home on Koh Pha-ngan, with severe head and facial injuries. The suspect, a friend of the victim identified as Anas Rakib, was apprehended Friday and

Algeria courts Mauritanian media with press house promise

Algeria appears to be seeking to mend relations with some sectors of the Mauritanian press, offering the construction of a new press house in Nouakchott as a gesture of goodwill. The announcement came on Thursday from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune during the ceremony to launch the construction of the Tindouf-Zouerate road. Tebboune entrusted the project to the Algerian ambassador in Mauritania and emphasized his desire for «swift» completion. This initiative appears to