The local Spanish government in Ceuta declared a migration emergency on Friday, citing an overwhelming influx of unaccompanied Moroccan minors crossing the border. Over 30 minors have entered the enclave within two days, bringing the total for 2024 to 69. This measure allows Ceuta to seek assistance from the national Ministry of Children and Youth, as well as other Spanish municipalities. The goal is to relocate some of the 180+ unaccompanied minors currently housed in Ceuta's reception
The United Nations defended Staffan de Mistura's Wednesday visit to South Africa, stating it falls within his «mandate» to consult with interested parties on the Western Sahara issue. Responding to a journalist's inquiry, UN Secretary-General's spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric emphasized de Mistura's freedom to engage with relevant parties to re-launch the political process. Dujarric noted that de Mistura has previously met with representatives from Belgium, Switzerland,
Police discovered on Wednesday, January 31st , the body of a Moroccan gardener, identified as Mc. H., near a hermitage in Castel San Giorgio, a town in southern Italy. He had been reported missing by his wife the day prior, local media reported. Police revealed that the victim had a gunshot wound to the head, confirming a violent death. An investigation quickly identified a suspect, GP, a former employer of the victim. Eyewitness accounts and evidence gathered at the scene led to his
The German city of Bamberg and its utilities shared their expertise in energy-efficient LED street lighting with three Moroccan cities: Agadir, Béni Mellal, and Benslimane. This collaboration, funded by the German government, helped the Moroccan cities develop plans to reduce their energy consumption significantly, German media reported on Friday. Bamberg itself achieved a 75% reduction in street lighting electricity use by switching to LEDs. This example highlighted the massive
Hull City have announced the signing of Moroccan winger Anass Zaroury on loan from Burnley for the remainder of the season. The 23-year-old joined Burnley in the summer of 2022 from Belgian club Charleroi. Since then, he has made 39 appearances and scored 11 goals for the Clarets. He is currently under contract with Burnley until the summer of 2028. ✍️ We are delighted to announce the loan signing of winger Anass Zaroury from Premier League side @BurnleyOfficial.? Welcome Anass!#hcafc |
The management of the Cairo International Book Fair has prohibited the sale and distribution of the Arabic translation of «The Political Harem - the Prophet and the Women» by Moroccan sociologist Fatema Mernissi. This decision, announced on Wednesday, drew criticism from Editions Le Fennec, the publisher of the book, who noted a similar ban in Saudi Arabia.
The Polisario Front has expressed opposition to the planned opening of a new hotel in the city of Dakhla by the Spanish hotel chain Senator & Resort. The announcement of the «Senator Babylonia Delight Collection» hotel, slated for May 2024, sparked concerns from the separatist group. In a letter to the hotel chain's head, the Polisario's representative in Spain highlighted potential conflicts with «the right of the Sahrawi people to self-determination and
The Canarian Association of Victims of Terrorism (ACAVITE) has accused Spanish public authorities of neglecting victims of Polisario terrorism, claiming they are «despised and abandoned». The NGO criticizes the low level of financial support they receive compared to what they perceive as generous funding for the Polisario, according to La Razón. ACAVITE condemns this alleged double standard and lack of respect for victims and their families. They urge the autonomous
A record-breaking 14.5 million foreign visitors flocked to Morocco in 2023, according to the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT). France led the pack with 4.88 million tourists, making up over a third of the total and ranking Morocco as their top non-European destination. This news, reported by Le Figaro, places France ahead of Spain and the United Kingdom in terms of tourist arrivals. Marrakech, Agadir, and Tangier were the most popular cities, further highlighting Morocco's growing
Sporting Charleroi and Stade Brestois have confirmed an agreement for the loan of Moroccan defender Achraf Dari, without a purchase option, for a period of 5 months until June 30, 2024. The official announcement was made on Thursday, February 1st, by Charleroi on their Twitter platform. The 24-year-old Dari strengthens the Zebra defense as a right-sided central defender, having honed his skills at Wydad Casablanca before his transfer to Stade Brestois in the summer of 2022. Achraf Dari
News most...
chargement...
