Moroccan-born fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies aged 59

Moroccan-born fashion designer Alber Elbaz has died in Paris aged 59, luxury group Richemont announced on Sunday. The causes of his death have not been revealed. But according to French media, Alber Elbaz would have died of Covid-19. Born June 12, 1961 in Casablanca, Alber Elbaz began his career with American designer Geoffrey Beene in New York before being hired by Guy Laroche to refresh the image of the French house founded in 1957. He then took on the artistic direction for three

A Moroccan arrested in Spain on suspicion of murdering six members of his family

The police arrested, Friday, a Moroccan who has been living in Castellón (Spain) since 2002 on suspicion of murdering six members of his family in February in Morocco, where he has been wanted since the discovery of the lifeless bodies in Salé.  The first elements of the investigation indicate the man would have stabbed to death his brother, his sister-in-law, their children and two minor grandchildren while they were sleeping, before setting fire to the

More than 50 young Moroccans swim to Ceuta

More than fifty young Moroccans managed to swim to Ceuta, Sunday, according to the Civil Guard. Initially, 70 people have tried to enter the autonomous city by sea, swimming from Fnideq, Ceutaldia reported. Several boats heading for the peninsula were observed this weekend. The number of similar attempts to enter the city increased due to the closure of the border, Spanish media argued. In Fnideq, young people are protesting against this closure and calling the Moroccan authorities to find an

Covid-19 in Morocco : 326 new infections and 4 deaths on Sunday

326 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 509,363. 4,723,635 people have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine so far, while 4,217,485 people have received the second. 390 new recoveries were recorded during the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries to 495,262. 4 deaths were recorded in Morocco in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19-related deaths

Morocco officially reacts to the hospitalization of Brahim Ghali in Spain

Morocco has finally reacted to the hospitalization of Polisario leader Brahim Ghali in Spain. In a press release by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rabat deplores «the attitude of Spain, which welcomes on its territory the so-called Brahim Ghali, leader of the separatist militias of the ‘Polisario’, wanted for serious war crimes and human rights violations». Morocco expressed its disappointment regarding this act that does not go hand in and with the spirit of

Covid-19 in Morocco : 507 new infections and 5 deaths on Saturday

507 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 509,037. 4,723,635 people have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine so far, while 4,217,485 people have received the second. 457 new recoveries were recorded during the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries to 494,872. 5 deaths were recorded in Morocco in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19-related deaths

Covid-19 : Suspension of air travel between Morocco and India

The National Airports Office (ONDA) announced, Friday, the suspension by Moroccan authorities of flights to and from India. This measure takes effect from Saturday April 24 «until further notice», given the evolution of the epidemiological situation linked to Covid-19. In its announcement, ONDA indicates that «passengers traveling from this country through another country are also concerned». During the month of April, Morocco also announced the suspension of flights to

Diaspo # 190 : Adil Glia... from professional footballer to talent scout in the United Kingdom

Former Moroccan footballer Adil Glia has worked at the foundation of the English West Ham United football team for two years, after a long journey that began with the Salé Association team.

Covid-19 in Morocco : 592 new infections and 7 deaths on Friday

592 new coronavirus cases were recorded in Morocco during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Covid-19 infections in the country to 508,530. 4,717,551 people have received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine so far, while 4,209,470 people have received the second. 542 new recoveries were recorded during the same period, bringing the total number of recoveries to 494,415. 7 deaths were recorded in Morocco in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of

Spain : CJEU rules in favor of a company associated with Agricultural Domains of the Moroccan royal family

Nador Cott Protection, associated with the Agricultural Domains of the Moroccan royal family, wins its case in a legal battle against a farmer in Murcia, Spain.