A British private company specializing in food safety certification has found itself embroiled in controversy. The firm has been issuing documents to companies operating in Western Sahara, labeling their products as «products of Morocco», a move that has sparked outrage from an NGO aligned with the Polisario Front. In a statement, the Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW) condemned the practice, stating that «the credibility of the system is compromised by the acceptance of
The Morocco International Meeting brought two days of intense racing, standout performances from both Moroccan and international jockeys, and a strong showing from amateur female riders. This 11th edition featured 14 races, eight of them international, enhancing Morocco’s growing stature as a reference in global horse racing.
L'hippodrome Casa-Anfa a vibré ce week-end au rythme de la 11e édition du Morocco International Meeting, où jockeys et jockettes de divers horizons ont rivalisé d'adresse sous les acclamations d'un public passionné. Avec des victoires marquantes et une participation internationale croissante, l'événement confirme le Maroc comme une référence équestre mondiale.
El hipódromo Casa-Anfa vibró este fin de semana al ritmo de la 11ª edición del Morocco International Meeting, donde jinetes y amazonas de diversos horizontes compitieron con destreza bajo los aplausos de un público apasionado. Con victorias destacadas y una creciente participación internacional, el evento confirma a Marruecos como una referencia ecuestre mundial.
Behind every strong man is an even stronger woman, a saying that applies to Zaydana. Known as a black, tall and manipulative woman, Lalla Aisha Mubarka was the chief spouse of Moulay Ismail who managed to sow seeds of mistrust between the sultan and his favorite son.
The release of a video showing a meeting of the Disciplinary and Professional Ethics Committee of the Interim National Press Council, published by journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui, has sparked widespread outrage across Morocco’s media sector. The Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers condemned the incident as a «rights and ethical massacre», warning that it threatens judicial independence and the foundations of professional self-regulation. In a strongly worded statement,
The Maghreb Dialogue Forum has urged Mauritania, Tunisia, and Libya to actively engage in fostering reconciliation between Morocco and Algeria. The Forum's advocates highlight Nouakchott's role, noting that it «maintains balanced and peaceful relations with both Algiers and Rabat, free from a contentious past that could bias its stance. This equilibrium, grounded in discreet and pragmatic diplomacy, endows Mauritania with a distinct capacity to navigate without inciting
A delegation from the United States Embassy in Rabat, spearheaded by General Affairs Counselor Nick Barnett, recently visited Dakhla. During their visit, the American officials held discussions with Raghib Hormatallah, president of the city's communal council, focusing on the ongoing development projects in Dakhla, as announced by the American embassy. This visit, officially confirmed by American authorities, follows just weeks after the late October arrival of a U.S. consular delegation,
The international Arabic-speaking press has been abuzz with revelations made by Hamid El Mahdaoui concerning a confidential meeting of the Ethics Committee. This committee operates under the provisional commission overseeing the press sector in Morocco, which has taken over from the National Press Council. The meeting was convened to discuss the rejection of El Mahdaoui's application for a press card. On Saturday, the American public broadcaster Al Hurra reported: «A scandal shakes the
Morocco has played in the 40s a crucial role in World War II, helping the Allied forces to defeat fascism in Europe. Following the Anfa conference held in Casablanca, President Franklin D. Roosevelt promised to support Morocco’s wish to be independent of French.