The President of the Brazilian Senate invites his country to support the Moroccan autonomy plan

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, received the President of the Brazilian Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, on Monday, October 14, in Rabat. In a statement to the press following his talks with the head of diplomacy, Pacheco emphasized that «this is the right time for [Brazil] to consider the autonomy plan presented by Morocco as a realistic and pragmatic basis for a political solution in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council». Rodrigo Pacheco

Earthquake measuring 4.4 hits Azrou in Ifrane province

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the Azrou region in the Ifrane province on Tuesday morning, October 15, 2024, at 10:01 a.m., as reported by the Spanish National Geographic Institute (IGN). The quake's epicenter, located at a depth of 10 km, caused stronger tremors due to its shallow depth, primarily affecting areas near the surface. Other organizations, such as the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), recorded the earthquake at 3.8 on the Richter scale, while the German

EU reaffirms strategic partnership with Morocco despite CJEU rulings on Sahara

The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), issued on October 4, was a central topic during the meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers held on Monday, October 14, in Luxembourg. In a press statement, Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, emphasized the «immense value that the EU attaches to its strategic partnership with Morocco». He stated that the 27 EU member states

Hakim Ziyech condemns Israeli actions, expresses support for Palestinians

Moroccan international player Hakim Ziyech continues to show solidarity with the Palestinian people amidst the ongoing violence and displacement in the Gaza Strip. In a new post on Monday, he refuted what he referred to as «Zionist propaganda». Ziyech, who plays professionally for Galatasaray, posted a message on his Instagram story stating, «As the Zionists say: We are the peacemakers. But in reality: They are the devils». He also included a photo in his post,

City Club owner Jonathan Harroch remanded after arrest

City Club owner Jonathan Harroch, who has been in custody since Saturday for issuing bad checks, has been remanded in custody for an additional 24 hours, according to media sources. Harroch was arrested at a hotel in Casablanca, where he was accompanied by two young women. Security agents discovered a quantity of cocaine in his possession. The arrest followed the execution of a national arrest warrant, though the Public Prosecutor's Office has yet to officially announce the reasons for the

After the Algerian ambassador, Russian diplomacy receives Moroccan representative

The Russian President's Special Representative for the Middle East and African countries, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, received the Moroccan Ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, «at his request». The talks focused on «current issues linked to the progressive development of traditionally friendly Russian-Moroccan relations», Russian diplomacy said in a statement on Monday, October 14. The two sides also discussed «maintaining an active

Through the lens of Abdelghani Mida, who captures wildlife in Morocco

Growing up near the picturesque Tazekka Park, Abdelghani Mida didn’t just observe the beauty of nature—he became a part of it. Through his wildlife photography, he seized the opportunity nature presented to him, sharing with the world the breathtaking life that thrives around him.

Interns and resident doctors to strike in protest of government delays

The National Committee of Interns and Resident Doctors has announced a comprehensive strike on October 15, 16, and 17, 2024, except for emergency, resuscitation, and custodial services. The strike protests the government's «procrastination» in addressing their demands. They also plan to organize local protests in university hospitals on October 14 to express their rejection of the ministry’s handling of the situation, which they claim worsens the conditions of interns and

Air Arabia Maroc announces new direct flights between Fez and Milan-Bergamo

Moroccan low-cost airline Air Arabia Maroc has announced the launch of new direct flights between Fez, Morocco's cultural capital, and Milan-Bergamo, Italy. The new route will commence on December 15, 2024, offering two flights per week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the company said in a press release on Monday. 

Morocco's Aerodrive launches ATLAS ISTAR drone after successful test flight

The Moroccan company Aerodrive Engineering Services (AES) has announced the successful maiden flight of its ATLAS ISTAR drone. «This milestone marks a significant achievement in our journey to develop a state-of-the-art unmanned aerial system designed for military surveillance and intelligence-gathering operations», the company stated in a post shared on its LinkedIn earlier in October. «After months of rigorous testing, our team’s dedication and expertise have