Morocco and Russia sign a diplomatic memorandum of understanding

As anticipated, Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on Thursday in Moscow. «This meeting is part of the ongoing strategic partnership established between His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, and President Vladimir Putin in March 2016», said a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad. The two ministers «expressed satisfaction with the quality of

Sahara : Russia clarifies its position to Nasser Bourita

In a meeting this Thursday with Morocco's Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the Sahara issue. «We also discussed the status of the peace process in Western Sahara, considering the ongoing deliberations at the UN Security Council», he remarked. «We reiterated our firm stance supporting the resolution of disputes and conflicts, both in Africa and globally, through solely political and diplomatic means, in line with the core

Spain's House of Representatives rejects Morocco-EU agricultural agreement including Sahara products

In Spain, the House of Representatives passed a resolution on Thursday, October 16, rejecting the agricultural agreement between Morocco and the European Union, which covers products from Western Sahara. The proposal, introduced by the far-right party Vox, received unexpected backing from the far-left coalition Sumar, a member of the governing majority, as well as from the main opposition party, the People's Party (PP). This rare convergence between political extremes allowed the motion to

New autopsy ordered in mysterious death of young shepherd in Midelt province

The case surrounding the death of underage shepherd Mohamed Bouslikhen in the Agbalo community of Midelt Province has taken a new turn. The investigating judge at the Court of Appeal in Errachidia has ordered the exhumation of his body for a new autopsy, following a request filed by his mother, Touda Ouaissa, through her lawyer, Sabri El Hou, as part of the ongoing investigation into what has been described as a «mysterious death», according to SNRTnews. The order was carried out

France : Far-Right MEP on trial for defamation over comments about Muslim school

Far-right MEP Marion Maréchal is scheduled to appear before the Valence criminal court on Thursday, October 16, to face defamation charges stemming from comments she made on CNews regarding a Muslim school. In an October 2023 broadcast, she accused the private institution of being affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood. The association Valeurs et Réussite, which oversees the school, subsequently initiated legal proceedings. During her appearance, Marion Maréchal asserted

Corruption risk map contract in health sector suspended over conflict of interest allegations

The National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and Combating Corruption has decided to suspend the execution of a contract related to the creation of a «Corruption Risk Map in the Health Sector», following allegations of a conflict of interest involving the company awarded the project. In an official statement, the Authority announced that its president had decided to temporarily halt the issuance of a service order to the contracting party and to refer the contract file, along

Launch of smart border between Melilla and Morocco

On Wednesday, the government delegate in Melilla, Sabrina Moh, along with the acting Chief of Police, José Ángel Sanz, unveiled the launch of the smart border with Morocco. This initiative aims to bolster security and streamline surveillance at border crossings. Ceuta is anticipated to implement a similar system shortly, potentially going live as early as November. The smart border leverages the new European «Entry/Exit System», which automates entry and exit

Who are the three goalkeepers who marked Morocco’s U20 World Cup semi-final?

In an extraordinary semi-final against France at the U20 World Cup in Chile, Morocco made history by using all three of its goalkeepers, Yanis Benchaouch, Ibrahim Gomis, and Abdelhakim El Mesbahi, in one match. Who are these three Atlas Cubs who have captured the attention of Moroccan and international fans alike?

Protests by Generation Z : Agadir court of appeal sentences rioters to up to 15 years

The Court of Appeals in Agadir has handed down prison sentences ranging from 3 to 15 years against 17 individuals involved in riots and acts of vandalism that occurred in the Ait Amira area of Chtouka Ait Baha province during the «Generation Z» protests earlier this October. According to media reports, the court sentenced two defendants to three years in prison, one defendant to four years, nine defendants to ten years, and three others to fifteen years. Another defendant received

Hafsa Chakibi's journey from Casablanca to the Valley of Roses crafting eco-friendly perfumes

Engineer Hafsa Chakibi, born in Casablanca, spent much of her life in Béarn, a historic region in southwestern France. It was there that she later decided to return to Morocco, where she rekindled her early passion for chemistry through the distillation of roses from Kelâat M’Gouna.