Canary Islands President's support for Pedro Sanchez's position on Sahara angers Polisario

In Rabat, the President of the Canary Islands significantly altered his stance on Morocco. After praising the kingdom's cooperation in combating irregular immigration, Fernando Clavijo surprised everyone with an announcement on Western Sahara. With Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, «we discussed the Sahara issue. The government of the Canary Islands fully adopts the policy of the Spanish government, because it could not be otherwise. This support has fostered a climate of trust and

Morocco rejects partnerships threatening its territorial integrity, says Bourita

During a joint press conference with the President of the Canary Islands on October 8 in Rabat, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reaffirmed Morocco's stance on the recent European Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling. «Morocco will not participate in any partnership that compromises its national sovereignty and territorial integrity», Bourita stated. He emphasized that the CJEU's decision is a matter for the European Union to address, adding, «It is up to them to

Kippur War : Were Moroccan soldiers betrayed behind enemy lines by Syrian forces?

As part of the eight Arab countries that fought the October war, Morocco sent the one and only battalion it possesses in 1973 to Syria. Once there, Moroccan soldiers fought bravely on the Golan Heights even though they were betrayed by their Syrian counterparts. Flashback.

China's Sentury launches production at Morocco plant, promising 6 million tires annually

Sentury, a leading Chinese tire manufacturer, has officially commenced production at its new plant in Morocco. The factory, located near Tangier, began operations on September 30th. To mark the occasion, Sentury held a commissioning ceremony where the first batch of tires rolled off the production line. Qin Long, the company's chairman, was in attendance. In April, Sentury announced that it would redirect the 2.8 billion yuan (approximately 360 million euros) initially allocated for a plant

Morocco Ranks 136th in 2024 Nature Conservation Index amid biodiversity challenges

Morocco ranked 136th in the 2024 Nature Conservation Index, which evaluates countries' efforts to protect their natural environments, particularly in areas like land management, biodiversity threats, and conservation capacity.

Jet2 expands Morocco flights from multiple UK airports

British low-cost airline Jet2 has announced plans to expand its operations in Morocco, offering year-round access to the North African country from several major UK airports. The first flights were operated on Thursday, October 3. The initial routes include flights from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted, and Manchester to Agadir. Services from Bristol (October 6) and Glasgow (November 3) are also scheduled, reports Express. Starting October 4, Jet2 has expanded its offerings with

Spain deports 21 Sahrawi asylum seekers to Morocco

The Spanish Interior Ministry has deported an additional 21 Sahrawi asylum seekers, some of whom had been detained in rejection rooms at Barajas Airport in Madrid for a month. According to Spanish media, the 21 individuals, including two women and one child, were deported on a commercial flight to Marrakech that departed from Madrid airport at 11:50 PM. Two days earlier, the Spanish Interior Ministry deported two other Sahrawi activists who had attempted to halt their return through legal

Siga Technologies to supply Morocco with Mpox therapy

American pharmaceutical company Siga Technologies announced on Tuesday that it would provide Morocco with its therapy for Mpox. The decision follows a request from the Moroccan Ministry of Health to address any possible outbreak of the disease, according to Reuters. This marks Siga's first commercial sale of the therapy in Africa. The therapy is approved in the United States and Canada for the treatment of smallpox and is also authorized in Europe for smallpox, mpox, cowpox, and

Air Arabia Maroc launches new route from Tetouan to Rotterdam

Moroccan low-cost airline Air Arabia Maroc has announced the launch of a new non-stop flight route from its base at Tetouan Saniat Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands. The new route will begin on October 28, with flights operating every Monday. With this addition, Air Arabia Maroc now serves seven cities from its Tetouan base, including Brussels, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Madrid. The airline operates a modern fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft, known for their

Women's role in Morocco's «Years of Lead» and the revival of Amazigh culture

In this interview, Moroccan researcher Brahim El Guabli emphasizes the significant role Moroccan women played during the «Years of Lead», both as victims of political repression and as active participants in resisting state violence. The researcher also discusses rehabilitating Amazigh cultural production, historical marginalization of Amazigh culture due to aggressive Arabization policies, and the importance of fully integrating Tamazight into educational systems and public life.