Bissara, Morocco’s humble yet historic winter dish, has been cherished for centuries for its warmth and simplicity. Made from fava beans, it dates back to the 13th century and remains a beloved staple across the country, from home kitchens to street vendors.
A young man tragically lost his life on Monday evening while attempting to cross the sea from the city of Fnideq to Ceuta. According to media reports, «the victim's body was discovered on Granotil Beach in the M'diq-Fnideq region, having been swept ashore by the waves during his ill-fated crossing attempt». Once alerted to the incident, security authorities and civil protection teams promptly arrived at the scene. They recovered the body and initiated an investigation, under the
Less than twenty-four hours before the Security Council meeting, the final U.S.-drafted resolution on the Sahara reaffirms the primacy of Morocco’s autonomy plan and delivers a stern warning to the Polisario, despite last-minute amendments.
Carlos Moreno, Secretary General of Foreign Affairs for the EU, stated that the new agreement between the European Union and Morocco entails the «implicit consent of the Sahrawi people», without requiring their explicit approval. His remarks came during a session of the EU Joint Committee in the Spanish Parliament. Moreno explained that the agreement, signed on October 3, entered into provisional application immediately upon signing. He noted that it amends sections of the
A 44-year-old man with a prior criminal record was arrested on Tuesday in the Sidi Bernoussi district of Casablanca on suspicion of raping an employee at a law firm and stealing her phone under duress. According to authorities, the victim filed a complaint immediately after the assault, reporting that she had been sexually assaulted and robbed of her mobile phone. Investigators quickly identified the suspect, who was apprehended just hours after the incident. The suspect has been placed in
At Algeria's request, the United Nations Security Council convened on Tuesday evening to discuss a draft resolution aimed at extending the mandate of MINURSO in Western Sahara for a few additional months, reports an American media outlet. This marks the third meeting of the UN's executive body dedicated to this issue, following those on October 24 and 27. All these gatherings were held behind closed doors. Algeria is seeking to introduce amendments to the text prepared by the United States,
On the eve of the Security Council’s vote on Thursday to adopt a new resolution extending MINURSO’s mandate in the Sahara for several more months, Algeria appears to be distancing itself from the Polisario, a move that marks a notable shift in Algiers’ long-standing foreign policy on the issue.
Hassan Farhan, a magistrate at the Presidency of the Public Prosecution, has released new figures related to arrests and convictions stemming from the Generation Z protests in Morocco. According to him, several individuals were detained, with 3,300 released following security checks. He noted that many minors were involved in the demonstrations and were subsequently handed over to their guardians. For those found to have committed serious criminal acts threatening public safety, property, and
The eighth meeting of the Russia–Morocco Intergovernmental Joint Commission, held on October 17 in Moscow, was marked by the signing of a protocol on the exchange of documents and information regarding the customs value of goods transported between the two countries. «This protocol provides for the exchange, upon request, of customs declarations, invoices, and shipping or transport documents for customs control purposes», stated the Russian Embassy in Rabat on Tuesday,
The establishment of a United States consulate in Dakhla is becoming increasingly tangible, Africa Intelligence reported on Tuesday, October 28. «An American consular delegation is currently in Dakhla to meet with local authorities and initiate the preliminary steps toward opening a consulate in the city», the outlet revealed. This development follows recent remarks by Massad Boulos, special advisor to US President Donald Trump for Africa, who told a Saudi media outlet that
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