Violent clashes erupted, Thursday, in Amsterdam between pro-Palestinian and Israeli football fans during a Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax. The Dutch Prime Minister condemned the events, while Israeli media accused Moroccans and Turks of being behind the incident.
The caption on a photo accompanying a news article from the Spanish state-owned news agency EFE about the royal speech on November 6 put Polisario supporters in Spain on high alert on Thursday. «EFE considers that the Green March liberated the ‘Moroccan Sahara’ from ‘Spanish colonialism'», reported an Iberian media outlet. After some hesitation, EFE eventually yielded to the pressure, altering the caption—a change welcomed by the same media outlet in a
In his speech on Wednesday, November 6, marking the 49th anniversary of the Green March, King Mohammed VI directed messages to Algeria, omitting any mention of the Polisario. In a statement released on Thursday, the Polisario repeated its usual accusations against Morocco, claiming the kingdom has «blocked all stages of implementing the United Nations-African settlement plan by consistently rejecting the referendum on self-determination». This process, however, is no longer
In November 1942, amid the Second World War, Allied forces planned an Anglo-American invasion of North Africa, targeting Morocco, Algeria, controlled by the French back then. Unlike expectations, from the 8th to the 10th of November, the landing of US forces in Morocco went the wrong way. In fact, the French defenses took a toll of the American landing forces. The kingdom played a central role during the Operation known as Torch, especially through the Casablanca Conference held at the Anfa
A new Moroccan Honorary Consulate has been established in Gioia Tauro, Calabria, southern Italy. On Thursday, a delegation from the Moroccan Honorary Consulate, led by Consul Domenico Naccari, and officials from the municipality of Gioia Tauro, led by Mayor Simona Scarcella, met at the new premises of the diplomatic mission. The prestigious Palazzo Sant'Ippolito has been designated to house the Moroccan Honorary Consulate, following the signing of Resolution No. 122 of 2024, which grants the
A survey in Morocco found that 51.2% of participants were hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine, with factors like socioeconomic status, perceived risk, and concerns about vaccine safety driving hesitancy. Researchers highlighted the need for clear, reliable information to improve vaccine acceptance, as low vaccination intent poses a challenge for managing COVID-19 and other diseases.
Morocco may sign an agreement with the EU to combat irregular immigration, with both sides acknowledging mutual benefits. While Morocco is open to readmitting its nationals, it has rejected offers to host irregular migrants from other countries passing through its territory.
A fire broke out at an insurance office on the FAR avenue in Casablanca on Thursday morning. According to multiple sources, the fire caused no casualties. While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, it sparked panic among office workers. Civil protection teams responded promptly to the incident and successfully contained the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings.
In the first half of 2024, trade between Algeria and France saw a slight dip after three years of steady growth. According to Le Figaro, the Algerian Association of Banks and Financial Institutions, a public entity that acts on behalf of the government to oversee trade, gathered local banks on Monday, November 4, to communicate a new directive: Import and export transactions with France are to be halted in response to France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara. The
Taha Oualidat, arrested last September in Switzerland, was extradited to France on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in the rape and murder of 19-year-old Philippine. The undocumented Moroccan national was detained at the Annemasse border and taken to Paris to appear before an examining magistrate, according to sources cited by BFMTV. His extradition reportedly proceeded without incident. The 22-year-old had initially resisted, but later consented to a simplified extradition process after
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