A solidarity campaign in Italy makes Moroccan mother’s last wish come true

The inhabitants of San Benedetto del Tronto, a city in eastern Italy, have made the last wish of a Moroccan mother come true. Hanane, who was terminally ill, wanted to be reunited with her 10-year-old daughter who lives in Morocco. Thanks to the solidarity of her community in San Benedetto del Tronto and to generous donations, Hanane was put on a plane to Morocco, with her friend and a nurse, given her serious medical condition, wrote Il Centro. After a long trip, Hanane was able to hug her

Gulf states reiterate support for Morocco on Sahara

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held, Tuesday, its 44th session of the Supreme Council in the city of Doha. Leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar affirmed «the importance of the strategic partnership between the Cooperation Council and the brotherly Kingdom of Morocco, the implementation of the joint action plan». The GCC Supreme Council also reiterated «its firm supportive positions and decisions regarding the Moroccan

UK to Morocco flight makes emergency landing in Portugal after pilot falls ill

A Ryanair plane, linking the UK to Morocco, was forced to land in Portugal, Monday, after the pilot fell ill. The flight heading to the Kingdom, made its emergency landing at the Faro International Airport, located west of the city of Faro in Portugal, Daily Mail reports. «This flight from Stansted to Morocco (5 Dec) diverted to Faro when one of the pilots became ill», Ryanair spokesperson said. «The aircraft landed normally, and passengers were transferred to an alternative

Earthquake survivors impatiently await government aid as they face the cold

In Al Haouz, many families are still waiting for the subsidies promised by the State to support them and help them rebuild their affected houses. While facing the cold weather, some of them have filed requests anew to be eligible for government aid.

Moroccan actress calls Hakim Ziyech «the most arrogant celebrity she’s ever met»

Moroccan actress and singer Fati Jamali said in a story shared to her social media, Monday, that Moroccan international player Hakim Ziyech, is the «most arrogant celebrity» she’s ever met. Jamali told her followers that she «met by chance the most arrogant person, a Moroccan player». She explains that she was in a mall in Dubai when she saw the Galatasaray winger, who looked down on her after she smiled at him. «A Moroccan guy went to him, and he was very

Morocco’s Bilal El Khannouss wins the Belgian Lion Award for 2023

Moroccan midfielder Bilal El Khannouss, who plays for Belgian Pro League, has won the Belgian Lion Award, a football award in Belgium given annually to the best Maghreb player in the Belgian First Division A, nieuwsblad reports. El Khannouss, who also plays for the Moroccan national team, won over Moroccan-Belgian Ismael Kandouss, who plays as a defender for Belgian Pro League club Gent. Gent winger Tarik Tissoudali was ranked second while the third place was a tie between Algerian Adem

A meeting between Algeria and South Africa to coordinate support for the Polisario

After visiting the Tindouf camps in November, a delegation from the African National Congress, the ruling party in South Africa, led by Secretary-General of the party Fikilie Mbalula, was received in Algiers. The South African delegation was welcomed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives Ibrahim Boughali. Both parties reiterated their support for the Polisario. «On the Western Sahara issue, Mr. Mbalula recalled that his country, which maintains diplomatic relations with the

«Israel uses social media to shape Moroccan public opinion», social media expert says

In addition to the ongoing war on the Gaza strip, Israel is «waging» a social media campaign to shape public opinion about the war online. Social media expert Marouane Harmach reveals the methods used by the Hebrew state to influence Internet users in the region, including in Morocco.

UAE promises financial support for Morocco in newly signed declaration

The United Arab Emirates is committed to providing economic support for Morocco, through several major projects, including in the Sahara. The Declaration that sets stone for this new economic partnership was signed Monday by King Mohammed VI and President Mohammed bin Zayed.

Pedro Sanchez wants to be received by King Mohammed VI on his next visit to Morocco

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has reportedly entrusted his Foreign Affairs Minister, José Manuel Albares, with the mission of preparing for an official visit to Morocco, Spanish media writes. «Negotiations are underway (…) Rabat expects Pedro Sanchez to bring something new on top of what was agreed upon during his last trip in February». Sanchez' potential trip to Morocco is facing yet another obstacle : Morocco has not yet assured the head