Sahara: How will Keir Stramer’s resignation affect London’s position?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, bringing an end to a tenure that marked a significant chapter in relations between Morocco and the United Kingdom. «Every decision I've taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party», Starmer said in an address. The Labour Party will now begin the process of selecting a new leader, with a successor expected to be chosen by September. For

Italy: Turin prison officers save Moroccan inmate from suicide attempt

A 28-year-old Moroccan inmate was rescued after attempting suicide inside the infirmary wing of Turin’s Lorusso-Cutugno prison, according to the Italian Penitentiary Police Union (SAPPE). Prison officers quickly intervened after spotting the inmate, cutting the noose from his neck using a T-shirt. Finding that he showed no vital signs, they immediately began CPR and continued resuscitation efforts until emergency medical personnel arrived with a defibrillator, ultimately saving his

Royal Air Maroc lance une liaison directe entre Vérone et Casablanca

Royal Air Maroc a lancé le 21 juin une nouvelle liaison directe entre Vérone et Casablanca, élargissant ainsi son réseau en Italie et renforçant la connectivité du Maroc avec le nord-est de la péninsule. Cette nouvelle ligne propose trois vols hebdomadaires, les mercredis, vendredis et dimanches, entre l'aéroport de Vérone-Catullo et Casablanca. Elle porte à huit le nombre d’aéroports italiens desservis par la

Royal Air Maroc lanza una conexión directa entre Verona y Casablanca

El pasado 21 de junio, Royal Air Maroc inauguró una nueva conexión directa entre Verona y Casablanca, expandiendo así su red en Italia y fortaleciendo la conectividad de Marruecos con el noreste de la península. La nueva ruta ofrece tres vuelos semanales los miércoles, viernes y domingos, enlazando el aeropuerto de Verona-Catullo con Casablanca. Con esta incorporación, la aerolínea marroquí aumenta a ocho el número de aeropuertos

Royal Air Maroc launches direct Verona-Casablanca route

Royal Air Maroc inaugurated a new direct route between Verona and Casablanca on June 21, expanding its network in Italy and strengthening Morocco’s connectivity with northeastern Italy. The new service operates three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, between Verona Catullo Airport and Casablanca, bringing the number of Italian airports served by the Moroccan carrier to eight. Operated by a Boeing 737-800 with 159 seats, the route is aimed at Moroccan and African

FIFA appoints Dutch referee Danny Makkelie for Morocco-Haiti clash

Dutch Referee Danny Makkelie Appointed for Morocco-Haiti World Cup Clash FIFA has appointed Dutch referee Danny Makkelie to officiate Morocco’s final Group C match against Haiti at the 2026 World Cup, scheduled for June 24. According to FIFA, Makkelie will be assisted by fellow Dutch officials Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries, while Portuguese referee João Pinheiro will serve as the fourth official. The match is crucial for the Atlas Lions, who currently sit second in Group C

Colombia’s presidential election: The Polisario on the verge of losing an ally

The Polisario’s allies have lost Colombia’s presidential election. With 99.9% of ballots counted, yesterday’s runoff delivered a narrow victory to far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer, who won a record 13 million votes. He has already proclaimed himself the country’s new head of state, while his left-wing rival Iván Cepeda has not conceded defeat. This far-right victory is a concern for Morocco. Since August 2022, Colombia, under President

Two French nationals die in plane crash in northern Morocco

Two French nationals were killed on Sunday when a light aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from Cherif Al Idrissi Airport in Al Hoceima, northern Morocco, AFP reported, citing a source close to the case. The aircraft was operating a flight between Montpellier, France, and Tit Mellil, near Casablanca, with a stopover in Al Hoceima. It had made a technical stop for refueling before resuming its journey. A few minutes after takeoff, the plane suddenly lost altitude and crashed near the

Polisario revives European Parliament push on EU-Morocco deal

After a period of relative quiet, the Polisario Front is re-engaging its supporters in the European Parliament, notably those within the «group of friends of the Sahrawi people». This group convened on Thursday in Strasbourg alongside a Front representative to «discuss the latest developments in the Western Sahara issue, focusing on political, legal, and human rights aspects», according to the Polisario press agency. This move gains significance as Spanish media report

The Polisario prepares Tindouf’s Sahrawis to accept Morocco’s autonomy plan

Staffan de Mistura’s regional tour and U.S. pressure on Algeria appear to be bearing fruit. The Polisario is launching a communications campaign aimed at preparing Sahrawis to accept negotiations on Morocco’s autonomy plan.