General Saïd Chengriha, the head of the Algerian army, visited Mauritania from October 15 to 17. He met with President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, delivering a message from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Chengriha also held separate talks with Mauritanian Defense Minister Hanena Ould Sidi and army chief General Mokhtar Bella Chaabane. A joint communiqué was issued following these meetings. The statement highlighted the focus on strengthening bilateral military
Algerian media reported that security forces arrested individuals «acting against Algeria's interests» in Oran and Sidi Bel Abbes. Among those detained were two Moroccan workers and an Algerian university student. The three individuals were accused of working on behalf of a foreign country to harm Algeria. The Moroccan workers were remanded in custody on charges of «espionage, undermining national unity and state security» The university student was also detained on
On the 29th of October 1965, Mehdi Ben Barka was allegedly abducted in France by French police and never seen again. According to an article issued by the Time magazine entitled «the Murder of Ben Barka», the Moroccan politician’s disappearance involves Moroccan agents, the French intelligence agents and the Israeli Mossad.
Starting October 17, 2024, Iceland’s Play Airlines will offer twice-weekly direct flights between Reykjavik and Marrakech. This marks the first direct air connection between Iceland and Morocco. The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) announced this initiative as part of its strategy to diversify markets and strengthen air transport. In May 2024, a Light Tour engaged with 150 Scandinavian operators. The partnership between ONMT and Play Airlines includes joint marketing efforts
In Morocco, business insolvencies are expected to rise in both 2024 and 2025, according to a recent global report. Compiled by Allianz Trade, the report titled «Global Insolvency Outlook: Allianz Trade’s 18 Regional Outlooks on the Insolvency Wave», places Morocco among the countries experiencing a «noticeable increase» in insolvencies. This refers to situations where companies are unable to meet their financial obligations, forcing them to either cease operations
A video captured by foreign tourists and their Moroccan guide in the Mahamid Al-Ghazlan region of Zagora has gone viral on social media. The footage shows the moment they discovered a girl trapped in an abandoned well. Emergency services successfully rescued the girl, who was taken to a regional hospital in Zagora and then transferred to Sidi Hsain Hospital in Ouarzazate for medical treatment due to her injuries. According to reports, the girl is from the Tagounit, a rural Moroccan commune in
The UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, has suggested splitting the Sahara between Morocco and the Polisario as a potential solution to the territorial conflict, according to remarks reported by Reuters. During a closed-door briefing to the Security Council on Wednesday, October 16, de Mistura stated that dividing the territory «could allow for the creation, on one hand, of an independent state in the southern part, and on the other hand, the
The General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) has presented its key proposals for the 2025 Finance Law, aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth and job creation. Despite recent economic recovery, challenges remain, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises. The CGEM has proposed several fiscal and sectoral measures, including: 1. Labor Taxation: Gradually reduce income tax over three years to a target marginal rate of 35% by 2027 and increase exemptions for certain
Italian security authorities expelled a 49-year-old Moroccan citizen immediately upon his release from prison. The man, a resident of Lorago Marinone, had served time in Bassone prison for severely abusing his wife. According to Italian media, the man, imprisoned in September 2022, had physically abused his wife in front of their minor children. He was sentenced to two years and seven months in prison and was subsequently deported to Morocco.
In its Freedom on the Net report, Freedom House classified Morocco as a partially free country, scoring 54 out of 100 points, up from 51 the previous year. The report highlights ongoing violations of users' rights and content restrictions, reflecting a broader global decline in online freedom.
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