Morocco ready to repatriate minors immediately, says Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita on Tuesday expressed Morocco's willingness to repatriate unaccompanied Moroccan minors from European Union countries «starting tomorrow». However, he criticized the complexities surrounding their return, attributing them to «gaps in laws and procedures» within the EU countries rather than Morocco. During a joint press conference in Rabat with Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo, Bourita urged EU countries to address these

CAF fines Algerian club for withdrawing from match over Morocco map dispute

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday fined Algerian club USM Alger $40,000 for withdrawing from the two semi-final matches of the CAF Confederation Cup against Renaissance Sportive de Berkane last season. The Algerian team refused to play due to the Moroccan team's shirt featuring the full map of Morocco, a move that the African Union considered a forfeit. USM Alger's management has since appealed the CAF sanctions committee's decision.

Morocco condemns Israeli attacks in Gaza and Lebanon

At a press briefing with the President of the Canary Islands on Tuesday, October 8, in Rabat, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita addressed the situation in the Middle East. «We want to shift away from crisis management and towards laying the groundwork for a lasting solution through the two-state solution, with a Palestinian state on the June 1967 borders, and East Jerusalem as its capital», he said. Bourita also emphasized that «extremists on both sides should not be allowed to

Canary Islands President acknowledges Morocco's crucial role in managing migration

As in 2006, the Canary Islands are once again facing mass arrivals of irregular migrants. Confronted with the scale of the issue, the archipelago's president changed his stance and praised Morocco’s cooperation, admitting that without the Kingdom, «the situation would be unmanageable».

Canary Islands President's support for Pedro Sanchez's position on Sahara angers Polisario

In Rabat, the President of the Canary Islands significantly altered his stance on Morocco. After praising the kingdom's cooperation in combating irregular immigration, Fernando Clavijo surprised everyone with an announcement on Western Sahara. With Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, «we discussed the Sahara issue. The government of the Canary Islands fully adopts the policy of the Spanish government, because it could not be otherwise. This support has fostered a climate of trust and

Morocco rejects partnerships threatening its territorial integrity, says Bourita

During a joint press conference with the President of the Canary Islands on October 8 in Rabat, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reaffirmed Morocco's stance on the recent European Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling. «Morocco will not participate in any partnership that compromises its national sovereignty and territorial integrity», Bourita stated. He emphasized that the CJEU's decision is a matter for the European Union to address, adding, «It is up to them to

Kippur War : Were Moroccan soldiers betrayed behind enemy lines by Syrian forces?

As part of the eight Arab countries that fought the October war, Morocco sent the one and only battalion it possesses in 1973 to Syria. Once there, Moroccan soldiers fought bravely on the Golan Heights even though they were betrayed by their Syrian counterparts. Flashback.

China's Sentury launches production at Morocco plant, promising 6 million tires annually

Sentury, a leading Chinese tire manufacturer, has officially commenced production at its new plant in Morocco. The factory, located near Tangier, began operations on September 30th. To mark the occasion, Sentury held a commissioning ceremony where the first batch of tires rolled off the production line. Qin Long, the company's chairman, was in attendance. In April, Sentury announced that it would redirect the 2.8 billion yuan (approximately 360 million euros) initially allocated for a plant

Morocco Ranks 136th in 2024 Nature Conservation Index amid biodiversity challenges

Morocco ranked 136th in the 2024 Nature Conservation Index, which evaluates countries' efforts to protect their natural environments, particularly in areas like land management, biodiversity threats, and conservation capacity.

Jet2 expands Morocco flights from multiple UK airports

British low-cost airline Jet2 has announced plans to expand its operations in Morocco, offering year-round access to the North African country from several major UK airports. The first flights were operated on Thursday, October 3. The initial routes include flights from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted, and Manchester to Agadir. Services from Bristol (October 6) and Glasgow (November 3) are also scheduled, reports Express. Starting October 4, Jet2 has expanded its offerings with