Adopted by the Council of Ministers on April 20, Algeria’s draft law on general mobilization signals a significant shift in the country’s security policy. It calls for the recall of reservists, centralized oversight by the Ministry of Defense, and strict obligations for citizens—including the reporting of individuals from so-called «hostile» states. The legislation comes amid rising regional tensions and as the army denounces hostile campaigns on social media.
El ciclista belga Remco Evenepoel respondió con firmeza a las insinuaciones emitidas en la televisión flamenca, que sugerían que estaba financiando a la familia marroquí de su esposa. «Mi esposa proviene de una familia marroquí acomodada. ¿Es tan difícil creer que simplemente han trabajado duro para construir una vida hermosa?» escribió en un mensaje contundente en Instagram. El campeón olímpico reaccionaba a los
From April 28 to May 1, 2025, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is taking part in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, one of the Middle East’s most influential tourism events. For this 32nd edition, Morocco is highlighting the Casablanca-Settat region, with a strong presence of 26 co-exhibitors from across the country, said ONMT in a press release. The Moroccan delegation, led by ONMT Director General Achraf Fayda and National Tourism Confederation (CNT) president Hamid
Le cycliste belge Remco Evenepoel a vivement réagi aux insinuations diffusées sur la télévision flamande, selon lesquelles il soutiendrait financièrement la famille marocaine de son épouse. «Ma femme vient d'une famille marocaine aisée. Est-il si difficile de croire qu'ils ont simplement travaillé dur pour bâtir une belle vie ?» a-t-il écrit dans un message incisif sur Instagram. Le champion olympique
On Monday, the UN Security Council held a debate on «The Challenges of Forced Displacement Worldwide». During the session, Algeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations used the opportunity to reaffirm that «Algeria has hosted Sahrawi refugees in the Tindouf camps for over five decades. These refugees were forced to flee their homeland due to the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara». Ambassador Amar Benjama emphasized that «the top priority
Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel has hit back at claims made on Flemish TV suggesting he financially supports his wife’s Moroccan family. «My wife comes from a wealthy Moroccan family. Is it that hard to believe they simply worked hard and built a good life?» he wrote in a sharply worded Instagram post. The Olympic champion was responding to remarks made on Monday’s episode of the VRT programme De Afspraak, where journalist Ruben Van Gucht hinted that Evenepoel had
Spanish police have arrested two Moroccan nationals at the Spain-Gibraltar border after uncovering a large sum of undeclared cash during a routine vehicle check at the La Línea crossing, reports Spanish media. The car, which bore Gibraltar number plates, was stopped by Policia Nacional officers, who proceeded to search the vehicle and found banknotes concealed in various compartments and among the passengers’ personal belongings. The two Moroccans were leaving Spain and trying to
The National Cryptologic Center (CCN), a Spanish intelligence agency within the National Intelligence Center responsible for cryptanalyzing and deciphering, reported detecting «significant and unusual activity originating from North Africa» just days before the sudden power outage that occurred at 12:32 p.m., affecting large parts of Spain, Portugal, and France. According to Servimedia, citing sources within the center, the Spanish intelligence agency is conducting extensive
Morocco modestly increased its military budget in 2024, reversing a two-year downward trend, amid a broader rise in defense spending across North Africa. A new SIPRI report shows the region remains a key driver of Africa’s overall military expenditure, despite contrasting trends in sub-Saharan Africa.
The suspect in the Islamophobic attack at the mosque in La Grand-Combe, France, reportedly does not recall filming his actions and denies being «against Islam», according to his lawyer. Speaking to BFMTV on Monday, attorney Giovanni Salvietti said that after the attack, which took place last Friday, Olivier A. «fled by train to Italy», traveling without any luggage to stay with an aunt in Pistoia, near Florence. «Upon his arrival on Saturday evening, he confessed