In 2050, Madrid’s climate will resemble that of Marrakech today

According to climate change study, which analyzed city pairs for 520 major cities, the Spanish capital’s climate in 2050 will resemble that of Marrakech today. The study released Wednesday and quoted by Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia finds that Madrid will get warmer in 2050, becoming another version of the Moroccan city today. The authors of the study, meant to combat global warming, reveal that «even under an optimistic climate scenario (RCP 4.5), we found that 77% of

In Morocco, Barbary macaques show an unprecedented feeling of sympathy

In Morocco, 3-year-old Barbary macaque Pipo was rescued and fostered by a group of monkeys for four months after a car accident. The behavior, observed for the first time by scientists, gives hope to rehabilitation plans.

Spain dismantles a criminal network that smuggles Moroccan hashish

Spain’s Civil Guard conducted an operation, this week, that resulted in dismantling a large criminal network that smuggles Moroccan hashish into the Iberian country through the Mediterranean Sea. According to online newspaper Elcierre Digital, the network has established a platform near the Chafarinas Islands, three small islets located in the Alboran Sea off the coast of Morocco, to facilitate the smuggling operations. The platform was used to supply drugs and fuel in the sea to

Nezha Khalidi : «The Moroccan government is going to attack me once again and again»

«The Moroccan government is going to attack me once again and again anytime I try to document the violations or try to do journalism», Sahrawi activist Nezha Khalidi, was was arrested and tried for not having credentials to practice journalism, told Euronews Thursday. Days after she was fined 4,000 dirhams by a court in Laayoune, Khalidi denounced the alleged «lack of press freedom in Western Sahara imposed by Morocco», claiming that she was prevented from

Losing ground in Latin America, the Polisario seeks the support of Ecuador

What if Ecuador drops recognition of «SADR» ? This scenario sounds scary for the Polisario which has been losing ground in Latin America. To avoid such whatifs, the Front sent one of its representatives to Ecuador’s capital Quito to meet the president of its parliament.

Imlil murders : The trial adjourned until a final hearing on July 18th

The trial of the 24 suspects involved in the murder of two Scandinavian tourists in the Atlas Mountains, Imlil, was adjourned until a final hearing on July 18. The Court decided to devote the next hearing to the final say of the suspects and the closing of the proceedings. The suspects, including a man with Swiss and Spanish nationalities, are standing trial over the charges of «setting up a gang to prepare and commit terrorist acts, deliberately putting the life of people in danger,

Gad Elmaleh accused of plagiarizing French counterparts

French-Moroccan-Canadian stand-up comedian Gad Elmaleh is once again accused of plagiarism. This time, several French comedians told French bimonthly magazine Society that they were allegedly «copied» by the Netflix stand-up comedian.   Quoted by L’Obs, the magazine reveals that a «renowned humorist» who refused to be named said that he was told twice that Gad Elmaleh had copied his sketches. The same source said that videos made by anonymous Youtube channel

Most of Germans see Islam as a threat, a study finds

Many Germans have expressed concern over Islam, a new study finds. Conducted by the Bertelsmann Foundation, the interview survey revealed, Thursday, that Islam is perceived in a negative way, German broadcaster DW reports. According to the same source, half of the interviewees «perceived Islam as a threat». 30% in eastern Germany said they do not want Muslim neighbors, while 16% of respondents in Western Germany said the same. Commenting on the findings of the survey, Aiman Mazyek

Most homicides in Morocco are committed by partners and family members, a study finds

The biggest drivers of homicides in Morocco are intimate partners and family members, a UN study reveals. Compiled by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the study concludes that criminal activities kill more people than armed conflicts.

Anti-doping : Moroccan runner Abderrahmane Kachir provisionally suspended

The Athletics Integrity Unit, a body founded to combat doping in the sport of athletics, announced, Wednesday, that Moroccan long-distance runner Abderrahmane Kachir has been suspended for violating anti-doping rules, Inside the Games reports. The body founded in 2017 by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has decided to provisionally suspend the athlete after it detected the presence of ibutamoren in his body. The Moroccan runner is ranked 1,665th by IAAF’s