Spanish Civil Guard sentenced to prison for stealing money from a Moroccan at border

A court in Melilla sentenced a member of the Spanish Civil Guard to seven months in prison for stealing money from a Moroccan citizen during a border check in Beni Ansar, according to Spanish news agency Europa Press. The incident occurred on May 27, 2022, around 10:30 a.m., when the accused took advantage of his position as a Civil Guard member to steal a small bag placed under the driver's seat of the victim's car. The victim, a 38-year-old Moroccan citizen, was being inspected by other

Switzerland schedules three meetings on Sahara at Security Council this October

Switzerland, which holds the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in October, has scheduled three meetings to address the Sahara question. The program published on Tuesday includes a meeting on October 10, during which the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, will brief the fifteen members on the latest developments in the region. On October 16, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Western Sahara and head of MINURSO, Russia's

Sahara : Algeria clings to its «observer» status

Algeria's Foreign Minister met with the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for Western Sahara in New York on Tuesday, October 1. Ahmed Attaf reaffirmed to Staffan de Mistura that Algeria, «in its capacity as an observer of the decolonization process in Western Sahara», insists on a solution that guarantees «the Saharawi people's right to self-determination», according to a press release from Algerian Foreign Ministry. Attaf also reiterated Algeria's rejection of

Moroccan Foreign Minister and US counterpart discuss regional stability

Morocco Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington on Tuesday. Before the talks began, Blinken told the press that they would discuss «a variety of issues that we work on together, particularly stability both in the Middle East as well as in Africa and North Africa». He emphasized that Morocco is «an essential partner to the United States» according to a statement from the US Department of State. Nasser Bourita

Could Morocco secure one of Africa's permanent seats on the UN Security Council?

The reform of the UN Security Council, discussed at the 79th UN General Assembly, could see two permanent seats allocated to Africa, with nations like South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco vying for the spots.

Prince Moulay Hicham thanks King Mohammed VI for welcoming his Lebanese family in Rabat

Prince Moulay Hicham of Morocco, the first cousin of King Mohammed VI, has announced that his Lebanese family members had been warmly welcomed in Morocco amidst the ongoing Israeli attacks on their homeland. In a statement shared on his Facebook account, on Monday, the Moroccan prince expressed his deep sadness over the attacks that had claimed hundreds of lives and displaced thousands of people. «My eyes are tearing, my heart and soul ache for the loss of lives and the destruction that

Spy suspect silent during 3.5-hour interrogation over alleged Morocco data leak

Moroccan national Abderrahim El M. who is on trial in the Netherlands for alleged espionage involving the Moroccan secret service, refused to answer questions about his suspected trips carrying classified documents during a 3.5-hour interrogation. His lawyer claims he «is being framed».

Inwi takes home three awards at the 2024 African Cristal Festival

Inwi won three awards at the African Cristal Festival 2024, held in Casablanca on September 27. The first award was in the «Long Term Creativity» category, recognizing its collaboration with comedian Hassan El Fad, particularly through his iconic character «Kabour». In the «Social & Influencer - Best Use of Instagram» category, Inwi was awarded for its collaboration with content creator Adil Taouil. The third prize was given in the «Innovative

Four minors face charges for sexual harassment in Tangier following viral video

Four minors appeared before the investigative judge at the Tangier Court of Appeals on Monday, suspected of sexually harassing a young woman. A video of the attack went viral on social media. The minors were questioned for the second time without the victim present. They have been placed in the juvenile section of Tangier prison and charged with attempted indecent assault and harassment, according to media sources. An audio recording of the victim has also circulated on social media, where

Morocco backs Mali’s accusations against Algeria’s role in Sahel and Sahara

Following the Malian Prime Minister’s accusatory speech at the UN about Algeria, Morocco’s permanent representative to the UN supported Bamako’s claims, accusing Algiers of playing a dubious role in the Sahel and Sahara.