The border crisis between Melilla and Nador has revived long-standing demands to reinstate the visa-free crossing system, as the border crossings have recently become a point of unprecedented tension and congestion. While Spanish voices speak of an «economic and social paralysis» within Melilla, Moroccan stakeholders are calling for easing the restrictions that have impacted familial and humanitarian ties between the two sides.
In 19th-century Morocco, travelers and caravans crossing dangerous tribal territories often relied on the zettat, an armed escort hired in exchange for money to guide them safely from one region to another. More than a simple guard, the zettat embodied an entire system of protection, honor, and tribal authority in pre-colonial Morocco.
Au Maroc du XIXe siècle, les voyageurs et les caravanes traversant des territoires tribaux dangereux s'appuyaient souvent sur le zettat, une escorte armée payée pour les guider en toute sécurité d'une région à une autre. Plus qu'un simple garde, le zettat incarnait tout un système de protection, d'honneur et d'autorité tribale dans le Maroc précolonial.
En el Marruecos del siglo XIX, los viajeros y las caravanas que atravesaban territorios tribales peligrosos solían contar con el zettat, una escolta armada pagada para guiarlos con seguridad de una región a otra. Más que un simple guardia, el zettat representaba todo un sistema de protección, honor y autoridad tribal en el Marruecos precolonial.
Sent by Alaouite Sultan Moulay Abderrahmane to the court of King Louis-Philippe I of France, Abdelkader Ach’ach’s diplomatic mission to Paris affected Tetouan’s most powerful family.
Mercredi, l'Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) du Maroc a abordé la coopération énergétique, les minéraux critiques et le projet de gazoduc Afrique-Atlantique reliant le Maroc et le Nigeria lors de réunions à la Maison-Blanche, à Washington. La première rencontre a réuni la Directrice Générale de l'ONHYM, Amina Benkhadra, l'ambassadeur du Maroc aux États-Unis, Youssef Amrani, et le
El miércoles, la Oficina Nacional de Hidrocarburos y Minas (ONHYM) de Marruecos centró su atención en la cooperación energética, los minerales críticos y el ambicioso proyecto del gasoducto África-Atlántico, que une Marruecos y Nigeria, durante una serie de reuniones en la Casa Blanca, en Washington. En el primer encuentro, participaron la Directora General de la ONHYM, Amina Benkhadra, el embajador de Marruecos en Estados Unidos, Youssef
Bolivia is gearing up to establish new embassies in several Arab nations, including Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This move is part of a fresh diplomatic strategy spearheaded by President Rodrigo Paz's administration, as revealed by Foreign Minister Fernando Aramayo. Aramayo noted that the initiative hinges on the availability of financial resources. During an interview with the program «Desayuno Informado», he emphasized Bolivia's intent to bolster
Morocco and Algeria top the list of countries where fugitives wanted by French authorities are believed to be hiding, according to a confidential note from France’s Central Office for the Fight against Organized Crime (OCLCO), reviewed by RTL. The document, dated May 4, estimates that 218 fugitives may have taken refuge in Morocco, compared to 124 in Algeria. Israel (87), Tunisia (59), and the United Arab Emirates (48) complete the ranking of the main destinations identified by the
On Wednesday, Morocco’s National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) discussed energy cooperation, critical minerals, and the Africa-Atlantic Gas Pipeline project linking Morocco and Nigeria during meetings held at the White House in Washington. The first meeting brought together ONHYM Director General Amina Benkhadra, Morocco’s ambassador to the United States Youssef Amrani, and Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of Energy Tommy Joyce. «Pleased to note genuine