Spanish far-left pushes for increased aid to Polisario amid U.S. funding cuts

The Spanish far-left is rallying behind the Polisario Front amid the prospect of reduced U.S. financial aid. The Trump administration has decided to cut funding for USAID, the public agency that provides the Front with millions of dollars annually. On Tuesday, lawmakers from the United Left (Izquierda Unida), part of the Sumar coalition, submitted a bill urging the government to increase aid to the Polisario Front. «This proposal is not just a response to a humanitarian crisis but also

Morocco’s wetlands rebound as rainfall eases years of drought

Despite remaining below the average for rainy years, recent rainfall has brought noticeable improvements to wetlands, making a significant difference after seven years of unprecedented drought. In this fragile ecosystem, now in the process of recovery, some species are returning to their natural habitats. Additionally, water has returned to several estuaries where drying out had previously threatened important sites.

AU : Morocco moves to label Polisario as terrorist group

Morocco has successfully convinced African states to prioritize the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons from atrocities committed by armed and terrorist groups. Rabat’s call for a refugee census has also gained the support of the African Union—two clear messages directed at the Polisario and Algeria.

Vuelo de Ryanair a Agadir regresa a Manchester por fallo técnico

Un vuelo de Ryanair que cubría la ruta entre Manchester y Agadir tuvo que regresar al aeropuerto de origen debido a un problema técnico que surgió poco después del despegue, el domingo 16 de marzo. La aeronave voló en círculos durante casi una hora antes de retornar al aeropuerto de Manchester, según informa The Independent. El vuelo RK1266 había despegado de Manchester poco después de las 16:00 horas y realizó varios

Tetouan : Mediterranean Film Festival marks 30 years with Luchetti & El Moudir

The 30th Tetouan Mediterranean Film Festival will take place from April 26 to May 3, 2025, celebrating three decades of showcasing Mediterranean cinema. For this anniversary edition, the city's iconic cultural venues will host the festival, «offering film enthusiasts and professionals a privileged setting», announced the organizing association, Friends of Tetouan Cinema (ACT). This year, 10 feature-length fiction and documentary films from Mediterranean countries will

Russia submits draft order to government for new four-year fishing deal with Morocco

Russia is very close to signing another four-year fishing agreement with Morocco after a similar deal, signed in 2020, expired at the end of 2024, Russian news agency Interfax reported on Monday. «We submitted a draft order to the government for the signing of a new agreement with the Moroccan side for four years, with the option of extending it for another four years», said Ilya Shestakov, the head of Russia's Federal Fisheries Agency, speaking to reporters. He explained that all

Moroccan actor Ayoub Gretaa wins Best Actor award at Belgium's Love Film Festival

Moroccan actor Ayoub Gretaa has won the Best Actor award at the 40th edition of the Love International Film Festival (LIFF), which took place from March 7 to 15, 2025, in Mons, Belgium. The award recognizes the exceptional performance of Gretaa, who portrayed the character of Nour in «Across the Sea» by Saïd Hamich Benlarbi. This is the second film by the French-Moroccan director, which was screened during the Critics' Week at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and was also

Moroccan authorities intensify probe into Ceuta-Morocco drug tunnel

Moroccan authorities are ramping up their investigations into the drug tunnel discovered in Ceuta as part of Operation «Hades», led by the Spanish Civil Guard. In recent days, several excavations have been carried out along the route of the secret tunnel, which has been used for smuggling large quantities of hashish between Ceuta and Morocco for several years. This follows precise measurements, infrastructure inspections, and the use of sensor-equipped cameras to trace the

Algerian activist Rachid Nekkaz released after Marrakech investigation

Following the widely circulated video filmed in the city of Marrakech, security authorities detained Algerian YouTuber Rachid Nekkaz on Monday to investigate the video's content. He was later released based on instructions from the public prosecutor. Nekkaz was arrested immediately after filming the video, which sparked significant debate on social media. In the video, he claimed the Koutoubia Mosque and the Almohad state founded by Abd al-Mu'min were Algerian and he discussed

Algerian YouTuber Rachid Nekkaz claims Morocco's Koutoubia [Opinion]

After cultural appropriation, is historical appropriation next? Algerian politician and YouTuber Rachid Nekkaz is claiming the Koutoubia Mosque and the Almohad kingdom of Abd al-Mu'min, from Marrakech. It's quite the spectacle on YouTube, supporting his proposal for an Algerian-Moroccan condominium over Western Sahara.