The UK updates Morocco travel advice, warning its citizens against heightened terror threat

The United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) updated on Wednesday, March the 20th, information and advice on «the threat from terrorism in Morocco, reflecting an increased threat», reports British newspaper the Independent. «Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Morocco. You should be vigilant at all times», warns the new travel advisory. The FCO links the new update to the terrorist attack that targeted two Scandinavian tourists

The US urged Morocco to propose an autonomy plan for the Sahara, a declassified document says

The United States was interested in the Western Sahara conflict in the 1990s and the beginning of 2000s, according to a declassified document, submitted in 2009 by Morocco’s ambassador to Washington. The latter has conducted a series of actions to convince the Kingdom into abandoning the referendum and drafting an autonomy plan.

Christchurch terror attack : New Zealand bans assault rifles and military-style semi-automatics 

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced, Thursday, that assault rifles and military-style semi-automatics will be banned in New Zealand, after she promised to review gun laws in the country, reports the Guardian.  The decision was taken after a terrorist killed 50 people and injured 50 others in one of New Zealand’s deadliest attacks. «I absolutely believe there will be a common view amongst New Zealanders, those who use guns for legitimate purposes, and those who

The Polisario mobilizes its separatists in the Sahara on the eve of the Geneva round-table

While a Moroccan delegation is currently attending the second Geneva round-table on Western Sahara in Switzerland, alongside Algeria Mauritania and the Polisario, the movement mobilized its separatists in the Sahara. On Wednesday evening, women tried to organize several sit-ins in Laayoune, reports pro-Polisario broadcaster Radio Maizirat. The latter said that the authorities dispersed protesters, citing the Sahrawi Association of Victims of Grave Violations of Human

Algeria’s Hirak : Would Morocco be a refuge for Algerian political figures ?

The Kingdom has always been a welcoming home for Algerian politicians who fell out of favor in the neighboring country. Several political figures and intellectuals found refuge in Morocco, after being forced to flee their motherland.

Christchurch terror attack : Women to wear hijab friday to support the Muslim community

Women in New Zealand will be wearing hijab on Friday, 22nd of March, to honor the people who died in the terrorist attack that targeted two mosques in Christchurch last week, reports online newspaper News Hub. The initiative was launched by Anna Thomas, who started a nationwide event called «Scarves in Solidarity». Through this action, the woman urged Kiwis to show up one week after the terrorist attacks, wearing headscarves to tell «Muslims in New Zealand that they are

King Salman calls King Mohammed VI to review «brotherly relations»

In a telephone conversation, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and King Mohammed VI reviewed, Wednesday, «brotherly and friendly relations», reports the Saudi press agency SPA. During this call, the two sovereigns stressed the need to «strengthen and develop», ties between the Kingdoms. The same source indicates that King Salman and King Mohammed VI «reviewed regional and international developments». This call comes as media reports

Imane Fadil’s body undergoes autopsy and the Milan prosecutor summons Souad Sbai

On Wednesday morning, the body of Moroccan model Imane Fadil underwent autopsy, fulfilling the decision of the Italian authorities which are investigating her «mysterious» death. According to Italian online newspaper La Repubblica, samples were taken from the deceased's kidneys and liver to rule on poisoning allegations that followed the death of the woman, who was involved in the former Prime Minister’s bunga bunga parties. The same source reports that the 34-year-old

Morocco refutes insinuations of the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges

After the UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers said that he canceled his trip to Morocco, authorities in the country said that they «deeply regret the official’s unilateral approach», reports MAP news agency. Responding to the statement of Diego Garcia Sayan, Moroccan authorities said that they gave all necessary guarantees to ensure the success of this visit, in addition to proposing other cities and interlocutors to help him have an overall vision

Moroccans are getting less cheerful, according to the 2019 World Happiness report

In its seventh edition, the 2019 World Happiness report revealed that Moroccans are getting less cheerful. Released on the International Day of Happiness, the report ranks the Kingdom 89th after it was 85th last year.