Shortly after visiting the Tindouf Camps, earlier in January, Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has since adopted a pro-Polisario stance online. The 22-year-old activist has made the Sahara conflict the top of her agenda, scheduling an online live Q&A today, January 17, to speak about «her fight for justice from Palestine to Western Sahara». This Q&A, expected at 8pm GMT, is organized by Zeteo, a media organization founded by American-British broadcaster and
Fitch Ratings expects Moroccan banks' strong profitability to continue in 2025–2026, driven by favorable operating conditions, economic growth, and structural reforms. Despite challenges like high non-performing loans and structural constraints, Fitch highlights opportunities for improved financial strength and credit growth from infrastructure projects and investment loans.
The General Union of Arab Journalists, in its recent General Secretariat and Permanent Bureau meeting from January 12-16, 2025, declared its backing for Morocco's territorial integrity and the autonomy proposal for the Sahara. In an official statement, the Union reaffirmed its «firm positions regarding the affirmation of all manifestations of national sovereignty in all Arab countries and their legitimate rights to their national independence and its rejection of all forms and
A government commission is set to be established to draft a bill aimed at reforming the Family Code, following the guidelines outlined in the revised text. This development was announced at the conclusion of the work conducted by the appointed body. During a weekly press briefing in Rabat on Thursday, Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament and the Government Spokesman, highlighted the initiative's consideration of «the particular nature of this Code». The
A Moroccan arrested in Germany is suspected of spying for Morocco. However, his identity reveals a past as an activist for Rif independence. Exclusive revelations.
On Thursday, January 16, marked a significant development as Morocco authorized the passage of a truck from Melilla carrying 600 kg of household appliances and air conditioners. This event signaled the end of the commercial customs closure that had been in place since August 1, 2018. In contrast, Moroccan authorities denied entry to a truck from Ceuta on the same day. «This is the second rejection, following a similar incident eight days earlier. At that time, the Moroccan side
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) of Morocco has expressed its «great joy» over the recent ceasefire in Gaza, sending a congratulatory letter to Khalil al-Hayya, a prominent figure of Hamas. The letter celebrated what the PJD termed as a «victory for the resistance». «We received with great joy and jubilation the news of the successful conclusion of a ceasefire agreement», the letter stated, referring to the end of what it described as an «unjust
Many Moroccans took to the streets to celebrate following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, marking the end of 16 months of continuous Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. The news sparked jubilant gatherings in several cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, Kenitra, Oujda, Tangier, Tetouan, Agadir, Fnideq, and M'Diq. احتفالات ساكنة طنجة المغربية باتفاق وقف إطلاق النار في #غزةتحية للأحرار
Akhnif, a traditional Amazigh cape made by women of the Ait Ouaouzguit in Morocco's Atlas Mountains, combines practical protection against harsh weather and symbolic protection against evil.
Seven Moroccan migrants have been held hostage in a house in Thessaloniki, a Greek port city on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. The perpetrators, eight Greeks and a Pakistani, who formed the gang, were arrested this week, Greek daily Ekathimerini reported on Wednesday. Gang members, who used physical violence and recorded the abuse, allegedly demanded €2,000 per person in ransom. The Moroccans were detained for two days while the perpetrators sent the videos to their families,