Polisario appeals for «urgent aid» after Tindouf camp floods

The Tindouf camps have experienced heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours. Losses were recorded, particularly in the makeshift dwellings of destitute Sahrawis living in the «Dakhla camp», located on Algerian territory, approximately 200 km from the Front's administrative headquarters in Rabouni. Immediately following the floods, the Polisario requested urgent aid. «The Sahrawi Red Crescent is launching an urgent appeal to donors, UN agencies, and international NGOs for

Morocco PM Aziz Akhannouch holds talks with Spanish counterpart in New York

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch met with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez in New York on Tuesday, September 24. The discussions focused primarily on «further strengthening relations between Rabat and Madrid, as well as regional and international issues of common interest», according to MAP. Sanchez highlighted the «excellent state of bilateral relations, the best in decades», during his meeting with Akhannouch. «We discussed the management of

Sahara issue ignored at AU-EU-UN meeting

The Sahara issue was not on the agenda at the high-level meeting between the African Union, the European Union, and the United Nations, held in New York on Sunday, September 22. However, African Union Commission President Moussa Faki, European Council President Charles Michel, EU diplomatic chief Josep Borrell, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres discussed issues related to Africa. «They discussed peace, development and humanitarian efforts in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa,

FC Barcelona fans launch racist attacks on Ilias Akhomach over Lamine Yamal

Moroccan international Ilias Akhomach was subjected to racist comments on his social media accounts from FC Barcelona fans over the past two days. The abuse followed a foul he committed against Spanish-Moroccan player Lamine Yamal during the match between the two teams at La Cerámica stadium. In the 91st minute, with the score at 5-1 in favor of Barcelona, Sergi Cardona and Ilias Akhomach made aggressive tackles on Lamine Yamal, resulting in yellow cards. However, FC Barcelona fans

Tindouf camps residents : Who are they, and how many are there?

Algeria and the Polisario use the residents of the Tindouf camps as a bargaining chip in front of the international community. Despite UN demands for a census, Algeria categorically refuses and provides conflicting figures. Credible reports suggest that many residents of the Tindouf camps are from Algeria, Mauritania, and the Sahel, with no direct connection to Western Sahara.

Morocco blocks a wedding for foreign same-sex couple in Ourika

On Sunday, September 22, security authorities in the Ourika region of Al Haouz province intervened to prevent a planned gay wedding between a French and a New Zealander. The couple had intended to hold the ceremony at a hotel in Ourika, with approximately 50 guests invited to attend. Hotel officials initially attempted to conceal the nature of the event, claiming it was a birthday celebration. This is not the first incident of its kind in Morocco this year. In June, local authorities in Fez

Previously unknown Neolithic farming society unearthed in Morocco

Recent archaeological findings in northern Morocco reveal evidence of a previously unknown farming society from 3400–2900 BC, marking the earliest agricultural complex in Africa outside the Nile corridor. These discoveries suggest the Maghreb played a significant role in shaping Mediterranean and African history during the Neolithic period.

Sumar party opposes deportation of Sahrawi asylum seekers

The spokesperson for Spain’s Sumar party in parliament, Iñigo Errejón, has called on the Ministry of the Interior to reverse its decision to deport Sahrawi asylum seekers currently at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, emphasizing that this move does not align with the position of the junior partner in the government. In a post on X, Errejón argued that asylum applications submitted by Sahrawi citizens should be urgently reviewed, noting that «the

Morocco FM and Borrell to discuss strengthening Morocco-EU partnership at UN assembly

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Nasser Bourita, held a meeting on September 23 in New York, at the close of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, with Josep Borrell, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, according to Moroccan diplomacy. «You can access the portal on your mobile device to view the latest update on the Morocco-EU strategic partnership, which aims to provide a reliable reference model in the Mediterranean

Morocco : Local activists urge support amid Tata floods as death toll climbs to 10

Floods in Tata province have caused widespread destruction, resulting in 10 confirmed deaths, several missing people, and the isolation of affected areas due to road closures and infrastructure damage. Local activists are calling for urgent government intervention to support displaced families, repair damaged infrastructure, and restore essential services.