Capping Fuel prices : Anti-competitive practices council disapproves of Lahcen Daoudi’s decision

On January the 30th, General Affairs Minister Lahcen Daoudi announced that Morocco will start capping fuel prices in March. The Conseil de la Concurrence, a Moroccan authority charged with combatting anti-competitive practices, disapproved of Daoudi’s decision.

Felipe asked King Mohammed VI to double efforts on the migration issue, El Pais says

Illegal migration was at the heart of a meeting that brought Felipe VI and King Mohammed VI together. The King of Spain, urged the Moroccan authorities to double their efforts on the issue.

Morocco’s energy ambitions might do harm to oil and natural gas investors

While trying to diversify energy resources, Morocco is attracting oil and natural gas investors. According to a Forbes analyst, the Kingdom’s plan might create obstacles for these foreign oil and gas exploration and production companies.

In 2018, Spain rejected more than 500 asylum requests submitted by Moroccans

Contrary to what has been reported by Spanish newspapers, the majority of asylum seekers in Spain fly to the country. In 2018, Spain was less generous with Moroccan asylum applicants, rejecting most of their requests.

The oldest fossilized traces of motility discovered by a Moroccan geologist in Gabon

The oldest evidence of mobility on earth was discovered in Gabon by a group of scientists, led by Moroccan geologist Abderrazak El Albani. The discovery is linked to former findings revealed by the same scientist.

Morocco-EU : The European Court of Justice rejects a Polisario’s appeal

An appeal presented by the Polisario has been ruled «inadmissible» by the Court of Justice of the European Union. The institution of the European Union had ruled in favor of the Front in the past.

Houthi movement praises Morocco for «ceasing» military operations with Saudi-led coalition

In a letter sent to Prime Minister Saadeddine El Othmani, the head of Yemen’s Houthi movement thanked Morocco for «ceasing» military operations with Saudi-led coalition. This comes as Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said that Morocco is still part of the coalition.

Algeria misinterprets the Spanish ambassador’s words on the Western Sahara dispute

In an article published Monday, the Algerian press agency reported that Madrid and Algiers share the same opinions on the Western Sahara dispute and the Palestinian cause, quoting Spain’s ambassador to the country. On Tuesday, a Spanish diplomatic source says Algeria misinterpreted the diplomat’s words.

Western Sahara will no longer make it to the AU Peace and Security Council’s reports

An African Union legal advisor has urged the continental organization to delete reference to Western Sahara in the AU Peace and Security Council’s report. The decision was neglected by the Polisario which stated that the PSC’s Commissioner commented on the territorial dispute.

MEPs want to seek an opinion from the Court of Justice before voting the fisheries agreement

In a motion for resolution submitted last week, 110 MEPs urged the European Parliament to seek an opinion from the Court of Justice before voting the fisheries agreement. Last month, a similar resolution was rejected by the EU Parliament before voting the Association agreement.