In an interview with the French daily «L'Opinion» published this Sunday, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune addressed the issue of the Sahara. Tebboune firmly reiterated his rejection of France's recognition of the territory's Moroccan sovereignty, stating that he had cautioned French President Emmanuel Macron, saying, «You're making a serious mistake!» The revelation of Macron's decision was initially disclosed by the Algerian Foreign Minister during a press
In an interview with the French daily «L'Opinion» on Sunday, the Algerian President took the opportunity to commend the new occupant of the White House. He affirmed that relations with Donald Trump have been positive, dating back to Trump's first term. «When I was elected in 2019, he sent me a congratulatory letter just hours after the results, whereas President Macron took four days to acknowledge my election», he remarked. The Algerian leader recalled that during the
Belgium's endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara has stirred discontent in Algeria, as evidenced by the sparse coverage on the Al24 News website of the statements made by Belgian Foreign Minister Bernard Quintinn during his visit to Rabat on Wednesday. The official Algerian media reported that «Belgium supports the organization of a referendum on self-determination in Western Sahara». It further claimed that «Belgium's position on the Western Sahara issue
Mohamed Bouzia, a journalist and documentary filmmaker, transitioned from a humble upbringing in Morocco's Rif region to a career in media, education, and storytelling in the Netherlands. His work, including the acclaimed documentary Anaak, explores Moroccan migration and cultural history, preserving the stories of past generations.
In a new twist to the disappearance of two Moroccan schoolgirls in London, where they had been staying since January 25 as part of an school exchange program, the incident may take on a political dimension. Douae, 14, and Houda, 15, were last seen on Tuesday, January 28, around 8:30 p.m., leaving their hotel in Tavistock Place, in the heart of the British capital. What initially seemed like a distressing news story could now evolve into a politically charged situation. According to
The ambitious UK-Morocco subsea power cable project, spearheaded by Xlinks First Ltd., is seeking political backing to become a reality. The company anticipates generating up to £24 billion in investments, with around £5 billion specifically benefiting the UK. Dave Lewis, Chairman of Xlinks and former CEO of Tesco Plc, recently shared insights in an interview with Bloomberg. He expressed optimism about reaching a final investment decision this year, achieving financial closure by
Moroccan international Ayoub El Kaabi continues to make waves for Olympiacos in the Europa League, showcasing his scoring prowess with two crucial goals against Azerbaijan's Qarabag. The goals, netted in the 56th and 60th minutes, were pivotal in the latest round of the league stage. المغربي أيوب الكعبي يواصل التألق ويهز شباك كاراباغ ??#الدوري_الأوروبي pic.twitter.com/vzHYsbcys2 — beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) January 30, 2025 El
Dounia Batma has finally embraced freedom. The Moroccan singer was released from the Oudaya local prison in Marrakech this morning, having completed her sentence related to the notorious «Hamza Mon Bebe» case. Batma was initially detained on January 31, 2024. The Marrakech Court of Appeals sentenced her to one year in prison and imposed a fine of 10,000 dirhams. The charges against her included «participation in accessing an automated data processing system through
The Moroccan Instance for Support to the Causes of the Ummah has urged for the repatriation of Abdelaziz Kaddi's body, the Moroccan responsible for a knife attack in Tel Aviv on January 21, which resulted in four injuries. The organization emphasized that bringing his body back would allow for «a dignified funeral» to be conducted «on his native land and among his family». Kaddi was born on June 8, 1995, in the Zagora region and had been residing in the United
The CEO of the global kickboxing organization Glory, Marshall Zelaznik, has recently confirmed the potential for hosting an international event in Morocco. In a statement shared on the organization's social media platforms, Zelaznik emphasized that this initiative is among his team's «priorities». «We know that the Moroccan government is investing in sport. They've got a number of soccer tournaments rolling through there [in Morocco]. The country is clearly