Diaspo #73 : Ahmed Serhani, London’s most beloved bus driver

Ahmed Serhani is London’s most beloved bus driver. The Moroccan national smiles, chats and supports his clients while on duty, which made his story go viral in Morocco and the UK.

Imlil killings : ISIS has not yet claimed responsibility for the terror attack

Weeks after the four men, arrested for orchestrating the Imlil killings, pledged allegiance to ISIS, the organization has not responded yet. For experts, the terror attack was an amateurish act.

Melilla : People’s Party leader renders homage to Spanish soldiers killed in the battle of Anoual

While in Melilla, the leader of the People’s Party rendered homage to the Spanish army, especially soldiers who died in the battle of Anoual.

Morocco is one of the best countries for business in Africa, says a Forbes ranking

Morocco is the third best country in Africa for business, according to Forbes. The Kingdom tops North African countries for the annual ranking.

Guerguerat : The Polisario Front gives its version of the story regarding the Africa Eco Race

After reports suggested that the Polisario is planning to block the 11th edition of the Africa Eco Race, expected to stop by Gueguerat, a source from the Tindouf camps denied the information. 

Pressured by Washington, the UN to examine peacekeeping missions including MINURSO

At the end of the December 22nd meeting held at the UN General Assembly, Washington promised to scrutinize all UN peacekeeping missions. This examination is part of the UN's January programme. 

Morocco misses the «Red Wave» naval maneuvers held in Saudi Arabia

In October 2016, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces took part in «North Thunder», a joint military exercise held in Saudi Arabia. Former Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane attended the maneuvers’ closing ceremony. This time Morocco has shunned naval drills hosted currently by Saudi Arabia.

Dutch-Moroccan rapper Faisal Mssyeh killed in a Rotterdam shooting on New Year’s Eve

Shot on New Year’s Eve, Dutch-born Moroccan rapper died on Tuesday at a Rotterdam hospital. Faisal Mssyeh, known as Feis Ecktuh, was killed following a series of shootings that shook the city.

Morocco is exposed to medium political risks, according to forecasts of the 2019 Control Risks

Morocco is among the countries evaluated by Control risks 2019 map. The latter puts the country among the nations that are exposed to medium political risks.

Salafists in Morocco denounce the Imlil killings

Salafist detainees in Morocco have denounced, on several occasions, the Imlil killings. They fear that the tragedy would impact the «Moussalaha» program, which has allowed several Islamist prisoners to regain freedom.