Western Sahara : The Polisario’s endeavors to strengthen ties with its allies in Africa

In May, the Polisario Front has been trying to boost its diplomatic ties with countries, backing its stance in Africa. After sending its «foreign Minister» to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia, Brahim Ghali is on a visit to Windhoek.

Mule women : The European Commission puts the blame on Morocco and Spain

The European Commission believes that Morocco and Spain should shoulder their responsibilities regarding «mule women» entering Ceuta and Melilla on a daily basis.

Boycott campaign : An RNI member urges Aziz Akhannouch to resign

Almost two months after a boycott campaign was launched on social media in the Kingdom, a member of the National Rally of Independents urged Aziz Akhannouch to give up on the party’s presidency.

1979 : When Juhayman al-Otaybi led the Grand Mosque seizure of the Masjid al Haram in Mecca

In 1979, Masjid al-Haram was seized by a group of 500 men under the leadership of Juhayman al-Otaybi, protesting against the Saudi monarchy. Islam’s holiest site was under siege for two weeks before Saudi Special Forces broke into the Mosque with the help of France and Pakistan.

A senior Polisario military official’s escape from Tifariti fuels speculations

The disappearance of a high ranking Polisario military official, operating in Tifariti and responsible for the gathering of international aids, has fueled speculations.

Hamas leader discusses Morocco’s support for Palestine in a phone call with El Othmani

Head of Hamas’s Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, phoned the head of the Moroccan government, Saadeddine El Othmani, Sunday, and urged him to provide medical assistance for Palestinians injured by the Israeli forces. On the same day, Morocco announced that it is setting up a field hospital in Gaza.

Moroccan women in Huelva's fields : Spain arrests the first suspect

After Buzzfeed News published an investigation on Moroccan women working in strawberry farms in Southern Spain, revealing that some of them are subjected to abuse and sometimes rape, Spanish authorities made their first arrest in connection with the case. The arrest comes as the Moroccan Ministry of Employment denied on several occasions the veracity of the alleged sexual abuses.

Diaspo #42 : Oussama Wahid, a role model for Moroccan-Italian youngsters

The story of Moroccan national Oussama Wahid has made headlines in Italy. His breathtaking journey made of him a role model for youngsters to look up to.

Morocco-Iran : Hassan Nasrallah puts the blame on the Israeli intelligence services

A few weeks after Morocco severed diplomatic ties with Iran, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah reacted, blaming the Israeli intelligence services.

To recover its cargo vessel OCP is believed to have paid 750 000 dirhams

According to Jeune Afrique, OCP Group has covered the court’s costs to retrieve its phosphate cargo seized for one year in South Africa.