Nova Mazagao, a Brazilian city built by the Portuguese inhabitants of El Jadida

In 1769, the Portuguese abandoned their Moroccan colony, Mazagao. Years later the inhabitants of the city were sent to Brazil to build their own new Mazagao.

Restoring universal jurisdiction in Spain could affect Morocco

Spain is planning to restore universal jurisdiction, repealed in 2014 by the Rajoy government. The decision might affect Morocco, especially as the situation in the Rif and the Western Sahara interest judges in Madrid.

Spain to launch a new migration plan, facilitating the expulsion of migrants coming via Morocco

The Spanish government is intending to send back migrants forcing their way into its two North African enclaves to Morocco. The decision comes as local media speak about a new migration plan in Madrid.

Huelva Gate : Lawyers accuse the Spanish authorities of siding with farm owners

Moroccan farm workers in Huelva, who have accused their bosses of allegedly abusing them, have referred to a case of human trafficking, allegedly carried out with the help of the Spanish authorities.

Borders with Melilla : In the parliament, Podemos has been indulgent with Morocco

Pedro Sanchez’ cabinet is expected to answer questions, asked by Spanish deputies on the closure of commercial borders, separating Morocco and Melilla. The request was submitted by the People’s Party, Ciudadanos and PDeCAT.

Meat discoloration sparks controversy a few days after Eid al-Adha

Few days after Eid al-Adha, a Moroccan family claims that their sheep meat was discolored despite the efforts made this year by the National Office of Food Safety. The latter has promised to issue a detailed communiqué on the phenomenon.

Cholera in Algeria : After Tunisia and Libya, Morocco takes precautionary preventions

Morocco is intensifying precautionary preventions, after Cholera outbreak killed two people in Algeria. Tunisia and Libya were the first to take the same measures in the region.

Kidnapped, raped and horribly tattooed, a Tunisian tattoo artist offers help to Khadija

After she said that she was kidnapped, tortured, raped and tattooed by a group of teenagers, a Tunisian tattoo offered to help Khadija. Meanwhile, families of the suspects denounced the teenager’s claims bringing their own version of the story.

Diaspo #54 : Khalid Maadour, a filmmaker who wants to denounce injustice

Born in 1976 in Nador, Khalid Maadour is a film enthusiast. Since the 1990s, he led a successful career in France and in Morocco as an actor, especially after starring in 2004 in Marock, a movie directed by Laïla Marrakchi.

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs backpedals on the situation of Moroccan pilgrims neglected in Mina

After it stated before that the video showing angry pilgrims, neglected in Mina was shot last year, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs recognizes in a new statement the terrible conditions these people had to experience when performing hajj in Mina and Arafat.