A new edition of the Boumerdès summer university for Polisario cadres opened on Sunday, July 14, in Algeria. In the absence of Brahim Ghali, the president of the Polisario Front's parliament, Hamma Salama, presided over the opening ceremony. Unlike last year, Algeria sent Mohamed Reda Ousahla, the Vice-Chairman of the Lower House in charge of foreign relations, to read a speech by the Chairman, Salah Goudjil. Goudjil, officially Algeria's No. 2 figure, denounced «Morocco's
A native of the coastal village of Tamraght, near the city of Agadir, Maryam El Gardoum grew up determined to realize her dreams against all odds. She found her place in the sun among the best surfing athletes, and now rivals them on the podiums of tournaments in Morocco and abroad.
The first edition of the Amazingh Taghazout Bay Festival will take place from August 2 to 10 in Taghazout Bay (Agadir), offering an immersive experience celebrating musical diversity. An inspired combination of «Amazigh» and «Amazing», Amazingh aims to be a fusion reflecting a balance between the region's cultural heritage and the extraordinary experience the festival promises to deliver, according to Seven PM, the event organizers. Over nine days, festivalgoers can
Polisario supporters in Spain have issued a warning to Salgado Congelados S.L., a Galician company that imports octopus from Dakhla. To meet the rising demand for octopus, a popular summer season product in the region, Salgado Congelados S.L. has increased its imports from Morocco. «This decision is a serious violation of the rights of the Saharawi people», the Polisario supporters wrote in a statement. «Western Sahara is a non-autonomous territory according to the United
This weekend, the port of Algeciras recorded a sharp increase in the number of vehicles and passengers bound for Tangier and Ceuta. To accommodate this temporary surge, the port utilized the Llano Amarillo circuit for pre-boarding, according to Campo de Gibraltar Siglo XXI magazine. However, compared to 2023, the overall figures for this year's marhaba operation show a slight decline. Despite a slight increase on last year's figure (176,894 vs. 175,197 passengers), ferries between Algeciras
Moroccan Health Minister Khaled Ait Taleb responded to a written question from MP Naima Elfathaoui of the Justice and Development Parliamentary Group regarding concerns about injuries or deaths linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. In his response, Minister Ait Taleb emphasized close patient monitoring and the provision of free healthcare to those experiencing serious side effects requiring extensive examinations and treatment. He elaborated on the reporting mechanisms established to collect
Paramount Pictures recently unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2. The film, which is partially shot in Ouarzazate, Morocco, is set to hit theaters on November 15, 2024. The trailer for the movie showcases spectacular battles, including water arenas and gladiators fighting wild animals. The images are accompanied by the song «No Church in the Wild» by Jay-Z and Kanye West. Paul Mescal plays the main character Lucius, who, several years after
In Rabat, police arrested an InDrive app driver on Thursday after he allegedly insulted and threatened YouTuber Fatima Zahraa Lassakri following a ride booked through the app. In response to the incident, InDrive expressed regret and launched a «thorough internal investigation». In a press release on Monday, the platform emphasized its commitment to user safety, highlighting that they maintain detailed data on every journey. InDrive will cooperate fully with local authorities and
Four young people died in a tragic accident that occurred on the night of July 13-14 in the Italian town of Mirabella Eclano, including 19-year-old boxer Bilal Boussadra. Originally from the southern Italian region of Irpinia, Bilal's Moroccan parents had acquired Italian nationality on his 18th birthday. Last October, he distinguished himself by winning the Italian championship in the Youth 6.35 category, although this victory was marred by racist insults from the opposing team. From a
The dean of the Faculty of Science in Casablanca refused to hand over an award to an outstanding student for wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh, prompting protests from the audience and forcing him to leave the graduation ceremony.
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