Tétouan gains first direct air link with London

Tétouan will, for the first time, be connected to London via a direct air route. Operated by Royal Air Maroc, the service links London Gatwick to Tétouan twice a week, with flights on Thursdays and Sundays aboard 96-seat Embraer 190 aircraft, according to British media. «This new route marks an exciting milestone for Royal Air Maroc and for the growing relationship between the UK and Morocco», said Zoubida Smahi, the airline’s UK general manager. She added that

A European report reveals the difficulties in returning migrants from Spain to Morocco

A recent European Union report on migration management has revealed that Spanish police acknowledge deportations of irregular migrants to Morocco remain «extremely limited». The report, which focuses on the situation in the Canary Islands, highlights the widespread lack of identification documents among Moroccan migrants, making the enforcement of deportation orders nearly impossible. It also points to Morocco’s refusal to sign a readmission agreement with Spain, further

Anwar El Ghazi wins final appeal against FSV Mainz 05 over pro-Palestine statements

Dutch-Moroccan footballer Anwar El Ghazi has once again won his legal battle against German club FSV Mainz 05, after a German court rejected the club’s latest appeal over his 2023 dismissal. El Ghazi was sacked shortly after joining Mainz following public statements in support of Palestine made after October 7. He challenged the decision, arguing the termination was unlawful, a claim upheld by German labor courts, which ruled the dismissal invalid. Despite multiple appeals, the ruling

Fuel prices in Morocco: Gas station managers «as concerned as citizens»

The latest increase in fuel prices in Morocco, implemented between the end of March and the beginning of April, is placing additional pressure on purchasing power. On the professional side, representatives of service station managers also express uncertainty and point to the influence of major distributors.

AI data center project in Morocco clears land acquisition hurdle

Morocco's ambition to establish itself as a leading technological hub in Africa by 2030 is beginning to take shape.

Mauritanian camel breeders offer exports to ease soaring prices in Morocco

In response to soaring camel meat prices in the Saharan provinces, the Mauritanian Federation of Camel Breeders has announced its readiness to export herds to these regions. In a statement, the organization said the initiative aims to «support the development of the camel sector, effectively meet local market needs, and strengthen economic and trade exchanges between operators in both countries». The Federation added that exports could be carried out at competitive prices, while

US to establish African drone training center in Morocco by 2026

The United States plans to establish a training center in Morocco for African drone operators. The initiative was announced by General Christopher Donahue, commander of U.S. forces in Europe and Africa, according to an American media outlet. The first phase of the project is expected to launch during the 2026 edition of the Africa Lion exercise. A dedicated drone training module will be offered to around fifteen participants, Donahue said at the African Land Forces Summit held last week in

UN Security Council to hold key meetings on Sahara under Bahrain's presidency

This month, the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council, held by Bahrain, has scheduled two closed-door meetings on the Sahara issue in its provisional agenda, set for April 24 and 30. The first meeting will focus on briefings by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, his personal envoy for Western Sahara Staffan de Mistura, and the head of MINURSO Alexander Ivanko. The second meeting is expected to address the «strategic review» of the UN mission’s

Moroccan families in limbo as over 1,700 nationals remain detained in Algeria

Thirty-seven Moroccans have been deported from Algeria this week, marking the third such operation this year, amid a growing humanitarian crisis for families grappling with the detention of over 1,700 compatriots in Algerian prisons. The Moroccan Association for Assisting Migrants in Difficult Situations highlights the compounded challenges of legal fraud, administrative hurdles, and calls for a comprehensive amnesty to address the plight of those affected.

Belgian report finds Muslim Brotherhood more influential than perilous

The Belgian Standing Intelligence Agencies Review Committee has recently shared updated insights on the Muslim Brotherhood's presence in Belgium during a confidential parliamentary session held on Wednesday. According to the newly released data, the Brotherhood is characterized as «neither a terrorist organization nor indicative of Belgium being under any form of control», as reported by the news agency Belga. This latest investigation by Committee R builds on the 2024 intelligence