Moroccan MP Abdelkader Boussairi gets five years in prison for embezzlement

The Fez Court of Appeal sentenced socialist parliamentarian Abdelkader Boussairi to five years in prison and a fine of 100,000 dirhams this Wednesday after finding him guilty of embezzlement, squandering of public funds, corruption, abuse of influence, forgery, and use of forged documents. Mayor of Fez, Abdessalam Bakkali, was acquitted, while an entrepreneur received a sentence of 3 years in prison and a fine of 30,000 DH. Additionally, the former regional coordinator of the Constitutional

Algeria cautiously optimistic after French Minister's visit to Morocco

Algerian media welcomed the fact that France did not explicitly recognize Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara during Stéphane Séjourné's recent visit to Morocco. Anticipating this potential outcome, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita hinted at future announcements.

Algeria criticizes Morocco instead of addressing French media coverage of its presidential election

«Is Algeria heading towards a postponement of the presidential election?» RFI asked on February 19. «With less than ten months before the vote, the political climate remains uncertain, and the issue is largely absent from Algerian media. No specific date has been announced, and the government maintains uncertainty over the elections», noted the French media. However, instead of directly addressing RFI's inquiry, Algeria's official press agency (APS) responded after a

Morocco disputes claims of unfair competition by Spanish farmers

Spanish farmers continue to target Moroccan trucks transporting fruit and vegetables to European markets. Five trucks were vandalized in Catalonia on Tuesday, February 27, in the latest incident. The farmers claim unfair competition from Moroccan products, alleging they «are not subject to the phytosanitary controls established by the European Union». This reasoning was condemned by the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs. Nasser Bourita denounced these «protectionist

Passenger on Agadir flight detained at Perpignan Airport after X-ray detects potential explosives

A large security operation unfolded at Perpignan Airport in the Eastern Pyrenees on Tuesday, February 27, after X-ray screening detected potential explosive devices in a carry-on bag during a routine inspection. The discovery triggered an immediate alarm, leading to the arrest of a man and the intervention of the bomb squad. According to French media, airport security services flagged a particular bag during inspection. X-rays revealed potential explosive devices with wires inside the

Morocco's solar power plant plans delayed due to a dispute over the technology used

Morocco's plan to construct a massive solar power plant, Noor Midelt I, has encountered delays due to disagreements over the technology to be employed, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday. Three sources close to the project informed the British news agency, emphasizing that the delay arises from a disagreement between the government and the project developer regarding the type of solar technology to utilize. This delay has impacted the project, with only 831 megawatts (MW) installed thus far,

Dutch Moroccan mafia boss Ridouan Taghi and associates sentenced to life

Ridouan Taghi, the most wanted Mocro Mafia boss in the Netherlands, was sentenced Tuesday to life in jail in the Marengo trial. His right-hand man, Moroccan-Dutch Said Razzouki, received the same sentence.

Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project appoints CEO to lead Development

The company behind the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project, which aims to transport solar power from Morocco to the UK via a subsea cable, has appointed a new CEO to lead the project's next stages, according to a Monday report by the Telegraph. James Humfrey, previously heading capital project development and business development at ADNOC and serving as Shell's downstream M&A chief, has been chosen to spearhead the project. Humfrey boasts 25 years of experience in the relevant field. The

Gabriel Banon, former Moroccan advisor to Yasser Arafat, dies at 96

International consultant and economist, Gabriel Banon, passed away at the age of 96 in his hometown of Casablanca on the night of February 25-26. He was a French-Moroccan businessman, writer, and columnist, deeply involved in various global political spheres. Banon's career was marked by high-profile advisory roles. He served as advisor to French President Georges Pompidou (1969) on industrial policy, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on economic affairs, and former American President Gerald

Morocco warns against escalations in Al-Quds during Ramadan

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita warned against «any practices and decisions» escalating tensions in Jerusalem (Al-Quds) during Ramadan, speaking in Rabat on February 26th. Such actions, he cautioned, could worsen the «already tragic reality experienced in the Palestinian Gaza Strip», as stated during a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Stéphane Séjourné. The minister's concerns focused on recurring Israeli incursions onto