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
The Spain-Egypt friendly match, intended as a peaceful prelude to the 2026 World Cup, was marred by racist and Islamophobic chants, sparking outrage and highlighting the persistent issue of discrimination in sports. The incident, condemned by players and officials alike, underscores the enduring influence of colonial-era stereotypes and the political dimensions of football as a stage for far-right ideologies.
The Moroccan government has confirmed the implementation of proactive measures to mitigate the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East on energy markets. Speaking on Thursday at a press conference following the government council meeting, Minister Delegate for the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa said the state will maintain the price of multi-use butane gas, particularly for household consumption, unchanged. To do so, the government will increase the subsidy to 78 dirhams per 12-kilogram
Videos showing clashes between villagers and law enforcement have circulated online, falsely presented by some users as «Israeli Jews stealing land» in Morocco or «taking back land from before they emigrated». Taken out of context, the footage shows confrontations between residents and security forces, but not in relation to any alleged land seizure by Jews. Instead, it captures the enforcement of a court ruling authorizing the opening of a quarry project in the El
The Spanish National Court upheld the decision to dismiss an employee of Moroccan origin from the National Intelligence Center, rejecting the appeal he filed against the termination of his duties. The court considered that the decision was based on security considerations linked to a loss of trust within a sensitive agency. The dismissal decision dates back to August 2023, when the center decided to terminate the employment of the individual, who had been working as a temporary employee for
Morocco has secured enough diesel and petrol to cover 51 and 55 days respectively, while coal and gas supplies are guaranteed until the end of June, the energy ministry said on Thursday. As global prices surge amid tensions in the Middle East, Morocco, fully reliant on fuel imports, has seen diesel and petrol prices rise by around 30% since late February, following a spike in crude prices in March triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. «Morocco's policy of diversifying supply
On Wednesday, the investigating judge at the Casablanca Court of Appeal ordered the pre-trial detention of former Wydad Athletic Club player Reda El Hajhouj at Oukacha prison. He is being prosecuted in custody on several charges, including theft and complicity and the use of a vehicle in the commission of criminal acts. The indictment also includes assault resulting in permanent disability, property damage, and incitement to commit a felony. On Tuesday, the public prosecutor at the same court
Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG) announced on Tuesday the delivery of the first Boeing 737-8 MAX to Royal Air Maroc (RAM). In a statement, the global aircraft leasing company said five additional aircraft will be delivered to the national carrier as part of its fleet modernization and expansion efforts. Described as a «next-generation, fuel-efficient aircraft», the plane is powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines. Quoted in the statement, RAM CEO Abdelhamid Addou described the delivery as
On Tuesday, Algerian authorities handed over a new group of 37 Moroccan nationals via the Colonel Lotfi border crossing, known as «Zouj Bghal». The individuals were either attempting irregular migration or were present in Algeria without legal status, according to the Moroccan Association for Assisting Migrants in Difficult Situations in Oujda. In a statement, the association said all those deported were men, noting that this marks the third such group since the beginning of the
This Thursday, April 2, FIFA’s «last-minute» ticket sales phase has opened, allowing Moroccan fans to secure seats on a first-come, first-served basis. The sales phase will remain open until the end of the tournament, with tickets released on a rolling basis, including occasional same-day availability, FIFA said. Fans can now select specific seats via FIFA’s official platform and receive instant confirmation upon purchase. How to buy tickets: - Go to FIFA’s