Following Dakhla visit, Polisario mobilizes supporters in Nigeria

Since Wednesday, August 14, Abuja has been hosting a conference on the End of Decolonization in Africa». A Polisario delegation, led by its self-proclaimed representative in Switzerland, Oubi Bachir, is participating in the event. The organizers are the same political and associative figures who previously led campaigns against Morocco's membership in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in 2017 and 2018, including lawyer Femi Falana. The conference follows a working

Morocco PM Aziz Akhannouch hold talks with President Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch on the sidelines of the ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the Provence landings on Thursday, August 15. During this meeting, both parties expressed their satisfaction with the «friendship and the depth of the strategic partnership that unites France and Morocco», according to a press release from L'Elysée. Aziz Akhannouch welcomed France's decision to frame the present and

Sahara CIA files #7 : When the Polisario feared Algeria would abandon it

In the early 1980s, the Polisario Front's greatest fear was that Algeria might abandon it. Algeria, had come to believe that the Sahara conflict could not be resolved militarily and began to focus on diplomatic solutions to the regional dispute.

After two years of tension, France hosts meeting between Morocco and Tunisia

The 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Provence in 1944 served as the backdrop for a significant meeting between Moroccan and Tunisian officials. On the sidelines of the event, Tunisia's Foreign Minister, Nabil Ammar, met with Morocco's Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, as reported by the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release, accompanied by a photo of the meeting. During the discussion, Akhannouch and Ammar explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between

Drunk driver arrested in Marrakech after crashing into pedestrians and drivers

Marrakech police arrested a 38-year-old French Moroccan on Thursday for reckless driving under the influence of intoxication. The driver caused a traffic accident and fled the scene, according to a press release by the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN). The suspect crashed his car into several vehicles on a public street in Marrakech, injuring three cyclists and two pedestrians to varying degrees. A video of the incident was widely shared on social media. Road users intervened

Morocco's frozen strawberry exports to Japan surge

Morocco’s presence in the frozen strawberry market in Japan has grown significantly, according to data compiled by the international information-analytical platform East Fruit. In 2023, Morocco exported 4,400 tons of frozen strawberries to Japan. Along with Egypt, which exported 5,400 tons, the North African kingdom accounted for 35% of Japan's total strawberry imports, ranking slightly behind China, which shipped 10,700 tons of frozen garden strawberries to the Japanese market in

Spain : Strait crossings surge past 2 million amid record OPE

Operation Crossing the Strait (OPE) has shattered records this year, with over two million passengers embarking before August 15. A further surge in traffic is anticipated. According to EFE, Spanish Civil Protection data released on Tuesday revealed that 1,662,707 travelers departed from Spanish ports bound for North Africa, primarily Morocco, during the outbound phase. The return journey saw an additional 465,883 passengers by the same date, totaling 2,143,557 passengers in both

Moroccan drug lord Mounir Erramach released after 21 years

Mounir Erramach, a prominent figure in Morocco's drug underworld, was released from prison on Thursday after serving a 21-year sentence. Erramach was incarcerated at El Arajat prison.

Polisario and Algeria use front group to bash Chad's Dakhla consulate

Chad opened a consulate in Dakhla on August 14th, as planned. There has been no reaction from the Polisario Front or Algeria so far. Meanwhile, the media outlets of the two allies published a press release from a group of NGOs, known as the Union of National Associations for Unity and Solidarity of the Republic of Chad. The statement condemned the recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara by the government of President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. The Union described this

Morocco steps up monkeypox surveillance amid global resurgence

The Morocco Ministry of Health and Social Protection has intensified its monitoring of the monkeypox outbreak following a surge of cases in several African countries. The ministry has updated its national response plan in line with WHO recommendations, it said in a press release issued Thursday. The World Health Organization declared a second public health emergency for monkeypox yesterday, citing the rapid spread of the disease and high fatality rates in some African nations. Morocco has