Algeria handed over 60 young people to Morocco Monday who had served their sentences in Algerian prisons for irregular migration, according to a statement from the Moroccan Association for Aid to Vulnerable Migrants. The operation took place via the Oujda-Maghnia border crossing. The NGO states that 480 nationals are still incarcerated in Algeria on the same charges. The eastern neighbor's authorities also hold the remains of 6 citizens, including two women from the Oriental region who
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Morocco has officially made contact with the new Syrian authorities. Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita held a phone conversation with his Syrian counterpart, Asaad Al-Shibani, on Monday, December 30, according to a statement from the Islamist authorities in Damascus. The Moroccan Foreign Minister «emphasized Morocco's support for the Syrian people, Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the commonalities between
Morocco is considering resuming its air connections with Libya, which were suspended in 2015. This announcement was made by the Libyan Transport Minister, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, from the national unity government, according to media sources yesterday. This topic was discussed in Rabat during talks on the sidelines of an Arab Civil Aviation Organization meeting between Al-Shahoubi and his Moroccan counterpart, Abdessamad Kayouh. The resumption will be accompanied by the opening of a new maritime
Following Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's statement, his Foreign Minister has now denounced Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, according to Algerian media. «The Sahrawi people are masters of their inalienable rights, and the Moroccan occupation is a complete aggression that cannot be legitimized as a fait accompli. We confirm that any solution to the Western Sahara issue that contradicts decolonization is an illusion, such as autonomy», stated Ahmed Attaf on
Algeria will continue to pursue its «Maghreb without Morocco» project in 2025. «We are currently preparing for the third summit in Tripoli at the beginning of the new year», stated the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs during a press conference on Monday, December 30. «Algeria's proposal to create a trilateral mechanism for consultation and cooperation has been approved by Tunisia and Libya, resulting in concrete projects to address these countries'
Social media users have been circulating images of the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, which is being constructed in preparation for hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup, mistakenly presenting them as the «Talanta» stadium being built in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, for hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Tanzania and Uganda. A Kenyan journalist also shared the image on his X platform account, praising the Kenyan Armed Forces,
The Russian Ambassador to Morocco confirmed that his country appreciates Morocco's balanced position on the ongoing war in Ukraine, noting that this political rapprochement has positively impacted economic exchanges between the two countries.
The Moroccan Organization for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption has raised concerns over the lack of financial aid distribution to victims of the September floods in southeastern Morocco. In a letter to Interior Minister Abdelouafi Laftit, the organization criticized the government for failing to deliver promised support to numerous affected families. Despite governmental efforts to rehabilitate damaged homes, the organization claims that many victims have not received the financial aid they
A Vueling flight en route from the Canary Islands to Málaga was forced to make an emergency landing in Casablanca last week, according to reports from Spanish media. The incident occurred when a fire ignited in the aircraft's oven, compelling the crew to swiftly implement emergency procedures to safeguard the passengers. The aircraft successfully touched down in Morocco without any injuries reported among those on board. The swift actions of the crew ensured that all passengers remained
Moroccan immigrant Mohamed Ouaabouz, known as «Mouha», exemplifies cultural coexistence through his active role in charitable associations, serving as a bridge between Morocco and France. Through founding the PAM-LIER association, he has contributed to improving many people's lives, promoting values of solidarity and cooperation between the two countries.