Heavy rains and strong winds expected in from Tuesday to Thursday

Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong wind gusts is expected to affect several Moroccan provinces from Tuesday through Thursday, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). Chefchaouen, Tétouan, and Larache are forecast to receive between 60 and 95 mm of rain from Tuesday at noon until midnight on Thursday, the DGM said in an orange-level weather alert. During the same period, rainfall totals of 40 to 60 mm are expected in the provinces of Taounate, Al Hoceima, Ouezzane,

Spanish court seizes Moroccan consulate funds in Murcia over harassment ruling compliance

The Spanish judiciary has taken an extraordinary step to enforce a final ruling against the Moroccan consulate in Murcia after it repeatedly refused to comply with a court decision in a case involving sexual, professional, and psychological harassment of a former employee. According to Spanish media, the case is unprecedented, as the enforcement measure ultimately targets the Moroccan state itself, through the bank account of its consulate in the Murcia region. The decision follows months of

Morocco and the Polisario locked in a battle for influence in Mexico

An influential delegation of Mexican lawmakers, led by Coordinator of Political Affairs in the Chamber of Deputies and Secretary General of the Autonomous Confederation of Workers and Employees of Mexico (CATEM) Pedro Haces Barba, is currently on an official visit to Morocco. In Rabat, Haces Barba met with Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of the Chamber of Advisors, and Rachid Talbi Alami, President of the Chamber of Representatives. In his capacity as a trade union leader, he also held talks

Moroccan arrested in Madrid for robbing Colombian president's son

The Spanish police arrested a 23-year-old Moroccan man at the end of last week on suspicion of being involved in a violent robbery targeting Nicolás Alcocer Petro, the son of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, in central Madrid. The incident occurred on Saturday around five in the morning on Gran Vía Street, where the suspect snatched a gold chain worth approximately 6,000 euros from the victim's neck as he was about to get into a taxi, before fleeing the scene. The victim's

French fugitive arrested in Tangier under Interpol red notice

Police in Tangier have arrested a 34-year-old French national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by the French judicial authorities, security sources confirmed on Monday, January 26. According to the same source, the suspect’s identity was checked against the database of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol), which revealed that he was wanted under an international Red Notice. The alert had been issued at the request of Interpol’s

A separatist association criticizes the visit of a French delegation to Dakhla

The Collective of Sahrawi Human Rights Defenders in Western Sahara (CODESA), which supports the separatist position, has expressed its «deep concern» and «condemnation» over the visit of an official delegation from the French city of Nice to Dakhla. On January 17, Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi and El Ragheb Harma Allah, President of the Dakhla local authority, signed a memorandum of understanding in the presence of the French President’s special envoy to the United

Morocco, Denmark strengthen security cooperation against transnational crime and terrorism

On Tuesday in Rabat, Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance (DGSN-DGST), received Mikael Wern, Director of Police and head of Denmark’s National Unit for Combating Organized Crime. The Danish delegation also included senior security officials and representatives from the Danish Embassy in Rabat. The talks focused on a range of security issues of shared concern, notably the assessment of bilateral cooperation in combating transnational

Spanish minister invokes «referendum» on Sahara issue, defying official line

The Minister for Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory of Spain Ángel Víctor Torres said that «maintaining good relations between neighbors remains essential, within the framework of respect for United Nations decisions, the right to hold a referendum, and the agreements reached on the Sahara». He made the remarks in connection with a visit to Morocco by a delegation from the Canary Islands, led by the region’s president, Fernando Clavijo. Torres stressed

Morocco's AS FAR to face Arsenal in historic Women's Champions Cup clash

Morocco’s AS FAR will face Arsenal this Wednesday in the semi-final of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. The match, to be played at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium in London (18:00 GMT), will mark the first time an African club faces a European side in a competitive women’s fixture. «AS FAR playing against Arsenal is a very special moment», former captain and current Morocco international Ghizlane Chebbak told BBC Sport. «This match

Dangerous waves and strong winds to hit Morocco's coasts from Wednesday

Very rough seas and dangerous waves are expected along Morocco’s Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts starting Wednesday afternoon, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) announced on Tuesday. According to a maritime weather bulletin issued by the DGM, Atlantic coastlines from Tangier to Agadir will be affected, with wave heights coming from the west to northwest ranging between 6 and 7 meters. The same source also forecasts waves of 4 to 5 meters in the Strait of Gibraltar, and

Algeria declares French ambassador persona non grata

The Algerian International Public Channel announced on Monday that the Algerian government has declared French Ambassador Stéphane Romatet persona non grata, following remarks deemed «offensive and provocative» to Algerian–French diplomatic relations. A journalist from the channel, quoted by Anadolu Agency, said that «French Ambassador Stéphane Romatet is no longer welcome in Algeria, as his conduct does not meet the diplomatic standards recognized

Spain’s FA chief cites AFCON final incidents to back 2030 final bid

For the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzán, the question of the 2030 FIFA World Cup final already appears settled in Spain’s favor. Speaking on the sidelines of a gala organized by the Spanish sports press and quoted by Marca, Louzán stated categorically: «The final will be held here», referring to Spain, even though the tournament will be jointly hosted by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, and the host city for the final has yet to be

Rabat launches second edition of «Video Game Creator» training program

The second edition of the «Video Game Creator» training program was launched on Monday in Rabat, through a partnership bringing together Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the Embassy of France in Morocco, and the French digital arts school ISART Digital. Designed to support young talent in video game creation, the program offers an accredited nine-month training course, including three months of professional instruction at Rabat’s Institute of

Spanish police deactivate explosive device near Moroccan border in Ceuta

Spanish National Police successfully deactivated, Monday, an explosive device discovered on Tarajal Beach in Ceuta, close to the Moroccan border. Fortunately, no injuries or material damage were reported. According to security sources, the device was identified as a corroded hand grenade, though its explosive charge remained intact. Specialists carried out a controlled detonation in a secure location near the sea to mitigate any potential threats. During the operation, a security perimeter

With Senegal’s prime minister present, MPs commend Lekjaa over AFCON hosting

In the presence of Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, several parliamentary groups in Morocco’s House of Representatives used Monday’s oral question session, on January 26, to commend the organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The remarks were made during the appearance of the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, who also serves as president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). Leaders from the PAM, PPS, USFP, and Popular Movement

After Polisario’s Washington visit, Massad Boulos heads to Algiers

Massad Boulos, President Donald Trump's advisor for Africa and on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, arrived in Algeria last night. The U.S. embassy in Algiers released a brief statement with a photo, saying: «We are pleased to welcome Mr. Boulos back to Algeria for another visit, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership and continuing our joint efforts for peace and prosperity in the region.» يسعدنا أن نرحّب مجددًا بالسيد بولوس في

Polisario supporters accuse MINURSO chief of «bias»

Supporters of the Polisario Front have sharply criticized MINURSO’s recent decision to terminate the contracts of several senior officials, accusing MINURSO of bias and alleging collusion with Moroccan authorities. According to a Sahrawi media outlet, the criticism is directed in particular at Alexander Ivanko, whom they accuse of «weakening the mandate of the UN mission in Western Sahara». Critics claim Ivanko is seeking to transform MINURSO, originally tasked with

AfDB launches PAFE-Emplois to boost entrepreneurship and job creation in Morocco

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) announced on Monday in Rabat the launch of the Support and Financing Program for Entrepreneurship and Job Creation (PAFE-Emplois). Unveiled during a workshop bringing together representatives of the AfDB, national institutions, technical and financial partners, and implementation teams, PAFE-Emplois aims to strengthen public systems that support entrepreneurs, finance inclusive entrepreneurship, reinforce incentive mechanisms for very small, small, and