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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights disappoints the Polisario

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, spoke at the 55th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, March 4. His address may disappoint the Polisario Front. Türk's report on the «55 conflicts» around the world did not mention the conflict between the Polisario Front and Morocco, nor the «occupation of the Sahara» as the Polisario terms it. However, Türk did mention nearby areas of tension, including Mali, Chad,

Six killed, 18 injured in Berrechid car accident

Six people were killed and 18 others were injured in a car accident yesterday in Berrechid province, Morocco. The accident involved a pickup truck carrying approximately 24 people, who were reportedly returning from a wedding celebration. Local news outlet Hespress reports that two individuals died at the scene, one person died en route to the hospital, and three others succumbed to their injuries at the Hassan II Hospital in Settat.

Rabha El Haymar honored in Washington for her role in advancing women's rights in Morocco

Rabha El Haymar, awarded alongside other women from different parts of the world on Monday in Washington, said she was happy to receive the International Women of Courage 2024 award, which she sees as a crowning achievement for Moroccan women. She stressed, in a statement to MAP, that the distinction is also another recognition of the judicious reforms of the Family Code initiated in 2004 «thanks to the efforts and vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI». In this regard, she

Germany seeks military agreement with Morocco

Abdeltif Loudyi, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of the National Defense Administration, received Thomas Hitschler, German Minister Delegate for Defense, accompanied by the German Ambassador accredited in Rabat. Discussions at the meeting highlighted topics of common interest and ways of further boosting bilateral military cooperation, the fight against terrorism, illegal immigration, cross-border crime, and illicit trafficking. In this regard, the German Minister

Ministry of Health urges vaccination as measles cases rise in Morocco

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection reported a rise in measles cases in Morocco on Monday, noting that their deployed monitoring measures and vaccination campaigns successfully contained the spread in two provinces. As part of their communication efforts, the ministry informs citizens of an increase in measles cases in Morocco, mirroring a global outbreak impacting several regions, particularly in Europe, Africa, and the United States. Nationally, a significant increase in measles

Thousands of Moroccans march in Casablanca to denounce starvation of Gazans

Thousands of Moroccans participated, Sunday, in Casablanca in a solidarity march with the Palestinian people who have suffered from continuous Israeli attacks since last October 7. The attacks killed over 30,000 people. Organized by the Moroccan Front to Support Palestine and Against Normalization, the marchers banged on empty pots and pans in protest against the starvation of the residents of the Gaza Strip. Participants raised slogans in support of the Palestinian people and their cause.

Moroccan lawmaker slapped, Istiqlal party members suspended

The National Preparatory Committee for the Eighteenth Congress of the Istiqlal Party announced the suspension of Youssef Abtoui and Achraf Abroun from the committee. This follows Abtoui's act of slapping parliamentarian Moncef Al-toub in front of party members. The committee, in a statement, said the decision came «after reviewing the unacceptable behavior displayed by Youssef Abtoui and Achraf Abroun during the National Preparatory Committee meeting for the 18th Congress, held on March

Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam wins silver at World Surfing Games

Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam clinched the silver medal at the ISA World Surfing Games held from February 23 to March 3 in Puerto Rico, marking the country's first ever medal in the competition. He was narrowly defeated by Brazilian Gabriel Medina, who took home the gold, while Frenchman Kauli Vaast secured the bronze. Boukhiam also secured his ticket to the Paris-2024 Olympic Games during the competition, his second consecutive qualification for the Olympics after Tokyo 2020. The

Drug trafficking, smuggling ring involving public officials exposed in Nador

30 people, including 3 members of the public forces, were referred to the Nador court for their alleged involvement in drug trafficking and irregular migration. The defendants are accused of using coastal areas close to the city for two purposes: trafficking large shipments of drugs and organizing emigration operations aboard high-speed inflatable boats, all in exchange for sums of money. Simultaneous security operations led to the arrest of the suspects in the cities of Nador, Beni Nsar,

Gulf states support King Mohammed VI’s African Atlantic Initiative for the Sahel

The States of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed the African Atlantic Initiative launched by King Mohammed VI. This project «will strengthen cooperation between the Sahel and Atlantic coast countries», said the secretary general of the Arab regional grouping, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, at a ministerial meeting with Morocco in Riyadh on Sunday, March 3rd. Albudaiwi emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between Morocco and the GCC countries. He expressed the

Morocco's soft power on the rise, ranking among top 50 most influential countries

Morocco climbed five spots in the 2024 Global Soft Power Index, landing at 50th among the most influential countries. This international ranking, published by the British firm Brand Finance, considers the soft power of all 193 UN member states. Morocco remains the top-ranked Maghreb country and sits on the podium for most influential African nations. Brand Finance highlights a «significant» improvement in Morocco's sustainable future index, which jumped ten places. The country also

A Rif separatist party opens representation office in Algeria

Algeria signaled a development in its stance on the Rif region with the opening of a representation for the «Rif Nationalist Party» in Algiers. A ceremony marked the occasion, held at a villa provided to the party. This inauguration follows a period of engagement, as Algeria hosted initial meetings of the party's founders in early 2023. Notably, Algerian public media covered the party's launch in September 2023. The party's spokesperson called for the Algerian government to open

Algeria, Tunisia, Libya hold talks to revive Maghreb cooperation without Morocco, Mauritania

The Algerian capital hosted, Sunday, a summit bringing together three Maghrebi countries. Responding to Abdelmadjid Tebboune's invitation were the President of Tunisia, Kaïs Saïed, and the President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Younes El-Menfi. The participants in the meeting «examined the situation in the Maghreb region and underlined the need to unify and intensify efforts to meet the economic and security challenges, in the service of the interests of the

Morocco condemns targeting by Israeli forces of civilians seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza

Morocco, whose Sovereign, King Mohammed VI, chairs the Al Quds Committee, strongly condemns the targeting by Israeli forces of Palestinian civilians who were seeking humanitarian aid at the Al-Rashid Avenue, north of Gaza Strip, killing dozens and injuring hundreds, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, said Sunday in Riyadh. Reaffirming «its absolute rejection» of international humanitarian law violations, the Kingdom of Morocco

Morocco's ambassador to Jordan presents his credentials to King Abdullah II

King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein of Jordan received Fouad Akhrif on Sunday in Amman. Akhrif presented his credentials as the new extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of King Mohammed VI to Jordan. King Abdullah II praised the strong ties and deep brotherhood that unite him with King Mohammed VI, as well as the two royal families and the Moroccan and Jordanian people. He expressed his warm welcome to the new ambassador and the continuation of the excellent cooperation between the two

Sahara : Head of MINURSO meets with ambassadors in Rabat

From February 26 to March 1, Alexander Ivanko, the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Western Sahara and head of MINURSO, held meetings with ambassadors accredited to Morocco in Rabat. Ivanko met with representatives from key countries including the United States, Russia, France, China, the United Kingdom, and Spain. The discussions focused on the recent developments concerning the Western Sahara question. He also held separate meetings with Moroccan officials, a well-informed

Nearly 150 Moroccan Migrants arrive in Spain

Nearly 150 migrants from Morocco arrived on the island of Alborán last weekend. The Civil Guard transferred them to the Temporary Reception Centers for Foreigners (CATE) in Almería and Motril (Granada), La Gaceta reported yesterday. According to sources from the Andalusian Government Delegation, the transfers began last Thursday. Roughly 100 migrants were evacuated to the Almería CATE, while around 50 others were sent to the CATE in Motril. This distribution ensures that

Canadian aerospace company Shimco to establish in Morocco

A partnership agreement was signed on Friday in Rabat between the Integrated Industrial Platform - Midparc and the Canadian company Shimco, operating in the aerospace sector. The agreement paves the way for Shimco's establishment in the Nouaceur free zone. Speaking at the ceremony, which was attended by Minister of Industry and Trade Ryad Mezzour, Midparc president Hamid Benbrahim El Andaloussi expressed his honor in welcoming Shimco, a company renowned for its expertise in