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After visiting the Tindouf camps, Greta Thunberg becomes an advocate for Polisario online

Shortly after visiting the Tindouf Camps, earlier in January, Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has since adopted a pro-Polisario stance online. The 22-year-old activist has made the Sahara conflict the top of her agenda, scheduling an online live Q&A today, January 17, to speak about «her fight for justice from Palestine to Western Sahara». This Q&A, expected at 8pm GMT, is organized by Zeteo, a media organization founded by American-British broadcaster and

Sahara and gas pipeline discussed in talks between Côte d'Ivoire and Morocco

On Friday, Laayoune was the venue for the 5th session of the Morocco-Ivorian Joint Cooperation Commission, co-chaired by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and Ivorian Foreign Minister Léon Kacou Adom. During a press briefing, Adom reiterated Côte d'Ivoire's support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara. He emphasized that the Moroccan autonomy plan, proposed in 2007, is the «only credible and realistic solution» to the regional dispute. In February

Arab Journalists’ Union backs Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, faces Algerian backlash

The General Union of Arab Journalists, in its recent General Secretariat and Permanent Bureau meeting from January 12-16, 2025, declared its backing for Morocco's territorial integrity and the autonomy proposal for the Sahara. In an official statement, the Union reaffirmed its «firm positions regarding the affirmation of all manifestations of national sovereignty in all Arab countries and their legitimate rights to their national independence and its rejection of all forms and

Family code : Moroccan government to set up reform commission

A government commission is set to be established to draft a bill aimed at reforming the Family Code, following the guidelines outlined in the revised text. This development was announced at the conclusion of the work conducted by the appointed body. During a weekly press briefing in Rabat on Thursday, Mustapha Baitas, Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament and the Government Spokesman, highlighted the initiative's consideration of «the particular nature of this Code». The

Tetouan : 80-year-old man arrested for assault on woman and toddler in viral video

On Thursday, January 16, the Tetouan Security Directorate responded decisively to a video circulating on social media, which depicted a man violently assaulting a woman and her toddler inside a house in Tetouan. Authorities launched an investigation following the video's release, linking it to an ongoing criminal case managed by the Tetouan police. The investigation, initiated after a complaint by the victim, resulted in the arrest of an 80-year-old suspect. The suspect is currently in

Spain's Martinez Otero expands to Africa with new factory near Casablanca

In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the hotel and retail sectors across Africa and the EMEA region, Spain's Martinez Otero announced on Thursday its plans to open its first factory outside its home country. The new facility will commence operations in February near Casablanca, Morocco. The Galicia-based company has seen considerable success in various Spanish cities and views its expansion into Africa as a pivotal step. In a statement, the group highlighted Morocco as the chosen

Morocco arrests extremist supporter of the terrorist organization Daech

On Wednesday, law enforcement in Taourirt apprehended a teacher with ties to the extremist ideology of the Daech terrorist organization. The arrest took place in the Sidi Chafi douar area, within the Taourirt province, following intelligence from the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). This operation underscores the ongoing efforts by security services to mitigate terrorist threats and thwart extremist schemes that endanger the Kingdom's security and stability, as outlined

Morocco authorizes the entry of a truck from Melilla but denies access to another from Ceuta

On Thursday, January 16, marked a significant development as Morocco authorized the passage of a truck from Melilla carrying 600 kg of household appliances and air conditioners. This event signaled the end of the commercial customs closure that had been in place since August 1, 2018. In contrast, Moroccan authorities denied entry to a truck from Ceuta on the same day. «This is the second rejection, following a similar incident eight days earlier. At that time, the Moroccan side

Morocco's PJD celebrates the Gaza ceasefire, congratulates Hamas

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) of Morocco has expressed its «great joy» over the recent ceasefire in Gaza, sending a congratulatory letter to Khalil al-Hayya, a prominent figure of Hamas. The letter celebrated what the PJD termed as a «victory for the resistance». «We received with great joy and jubilation the news of the successful conclusion of a ceasefire agreement», the letter stated, referring to the end of what it described as an «unjust

Malawi reiterates its support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara

Morocco's Foreign Affairs Minister, Nasser Bourita, met with Malawian counterpart, Nancy Tembo, in Rabat on Thursday. During their discussions, Tembo reiterated Malawi's support for Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara, emphasizing the endorsement of Malawi's President, Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, who praised the Royal Initiative aimed at enhancing Sahelian states' access to the Atlantic Ocean as a visionary step for intra-African cooperation. Malawi has been at the forefront of

Moroccans took to the streets to celebrate Gaza ceasfire

Many Moroccans took to the streets to celebrate following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, marking the end of 16 months of continuous Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip. The news sparked jubilant gatherings in several cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, Kenitra, Oujda, Tangier, Tetouan, Agadir, Fnideq, and M'Diq. احتفالات ساكنة طنجة المغربية باتفاق وقف إطلاق النار في #غزةتحية للأحرار

Moroccan Consulate in Montreal unveils new headquarters

The Moroccan Consulate General in Montreal marked a significant milestone on Wednesday with the official inauguration of its new premises. The ceremony was attended by both Moroccan and Canadian dignitaries. Designed to blend tradition with modernity, the new headquarters aims to deliver high-quality services to the Moroccan community and serve as a hub for diaspora interactions. «This setting reflects the high concern of His Majesty King Mohammed VI for Moroccans around the

New discovery : Wetter climate in Morocco's Atlas region 8,000 years ago

Scientists have discovered evidence of a significantly wetter climate in Morocco's Atlas region between 8,700 and 4,300 years ago through the analysis of cave formations. The research, which examined four stalagmites from caves in Morocco's inland regions, provides precise dating of ancient rainfall patterns and challenges previous theories about historical climate conditions. According to the study published in Science Direct, researchers analyzed caves located between 235 and 525 kilometers

Greece : Gang arrested after kidnapping Moroccan migrants, demanding ransom

Seven Moroccan migrants have been held hostage in a house in Thessaloniki, a Greek port city on the Thermaic Gulf of the Aegean Sea. The perpetrators, eight Greeks and a Pakistani, who formed the gang, were arrested this week, Greek daily Ekathimerini reported on Wednesday. Gang members, who used physical violence and recorded the abuse, allegedly demanded €2,000 per person in ransom. The Moroccans were detained for two days while the perpetrators sent the videos to their families,

Labour Friends of Morocco launched to strengthen UK-Morocco relations

«Labour Friends of Morocco» (LFM), was officially launched in London on Wednesday with the mission of enhancing ties between Morocco and the UK's Labour Party, which currently leads the British government. The group, spearheaded by MP Joe Powell, aims to foster enduring partnerships grounded in shared values and collaborative efforts. LFM's objectives include advocating for stronger diplomatic, economic, cultural, and educational connections between Morocco and the UK. By

Kenitra launches new algae production facility

A new production line dedicated to seaweed processing and agar-agar production was inaugurated by Setexam in Kenitra on Wednesday. The project, which represents an investment of 60 million dirhams, was launched in the presence of Zakia Driouich, Secretary of State for Maritime Fisheries. The initiative aims to provide an innovative solution to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. «This unit is the only one in Morocco to produce agar-agar», Driouich said, highlighting

Moroccan ultras' party sets German club's field ablaze

Menzenschwand, a small village in the Black Forest region of Germany, has never witnessed any hooligan riots before, wrote media. Last week, around 150 men, believed to be Moroccan football fans of a Casablanca football club, have broken this rule. The men dressed in black set fire to a village's amateur club FC Burnau's artificially turfed pitch with fireworks. The said to be Moroccan fans are believed to have come from all over central Europe and gathered in the village to celebrate the 20th

Casablanca clinic breaks silence on tragic childbirth deaths, awaits autopsy results

A Casablanca clinic, where two women died in similar circumstances during childbirth, has finally addressed the tragic events. On Wednesday, January 15, the clinic’s management told Le360 that the case «involves two women and not three, as has been circulated». The clinic assured the public that an investigation is underway and that, following the tragic incident, a committee from the Ministry of Health, along with security authorities, visited the clinic, and all legal