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Tanger Med : Moroccan authorities net 1.2 tons of cannabis resin

Moroccan customs agents, working with national security elements, intercepted early on Saturday morning an attempt to traffic 1.2 tons of cannabis resin at the Tangier Med port. The drugs were hidden within compartments built into the metal chassis of an international cargo truck registered in Morocco. The driver, a 28-year-old Moroccan citizen, was arrested. The suspect is under judicial investigation overseen by the prosecution to identify all those involved and determine the potential

Morocco, France discuss parliamentary ties to bolster cooperation

Morocco’s ambassador to Paris, Samira Sitail, held talks with French officials. Sitail met with Yaël Braun-Pivet, President of the French National Assembly. Their discussions focused on «the concrete realization of our rapprochement in all areas», Braun-Pivet wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. «Our parliaments have an essential role to play in the economy, youth, culture, and the environment». The Moroccan Embassy in Paris described the meeting as

A series of earthquakes rattle Al Hoceima coast, strongest at 4.5 Richter scale

Several tremors were recorded off the coast of Al Hoceïma on Friday evening, March 15, 2024, and Saturday morning. Earthquake monitoring platforms reported at least seven tremors in the Mediterranean Sea, with the strongest reaching 4.5 on the Richter scale. The strongest earthquake occurred at 8:17 pm (GMT), followed by two aftershocks of 1.60 and 2.2 magnitude at 8:27 pm and 8:34 pm, respectively. Early Saturday morning, additional tremors of 3.2 and 3.5 magnitude were recorded at 12:04

Moroccan women granted authority over children's passport applications

Moroccan women can now obtain and renew biometric passports for their minor children without prior approval from the father, unless a court decision prevents it. This change was confirmed by announcements from two Moroccan consulates. Morocco’s Consulate General in Spain cited a «circular sent by the Ministry of Interior» as the basis for the new policy. The Moroccan consulate general in New York echoed this decision, attributing it to efforts to «simplify

Morocco co-sponsors first-ever UN resolution on ethical AI development

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and her Moroccan counterpart, Ambassador Omar Hilale, presented the first-ever UN resolution on artificial intelligence to the international press on Thursday. The presentation of the initiative took place during a press conference at UN headquarters in New York, attended by ambassadors and representatives of more than fifty UN Member States from all regions of the world. Only the U.S. and Moroccan ambassadors spoke at the event,

Moroccan Navy rescues 52 migrants off coast of Tarfaya

On Thursday, a Royal Navy coastal surveillance unit intercepted a boat approximately 33 kilometers off the southwest coast of Tarfaya. The vessel was carrying 52 migrants, including 5 women, from sub-Saharan African countries who were headed for the Canary Islands. A report from the General Command of the Royal Armed Forces stated that the rescued people received first aid before being safely transported to the port of Tarfaya and handed over to the Royal Gendarmerie for processing under

«100% Spanish and 100% Moroccan», says Brahim Diaz after choosing Atlas Lions

Shortly after switching his football allegiance to Morocco, Spanish-born Brahim Diaz opened up about his long-awaited decision. «I feel 100% Spanish and I feel 100% Moroccan», Diaz said Thursday in an interview with journalist and former Real Madrid player Jorge Valdano. ???? "No voy a dejar de ser español, tengo doble nacionalidad. 100% marroquí y 100% español. El que lo entienda, se lo agradeceré y el que no, espero que algún día lo

Morocco ranked among safest countries in the world according to Global Terrorism Index

The Australian Research Institute for Economics and Peace recently published the «Global Terrorism Index for 2023», which ranks countries based on the impact of terrorism. The index considers factors like the number of incidents, deaths, injuries, and property losses. The index classified Morocco as a «very low risk» country, tied for the lowest ranking with several others. Countries ranked highest in the index suffer the most from terrorism. Last year's report ranked

Heat wave warning : Morocco braces for highs of 41°C this weekend

A heat wave is expected this weekend (from Saturday to Monday) in several provinces of Morocco, with highs reaching 41°C and lows of 32°C, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). The DGM issued an orange vigilance level alert bulletin, specifying that temperatures ranging from 36°C to 41°C are expected in the provinces of Inezgane-Ait Melloul, Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane, Tiznit, Taroudant, Chtouka-Ait Baha, Guelmim, Sidi Ifni, Tan-Tan, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Laayoune,

Morocco awarded hosting rights for five editions of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Morocco has been awarded the right to organize the next five editions of the U17 Women's World Cup, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced on Thursday. The tournament will now feature 24 participants and will be held annually starting in 2025. FIFA has specified that Morocco will host the competitions from 2025 to 2029. Qatar was also chosen to organize the men's version of the competition during the same period, from 2025 to 2029. «This follows a global

Spanish parliament rejects far-right push to force Morocco's recognition of Ceuta, Melilla

Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee in Spain's Congress of Deputies yesterday overwhelmingly rejected the proposal by Vox, calling on the government to force Morocco to recognize Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta, Melilla, Chafarinas, Alhucemas, Vélez de la Gomera, and Perejil. All groups, including the Popular Party (PP), which is known for its similar stance on sovereignty issues, voted against the non-binding proposal. The far-left Sumar coalition denounced it as a new attempt by

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders abandons prime ministerial bid

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has abandoned his bid to become Prime Minister, despite his party's (PVV) unprecedented victory in the 2023 elections. Announcing this decision on his social networks, he cited a lack of consensus around his support. «I can only become prime minister if ALL parties in the coalition support it. That was not the case», he wrote on X. Although the Freedom Party (PVV) won the most votes in the last general election, the nationalist party needs the

Former US ambassador to Rabat hails Moroccan aid to Palestinians

The former US ambassador to Morocco commends the humanitarian aid sent by Morocco to Palestinians in Gaza and Al Quds via land routes. «I am proud and delighted to witness this significant moment, facilitated by the Abraham Accords, which enabled the UN to deliver food and aid from Morocco to Northern Gaza through Israel», wrote David T. Fischer on Wednesday on his X account. The diplomat credited this achievement to the Abraham Accords, stating that they «continue to make a

Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara : French communists against recognition by Macron

The French Communist Party, through the Mouvement Jeunes Communistes de France (MJCF), has inserted itself into the process of reconciliation between Rabat and Paris, which was initiated a few months ago. Fearing a potential recognition of the Moroccan Sahara by President Emmanuel Macron, the comrades argue that France's «clear and consistent support» for the Moroccan autonomy plan, reaffirmed on February 26 in Rabat by Stéphane Séjourné, «undermines the

Palestinian Minister of Women's Affairs thanks King Mohammed VI for Gaza humanitarian aid

Palestinian Minister of Women's Affairs, Amal Hamad, expressed gratitude on Wednesday towards King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Jerusalem Committee, for his unwavering support for the Palestinian people. «We extend our sincere thanks to His Majesty the King, the Moroccan government, and people for their steadfast support of the Palestinian cause», the Palestinian minister conveyed to the Maghreb Arab News Agency (MAP). This acknowledgment came during the Palestinian minister's

Spain's PM Sanchez isolated by allies due to the Sahara issue

Pedro Sanchez's PSOE finds itself isolated on the Sahara issue in Spain's lower house of parliament. Its coalition partner, Unidas Podemos, and the Basque formations PNV and Bildu, its parliamentary allies, voted in favor of a Popular Party proposal earlier this week, demanding a return to «consensus» and Spain's «neutrality» on the Sahara question. Vox also joined the other parties, having abstained in April 2022 when the Senate approved a resolution condemning

Casablanca judicial police seize 1.4 tonnes of cannabis resin

On Wednesday, March 13, the Casablanca Judicial Police, in coordination with the Direction Générale de la Surveillance du Territoire, seized 1.4 tonnes of cannabis resin in an operation aimed at curbing international drug trafficking. Two individuals, one with a prior criminal record, were arrested for their alleged connection to a criminal network involved in the international trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances. According to a press release from the

South Africa puts Western Sahara on agenda at Ghana Summit

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed the Western Sahara issue on the agenda for the South Africa-Ghana summit in Pretoria on Tuesday, March 12. «On our own continent, the matter of Western Sahara remains unresolved. As we pursue our own developmental goals, we stand in solidarity with all who continue to suffer the effects of occupation and dispossession», he stressed in an address at the opening ceremony. «The Heads of State agreed to intensify support for the cause of