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Polisario wishes to meet South Africa's new Foreign Minister

After initially ignoring the re-election and inauguration of President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Polisario is now trying to reconnect with South Africa. On Tuesday, July 2, the «SADR Minister of Foreign Affairs» sent a congratulatory message to Ronald Lamola, Pretoria's new head of diplomacy who succeeded Naledi Pandor. «I look forward to meeting you personally and working closely with you to strengthen the cooperation and solidarity between our two brotherly countries and

Casablanca Fête de la Musique celebrates diversity with record attendance

The 2024 edition of the Fête de la Musique, organized by local development company Casablanca Events et Animation, was a resounding success. Held on June 28 and 29, the event aims to promote music in all its forms and celebrate cultural and musical diversity. Offering an opportunity for amateur and professional musicians to perform in public and share their passion with Casablancans and visitors to the city, the program boasted a diverse lineup of artists: Ganga Vives, Hasba Groove,

Morocco, US discuss deepening trade ties at FTA monitoring meeting

Representatives from Morocco and the United States met in Washington on Monday to discuss the implementation of the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries. The 8th session of the joint committee tasked with monitoring the FTA was chaired by Morocco's Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour, and the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East, Bryant Trick. Discussions focused on ways to further develop trade and address remaining challenges. Minister

Marrakech court sentences three to 4 years each for deadly food poisoning

The Marrakech Court of First Instance sentenced three defendants: the owner of a fast food restaurant and two of his employees, to four years in prison each, with a fine of 1000 dirhams. This follows the death of six people, including a child, due to food poisoning after they ate at the restaurant in the Mahamid neighborhood of Marrakech. The fast food owner was charged with «unintentionally causing manslaughter due to his negligence and disregard for laws and regulations»,

Eindhoven blocks Moroccan star Ismael Saibari from Olympic participation

Moroccan footballer Ismael Saibari will be unable to participate with the Moroccan Olympic team at the Paris Olympics this summer due to his Dutch club PSV Eindhoven refusing to release him, reports beIN Sports. Saibari is a key player for the Moroccan Olympic team. He is also a key player for the dutch club, having featured in 29 matches across all competitions last season for Eindhoven. The draw for the Olympic football tournament placed the Moroccan national team in Group B alongside

Presidential elections in Mauritania : Ould El Ghazouani re-elected in first round

Voters in Mauritania have re-elected Mohamed Cheikh Ould El Ghazouani to a second term as president of the country. His candidacy for the June 29 presidential elections won 56.12% of the votes cast in the first round, according to the final results published on Monday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Opponent Biram Dah Abeid, 59, came second with 22.10% of the vote. Supporters of the abolitionist activist staged demonstrations in the streets of Nouakchott on Sunday

Moroccan mother and children tragically killed by ex-husband in Spain

A 30-year-old Moroccan mother and her two children, ages 5 and 7, were tragically murdered on Saturday by their father in the Spanish town of Las Pedroneras. At the request of the Las Pedroneras City Council, a minute of silence was held today in the town «in solidarity with the victims and as a sign of condemnation and rejection of this act of gender-based violence». Local residents placed black and purple ribbons, candles, and posters with messages in memory of the three victims

Green Hydrogen Morocco Camp kicks off in Benguerir

The first edition of the «Green Hydrogen Morocco Camp» was launched on Monday, July 1, at the Green Energy Park in Benguerir. This week-long initiative (running until July 6) aims to promote green hydrogen development in Morocco. The camp is a organized by the Institut de Recherche en Énergie Solaire et Énergies Nouvelles (IRESEN), the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Morocco, and the MED-GEM network funded by the European Union. Participants

Spain's security chief : Morocco poses no threat to national security

In response to inquiries from Iberian media, Monday, the head of Spain's National Security Department, General Loreto Gutiérrez Hurtado, stated that Morocco is not currently considered a threat in Spain's national security strategy. «We have working groups on Ceuta and Melilla, just as we do for all other autonomous communities», General Hurtado, who assumed office in November 2023, explained. «Our responsibility is to defend the state, and at this time, there's

Moroccan footballer Abderrazak Hamdallah transfers from Al Ittihad to Al-Taawoun

Moroccan footballer Abderrazzak Hamdallah, 33, has signed for Saudi Arabian club Al-Taawoun to bolster the ranks of the Saudi first division soccer club. The Al Ittihad Jeddah striker is expected to join Al Qassim this week to finalize his transfer, according to the Saudi newspaper Arriyadia. He will undergo the traditional medical check-up at the club center before signing his contract and being officially presented to the media. Having joined Al Ittihad Jeddah in 2021, the former Olympic

Anti-trafficking organization urges Thai PM to help free Moroccans held by gang in Myanmar

A Thai anti-trafficking organization, Exodus Road, has sought the help of Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to free 21 Moroccan nationals abducted by a human trafficking network operating on the Thai-Myanmar border, Thai media reported on Sunday. The organization decided to seek the Prime Minister's help after the Moroccan Embassy in Bangkok requested assistance from various agencies on May 17th in an official letter. These agencies included the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Royal

France's legislative election : Eric Ciotti promises renewed French-Moroccan relations

«If we win, we will rebuild relations of friendship and trust with the Kingdom of Morocco, which is a great country and a great democracy, for which I have a lot of respect, friendship, and consideration. Re-establishing relations is important», said Eric Ciotti, the French politician who has led The Republicans, a Gaullist party, since 2022, during Sunday’s early legislative elections in France. Eric Ciotti topped the election results with 41% of the vote in his stronghold

Netanyahu offers condolences to King Mohammed VI on Lalla Latifa's passing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered his condolences to King Mohammed VI on the death of his mother, Lalla Latifa. «On behalf of myself and my wife Sara, I send my deepest condolences on the death of the mother of the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, Lalla Latifa», wrote the Israeli Prime Minister on his official X account in Arabic. باسمي وباسم زوجتي سارة، أبعث بأحر التعازي في وفاة والدة ملك المغرب، محمد

Spain to upgrade security of Mediterranean islets claimed by Morocco

The Spanish Ministry of Defense is planning to equip the Mediterranean islets claimed by Morocco with new aerial beacon and strategic satellite communication systems, reports OK Diario. The program, costing around 600,000 euros, will ensure that the military units deployed in Vélez de la Gomera, Alhucemas and Chafarinas considerably improve their capabilities. Following the high-level Moroccan-Spanish meeting held in Rabat on February 1-2, 2023, the Spanish Ministry of Defense

Algerian President extends condolences to King Mohammed VI on the passing of Lalla Latifa

The Algerian presidency swiftly reacted to the death of Princess Lalla Latifa, the mother of King Mohammed VI, by posting a message of condolences from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on its Facebook page on Saturday, June 29. «I learned with sadness the news of your mother's passing. In my name and in the name of the Algerian people, I address you, Majesty, to express my sincere condolences», wrote the Algerian President. It is worth noting that the Algerian Ministry of Foreign

King Mohammed VI's mother, Lalla Latifa, passes away

Lalla Latifa, the mother of King Mohammed VI, passed away on Saturday, June 29th, announced the spokesperson of the Royal Palace in a statement. «It is with immense sadness and deep affliction that we announce the death of HRH Princess Lalla Latifa, may God have her in His Holy mercy, this Saturday, 22 Dou Al Hijja 1445 AH, corresponding to June 29, 2024, wife of the late His Majesty King Hassan II, may God rest his soul, and mother of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist and

Germany seeks skilled workers, streamlined repatriation in Morocco deal

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Friday that Morocco and Germany have agreed to closer cooperation plans on migration policy. «We want to attract well-trained people and improve cooperation on repatriations», Baerbock said after meeting with her Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita. The governments of Germany and Morocco seek to «jointly explore how we can strengthen each other as societies through collaboration», the German minister said, quoted by

Morocco travel alert : UK warns tourists of risks in crowded areas

The United Kingdom has updated travel advice for Morocco, a popular destination among British tourists. The Foreign Office's June 10th notice urges Britons visiting Morocco this summer to be cautious in crowded areas, around government buildings, on transportation networks, and at businesses catering to Westerners. Staying aware of surroundings and avoiding isolated areas at night are also important safety tips, indicates the notice. While the notice indicates that travel to any