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Spain rejects Sahrawi asylum seeker's plea

The Spanish Interior Ministry has refused to grant political asylum to a Sahrawi named Hafed Zergui. Spanish media reports state his application «does not meet the conditions required for examination». The reason cited is that Zergui had previously submitted the same request to authorities in French Guiana, where he resided for a year. After his application's rejection and a stay in Mexico, he took a flight to Laayoune, with a brief layover in Madrid. Upon arrival at Barajas

Moroccan Omar Berrada debuts as CEO of Manchester United

Omar Berrada, appointed CEO of Manchester United in January this year, officially took up his post on Saturday, July 13. The appointment of the 45-year-old Moroccan executive was announced by the English club on January 20, 2024, following the departure of Richard Arnold. Born in Paris to Moroccan parents, Omar Berrada began his career in soccer with FC Barcelona in 2004, where he held the position of sponsorship manager before becoming senior media business development director, a position he

King Mohammed VI expresses solidarity with Trump after assassination attempt

King Mohammed VI has sent a message to Donald Trump, expressing his sympathy and solidarity following the assassination attempt on him on Saturday during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. In this message, the King said that he was «shocked and deeply saddened by yesterday's appalling assassination attempt at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania». The Sovereign expressed relief to learn that Trump is safe and extended his sympathy and solidarity following this heinous

Tangier : Tanker truck explosion triggers fire at latex glove manufacturing plant

This morning, a fire broke out in Tangier at a latex glove manufacturing plant in the Mghogha industrial zone, reported the Tangier-Assilah prefecture. #Maroc - #Tanger : incendie dans la zone industrielle de #Mghogha pic.twitter.com/61hPr4i7nS — MEDI1TV (@Medi1TV) July 13, 2024 The fire erupted while a tanker truck was filling its fuel oil tank, causing the container to explode and wrecking a parked personnel carrier. Although there were no human casualties, seven people were

Morocco heatwave alert : Temperatures to soar to 47°C this weekend

The General Directorate of Meteorology expects a heatwave with temperatures ranging from 38 to 47 degrees Celsius from Saturday until Monday across several regions of the Kingdom. In an orange-level warning bulletin, the Directorate explained that temperatures between 38 and 43 degrees are expected from Saturday until next Monday in the communes and provinces of Figuig, Taourirt, Guercif, Boulemane, Azilal, Khouribga, Fquih Ben Salah, Jerada, Beni Mellal, Khenifra, Settat, Al Haouz,

German court rules Mainz wrongly fired Dutch-Moroccan footballer for pro-Palestinian post

Dutch-Moroccan footballer Anwar El Ghazi has been reinstated by a German court after his former club Mainz 05 unfairly terminated his contract over pro-Palestine posts on social media, Dutch national broadcaster NOS reported on Friday. The 29-year-old forward was dismissed by the Bundesliga club in November 2023 after making comments on social media about the Hamas-Israel conflict. In his post, El Ghazi wrote, «From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free». In its ruling, the

Rescued elephants Jana and Praya find forever home in Morocco

Elephants Jana and Praya, rescued from a circus and housed at Amiens Zoo until 2017, are preparing to head for Morocco on July 22. They will find their new home in the Aïn Sebaa park, near Casablanca, where they will benefit from improved living conditions. Claire Gilissen, spokeswoman for the Pairi Daiza park in Belgium, where they have been staying for the past seven years, explained that this relocation is necessary because of their advanced age and care needs. «It's an

South Africa reaffirms support for Polisario under new government

In South Africa, the African National Congress (ANC) retains control of the country's diplomatic policy. In a speech to the House of Representatives on Thursday, July 11, the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ronald Lamola, reaffirmed his country's support for the Polisario Front. «As our foreign policy is anchored in our history of solidarity with those struggling against oppression and occupation, we will continue to support the people of Western Sahara in their quest for

Indrive driver arrested after alleged threat against passenger in Rabat

Rabat police arrested, Thursday, an Indrive driver for insulting and physically threatening an influencer who booked a ride with the app. The driver was taken into custody and placed under judicial investigation supervised by the competent public prosecution to determine the circumstances of this case. The influencer, Fatima Zahraa Lassakri, had posted a series of videos on her Instagram account in a distressed state, telling the story of being threatened by the suspect after he drove her to

New Morocco plant to produce 120,000 Dacia Jogger hybrids and combustion vehicles

On Thursday, Renault Group's Tangier plant celebrated the production of the first Dacia Joggers, available in both hybrid and combustion versions. A press conference was held to mark the occasion, attended by key figures including Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade; Denis Le Vot, Managing Director of Dacia; Thierry Charvet, Director of Industry and Quality at Renault Group; and Mohamed Bachiri, Managing Director of Renault Maroc. The Tangier plant's production line 2 has been

UM6P cancels a graduation ceremony after students plan pro-Palestine displays

The Faculty of Governance, Economic and Social Sciences at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) has reportedly canceled a graduation ceremony that had been scheduled for Friday, July 12, according to a press release by the Students and Alumni Movement of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University against Academic Normalization. The students indicate that the event was canceled «abruptly» after months of planning. The movement blames the cancellation on their planned

NamX granted patent for removable hydrogen capsules

NamX, a start-up founded by French-Moroccan entrepreneur Faouzi Annajah, has announced that the patent application for NamX HUV’s hydrogen capsules has been recognized internationally under number W0 2023/203114 A1. In a post shared on X, Annajah said the patent is for NamX's «Dual Tank Technology» and their «exchangeable capsules process within a vehicle, as well as many other applications». «As a reminder, our mission is to democratize hydrogen

Morocco inks billion-dollar spy satellite deal with Israel

Morocco has signed a $1 billion defense contract with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), according to Israeli and French media. According to The Times of Israel, Amir Peretz, head of IAI and a former Israeli minister of defense, economy, and industry, may have recently «made a secret trip to Morocco to finalize the agreement». The company also informed the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in a press release of the billion-dollar deal, without specifying details or the name of the acquiring

e& Group challenges heavy fine imposed on Maroc Telecom

e& Group, an Emirati telecommunication giant, expressed its disappointment on Wednesday at the Court of Appeal of Casablanca's rejection of an appeal filed by Maroc Telecom, one of its subsidiaries. The decision, upholding a ruling by the Commercial Court of Rabat on July 3, ordered Maroc Telecom to pay 6.368 billion Moroccan dirhams to Wana Corporate for anti-competitive practices, according to a statement by e&. The latter owns a 53% stake of Maroc Telecom. «E& Group

Morocco and Accor plan tourism boost for 2030 World Cup

Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, met in Rabat on Thursday with the Chairman and CEO of French hotel group Accor, Sébastien Bazin, to discuss ways of developing Morocco's tourism sector. The meeting, attended by Fatim-Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy, addressed various ways of collaboration to promote Moroccan tourism, in light of Morocco's hosting of the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal. The CEO of the Accor group pledged

Morocco : Hervé Orama Barrere, new CEO of Centrale Danone

Hervé Orama Barrere has recently been appointed Chairman and CEO of Centrale Danone in Casablanca, replacing Nathalie Alquier, who, after leading the company from 2019 to 2024, will take on new responsibilities within the Group, reports a press release. Prior to this, Barrere was Managing Director of Danone South Africa and was appointed to oversee the sub-Saharan region earlier this year. His portfolio included brands such as NutriDay, Ultra Mel, Yogi Sip, Inkomazi, DanUp, and

Morocco unveils team for Paris Olympics 2024

The Moroccan National Olympic Committee (CNOM) unveiled the list of athletes who will represent Morocco at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games during an event held on Wednesday in Rabat. The presentation was attended by CNOM President Faïçal Laraïchi and Minister of National Education Chakib Benmoussa. Benmoussa emphasized the importance of sport in the Kingdom's development strategy and praised the commitment of coaches, families, and all contributors to Morocco's sporting

Ceuta-Morocco's smart border nears completion, operational by year-end

The smart border between Ceuta and Morocco will be operational «before the end of the year», according to Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska. During a visit to the autonomous city, he announced that «after six years of work and investments worth more than 22 million euros, Ceuta now has a modern border post adapted to the needs and requirements of the European Union, which will benefit the autonomous city and all its inhabitants». After reporting on the