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Polisario supporters in Spain decry imports of octopus from Dakhla

Polisario supporters in Spain have issued a warning to Salgado Congelados S.L., a Galician company that imports octopus from Dakhla. To meet the rising demand for octopus, a popular summer season product in the region, Salgado Congelados S.L. has increased its imports from Morocco. «This decision is a serious violation of the rights of the Saharawi people», the Polisario supporters wrote in a statement. «Western Sahara is a non-autonomous territory according to the United

Algeciras : Record influx with 54,669 vehicles and 176,894 passengers to Tangier and Ceuta

This weekend, the port of Algeciras recorded a sharp increase in the number of vehicles and passengers bound for Tangier and Ceuta. To accommodate this temporary surge, the port utilized the Llano Amarillo circuit for pre-boarding, according to Campo de Gibraltar Siglo XXI magazine. However, compared to 2023, the overall figures for this year's marhaba operation show a slight decline. Despite a slight increase on last year's figure (176,894 vs. 175,197 passengers), ferries between Algeciras

Over 54,000 reported AstraZeneca vaccine side effects, says Morocco Health Minister

Moroccan Health Minister Khaled Ait Taleb responded to a written question from MP Naima Elfathaoui of the Justice and Development Parliamentary Group regarding concerns about injuries or deaths linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. In his response, Minister Ait Taleb emphasized close patient monitoring and the provision of free healthcare to those experiencing serious side effects requiring extensive examinations and treatment. He elaborated on the reporting mechanisms established to collect

Gladiator 2 trailer partially filmed in Morocco

Paramount Pictures recently unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2. The film, which is partially shot in Ouarzazate, Morocco, is set to hit theaters on November 15, 2024. The trailer for the movie showcases spectacular battles, including water arenas and gladiators fighting wild animals. The images are accompanied by the song «No Church in the Wild» by Jay-Z and Kanye West. Paul Mescal plays the main character Lucius, who, several years after

InDrive initiates internal probe, ensures user safety after YouTuber incident

In Rabat, police arrested an InDrive app driver on Thursday after he allegedly insulted and threatened YouTuber Fatima Zahraa Lassakri following a ride booked through the app. In response to the incident, InDrive expressed regret and launched a «thorough internal investigation». In a press release on Monday, the platform emphasized its commitment to user safety, highlighting that they maintain detailed data on every journey. InDrive will cooperate fully with local authorities and

Italy : Moroccan boxing champion Bilal Boussadra dies in tragic accident

Four young people died in a tragic accident that occurred on the night of July 13-14 in the Italian town of Mirabella Eclano, including 19-year-old boxer Bilal Boussadra. Originally from the southern Italian region of Irpinia, Bilal's Moroccan parents had acquired Italian nationality on his 18th birthday. Last October, he distinguished himself by winning the Italian championship in the Youth 6.35 category, although this victory was marred by racist insults from the opposing team. From a

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