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Trump’s recent decision to put US nationals in Morocco in jeopardy

Following the US President’s decision of moving the American embassy to Al-Quds and recognizing the city as a capital of Israel, the US Embassy in Rabat published on Thursday a post on its Facebook page warning American citizens against the consequences of the US’ recent announcement. In a small paragraph, the Embassy wrote that relocating «the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent». The US Mission

Morocco : A Spanish activist accused of involvement in human trafficking  

Helena Maleno, a Spanish journalist and activist, known for helping migrants in the south of Spain is expected to appear in the Tangier Court of Appeal, El Diario said on Tuesday, 5th of December. In the reports sent to the Moroccan authorities, the Spanish police accused Helena Maleno of being involved in facilitating illegal immigration, La Vanguardia newspaper reported today. The Spanish police believe that the activist is helping migrants enter the Spanish territory. Moroccan security

2018 Russia World Cup : Morocco to face Belgium in a friendly

Morocco is looking forward to facing the Belgian national team in a friendly game scheduled for March 2018. Chris Van Puyvelde, technical director of the Belgian Football Union, has promised and to reply to the Moroccan request in the coming days, reports the daily newspaper DH. Roberto Martinez, national team coach, is planning to organize four matches for the Pre-season friendly competitions, one in March and three in June. For his part, the coach Hervé Renard would like to

A US Embassy in Al-Quds : Nasser Bourita receives the American Chargé d’Affaires in Rabat

After the American President announced moving the American embassy to the contested holy city of Jerusalem, recognizing it as the capital of Israel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita met with the American Chargé d’Affaires in Morocco, the Russian, Chinese, French, British and Palestinian Ambassadors to Rabat on Wednesday, the Ministry said in a statement sent today to Yabiladi. During this meeting, the Minister formally handed over

The 2017 World Taekwondo Championships : Morocco’s women team won a bronze medal in Abidjan

Morocco’s national team participating to the 2017 World Taekwondo Championships has been victorious defeating the American team (29-26), Cote d’Ivoire, the host country (42-28) and losing to South Korea (50-83) and China (17-37). The national team was represented by Oumaima Al Bouchti, Nada Laarej, Soukaina Al Aouni, Chaimae Karim and Ouiam Dislam. China has topped the ranking while South Korea finished second.

A US Embassy in Al-Quds : Deeply worried, Morocco denounces the US decision

Morocco has strongly denounced the recent decision announced by the US and which consists of recognizing Al-Quds as a capital for Israel and opening an embassy in the holy city, said on Tuesday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.  Such a decision contradicts international law and more particularly the two resolutions 2253 and 2254 of 1967 issued by the United Nations General Assembly. It is also against the conventions concluded between the two parties,

Extraditing Moroccan migrants detained in Libya : The date has not been announced yet

Four groups of councilors (WFP, Istiqlal, MP and PJD) have questioned the government this afternoon on the conditions of Moroccan migrants detained in Libya. In the absence of the Minister responsible for Moroccans Residing Abroad  and migration, who is in Tunisia, Mustapha El Khalfi answered the questions asked by the MPs. The Minister of Relations with the Parliament, spokesman for the government recalled that for the department of Abdelkrim Benatiq this file is a

Hirak : Court hearing resumed as Nasser Zefzafi joins the courtroom

The hearing of Hirak members at the Casablanca Court of Appeal has just resumed as Nasser Zefzafi joined the courtroom, reports Medias 24. The leading Hirak figure was «urgently» transferred to Ibn Rochd hospital on Tuesday morning, 5th of December. A source at the hospital told Medias 24 that the doctor diagnosed Zefzafi with hypoglycemia, simply referred to as low blood pressure. This was confirmed by Zefzafi himself in court. He explained that the doctor had said he was

Terrorism : Four people arrested in Spain and Morocco in a joint operation

The Spanish and Moroccan police arrested four people, on Tuesday morning, over terror links, EFE news agency reports. The arrests took place in the outskirts of Madrid, Figueras (Catalan province of Girona) and in Tangier. The four people present a significant threat on the security of the Spanish state, inciting to carry out terror attacks, indicated Spanish resources. According to the Spanish Interior Ministry, the person arrested in Tangier is a dangerous and known member of the terrorist

The US Supreme Court allows Donald Trump’s travel ban

The United States Supreme Court has ruled on Monday, 4th of December, that a ban ordered by Donald Trump on travelers from a number of Muslim countries, known as the travel ban, could be imposed, report AFP and Reuters news agencies. Signed on December 24, the ban prohibits nationals from six countries whose population is predominantly of Muslim faith from entering the United States : Chad, Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen and Somalia. It also bans Venezuelan government officials from

Army : King Mohammed VI appoints new top military commander

The Royal Gendarmerie has a new leader and it is not General Hosni Benslimane. The latter was succeeded by on Monday by major general Mohamed Haramou who was received by King Mohammed VI, says the Royal Cabinet in a statement. The sovereign «thanked the generals Bouchaib Arroub and Hosni Benslimane for the services rendered to the Nation». «At the end of their meeting, His Majesty the King, may God assist him, decorated the generals Bouchaib Arroub and Hosni Benslimane of

Oulad Ziane riots : An MP accuses migrants of «forming criminal gangs»

The clashes that erupted on November 25 between sub-Saharan migrants and residents of Derb El Kebir neighborhood in Casablanca are finally making it to the House of Representatives. The weekly session of oral questions this afternoon was marked by the partial intervention of an MP from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM). He openly accused «the 850 migrants staying at the Oulad Ziane bus station and the Omar Beggar football field» of «forming criminal gangs». The

The Portuguese Prime Minister arrived in Rabat for a two-day working visit

The Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa arrived in the Rabat-Salé airport on Monday for a two-day working visit to Morocco. Upon his arrival Mr. António Costa was greeted by his Moroccan counterpart, Saâdeddine El Othmani. The Portuguese Prime Minister was received by the Minister of State for Human Rights, Mustapha Ramid, Minister of Energy, Mines and Sustainable Development, Aziz Rebbah, Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of the Reform of

Brahim Ghali calls Algerians to «be patient» with the Polisario

Brahim Ghali gathered dozens of people to send a message to the Front’s godfather. He began by greeting all Algerians, «the government, the people, the parties and others who showed support for the Sahrawi people», thanking them for backing the Front. The Secretary General said he was convinced in «our victory». Nevertheless, he asked Algerians to be patient. «We will not disappoint you. But be patient with us a little bit. The victory is

Tunis to host from 5 to 19 December the days of Morocco in Tunisia

«Culture, dialogue and good neighborliness» is the theme chosen for the Morocco Days in Tunisia, scheduled from December 5 to 19 and organized by the Moroccan Embassy in Tunis. The opening ceremony of this event will be marked by a great concert entitled «Andalusian Horizons», given by the «International Ensemble Meeting and Peace», under the presidency of renowned Moroccan artist Ali Alaoui. A round table is also to be organized on 11 December, in

Belgium : A teacher detained in a closed center denounces his «humiliation»

University professor Abdelkader Hakkou, vice-president of the University Mohammed I of Oujda, who was held in the closed center of Steenokkerzeel (Flemish Region) after his arrival at Charleroi airport, denounced his «humiliation». «I stayed all night on a chair, it's humiliating. It's hard to accept,» said the professor to the media after his release on Sunday afternoon, following the intervention of officials of the Free University of Brussels (ULB), which invited him

Sahara : Colin Stewart officially appointed head of the MINURSO

It's official now. Colin Stewart is the new MINURSO leader. The United Nation Secretary-General appointed the Canadian to succeed his compatriot Kim Buldoc. In a statement issued by the international organization, Colin's appointment was announced praising the UN official's «leadership». «With over than 25 years of experience in peace, security and international issues», stated the United Nations. For the record, Morocco maintains its reservations concerning the the

2018 World Cup: Morocco in Group B with Portugal, Spain and Iran

The draw has spoken for the 2018 FIFA World Cup set in Russia from the 14th of June to the 15th of July. The official draw was revealed on Friday, 1st of December at the Kremlin in Moscow. Morocco has found itself in a challenging position. Indeed, Group B sets the Kingdom alongside Portugal, Spain and Iran. Four hats with eight teams, each of  which has been determined on the basis of the October 2017 FIFA ranking of the countries qualified for the event. The first hat, composed of the