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After Sumar... Spanish parties oppose expulsion of Sahrawis to Morocco

The Spanish government's decision to expel Sahrawi asylum seekers from Spain continues to face widespread criticism within the country. Following similar demands from Sumar and Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC), Bildu, another coalition partner of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has called for an immediate halt to the deportations of Sahrawis detained at Madrid-Barajas airport. In a joint statement, ERC and Bildu urged Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska to appear before

Algeria deports 22 Moroccan migrants, bodies of two Algerian men to be returned

Algerian authorities have repatriated 22 Moroccan citizens who were attempting to migrate irregularly. The handover took place at the Zouj Beghal border post in Oujda, Morocco, according to the Moroccan Association for Assistance to Migrants in Difficult Situations. The 22 individuals were released after serving prison sentences in Algeria. This follows the recent release of 17 other young Moroccans who were detained in similar circumstances. The association noted that there are still over

Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh celebrates 30 years with Montreal homecoming show

Moroccan-Canadian comedian Gad Elmaleh is feeling nostalgic as he prepares for his upcoming show in Montreal. In 1994, he performed his first show in the city for a small audience of 40 people, including 30 family members. This December, 30 years later, Elmaleh will return to Montreal to headline his new show, «Lui-Même», at the Centre Bell. The multi-purpose arena, formerly known as Molson Centre, will host the comedian for a performance expected to draw a crowd of

United Airlines to launch first nonstop flights from Marrakech to New York

United Airlines, a major U.S. airline, has announced a new three-times-a-week nonstop seasonal route connecting Marrakech Menara Airport to New York/Newark. According to a press release from the American airline, the new service will launch on October 25, pending the necessary government approvals. This will be the first route of its kind, with United Airlines being the first and only airline to operate nonstop flights between Marrakech and the United States. The flight from Marrakech to New

Tragedy strikes Kenitra stadium as fan falls to his death

In a heartbreaking incident during Wednesday's match at the municipal stadium in Kenitra, a 22-year-old fan of the Royal Army and FC Meknassi tragically lost his life after falling from the top of the stadium's stands. The young man plummeted midway through the first half of the match and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Sadly, he passed away in the recovery room. The joy of the Royal Army's victory (4-0) was overshadowed by this devastating event. The celebratory atmosphere

Morocco Prime Minister and Dutch counterpart discuss strengthening ties in New York

Morocco Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch held talks with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Wednesday in New York. This was the first meeting between the two heads of government since Schoof's appointment in July and provided an opportunity to highlight the positive momentum in Moroccan-Dutch relations. Akhannouch and Schoof agreed to build on this momentum, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and positive exchanges between their countries. They also discussed ways to further strengthen

The UN Charter must be aligned with new global realities, Morocco FM says

Addressing the UN Security Council, Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Resident Abroad, called for a UN Charter that aligns with the world's new realities. Speaking at a public debate organized on Wednesday, the Minister noted that the international community has achieved many gains based on respect for this Charter. However, he emphasized that these achievements remain under threat in the face of emerging and multidimensional challenges to

Authorities recover last missing person in Smouguen floods, death toll rises to 14

Seventeen days after the Smouguen floods in Tamanart, local authorities have recovered the last of the bodies swept away by the devastating floods on September 8, 2024. According to local human rights activists, another missing person's body was discovered this morning, bringing the death toll to 14. As a result, Tata has borne a heavy toll from the recent floods that ravaged the Kingdom. The number of flood victims in this region has now reached 25, while the search for 6 missing persons

Maroc Telecom's share price set for 24% growth

Attijari Global Research (AGR) has revised its valuation of Maroc Telecom's target share price to MAD 117, offering potential appreciation of 24% to 2025. This positive outlook on the share's future performance on the stock market is based primarily on the operator's operational achievements, confirming the resilience of its business model despite the increasingly challenging regulatory and competitive environments observed since 2019, AGR explains in its recent «Research Report –

Dutch Secretary withdraws support for Wilders' «fewer Moroccans» remarks amid backlash

Chris Jansen, the Netherlands' newly appointed Secretary of State for Infrastructure and Water Management, has retracted his support for Party for Freedom (PVV) leader Geert Wilders' 2014 call for «fewer Moroccans» in the country amid growing backlash from across the political spectrum. During a Monday morning television appearance, Jansen reiterated his agreement with Wilders' remarks, which had been ruled insulting to Moroccans as a group by Dutch courts. The comments drew swift

19-year-old French man arrested in Morocco for May killing

A French national was arrested last week in Ifrane on suspicion of murder. The alleged crime took place during a brawl in Bordeaux last May. Quoting the Public Prosecutor's Office, which confirmed the arrest, French newspaper Le Parisien and news agency AFP report that the 19-year-old was on the run in Morocco, where he had taken refuge in the Middle Atlas. According to the same sources, «the extradition procedure has begun» and is expected to take «generally six months to

Crisis cell activated for Moroccans in Lebanon amid Israeli attacks

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is paying special attention to the situation of the Moroccan community in Lebanon, according to well-informed sources. They added that with the first manifestations of the crisis, a crisis cell was set up to track the situation of the Moroccan community in Lebanon. The same sources emphasized that the cell is working continuously to react to the developments of the situation and take the necessary measures. They confirmed that according to the available

Morocco sentences five for social media incitement of mass migration to Ceuta

Five people have been sentenced to prison for inciting mass migration to Ceuta in connection with events that took place last week in the Fnideq region. The Tetouan court sentenced two of them to six months in prison, while the other three will serve three months. Last week, the Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesman, Mustapha Baitas, announced that 152 people had been referred to the Public Prosecutor's Office for their alleged involvement in the spread of

Morocco bus tragedy : Death toll from torrential rains reaches 11

On Wednesday morning, a new body was found after a bus was swept away by torrential rains in the Wadi Tata, bringing the death toll to 11 and the number of missing people to 5. «Volunteers launched an operation today to search for the missing, which led to the discovery of the body of one of the victims of the bus tragedy, under the supervision of local authorities», Mbarek Outchrift, head of the local NGO Ifouss Forum, told Yabiladi. The number of people missing from the bus is

Previously convicted Moroccan national accused of killing 19-year-old in Paris

On Tuesday, September 24, a 22-year-old Moroccan national was arrested at the Geneva train station in Switzerland for his alleged involvement in the rape and murder of a 19-year-old student in France. The victim's body was found lifeless in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris four days earlier. According to BFMTV, citing corroborating sources, the Paris public prosecutor's office is expected to make an extradition request without delay. The suspect reportedly arrived in France illegally from Spain

French MEP Rima Hassan urges Morocco to cut ties with Israel

French left-wing political party France Insoumise (LFI) MEP Rima Hassan has commented on relations between Rabat and Tel Aviv, established on December 10, 2020. «One wonders what the King of Morocco is waiting for to break off diplomatic relations with Israel», the Palestinian-born MEP wrote on her X account. «Most of the Moroccan people are demanding support for the Palestinian people. Normalization with Israel is a betrayal», she argued. On se demande ce

Spanish authorities intercept 22 stolen luxury cars smuggled to Morocco

Spanish police have seized a total of 22 stolen vehicles in the port of Tarifa over the past three weeks. The vehicles, equipped with fake license plates and documentation, were intercepted during inspections in the port's vehicle inspection area. In collaboration with the Customs Investigation Office (UDAIFF), authorities conducted thorough checks to prevent the shipment of these stolen vehicles to Tangier. All of the recovered vehicles are luxury models, including a Porsche 911 Carrera

Moroccan royal holding Al Mada acquires Nutella competitor Nutkao

Teralys, a subsidiary of Moroccan royal holding Al Mada, has announced the acquisition of Nutkao, an Italian food company specializing in the production of cocoa and milk spreadable creams. According to a press release by Al Mada on Tuesday, September 24, the transaction will be finalized once the necessary administrative authorizations have been obtained. Founded in 1982, Nutkao owns production units in Italy, Belgium, and the United States, as well as a cocoa processing plant in Ghana. The