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Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan meets Al-Quds children at summer camps

Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan received the Al-Quds children participating in the 15th edition of the summer camps organized by the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Asharif Agency. Named «Yacoub Al-Mansour Al-Mouahidi», this edition, held from August 9 to 26, benefited 50 children (girls and boys) aged 11 to 14, accompanied by 5 supervisors, all from Al-Quds. The activities of the fifteenth edition included educational trips, competitions, entertainment, leisure activities, and cultural visits

Voix de Femmes festival opens in Tetouan

The 12th edition of the Voix de Femmes festival opened on Thursday evening at the Spanish Theater in Tetouan. The event was attended by the Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family, Aawatif Hayar. Several individuals were honored at the opening ceremony, including the President of the National Human Rights Council, the President of the Regional Tourism Council of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, journalist Zoubaida Fathi, and the President of the Sanade Association. Additionally, the

Moroccan lawyers club offers free legal advice to Moroccans abroad

The Moroccan Lawyers Club has announced the establishment of free telephone lines for its members to provide legal guidance to the Moroccan community abroad. Ten telephone numbers have been allocated for this purpose, and the service will be available until September 1. Over the next ten days, Moroccan lawyers will offer assistance to expatriates facing administrative or judicial issues. The club stated that this initiative is in honor of Youth Day and aligns with the King's directives to

Passengers escape unharmed in dramatic bus fire in Morocco

A bus caught fire, Friday, while traveling from Tetouan to Fez on the national road connecting Tetouan and Chefchaouen. The incident occurred in the Beni Hassan region, according to an eyewitness. The fire started around 9:00 AM, forcing all passengers, numbering over 40, to evacuate the bus. While there were no injuries, the passengers lost their luggage to the flames, which reduced the bus to a metal frame. Traffic on the road was halted for over an hour as firefighters worked to

PJD demands dismissal of Morocco Justice Minister, citing religious and social concerns

The honeymoon period between Abdelilah Benkirane and Abdellatif Ouahbi has come to a definitive end. Ouahbi's appointment as Minister of Justice in October 2021 and his advocacy for expanding individual freedoms in Morocco, including the decriminalization of consensual same-sex relations, have exacerbated tensions between the two men. The PJD, led by Benkirane, has launched a campaign to oust Minister of Justice Ouahbi. The party accused Ouahbi of mocking a religious text related to the

Spanish authorities believe suspects in agent murders are in Morocco

The suspects in the fatal shooting of two Spanish agents in Barbate on February 9 are believed to have fled to Morocco. According to Vozpópuli, the Civil Guard's Central Operational Unit and the judicial police of Cadiz believe the suspects are hiding in Dalia. Spanish authorities are reportedly waiting for Moroccan approval to proceed with their arrest. The investigation, detailed in La Gaceta, includes the discovery of a drug boat on the beach of La Antilla in March. Items found on

Iran criticizes France's backing of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

Iran, which has recognized «SADR» since the 1980s, has criticized France's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. This stance was conveyed by Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, a body closely aligned with the government in Tehran, through an interview given by one of its members to the official IRNA news agency. «France is trying to continue playing an active role in the political processes in the North African region. For this reason, the

Moroccan winger Anass Zaroury signs for RC Lens until 2028

RC Lens has announced the signing of Moroccan international Anass Zaroury from Burnley FC. The French club has secured the 23-year-old's services until 2028. Known for his technical skills, speed, and ability to create chances, Zaroury will bolster Lens' attacking options. The Moroccan joined Burnley in 2022 from Charleroi and has also had a loan spell at Hull City. RC Lens finished the previous Ligue 1 season in seventh place.

Sahara issue absent from Algeria-US talks

On Thursday, August 22, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met with U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Moore Aubin in Algiers. Officially, the Sahara issue was not on the agenda, although both parties mentioned regional security in their respective communications. «Minister Ahmed Attaf reiterated Algeria's commitment, as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, to supporting all efforts aimed at achieving an immediate, permanent, and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and contributing

Algeria pushes for Polisario inclusion in China-Africa summit

With the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) scheduled for September 5 and 6 in Beijing, Algeria has begun lobbying Chinese officials for the inclusion of the Polisario Front. On Thursday, the Algerian Foreign Minister met with the Chinese ambassador in Algiers to discuss preparations for Algeria's participation in the high-level meeting. At the recent AU Executive Council session in Accra, Ghana, the Algerian Foreign Minister criticized the exclusion of the Polisario from international

350 people try to swim to Ceuta, many intercepted

In the early hours of Thursday morning, nearly 350 people attempted to swim to Ceuta. Moroccan and Spanish authorities intercepted most of them before they reached the shore. Twelve adults of Algerian nationality and four children successfully crossed and were transferred to reception centers for unaccompanied minors, according to Iberian media sources. Earlier in August, 163 unaccompanied minors have arrived in Ceuta. Last Tuesday, a group of young people attempted this dangerous

Doctor arrested in Taounate for alleged insult to Islam

Last week, security authorities in Karia Ba Mohamed, located in the Taounate region, arrested a doctor on charges of «insulting Islam» in posts he had shared to his personal Facebook account, according to local media sources. The doctor is currently being held in Ain Aicha prison in Taounate, with the first session of his trial scheduled by the Taounate Court of First Instance for Thursday, August 22. The AMDH branch in Karia Ba Mohamed has expressed solidarity with the detained

Air Arabia Maroc faces 85,000 euro fine for PNR violation

Italian authorities have fined Air Arabia Maroc 85,000 euros (915,249 dirhams) for failing to transmit passenger reservation data (PNR) to border police. According to Italian newspaper Il Corriere, border officials in the northwestern province of Cuneo detected irregularities during checks on a flight from Morocco at Levaldigi airport. Le360 reports that Air Arabia Maroc is the sole airline operating direct flights from Casablanca to this destination, which is popular among low-cost

Hirak activists hopeful for pardon, thank public for solidarity in new letter

«The overwhelming public support for our case strongly refutes all slander and false, morally abusive allegations», the Hirak Rif detainees stated, referring to the widespread expectation that they would be pardoned on the anniversary of the King and the People's Revolution. In a letter conveyed by Nasser Zefzafi's father, Nasser Zefzafi, Samir Aghir, Mohamed Haki, Zakaria Adhehchour, and Nabil Ahmajik added that this public support «is a spontaneous referendum without any

Melilla-based patrol boat commander issues Morocco a warning

Manuel Ángel López has assumed command of the patrol boat «Isla Pinto», based in the port of Melilla. The military officer, who took office on August 1, 2024, has issued warnings to Morocco. «We must remind Morocco that Spain maintains sovereignty over the two cities of Ceuta and Melilla and has territorial waters with associated rights that must be respected», he emphasized in press statements on Monday. «Moroccan boats cannot fish in Spanish

Polisario member criticizes leadership and questions viability of «self-determination»

The option of «self-determination for the Saharawi people», championed by the Polisario leadership and Algeria, is losing support even among Saharawis most opposed to Morocco. This shift is evident in the reaction of Said Zarwal, who has been living in Sweden for years following threats from a Polisario «minister», to the communiqué issued by the Front's General Secretariat after its August 20 meeting. Zarwal stated, «Anyone who bets on the UN-sponsored

Canary coalition condemns Moroccan naval exercises near Fuerteventura

The Canary Coalition, a governing party in the Canary Islands, has expressed concern over the Royal Moroccan Navy's naval exercises in Saharan waters. Cristina Valido, the coalition's sole deputy in the Spanish parliament, warned on Wednesday about the potential ecological risks of Morocco's military maneuvers near Fuerteventura, a region known for its cetacean populations. Valido urged the Spanish government, particularly the Foreign Minister, to disclose information about the

Morocco to Manchester flight leaves passengers without luggage due to cockroach infestation

Passengers returning from Morocco to Manchester earlier in August are still waiting for their luggage after being informed that the aircraft that flew them to the UK had one of its luggage holds infested with cockroaches. According to The Independent, the flight in question was Royal Air Maroc flight AT818, which flew from Casablanca to Manchester on Thursday, August 15. One of the travelers on the flight told the newspaper that after arriving in Manchester, passengers couldn't retrieve their