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Spain solves crime that shocked Madrid and orders Moroccan man's imprisonment 

A Madrid investigative court has remanded an 18-year-old Moroccan man in preventive custody on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Borja Velásquez, a case that shocked Madrid this year, in addition to charges of illegal firearms possession. Spanish security authorities arrested the young man, who holds Moroccan nationality, last Wednesday in Getafe, on the outskirts of Madrid, on charges of being one of the perpetrators who committed the murder of Borja Velásquez. He is

Russia reaffirms commitment to free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco

Russia remains committed to its plans to create a free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco. This commitment was confirmed by statements from Anton Kobyakov, advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held on November 9 and 10 in Sochi, as reported by several Moscow-based media outlets. This initiative was first announced in August 2023 by President Putin during a meeting with members of

French ambassador to visit Laayoune and Dakhla after Morocco's Sahara recognition

The French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, will visit the cities of Laayoune and Dakhla from November 11 to 13, 2024, accompanied by several embassy aides, particularly those responsible for cultural, educational, and economic matters. According to a statement from the French Embassy, this visit aligns with the positions expressed by France and its President, Emmanuel Macron, during his recent official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. The same source adds that the purpose of the

Spain's Secegsa purchases seismometers for study of continental link with Morocco

The Spanish Ministry of Transportation’s company, Secegsa, responsible for the underwater tunnel project between Spain and Morocco, signed a contract this week to measure seismic risk for the first time in ten years. According to Spanish media, Secegsa has agreed to invest around 500,000 euros to purchase seismometers, which will be deployed in the area of the Strait where the future tunnel between Europe and Africa is planned. On November 6, Secegsa signed a contract to lease four

Moroccan journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui sentenced to prison, fined 1.5 million dirhams

Moroccan journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui was sentenced on Monday, November 11, by the Rabat Court of First Instance to one and a half years in prison and fined 1.5 million dirhams, according to Badil, the newspaper he heads. The fine is intended as civil compensation to the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi. Mahdaoui was prosecuted following a complaint filed by Ouahbi, in his capacity as secretary-general of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), in February. The complaint was in

Italian police seize €1 million in assets from Moroccan in drug trafficking case

Italian authorities have confiscated assets worth approximately one million euros from a Moroccan national based in Busto Arsizio's surrounding area. The seizure, executed on November 7 by Varese State Police, followed orders from the Milan Court targeting proceeds from drug trafficking operations. According to La Provincia Di Varese newspaper, the investigation revealed that the network's leader used family members to register luxury properties and assets while simultaneously collecting state

U.S. increases tariffs on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers despite OCP’s objections

On Thursday, November 7, the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) issued the final results of its second administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. In these final results, the DOC, which promotes conditions for economic growth and opportunity, increased the tariff rate for Moroccan phosphate fertilizers imported into the U.S. from 14.21% to 16.81%, according to a press release from OCP. The new rate will apply retroactively as the

British tourists urged to carry printed boarding passes for Morocco to avoid fines

British tourists visiting Morocco this winter are advised to carry a printed boarding pass to avoid fines, according to UK media reports. The warning also extends to other destinations, including Turkey and Albania. Instead of relying solely on a digital boarding pass, British travelers should carry a physical copy, reports indicated. Budget travel expert Sabrina Escapes took to social media to warn that travelers with mobile boarding passes may not be accepted at Moroccan

Over 50 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in Amsterdam after defying ban

Dutch police arrested more than 50 pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Amsterdam on Sunday after they defied a demonstration ban enforced by the city, following violent clashes that erupted Thursday between pro-Palestinian and Israeli football fans. The ban was imposed by the Amsterdam District Court after a decision by the city’s mayor. The pro-Palestine demonstration took place at Dam Square, a central public square and popular gathering spot since the 17th century, located near the

Akhannouch represents Morocco at Joint Arab-Islamic Summit

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday evening to represent King Mohammed VI at the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit. Upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport, Akhannouch was welcomed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz, the Vice-Governor of the Riyadh region. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita during the summit, which is scheduled for Monday at the invitation of Saudi Arabia. The

Morocco takes a stand on Kabyle self-determination

Morocco has taken a significant step in its stance on the Movement for the Autonomy of the Kabylie (MAK). At the UN's Third Committee on Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Questions, the Kingdom referenced MAK's declaration of a Kabyle state in front of the UN headquarters in New York on April 20th. This official acknowledgement marks a departure from Morocco's previous approach. Despite repeated appeals from MAK President Ferhat Mehenni, including a letter to King Mohammed VI, Morocco had not

Moroccan international Ilias Akhomach suffers serious knee injury

Villarreal CF confirmed on Sunday that Moroccan striker Ilias Akhomach has suffered a serious knee injury. The 20-year-old sustained a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and a sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee during Saturday's La Liga match against Alavés. Akhomach, who was forced off the field on a stretcher, is expected to be sidelined for an extended period. The young forward has taken to social media to express his determination to recover

Russia-Africa : Putin did not invite the Polisario to the Sochi meeting

President Vladimir Putin invited African states to a ministerial meeting in Sochi on November 9th and 10th. Morocco was represented by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Similar to the July 2023 Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg, the Polisario was excluded from this meeting. Algeria, though present through Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, did not publicly react to the Polisario's absence. This is in contrast to his previous stance at the African Union's Executive Council meeting in Accra,

Former Moroccan international Abdelkader Lachheb passes away

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced the passing of former Moroccan international Abdelkader Lachheb at the age of 70. In a press release, the FRMF expressed its condolences to Lachheb's family, loved ones, and the entire football community. Lachheb, who served as Morocco's ambassador to Canada, Japan, and Russia, represented the national team on several occasions. He also played for prominent Moroccan clubs, including Wydad Casablanca, US Musulmane d'Oujda, and

Former Moroccan football star Hassan Akesbi passes away

Hassan Akesbi, a legendary Moroccan footballer, passed away on Saturday after a long illness. He was 89 years old. Born in Tangier in 1935, Akesbi began his career with Sevillana Tangiers before joining FUS Rabat. He later moved to France, where he played for Nîmes Olympique, scoring 119 goals in 204 games, making him the club's all-time top scorer. Akesbi also had successful stints with Stade de Reims, where he was the second-highest scorer in the French league in 1961-1962 and the

Polisario attacks civilians with projectiles in Al Mahbes

Armed elements of the Polisario fired rockets on Saturday at the city of Al Mahbes, located in the Sahara. «The four projectiles fell not far from tents hosting Sahrawi civilians who were commemorating the 49th anniversary of the Green March, but without causing any casualties», said a Moroccan source close to the matter in statements to Yabiladi. «This operation was carried out by members of the Polisario who were aboard four all-terrain vehicles. A drone of the Royal Armed

Two ships banned in Spain dock in Tangier en route to Israel

After the Spanish government refused docking access, two ships from the Maersk shipping company, en route to Israel, made a stopover in Tangier. «The two cargo ships docked at the port of Tanger-Med», stated Jamal El Asri, former national coordinator of the Moroccan Front for the Support of Palestine and Against Normalization, in a statement to Yabiladi. «But we are unsure if the ships are carrying weapons for the Zionist entity, especially after Maersk’s denial»,

Moroccan Navy rescues 52 migrants bound for Canary Islands

A Royal Navy unit on patrol intercepted a rubber boat carrying 52 irregular migrants, including 51 from sub-Saharan Africa and one from Bangladesh, 77 kilometers northwest of Tantan on Friday. The migrants were attempting to reach the Canary Islands. The rescued individuals received initial medical attention before being transported to the port of Tantan and handed over to the Royal Gendarmerie for further processing. This information was confirmed in a communiqué issued by the General