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Morocco signs MoU with Belgian counterpart to fight transnational crime

On Tuesday in Rabat, Morocco's Presidency of the Public Prosecutor's Office signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its Belgian counterpart. This new agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in various areas, particularly in combating transnational organized crime. The MoU was signed by Morocco's Top Prosecutor El Hassan Daki, who is also the King's Attorney General at the Court of Cassation, and Belgian Federal Prosecutor Ann Fransan. The agreement seeks to develop technical

Morocco dominates Central African Republic 4-0

The Moroccan national football team defeated the Central African Republic (4-0) in a match played on Tuesday at the Honorary Stadium in Oujda. This was for the fourth round of the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025) Group B qualifiers. Elias Ben Saghir (34th and 37th minutes), Youssef Nasiri (50th minute), and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (65th minute) scored the goals for the national team.

Chinese auto giant Dongfeng explores opportunities in Morocco

In a significant step towards strengthening Sino-Moroccan relations, a delegation from Dongfeng Automobile Corporation, a leading Chinese automotive company, visited Casablanca on October 8, 2024, for strategic discussions with Global Chinese Motors, a subsidiary of Bugshan Automotive Group. The meeting, which also included a visit to the SORIAC assembly unit in Berrechid, underscores Morocco's importance as a platform for Chinese investments in Africa. During the visit, Dongfeng explored

Sahara : De Mistura submits his report to Antonio Guterres

On the eve of his briefing to the Security Council, Staffan de Mistura has submitted a report to the UN Secretary-General detailing his latest efforts to restart negotiations between the parties involved. Tomorrow, during a closed session, the UN mediator will orally present a summary of his observations on diplomatic developments in the Sahara since the adoption of Resolution 2703 on October 30, 2023. The members of the UN executive body will also review Antonio Guterres' report on October

An Algerian ambassador forces Jordanian vlogger to delete pro-Morocco video

Jordanian YouTuber Joe Hattab recently commented on his videos documenting his trip to Algeria, made in May 2023. In one of his two videos dedicated to this visit, the vlogger discussed the Moroccan-Algerian border, as well as the cultural influence of Morocco on Western Algeria. Invited on the podcast «بدون ورق», he revealed that he had to delete the video from his platforms after receiving a call from the Algerian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. According

Forecast of heavy rains and thunderstorms across Morocco on Tuesday and Wednesday

Heavy rains, which may include localized thunderstorms, are forecasted for Tuesday and Wednesday in several provinces of Morocco, as announced by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). These rains, expected to accumulate between 20 to 40 mm, will impact the provinces of Tangier-Assilah, Azilal, Marrakech, Al-Haouz, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Rehamna, Safi, Youssoufia, Chichaoua, Essaouira, Taroudant, and Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane, beginning Tuesday at 6 p.m. and continuing until Wednesday at 6

USA supports Morocco's earthquake recovery efforts

More than a year after a devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco's High Atlas region, the United States continues to support the country's recovery efforts. The earthquake claimed nearly 3,000 lives and affected hundreds of thousands of people. During a recent visit to the Al Haouz province, U.S. Ambassador Puneet Talwar observed how the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with UNICEF and the Government of Morocco, is working to support

The President of the Brazilian Senate invites his country to support the Moroccan autonomy plan

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, received the President of the Brazilian Senate, Rodrigo Pacheco, on Monday, October 14, in Rabat. In a statement to the press following his talks with the head of diplomacy, Pacheco emphasized that «this is the right time for [Brazil] to consider the autonomy plan presented by Morocco as a realistic and pragmatic basis for a political solution in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council». Rodrigo Pacheco

Earthquake measuring 4.4 hits Azrou in Ifrane province

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck the Azrou region in the Ifrane province on Tuesday morning, October 15, 2024, at 10:01 a.m., as reported by the Spanish National Geographic Institute (IGN). The quake's epicenter, located at a depth of 10 km, caused stronger tremors due to its shallow depth, primarily affecting areas near the surface. Other organizations, such as the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), recorded the earthquake at 3.8 on the Richter scale, while the German

ONDA responds to severe rainstorm : Marrakech airport remains operational

Marrakech and its surrounding areas were hit by unusually heavy rainfall on Sunday, October 13, 2024. In just fifteen minutes, the city saw around 25 mm of torrential rain, leading to significant flooding in key areas, according to the National Airports Office (ONDA) on Monday. The downpour, which overwhelmed the city’s drainage systems, caused some damage to pipes at Marrakech-Menara Airport, resulting in water infiltrations in various parts of the terminal, ONDA noted in a press

EU reaffirms strategic partnership with Morocco despite CJEU rulings on Sahara

The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), issued on October 4, was a central topic during the meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers held on Monday, October 14, in Luxembourg. In a press statement, Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, emphasized the «immense value that the EU attaches to its strategic partnership with Morocco». He stated that the 27 EU member states

Hakim Ziyech condemns Israeli actions, expresses support for Palestinians

Moroccan international player Hakim Ziyech continues to show solidarity with the Palestinian people amidst the ongoing violence and displacement in the Gaza Strip. In a new post on Monday, he refuted what he referred to as «Zionist propaganda». Ziyech, who plays professionally for Galatasaray, posted a message on his Instagram story stating, «As the Zionists say: We are the peacemakers. But in reality: They are the devils». He also included a photo in his post,

City Club owner Jonathan Harroch remanded after arrest

City Club owner Jonathan Harroch, who has been in custody since Saturday for issuing bad checks, has been remanded in custody for an additional 24 hours, according to media sources. Harroch was arrested at a hotel in Casablanca, where he was accompanied by two young women. Security agents discovered a quantity of cocaine in his possession. The arrest followed the execution of a national arrest warrant, though the Public Prosecutor's Office has yet to officially announce the reasons for the

After the Algerian ambassador, Russian diplomacy receives Moroccan representative

The Russian President's Special Representative for the Middle East and African countries, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, received the Moroccan Ambassador to Moscow, Lotfi Bouchaara, «at his request». The talks focused on «current issues linked to the progressive development of traditionally friendly Russian-Moroccan relations», Russian diplomacy said in a statement on Monday, October 14. The two sides also discussed «maintaining an active

Interns and resident doctors to strike in protest of government delays

The National Committee of Interns and Resident Doctors has announced a comprehensive strike on October 15, 16, and 17, 2024, except for emergency, resuscitation, and custodial services. The strike protests the government's «procrastination» in addressing their demands. They also plan to organize local protests in university hospitals on October 14 to express their rejection of the ministry’s handling of the situation, which they claim worsens the conditions of interns and

Emmerson company faces setback in Moroccan potash project

Emmerson PLC, the UK-listed company developing the Khemisset Potash Project in Morocco, has encountered a significant obstacle in its Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) process. The company's shares plummeted 75% on Monday, trading at 0.65 pence, following reports of an unfavorable recommendation from Moroccan regulators. The Khemisset Potash Project is a significant potash development initiative located in Northern Morocco, approximately 90 kilometers east of Rabat. The project

Air Arabia Maroc announces new direct flights between Fez and Milan-Bergamo

Moroccan low-cost airline Air Arabia Maroc has announced the launch of new direct flights between Fez, Morocco's cultural capital, and Milan-Bergamo, Italy. The new route will commence on December 15, 2024, offering two flights per week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, the company said in a press release on Monday.

Morocco's Aerodrive launches ATLAS ISTAR drone after successful test flight

The Moroccan company Aerodrive Engineering Services (AES) has announced the successful maiden flight of its ATLAS ISTAR drone. «This milestone marks a significant achievement in our journey to develop a state-of-the-art unmanned aerial system designed for military surveillance and intelligence-gathering operations», the company stated in a post shared on its LinkedIn earlier in October. «After months of rigorous testing, our team’s dedication and expertise have