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Espanyol signs Moroccan international Walid Cheddira on loan

RCD Espanyol Barcelona announced on Tuesday that they have signed Moroccan international striker Walid Cheddira on a 2024-2025 season loan from Napoli. The club said in a statement that they reached an agreement with the Italian club to bring Cheddira to Catalonia. The 26-year-old Atlas Lion has successfully passed a medical examination and will join the Espanyol training squad this afternoon. Cheddira joined Napoli in 2023-2024 before moving on loan to Frosinone, where he made 39 appearances

Dam reservoir levels in Morocco rise to 27.71% following recent rainfall

According to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of Equipment and Water, dam reservoir levels in Morocco reached 27.71% by the end of August, equivalent to 4 billion and 467.87 million cubic meters. This represents an increase of 2.01% compared to the previous month. The official website of the Ministry, which provides daily updates on the kingdom's dam situation, reported varying fill rates across different water basins. The Loukkos basin recorded the highest fill rate at 52.57%,

Boat involved in Civil Guard maneuver registered in Valencia and intended for irregular migration

The tourist boat involved in the August 25 incident was registered in Valencia, Spain, according to well-informed sources. The incident saw a dangerous maneuver by members of the Spanish Civil Guard, who rammed the boat from behind. Sources further explained that individuals of Spanish nationality had brought the boat to the coast of the Nador region from the city of Melilla, intending to use it for criminal activities related to organizing irregular migration. The incident involved four

Marrakech : Police respond to dangerous driving by Moroccan expats

Since the end of last week, the Marrakech Prefecture of Police has intensified its security operations to address Highway Code violations, dangerous driving, and other criminal activities that threaten public safety. On the night of August 24 and in the early hours of August 25, these operations resulted in the arrest of 93 individuals, including those involved in offenses against public order and morality. Authorities also seized 23 vehicles driven by individuals who posed a threat to road

In average, «700 daily attempts» to enter Ceuta from Morocco were recorded recently

An average of «700 attempts» to enter Ceuta from Morocco were recorded in the recent nights, according to the Government delegate of the autonomous city Cristina Perez Valero. The number of returns to Morocco, on the other hand, has been around 150 or 200 a day, she acknowledged. Quoted by Spanish media, Valero also stated in a press conference on Monday that up to «1,500 people tried to cross the border» on Sunday night. The Ceuta Government delegate acknowledged that

Tourist vacationing in Morocco hospitalized in Ceuta with suspected monkeypox

A northern European citizen who has been holidaying in Morocco has become the first suspected monkeypox case in Ceuta, local media reported. The patient has been admitted to the University Hospital of Ceuta on Monday, where he is under isolation. After showing symptoms of monkeypox, the patient's samples have been sent to the Carlos III Institute in Madrid. The patient was expected to be transferred last Tuesday but instructions were given to admit him to the isolation area and patient

Morocco's U20 women's team defeats Fiji in friendly

Morocco's U20 women's national team secured a 2-0 victory over Fiji in a friendly match played in Alajuela, Costa Rica, on Monday. Goals from Hajar Said in the 65th minute and Doha El Madani in the 80th minute sealed the win for Jorge Vilda Rodriguez's squad. This victory marked a successful conclusion to the national team's training camp in preparation for the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024, as announced by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation on its website. The national team

Meteor Airlines : Amazigh rock band takes UK by storm

As part of their Agdal tour, Meteor Airlines will be playing several concerts in the UK. The Amazigh rock band from Tinghir is set to perform in Edinburgh, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, and Manchester, reaching new audiences who will discover their unique style that blends ancestral music with contemporary sounds. Additional dates are scheduled in Ireland, France, and Morocco. On this occasion, the group will be promoting its latest album, Agdal, which is «a tribute to the ancient

Migrants attempting to reach Melilla involved in boat collision

Local sources in the Nador region reported that a video showing Spanish Civil Guard members chasing a boat in the water depicts an incident that occurred on August 25, 2024. The incident involved four individuals, including a girl, who attempted to migrate irregularly from Morocco to Melilla in a boat. According to the same source, the individuals refused to comply with warnings from the Royal Marine Gendarmerie patrol, which pursued the boat in an attempt to stop it. As they approached the

Morocco : Ethiopia's Chief of Staff received in Rabat

The Minister Delegate to the Head of Government in charge of National Defense Administration (ADN) received Field Marshal Birhanu Jula Gelalcha, Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, on Monday at the ADN headquarters in Rabat. Field Marshal Gelalcha is on an official visit to Morocco from August 25 to 29, 2024, leading a significant delegation. During the meeting, the two officials reviewed bilateral defense cooperation and expressed their satisfaction with the strong and

Veteran journalist Jamal Berraoui passes away

Journalist Jamal Berraoui passed away on Monday in a hospital in Casablanca following a long illness, his family announced. Born in 1955 in Safi, Jamal Berraoui worked for several media organizations and hosted programs on television and radio. As a journalist and columnist, the deceased was editor-in-chief of several Moroccan magazines, including «La vie économique», «Le Journal» and «La Gazette du Maroc», among others. In 2019, the deceased wrote

RAM plane makes emergency Casablanca landing over cracked window

A Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plane made an emergency landing at Casablanca's Mohammed V airport on Sunday morning due to a cracked cockpit window. The aircraft, bound for New York, turned back shortly after takeoff to prioritize passenger and crew safety. To reduce the aircraft's weight for a safe return, the pilot flew over the Atlantic Ocean to consume fuel. According to Le360, there were no injuries, and ground crews were immediately mobilized to inspect and repair the damaged windshield.

Moroccan and Palestinian ministers discuss cooperation and Palestinian cause

The Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, met with his Palestinian counterpart, Imad Hamdan, in Rabat on Sunday. During the meeting, the two ministers emphasized the strong and enduring relationship between Morocco and Palestine, as well as King Mohammed VI's unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. Bensaid reiterated Morocco's consistent support for a peaceful two-state solution in the Middle East, aimed at establishing a just and lasting peace. He

OOS Aquaculture Morocco announces new semi-submersible mussel farm off Ras El Ma

OOS Aquaculture Morocco, a subsidiary of offshore service provider Overdulve Offshore Services (OOS), announced in August that it will be testing a new semi-submersible mussel farm (SMF) off Ras El Ma, a town in the Oriental region of northeastern Morocco. The facility is designed for offshore mussel farming, the company stated on its website on August 13, where it announced the selection of Ras El Ma as the site for the project. The project aims to improve mussel farming infrastructure and

110 arrested in Casablanca following football match violence

Security operations conducted in Casablanca during the match between Raja Casablanca and the Nigerian National Guard on Saturday, August 24, led to the arrest of 110 people, including 55 minors, suspected of involvement in sports hooliganism, assaulting public officials, and causing property damage. According to a security source, the suspects were apprehended for their participation in these criminal acts, which included resisting public forces and throwing stones, resulting in damage to two

5.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Portugal, tremors felt in Morocco

A powerful earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Portugal early Monday morning, around 6:11 AM (Madrid time). The Spanish Geographical Institute located the epicenter in the Lisbon maritime area. The tremors were felt not only in Portugal but also in neighboring Morocco, particularly in the Casablanca region. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 19 kilometers.

Moroccan fighter Anass Hibaoui wins by knockout in Hamburg

On Sunday in Hamburg, Germany, Moroccan fighter Anass Hibaoui defeated fellow Afghan kickboxer Tamim Sharifi by knockout during a King of Kings (KOK) event, a European kickboxing promotion established in 2009. La magnifique performance d’Anass Hibaoui pour sa première au KOK Fight !Une prestation maîtrisée du début à la fin. ???? pic.twitter.com/Is1qROdzYN — ????? ???? ‏ (@MoroccoCage) August 25, 2024 According to Vecht Sport Info, the

Dozens of migrants swim from Morocco to Ceuta in dense fog

Dozens of migrants have reached the coast of Ceuta, taking advantage of foggy conditions overnight, between Sunday and Monday. According to the city's local government, twelve of these migrants were minors and were admitted to reception centers in Ceuta. The authorities of both Morocco and Ceuta have collaborated to intercept migrants attempting to enter the autonomous city, as confirmed by the Command of the Civil Guard to Europa Press. This is not the first such incident this week. On