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Melilla government urges Spain to seek EU help in reopening customs with Morocco

On Monday, the government of Melilla urged the Spanish government to turn to the European Union to pressure Morocco into reopening commercial customs with Ceuta and Melilla, following Pedro Sanchez's support for Morocco's autonomy proposal. In statements to the press, Miguel Marín (People's Party), First Vice President of the Government of Melilla and Councillor for Economy, Trade, Technological Innovation, Tourism, and Development, called on the central government to seek European

Sahara : Polisario Front accuses «great powers» of undermining international legitimacy

Following Morocco’s significant progress in the Sahara dispute, including recognition of its sovereignty over the territory by major powers, the Polisario Front criticized «powerful nations» and accused them of blocking a resolution to the conflict. In a statement issued after a meeting of the National Secretariat Bureau, chaired by Brahim Ghali, the Front condemned what it described as «the tendency of some great powers, including permanent members of the Security

General Chengriha joins Algerian government as key defense figure

In Algeria, General Said Chengriha is reaping the benefits of his unwavering support for Abdelmadjid Tebboune's bid for a second term during the September 7 presidential elections. On Monday, November 18, the 80-year-old military officer was appointed Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff of the Army. In terms of protocol, he now ranks second only to Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui. Officially, the Defense portfolio remains under Abdelmadjid Tebboune, following a

Moroccan-German couple rescued from snow-covered Azilal mountains

A Moroccan citizen and his German wife, who went missing last Monday during a tourist excursion in the Azilal mountains, have been rescued by local authorities. According to a security source cited by the 2M news site, regional authorities, in close coordination with a rescue team from the Royal Gendarmerie's regional command, intensified their efforts following the couple's disappearance. They were eventually found trapped in a snow-covered mountain area approximately 25 kilometers from Esm

A Moroccan club and two national team players shortlisted for 2024 CAF Awards

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the shortlists for the various categories of the 2024 CAF Awards. Several Moroccans are among the nominees in the top categories. In the race for the Best African Player of the Year, Morocco national team captain Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, is a nominee. Hakimi is being recognized for his outstanding performances, including his contribution to Morocco's bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. He's up against

Sahara : Polisario displays photos of Iranian rockets

Armed elements of the Polisario militia have posted photos of Iranian-made Arash 122 mm rockets on social media. Tehran's military industry has improved the range of this new version of the Russian Katyusha to 40 kilometers. However, this development has come at the expense of the rocket's explosive charge, which has lost some of its impact, according to a former Polisario member. This is evident from the projectiles fired by the Front in October and November 2023 at Es-Smara, and at El Mahbes

Amsterdam mayor regrets labeling Maccabi and Ajax clashes a «pogrom»

After the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel-Aviv on November 7th, violence erupted in Amsterdam. Israeli fans were attacked by men on scooters in the city streets, fueled by anti-Semitic calls on social media. Five Maccabi fans were briefly hospitalized, sparking international outrage. Earlier in the evening, Israeli fans had themselves provoked tensions by chanting anti-Arab slogans, vandalizing a taxi, and burning a Palestinian flag in a public square. Amsterdam's mayor, Femke

After a meeting in Rabat, Morocco and Iran continue diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia

Consultations between Morocco and Iran, with a view to resuming diplomatic relations severed since May 1, 2018, are continuing. We learn that the capital of Saudi Arabia is hosting a new round of talks between security officials from the two countries, with the participation of Saudi and Emirati mediators. The holding of this round in Riyadh suggests that the Morocco-Iran dialogue is on the right track. For the record, at the Rabat meeting in early November, the Moroccan side presented its

Moroccan pioneers Najat Mokhtar and Ismahane El Ouafi drive human development

On the occasion of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, two Moroccan figures in international science, Najat Mokhtar and Ismahane El Ouafi, have sealed an ambitious partnership. Respectively Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Executive Director of CGIAR (Global Consortium for Agricultural Research), they have joined forces to promote science and technology for human development. This agreement addresses major global challenges: food security, environmental

Heavy rains and strong winds forecast for Morocco Monday and Tuesday

Locally heavy thundery showers with gusty winds are forecast for Monday and Tuesday in several provinces of the Kingdom, announced the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM). These showers (20-40 mm) are expected on Monday from 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm in the provinces of Taroudant, Chtouka-Ait Baha, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, Guelmim and Tata. The DGM issued an «orange» alert bulletin for these areas. The same phenomenon (15-25 mm) is forecast for Tuesday from 00:00 to 09:00 in the

Morocco crushes Lesotho 7-0, tops Group B in Afcon qualifiers

Morocco beat Lesotho 7-0 (half-time 5-0) on Monday evening at the Stade d'Honneur in Oujda, on the 6th and final day of qualifying (Group B) for the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco-2025). The Atlas Lions won thanks to a hat-trick from Brahim Diaz (5th, 15th, 42nd) and a brace from Soufiane Rahimi (37th, 45+2nd s.p.). Youssef En-Nesyri (68th) and Ismael Saibari (70th) also scored. With this victory, the national team finishes top of its group with 18 points from 6 wins, ahead of Gabon (10 pts),

Morocco dispatches second convoy to aid flood-stricken Spain

The logistical teams dispatched by Morocco to support relief efforts in the areas affected by the recent floods in south-eastern Spain «have made a huge contribution» to restoring damaged infrastructure, said Alfredo Ribelles Villalba, Director of Valencia Hospital. Praising the competence, professionalism and expertise of the Moroccan teams, Ribelles described their action as «indispensable» in speeding up the restoration of the damaged infrastructure. This Moroccan

Google celebrates Moroccan Independence Day with a festive doodle

True to form, Google is donning Morocco’s colors to celebrate the Kingdom’s 69th anniversary of independence with the Moroccan people on November 18. On its home page, the American giant pays tribute to the Kingdom with a doodle depicting the Moroccan flag fluttering in the wind against a background of orange-yellow sky. Clicking on the illustration provides access to a wealth of information about this historic day in the Kingdom’s history. This emblematic day commemorates

Moroccan families expelled from Algeria have been waiting for compensation since 1975

The International Collective in Support of Moroccan Families Expelled from Algeria in 1975 (CiMEA) convened in Rabat on November 15, 2024, to discuss the progress of the study Mémoire des Marocains expulsés d'Algérie en 1975. Conducted in partnership with the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), the study, led by students from the Faculty of Meknes under the guidance of Professor Mimoun Aziza, seeks to document the experiences and stories of those affected by

Paraguay : Senate supports Morocco's sovereignty over Sahara

The Paraguayan Senate has adopted a resolution urging the government to support Morocco's 2007 autonomy plan for the Sahara. The upper house described the Moroccan initiative as «a basis for achieving a peaceful, just, and lasting solution that satisfies all parties, while respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Morocco». This move further consolidates Rabat's position in Paraguay. In 2018, Paraguayan deputies passed a similar resolution backing

Polisario alarmed over potential U.S. consulate in Dakhla under Trump

Donald Trump's return to power has raised concerns within the Polisario Front, which fears the former president might revive plans to open a U.S. consulate in Dakhla. Abdellah Arabi, the Front’s representative in Spain, expressed these fears in comments to the Iberian press. «We hope the next U.S. administration refrains from taking this step. If it does, it would only serve to support Morocco’s attempts to assert sovereignty over the territory, a claim recognized by several

Denmark eyes green energy opportunities in the Sahara

Ignoring the protests of Polisario supporters in Denmark and Europe, a Danish company has opened an office in the Sahara, specifically in Dakhla, located on El Argoub Avenue, deplores the NGO Western Sahara Resource Watch. Attracted by the projects launched by Morocco in the province, the Danish energy company GreenGo Energy has decided to take this step, choosing to locate its office in Morocco. International renewable energy companies are already well-established in the Sahara, such as GE

Algeria plane crash : Polisario and Cuban army members among victims

Since Friday, November 15, Algeria has remained silent about the crash of a military transport plane bound for Tindouf. It was reported that the Ilyushin IL-76 aircraft, of Russian manufacture, was heading towards the Tindouf military airbase. The plane, which crashed in a region under the jurisdiction of the El Bayadh province, was carrying members of the Polisario armed militias, Cuban military instructors, as well as Algerian soldiers. Brahim Ghali, on the sidelines of his participation in