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Exploring Al-Andalus : North African and Arab culinary influences in Latin America

The fall of Granada in 1492 marked the end of Muslim rule in Al-Andalus. By the late 15th century, Spanish and Portuguese expeditions had begun in Latin America, ushering in the era of conquest. As a result, across the Atlantic, local culinary traditions absorbed influences brought by the Andalusians, who had inherited culinary practices from North Africa and the Arab world. This fusion gave rise to specialties that would later make regions such as Peru, Brazil, and beyond renowned.

Morocco's economy to grow by 3.7% in Q4 2024, according to HCP

High Commission for Planning (HCP) has announced that the national economy experienced a slowdown in growth in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching 3.7%, compared to 4.2% in the same quarter of the previous year. This trend is primarily driven by strong domestic demand but occurs in a context of controlled inflation and increasing financing needs for the economy. The various sectoral components evolved as follows: - Primary Sector: The added value decreased by 4.7%, with a sharp decline

France : Marine Le Pen faces 5-year political ban and 4-year prison sentence

Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzling public funds on Monday, March 31, 2025, in the case of the National Front’s European parliamentary assistants. The court sentenced her to five years of ineligibility, effective immediately, along with four years in prison—two of which will be served under electronic monitoring—and a €100,000 fine. This ruling bars her from running in the 2027 presidential election. Leaving the courthouse in silence, the president of the

King Mohammed VI celebrates Eid Al-Fitr with prayer in Rabat

On Monday, King Mohammed VI attended the Eid Al-Fitr prayer at the Ahl Fès mosque in the Mechouar of Rabat, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and other members of the royal family. Upon his arrival, the sovereign was greeted by a detachment of the Royal Guard before taking part in the prayer. In his sermon, the imam reflected on the spiritual significance of Ramadan and the celebration of Laylat Al-Qadr, the night marking the revelation of the first

Major drug trafficking network between Morocco and Spain dismantled

The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested 23 individuals belonging to a criminal network led by a drug dealer known as «El Tarta». The group was involved in smuggling large quantities of hashish from Morocco via the Guadalquivir River in Andalusia, using fast boats. The operation, dubbed «Insula», led to the seizure of 452 kilograms of hashish, 22,406 liters of gasoline, and two stolen cars used to transport the drugs, according to Spanish media

Abdelkader Belliraj, convicted of terrorism, released following royal pardon

Sentenced to life imprisonment in 2010 for leading one of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, Belgian-Moroccan Abdelkader Belliraj had his sentence reduced to 25 years in 2022. He is among 33 inmates convicted in extremism-related cases who received a royal pardon on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr. Belliraj was released from the Oudaya prison in Marrakech. He is one of 33 detainees pardoned for terrorism and extremism-related charges, out of a total of 1,533

PPS clarifies billions in funding for Moroccan livestock importers

The controversy over the actual amount of tax exemptions, customs duty suspensions, and VAT relief granted to sheep and cattle importers continues to escalate. In response to the figure announced by Rachid Talbi Alami (RNI), Nabil Benabdellah insists that the numbers he presented are official and bear the seal of the Akhannouch government.

Morocco U17 triumphs with 5-0 victory over Uganda

The Moroccan U17 team kicked off the Africa Cup of Nations in spectacular fashion, thrashing Uganda 5-0 on Sunday evening at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. Ilies Belmokhtar opened the scoring in just the 3rd minute, quickly followed by Driss Ait Cheikh in the 8th. Dominating the game, the Atlas Cubs extended their lead with a penalty converted by Ziyad Baha in the 24th minute. Before halftime, Belmokhtar netted his second goal in the 32nd minute, assisted by Ahmed Mouhoub. Despite a

France : Polisario supporters march towards Morocco

Supporters of the Polisario Front in France launched an initiative called the «Caravan for Freedom» on Sunday, March 30, from Ivry-sur-Seine. This project is led by Claude Mangin, the wife of Naama Asfari, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the deadly events during the dismantling of the Gdim Izik camp in Laayoune in November 2010, where 11 Moroccan security officers were killed. Claude Mangin and her companions plan to reach Kenitra prison, where her husband

Tangier : PJD barred from Gaza support march

In Tangier, the participation of PJD members in a solidarity march for Palestine sparked a strong reaction from the Moroccan Front for Support of Palestine and Against Normalization, largely led by Al Adl wal Ihsane (AWI). This incident reignites deep divisions between the two Islamist movements, stemming from longstanding rivalries and disagreements over Morocco’s normalization with Israel.

Fake journalist in Beni Mellal sentenced to 2 years for defamation and impersonation

A taxi driver was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison and fined 20,000 dirhams by the Criminal Chamber of the Beni Mellal Court of First Instance. According to Al Akhbar, he was prosecuted for impersonation, insulting officials, and spreading false allegations with the intent to defame, with repeat offenses. Arrested in Fkih Ben Salah, he was brought before the prosecutor on February 20 while in custody and subsequently placed in pre-trial detention. Already convicted multiple times

Jazzablanca 2025 : Parcels brings Australian groove to Casablanca

For this special edition of Jazzablanca, which marks the event's extension to a ten-day duration (from July 3 to July 12, 2025), the Australian groove will take the stage with Parcels. Formed in 2014, this indie pop band will bring its infectious energy to Casablanca on Thursday, July 10, at the festival's Village in Anfa Park. «At the crossroads of Daft Punk and the Beach Boys, Parcels blend pop melodies, sophisticated harmonies, and danceable rhythms in a retro-modern universe»,

King Mohammed VI to perform Eid Al-Fitr prayer at Rabat's Ahl Fès mosque

King Mohammed VI will perform the Eid Al-Fitr prayer on Monday, March 31, 2025, corresponding to the 1st of Shawwal 1446 in the Islamic calendar, at the Ahl Fes Mosque in the Mechouar of Rabat, as announced by the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol, and Chancellery in a statement. The ceremony will be broadcast live starting at 10:30 AM on national television channels and radio stations. It is worth noting that the Sovereign presided over a religious vigil on Thursday, March 27, at the

King Mohammed VI grants royal pardon to 1,533 convicts for Eid Al-Fitr

On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 1,533 individuals convicted by various courts across the Kingdom, the Ministry of Justice announced in a statement. Among those pardoned, 1,203 are currently incarcerated, while 299 are free. The clemency includes sentence reductions, full or partial pardons, and commutations of life sentences for certain convicts. Additionally, 31 inmates convicted of extremism and terrorism-related offenses have been granted

Morocco to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Monday

Morocco will celebrate Eid Al-Fitr 1446 on Monday, March 31, 2025, as announced by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in a statement released Sunday evening. The lunar crescent was sighted after the Maghrib prayer on Sunday, the 29th of Ramadan 1446 H (March 30, 2025), confirming the start of Shawwal the following day. This year, the timing of Eid has sparked controversy in several Muslim countries, with some declaring the holiday as early as Sunday. Doubts arose over whether the

U-17 AFCON : How to watch Morocco vs. Angola live this Sunday evening

The TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, will be broadcast across Africa and beyond, giving fans a chance to watch the next generation of football talent in action. The tournament kicks off this Sunday, March 30, with the opening match between Morocco and Uganda at 10:00 PM (local time/GMT) and runs until the final on April 19. Sixteen teams will compete not only for the continental title but also for one of 10 qualifying spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar later this

Sixtine Félix reveals why she changed her stance in Bennis-Alj-Slaoui rape case

French lawyer Sixtine Félix, who had accused Kamil Bennis of rape, withdrew her complaint on March 7 and now asserts his innocence. During a confrontation on March 28 before the investigating judge in Casablanca, alongside the accused Saad Slaoui and M’Hammed Alj, she explained her change of stance. According to Le360, Félix admitted that her accusation was based on claims made by her ex-fiancé, Amine Naguib, whose testimony was later found to be inconsistent. Naguib

Moroccan public TV captures 69.1% audience share during Ramadan

With a prime-time audience share of 69.1%, public television channels were the top choice for viewers during Ramadan. Of this, 37.3% was attributed to the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT), which offered a diverse lineup featuring creativity, suspense, entertainment, and live broadcasts of the national football team’s matches. According to an SNRT press release, the generalist channel Al Aoula alone attracted 13 million viewers during prime time, representing an

Polisario crisis : Teachers join police in unpaid struggle

The Polisario leadership is grappling with a severe financial crisis, leaving it unable to pay its employees' salaries. Following recent protests by police officers, teachers are now the latest to face unpaid wages. This situation has been confirmed by an official statement from the so-called «Ministry of Education», as reported by a Sahrawi media outlet based in the Tindouf camps, known for its critical stance toward Morocco. Khatri Addouh, the former head of the Polisario

Morocco expels three Spaniards from Laayoune

Moroccan authorities expelled three Spanish citizens from Laayoune on Saturday, March 29, according to Iberian media reports. Among them was a former member of the Parliament of the autonomous region of Aragon, affiliated with the United Left, as well as a journalist. All three were forced to return on the same plane that had brought them to the capital of the Saharan provinces. Like previous expulsions ordered by Moroccan authorities in Laayoune or Dakhla, the three Spaniards intended to

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