«Regarding the issue of Western Sahara, my position has always been clear: territorial integrity and respect for Moroccan sovereignty. This is a matter that Moroccans, as brothers, must resolve. It is enough to respect and support the process». This statement was made by Gustavo Pacheco Villar, President of the Andean Parliament, during his official visit to Morocco from March 31 to April 4. The Andean Parliament is the governing and deliberative body of the Andean Community,
President Donald Trump unveiled global reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday during an event at the White House, announcing new duties on several countries, including Morocco. As part of this policy, Morocco will face a 10% tariff. «In many cases, our friends are worse than our foes when it comes to trade», Trump said, defending the decision. «We are finally putting America first», he added. According to Reuters, Trump displayed a board listing the new tariff rates, which
MINURSO has decided not to renew the contracts of its employees. The UN mission’s headquarters, based in Laayoune, has informed Moroccan contractors of this decision. The move also includes a suspension of the recruitment of new foreign agents, in line with a directive from the UN headquarters in New York. Polisario media have expressed concerns about this decision, seeing it as a potential first step toward ending the «political settlement» of the Western Sahara issue, in
The National Federation of the Agricultural Sector (FNSA), affiliated with the Moroccan Labor Union (UMT), has joined forces with the Center for Study, Research, and Information on the Mechanisms Behind Underdevelopment (CETIM) to challenge Organic Law 97.15 on the right to strike in Morocco through international mechanisms. Passed by Parliament on February 5, despite opposition from trade unions, the law prompted a two-day general strike in protest. Among the unions, the UMT withdrew from the
X-Links, the company proposing to carry solar and wind-generated electricity from Morocco to the United Kingdom, has warned that if it is not backed by the UK government, it will move the project to another country. The reason behind this frustration is the «time it is taking to get the green light from the Government», the company’s chairman told The Telegraph on March 30. Sir Dave Lewis, who is heading X-Links’ plan to power millions of UK homes with affordable solar
A new name is making waves in Switzerland’s culinary scene: Zineb «Zizi» Hattab. Originally from Spain and of Moroccan descent, this innovative chef has won over Zurich’s food lovers with her inventive vegan cuisine, deeply rooted in her cultural heritage and a strong commitment to sustainability. Born to Moroccan parents and raised on the Costa Brava, Hattab first pursued a career in computer engineering. However, her passion for gastronomy led her to change course.
Algeria, once roaring with defiance, has now fallen silent. After eight months of open crisis with Paris—triggered by France’s recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara in July 2024—the Algerian president has abruptly reversed course, with no conditions and little explanation. Just weeks ago, Algiers' fury was unmistakable. In July 2024, a full diplomatic breakdown seemed inevitable for a regime that has treated the Western Sahara issue as a matter of survival
Is zellige Moroccan, or was it taken from Algeria? Was the caftan originally Algerian before being recognized as an integral part of Morocco’s heritage? Did the recipe for chebakia originate in Algiers before making its way to Fez? In recent days, internet users from both countries have been fueling debates, presenting arguments and counterarguments on these cultural topics. Without citing researchers or verified historical sources, some users on X have turned to artificial intelligence
A few years after the fall of Granada in 1492 and the strengthening of the Iberian Christian monarchy, which succeeded the Muslim caliphate of Al-Andalus, expeditions to Latin America began. Over the centuries, culinary habits inherited from Andalusia, themselves steeped in Arab, Muslim, and North African traditions, blended with local traditions to become an integral part of the local culture. New varieties of vegetables were introduced across the Atlantic, and others were brought to the
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