The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis reiterated its recognition of Morocco's sovereignty over the Sahara during talks yesterday in Rabat with Moroccan counterpart, Nasser Bourita, according to a statement released by the Caribbean state's head of diplomacy, Denzil Llewellyn Douglas. The Minister expressed his country's support for the UN-led political process aimed at achieving a just and lasting solution to this regional dispute. He also stressed the relevance of the Moroccan autonomy
A Dutch-Moroccan TikTok influencer is currently not allowed to leave Morocco after participating in an online dating show, according to national Dutch broadcaster NOS on Thursday. NOS, quoting regional broadcaster Rijnmond who spoke to the 20-year-old, reports that the show involved choosing a date based on his clothing. The YouTube show, which premiered last week, sparked controversy in Morocco. Many found the concept degrading to men and criticized the participant's outfit. Days after the
Leaked WhatsApp messages reveal the story behind Spain, Portugal, and Morocco's successful joint bid for the 2030 World Cup. As early as July 2018, talks between Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales discussed the possibility of a joint bid with Morocco and Portugal, according to The Objective.
The Anti-Corruption Division of the Casablanca Court of Appeals is considering the case against former 2M executives Mustapha Benali and Khadija Boujanoui, along with six others, on suspicion of misusing public funds. Media reports indicate that the Moroccan Organization for the Protection of Public Funds (OMPDP) has joined the civil suit, requesting the inclusion of certain employees and production companies implicated through non-transparent contracts in the prosecution. The NGO's action is
A man accused of amputating the limbs of a donkey in Zagora is expected to appear in court next week. Local media reports indicate he will be charged with «unnecessarily amputating a riding animal in a place owned by the perpetrator» under Article 601 of the Criminal Code. The Royal Gendarmerie in Zagora investigated the accused before presenting him to the King's Prosecutor at the Zagora Court of First Instance, who ordered his prosecution in custody. According to the same
A UN Security Council meeting on integrating Mediterranean youth into peace and security efforts, hosted by Malta on Wednesday, became a platform for renewed tensions between Morocco and Algeria. Speaking during the meeting, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf accused «a neighboring state», implying Morocco, of «flooding the Mediterranean basin with drugs». He also called for an «end to the occupation of territories» including Western Sahara. Morocco's
Morocco makes its debut as a guest of honor at the Salon gourmets de Madrid, held April 22-25, 2024, in the Spanish capital. This major event, considered Europe's largest trade show for gourmet and delicatessen products, provides a prime platform to showcase Moroccan gastronomy and bolster its high-end offerings on the international stage. A 348 sqm Moroccan pavilion will spotlight the country's culinary expertise, rich dishes, and diverse culinary repertoire. 15 exhibitors representing the
The estimated cost of a massive power cable project connecting Morocco and the UK has surged significantly, according to a report by British magazine New Civil Engineer on Wednesday. Xlinks, the developer behind the project, now estimates it could cost up to £24 billion, a 10-20% increase from the initial £20 billion estimate. The project consists of building four 3,800-kilometer high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables. These cables will run from the UK's south coast, passing
A CIA document reveals differences between the Algerian military and President Chadli Bendjedid in the 1980s regarding the Western Sahara conflict. While military leaders called for escalation the Algerian President favored diplomacy.
On Tuesday, April 16, the United Nations Security Council held a closed-door meeting to discuss the Sahara issue. During the meeting, council members reaffirmed their support for UN envoy Staffan de Mistura's efforts to restart negotiations. However, the UN envoy expressed concerns about conditions set by the parties (Morocco, Algeria, Polisario) for resuming talks. After nearly three years in his role, he has yet to bring all parties to the same table. Algeria continues to advocate for
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