International consultant and economist, Gabriel Banon, passed away at the age of 96 in his hometown of Casablanca on the night of February 25-26. He was a French-Moroccan businessman, writer, and columnist, deeply involved in various global political spheres. Banon's career was marked by high-profile advisory roles. He served as advisor to French President Georges Pompidou (1969) on industrial policy, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat on economic affairs, and former American President Gerald
Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita warned against «any practices and decisions» escalating tensions in Jerusalem (Al-Quds) during Ramadan, speaking in Rabat on February 26th. Such actions, he cautioned, could worsen the «already tragic reality experienced in the Palestinian Gaza Strip», as stated during a joint press conference with his French counterpart, Stéphane Séjourné. The minister's concerns focused on recurring Israeli incursions onto
The transfer of Western Sahara airspace management from Spain to Morocco remains a topic of interest for Spanish media. According to diplomatic sources within the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the joint working group established in April 2022 has already held two meetings. «A technical commission has also been set up to address technical and security cooperation details related to airspace management in the province», the sources told OK Diario. Spain's recognition of
Moroccan couscous and pasta producer and exporter Dari issued, Monday, a statement denying any ties with Israel. The statement refers to claims circulating online as «false allegations» targeting its «reputation». «Contrary to what has been reported regarding a recent partnership agreement with an Israeli company, Dary categorically denies this false information», the company stated. «We clarify that we have never concluded or signed any
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné emphasized France's «clear and continuous» support for Morocco's autonomy proposal. He further stated that the French President desires an «exceptional» relationship with Morocco, adding that Morocco can rely on France to defend its priority issues.
After a six-year delay, Morocco appears to be moving forward with the construction of a new road connecting Es-Smara to Mauritania. The current international climate and the situation on the ground are seemingly considered favorable for completing the project.
Algerian army chief of staff, General Said Chengriha, reaffirmed his country's support for the Polisario Front, which Algeria considers a «national cause» on par with the Palestinian cause, according to local media reports. «Algeria has defended and still defends just causes in the world, like the Sahrawi [Polisario] and Palestinian causes», Chengriha said in a speech delivered on Monday from Tamanrasset. «Despite the distance that separates Palestine and Western
40 irregular Moroccan migrants, including six minors, entered the city of Ceuta by swimming across the border, Spanish news agency Efe, citing police sources, reported on Monday. The agency reports that the migrants entered Ceuta between 3:00 PM yesterday and 9:30 AM today. Many of them sustained injuries from contact with rocks in the sea and required medical attention from the Red Cross. Over 20 individuals received medical assistance for various wounds and bruises.
A new study presents the potential for a reactivated subduction zone between Morocco and Spain, with significant implications for the region's geological features.
In the early morning of Monday, February 26, Spanish police deployed 100 officers to locate a kidnapped Moroccan national believed to be involved in drug trafficking networks. Five searches were conducted across various Sanlúcar neighborhoods in Cádiz, reports Europa Press. The incident occurred on February 20th, when hooded individuals fired multiple shots at the victim in broad daylight and on a public street in Sanlúcar de Barrameda before forcing them into a van,