Eight Moroccan artisans have recently completed a high-level training program at the Faenza Art Ceramic Center (FACC), an international pottery school that promotes and enhances art and pottery in Italy, marking the conclusion of the second edition of a cooperation project between the Moroccan government and the Italian institution. According to local media, the artisans, selected from among Morocco’s finest craftspeople, spent four weeks in Faenza, from July 7 to August 1, participating
Luxury safari operator African Travel, Inc. has unveiled its new Invitation to Morocco journey as part of its 2026 Concierge Collection, offering an 11-day luxury adventure across the kingdom. Designed for travelers seeking elevated, seamless experiences with no more than 14 guests, the getaway is led by a dedicated Travel Director and expert local guides. The journey begins in Casablanca and combines luxury stays, including riads and Sahara Desert glamping, with curated private tours and
France has decided to end a privilege previously granted to Algerian officials and diplomats, who will now be required to go through the standard visa process to enter French territory.
The Western Sahara Analysis Center (CASO), founded last May in Paris and closely aligned with the Polisario Front, has announced its intention to take legal action against French companies investing in Western Sahara. «As of January 1, 2026, the Western Sahara Analysis Center (CASO) will initiate legal proceedings before French courts, as part of its public interest missions, against any company or economic entity that has contributed, directly or indirectly, to the exploitation of
One year after the xenophobic and Islamophobic riots in Southport, UK, Amnesty International has turned the spotlight on the role of social media, particularly X (formerly known as Twitter), in fueling the unrest. The NGO, drawing from an analysis of X's open-source recommendation algorithm, highlighted this Wednesday how X's «design and policy choices» prioritized «controversial engagement over safety». The turmoil began with a tragic incident on July 29, 2024, when a
A group of cannabis farmers from Ghafsai, a town in Taounate Province, staged a protest on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 5, in front of the Taounate prefecture. They expressed their frustration over the delayed payment of their financial dues from last season. The farmers said a significant amount of time has passed since they delivered their crops, yet they have received no official explanation for the delay, causing serious harm to their livelihoods. The protesters are calling on the
The Moroccan Coordination of Doctors for Palestine has called on all healthcare professionals in Morocco to observe a hunger strike on Thursday, August 7, 2025, in solidarity with their colleagues facing hunger in the healthcare sector and with the people of Gaza enduring ongoing Israeli aggression. This initiative is part of a broader wave of sit-ins and protest marches taking place across several Moroccan cities in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, amid relentless Israeli
Nearly 100 people attempted to swim to the shores of Ceuta over the course of two consecutive mornings. Authorities stationed at sea on both the Moroccan and Spanish sides detained around 90 individuals, while about a dozen reportedly managed to reach the enclave, taking advantage of dense fog. According to the Spanish news agency EFE, the first group—around 50 people—set out early Tuesday morning from the beach of Fnideq, aiming to reach Tarajal. This group included «several
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has decided to revoke the residency permit of the Moroccan national arrested for desecrating the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. As reported by Europe1 and confirmed by Le Figaro on Wednesday, the decision followed the man’s arrest after he was identified in a video showing the offensive acts. The 47-year-old suspect, reportedly homeless and already known to law enforcement, has a history of previous offenses, including car theft, vandalism,
After three years at the helm of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), General Michael Langley, appointed in August 2022, is stepping down. He will be succeeded by General Dagvin Anderson, whose appointment has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate. The leadership change marks a structural shift within AFRICOM, with Morocco expected to play a key role in the new configuration, according to Defense24. «The United States is set to establish an independent military command for operations