The smart border between Morocco and Ceuta is now expected to open in the first quarter of 2025, according to information from the Government Delegation in the autonomous city. The delay is not due to the progress of construction work but rather to factors outside Ceuta’s control, the Spanish news agency EFE reported on Sunday. Initially scheduled for November 2024, the project was postponed following the European Union's decision to synchronize the rollout of the Entry/Exit System
In a Facebook post, former Moroccan Prime Minister Saadeddine El Othmani celebrated the fall of the Syrian regime. «Thank God this was achieved without bloodshed among the Syrian people, who deserve everything good», he wrote, adding, «This is the end of every oppressor, no matter how long they ruled». He also wished the Syrian people «stability, the establishment of strong institutions, and a prosperous state». Othmani called the event «a great
The General Secretariat of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) expressed its «strong disapproval» of «what the management of the International Film Festival in Marrakech did by screening an obscene film that glorifies homosexuality, disregarding the feelings, values, and principles of the Moroccan Muslim community». The screening of the movie was «met with great disapproval and rejection» by the Moroccan public. The party warned of the danger of
After a life-changing accident, Mohammed Khadra, a Casablanca native, rediscovered his passion for cooking by preparing tajines and sharing them with neighbors and friends in France. His culinary talent earned him recognition on the French TV show Ma recette est la meilleure de France.
Polisario fighters are reportedly in the hands of Syrian opposition forces. «Around thirty Front militiamen were arrested four days ago in Aleppo», a security source told Yabiladi, confirming information previously disclosed by a former Iraqi MP. «After completing special training under the guidance of Iranian military advisors in the Tindouf camps, they entered Syria a few months ago using Algerian passports», the same source said. «Their mission was to confront
At just 19 years old, Eliesse Ben Seghir is already one of the most promising stars of Ligue 1. Born in Saint-Tropez to Moroccan parents, the young attacking midfielder for AS Monaco has rapidly advanced despite facing numerous obstacles. With a mix of injuries, brilliant performances, and pivotal decisions, this is the story of a rising star—a little prince in Monaco.
A Spanish media outlet recently reported that FIFA altered Morocco's map to exclude Western Sahara. This claim was eagerly echoed by both Algerian public and private media. However, when examining the official documents of FIFA this interpretation begins to fall apart.
Casablanca's Arenas, built in the early 20th century by Spanish immigrants, hosted bullfights, boxing matches, and concerts, becoming a hub for entertainment and culture. After being renovated in 1953 and hosting iconic events, it was demolished in 1971, with its legacy preserved in a park inaugurated in 2024.
Egypt has joined Morocco and Algeria in a diplomatic race within the African Union (AU) to secure the position of Deputy Chairperson of the AU Commission, a role that will be assigned to North Africa. On Wednesday, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Egypt to the African Union in Addis Ababa organized a «major event» attended by members of diplomatic missions accredited to the AU, the AU Commission, and African think tanks and research centers to promote Hanan Morsy's
Five Israelis were reportedly killed in a car accident in Morocco. Israeli media reported on Friday that the fatal crash happened near the city of Ouarzazate. ZAKA, Disaster Victim Identification, a voluntary post-disaster response team in Israel, told Israeli media that on Friday morning it had received a report that a car carrying five Israelis had overturned after the driver lost control. The five victims are from Safed, a city in the Northern District of Israel. The mayor of the city