The recent shift in MEP Rima Hassan's stance on the Sahara issue has sparked concern among Polisario supporters across Europe. This is particularly evident in the reaction of Tesh Sidi, a Spanish deputy of Sahrawi origin from the far-left coalition Sumar. On the social media platform X, Tesh Sidi described Rima Hassan's position as «painful». «We cannot ignore or minimize the anti-colonial struggle of the Sahrawi people, who have endured over 50 years of Moroccan occupation
On Wednesday, August 20, Mauritanian customs officials intercepted a major shipment of smuggled fuel linked to the Polisario Front. «The operation led to the seizure of two trucks transporting 61 tons of illicit diesel in the Inchiri province, located in the western part of the country. The trucks were identified by license plates SH40322700 and SH3018719», the customs service said in a press release. License plates beginning with «SH» are typically associated with
The Spanish club Real Valladolid held a press conference to present their new defender, Moroccan international Mohamed Jaouab, following his transfer from French side Rennes. The event was marked by a warm and celebratory atmosphere. The conference began in an unusual way, with the club’s sporting director, Victor Orta, reciting verses from the Quran, specifically from Surah An-Najm (verses 39 to 41). For his part, the Moroccan defender expressed his ambition and determination to give
Moroccan security forces have successfully located Denise Zaksongo, an Italian lawyer of African descent, who vanished at Casablanca Airport on August 19 during her trip from Italy to Burkina Faso. Her Italian husband, a doctor at Catania Hospital, has confirmed that she is safe and currently reunited with her family in Ouagadougou, as reported by Spanish media. Zaksongo, who once held the position of Deputy Director at the «Cara di Mineo» reception center, went missing after
The National Brigade of Judicial Police has apprehended Rachid Ahmed Cherif, the president of the municipal council in Sefrou and a member of the National Rally of Independents party. This arrest took place, Thursday, after national warrants were issued for his arrest, following several weeks in hiding. Cherif is currently in custody as investigations continue under the supervision of the relevant public prosecution authorities. Cherif faces charges related to issuing checks without sufficient
Thanks to its free trade policy, Morocco has undeniably become the economic bridge between Europe and Africa. While the results of this approach are well illustrated in the industrial sector, the contrasts they reveal in agriculture raise questions about the local distribution of these benefits.
As the Under-20 World Cup (U20 World Cup) draws near, set to take place from September 27 to October 19, 2025, in Chile, both Morocco and Spain are eyeing the same pool of dual-nationality talents. Among the young players listed in the preliminary rosters of both national teams, some appear in both the Atlas Lions and La Roja squads, such as Rachad Fettal and Thiago Pitarch. These two players from Real Madrid and Real Madrid Castilla, the reserve team of the Merengues, face a crucial decision
Having recently made the move from Lens to AS Roma, Neil El Aynaoui seems to have settled on his national allegiance. The 24-year-old midfielder is leaning towards representing Morocco over France, a decision that aligns with his past experience playing for Morocco's under-23 team. According to Foot Mercato, the rising star «will indeed be on Walid Regragui's list in a week's time.» The outlet reveals that «the two recently had a conversation, during which the Roma midfielder
On Thursday, the Prime Minister announced a decision to temporarily halt the Ministry of Transport and Logistics' campaign targeting motorcycles, following widespread controversy sparked by the seizure of numerous bikes across Moroccan cities. The initiative primarily aimed at motorcycles that have been illegally modified to enhance their speed. Authorities employed advanced technology to gauge speed, with compliance defined as not exceeding 58 km/h. Exceeding this limit results in the
The BDS France movement, advocating for boycott, divestment, and sanctions, has recently criticized the Parisian restaurant Dar Mima for offering wines sourced from Israeli settlements. In a letter addressed to the establishment, co-founded by Jamel Debbouze and Laurent de Gourcuff atop the Arab World Institute (IMA), the group questioned this «incomprehensible» decision. «These wines are mediocre and scarcely served elsewhere in Paris. Moreover, Israel is not part of the
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