On Saturday, police in Spain apprehended a Moroccan citizen aboard a ferry en route from Malaga to Melilla. The arrest came after it was discovered that the individual was on Interpol's international wanted list, following an arrest warrant issued by Moroccan authorities. Police in Melilla reported that the passenger aroused suspicion among security personnel due to his attempts to evade identity checks. Upon implementing necessary security protocols, it was confirmed that the
In a powerful display of solidarity, Rabat, the capital of Morocco, became the epicenter of a massive national march organized by the «Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Against Normalization». Thousands turned out to voice their support for the Palestinian people in Gaza and to denounce the severe policies of starvation and siege imposed by the Zionist occupation. This demonstration was a direct response to the Palestinian resistance's call for a global movement to
French singer and musician David Hallyday has made an urgent appeal to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), voicing his concerns over what he describes as the «cruel culling of stray dogs» in Morocco, in the lead-up to the 2030 World Cup, which the country is co-hosting alongside Spain and Portugal. In a letter shared by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Hallyday, son of the legendary Johnny Hallyday, addresses FIFA's
The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), in partnership with UNESCO and the OCP Foundation, is launching a pioneering platform dedicated to advancing development agendas with a strong focus on Africa. Announced on July 18 in Benguerir, this initiative comes with a financial commitment of $6 million and marks a tripartite collaboration for 2025-2027. It aims to «consolidate an alliance rooted in a shared determination to address African issues collaboratively». The initiative
Starting in 2026, Stellantis will begin manufacturing the Fiat Giga Panda and Panda Fastback at its industrial site in Kenitra, Morocco. The initiative is expected to create an additional 3,100 jobs and produce 535,000 vehicles annually by 2030. The project aims to transform the site into a major hub in the global automotive industry, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and optimized logistics to serve regional markets. In this context, «the new Fiat Giga Panda represents much more
Deeply committed to celebrating her dual heritage and amplifying diverse voices in Belgium, Sarra El Massaoudi is devoted to documenting the migration stories of both past and present generations. Her work of remembrance defines her contribution as a Belgian-Moroccan journalist, offering a fresh perspective on mobility as a shared chapter in the histories of both her countries.
Last night, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sat down for an interview with local media, seizing the moment to criticize nations backing Morocco's position on the Sahara, dismissing them as «imperialists». «I will not abandon the Sahrawis to appease some and become an imperialist myself. Beyond our stance, the rest is a matter of imperialism. What do I stand to lose by continuing to support Western Sahara?» he questioned. «Today, Western Sahara is
As Jacob Zuma, the founder of the UMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, visits Morocco, his party has issued a call for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign. Last Wednesday, the MK party gave the current head of state and leader of the African National Congress (ANC) a two-day ultimatum to step down. On Friday, July 18, the MK staged a protest outside the presidential palace in Pretoria, demanding Ramaphosa's ouster. They criticized what they termed as the ANC president's «negative
An elite Algerian military delegation embarked on a three-day mission to Mauritania, as reported by Nouakchott-based media on Friday, July 18. The delegation visited the National Command and Staff School (ENCM), which operates under the Mauritanian army's General Staff. According to a statement from the Mauritanian military, this visit is «part of the military cooperation between Mauritania and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria». In April, Algeria and Mauritania had
The Polisario Front has firmly established itself as a regular participant in partnership meetings between the African Union and the European Union. On Friday, July 18, the Front participated in the preparatory meeting for the ninth session of the high-level dialogue on science, technology, and innovation policy between the two entities, set to take place in Brussels this October. «The preparatory meeting, organized via videoconference at the invitation of the European Commission,