The Netherlands affirmed on Friday that «genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the most feasible solution» to definitively pu an end the Sahara conflict. This position was outlined in a joint statement released following a meeting in The Hague between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs and of Asylum and Migration, David Van Weel. The statement also emphasized that
In a CCTV video that went viral this week, a woman is seen being violently dragged during a purse-snatching attack in Marrakech. The victim has since been identified as Italian author Nicoletta Bortolotti, who was vacationing in the city with her husband. The footage, widely circulated in Morocco and Italy, shows her collapsing headfirst onto a stone pavement after a scooter passenger snatched her bag from behind. The attack occurred at 8:30 a.m., the day before her scheduled return to Italy,
On Wednesday morning, three influencers, including a minor, were brought before the King's Prosecutor at the Fez Primary Court, following their arrest by national security services two days earlier. The case concerns the creation and dissemination of digital content deemed indecent and inciting criminal behavior. The prosecutor decided to refer the two adult defendants to the misdemeanor chamber under the flagrante delicto procedure, while the minor will appear before the juvenile court. All
As part of its preparations for upcoming continental and international events, the city of Tangier is set to install a massive flag on its waterfront, with an expected size of 30 to 50 square meters. The goal is for it to be visible from the Spanish coast, particularly Tarifa, when weather conditions allow, given that only about 14 kilometers separate the two shores at their closest point, according to local sources. To realize this plan, a 30-meter-high metal mast, the equivalent of a
A 34-year-old Moroccan man was tragically struck by a car while crossing a zebra crossing in Dordrecht, a city in the western Netherlands. The accident, which occurred on Tuesday, December 2, cost Ahmed, who had recently moved to the Netherlands for work, his life. «It is already a tremendous loss», his close friend Aziz El Manouzi told AD, describing him as «a very pleasant, committed and wise human being». Ahmed, who had found a job in construction, had no
As part of the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival (held from November 28 to December 6), the eighth edition of the Atlas Workshops wrapped up this Thursday with eight of the 28 selected projects receiving awards, totaling nearly 1.2 million MAD in funding. While this industry support will help many feature films move forward, the synergy fostered by the initiative remains one of the key drivers of emerging talent’s success.
Après des années de retards, de travaux inachevés et de reports successifs, le zoo d'Aïn Sebaa est enfin prêt à accueillir de nouveau le public à partir du lundi 22 décembre, a annoncé le vice-président du conseil municipal de Casablanca. Ahmed Afifal a confirmé que l'inauguration tant attendue est désormais imminente, précisant que tous les travaux à l'intérieur du parc sont terminés
Tras años de retrasos, obras inconclusas y aplazamientos sucesivos, el zoológico de Aïn Sebaa finalmente abrirá sus puertas al público el próximo lunes 22 de diciembre, según anunció el vicepresidente del consejo municipal de Casablanca. Ahmed Afifal confirmó que la tan esperada inauguración es ahora inminente, asegurando que todos los trabajos dentro del parque están finalizados y que se ha formado un equipo dedicado
After years of delays, unfinished work, and repeated postponements, the Ain Sebaa Zoo is finally set to reopen to the public on Monday, December 22, according to the vice-president of the Casablanca municipal council. Ahmed Afifal confirmed that the long-awaited inauguration is now imminent, noting that all work inside the park has been completed and that a dedicated team has already been appointed to oversee its maintenance and management. «There is no reason to delay its opening. We
A Marrakech court on Wednesday sentenced 29 defendants prosecuted over acts of vandalism and unrest during the Gen Z protests in Ait Ourir last October. The rulings ranged from acquittal to prison terms, with a combined total of 55 years and 8 months handed down. The defendants faced a series of serious charges, including deliberately setting fires, obstructing traffic and blocking roads, vandalizing public and private property, insulting and assaulting law enforcement officers, taking part in