British Members of Parliament who support the Polisario Front continue to apply pressure on the UK government following its recent endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy plan as a solution to the Western Sahara conflict. In this context, Labour MP Kim Johnson submitted a written question to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, asking whether the government would «hold discussions with Polisario on forthcoming discussions on trade agreements that
The public prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Errachidia has confirmed that the preliminary autopsy results of Mohamed Bouislikhen, a minor found hanged on Monday, June 16, near a waterway in Douar Ait Zaarour, in the Aghbalou n'Serdan commune, Midelt province, indicate that his death was caused by strangulation with a rope, with no signs of sexual or physical assault. This finding contradicts claims circulated on some social media platforms. According to an official statement, the
Several NGOs have raised concerns about the growing presence of extremist religious rhetoric in the Tindouf camps, warning of its impact on regional stability. The alert was issued during a side event in Geneva held as part of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council. The initiative, led by Biro Diawara, a prominent member of the African Meeting for the Defense of Human Rights (RADDHO), was organized in partnership with the Forum on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue (FICIR) and
Moroccan-Dutch imam Youssef Msibih was suspended from his position at Bilal Mosque in Alkmaar after joining a controversial delegation of European Muslim leaders who met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. The visit sparked strong backlash from Muslim clerics in the Netherlands, who denounced it as a betrayal of Islamic values amid Israel’s war in Gaza.
Two weeks ago, a senior official from the Trump administration announced the upcoming inclusion of new countries in the Abraham Accords. Among the most talked-about candidates is Mauritania, and speculation is rapidly turning into concrete developments. «Mauritania is set to take a step toward resuming ties with the state of Israel at a White House meeting brokered by US President Donald Trump later Wednesday», an international media outlet reported. According to the same source,
On June 24 in Rabat, the Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Kao Kim Hourn, voiced his support for Morocco’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Just two weeks later, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune sent his Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, to Malaysia for a meeting with the ASEAN chief. The meeting took place on Tuesday, July 8, in Kuala Lumpur, where the Malaysian capital is hosting the 58th session of the ASEAN Executive Council from July
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has justified Morocco’s unilateral decision to close the commercial customs post in Melilla, saying it as part of the bilateral agreement signed six months ago between the two countries. The ministry explained that the agreement allows for the «regulation» or «temporary suspension» of goods movement during peak periods, such as the Marhaba operation, which runs from June 15 to September 15. Although the Spanish Foreign
When it comes to Morocco, Algerian media often prioritize speed over accuracy, favoring sensational headlines over verified facts. That pattern repeated itself this week, as several Algerian outlets rushed to publish a false story claiming the U.S. Congress had «slapped Morocco» by voting 98% against a proposed bill to classify the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization. But what’s the reality behind this claim?
The first pan-African televised entrepreneurship competition is set to air on TV5MONDE’s eight general channels, during prime time across 200 countries and territories. For the first time, a television program will spotlight Africa’s entrepreneurial youth on the international stage, in the format of a competitive reality show. Developed in partnership with WeMake Productions, the show will follow selected candidates as they receive guidance from mentors leading up to the finale.
La compagnie nationale Royal Air Maroc (RAM) a annoncé mardi via X (anciennement Twitter) la suspension temporaire de son vol AT732 entre Casablanca et Marseille, en raison des incendies de forêt qui font rage près de l'aéroport de Marseille. Selon RAM, les opérations devraient reprendre sur la piste après 18h00 UTC. Ces incendies, qui ont déjà ravagé plus de 700 hectares dans le sud de la France, ont conduit à la fermeture