As usual, Spain’s Sumar party, a member of the ruling coalition led by the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), continues to criticize the government’s stance on the Western Sahara issue. The party has demanded clarification from Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares regarding Morocco’s decision to block the «Freedom for Sahrawi Political Prisoners» march, which began on May 31 in Tarifa, Spain, and was headed toward Tangier. Moroccan authorities barred
A 27-year-old man accused of setting fire to a copy of the Quran at the entrance of the Errahma Mosque in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, is set to stand trial on July 30, the prosecutor’s office confirmed on Thursday, June 5. He will be prosecuted for «damage motivated by religious hatred». The incident, described as «Islamophobic» by several local officials, occurred in the early hours between Sunday and Monday, just before the dawn prayer. The suspect's actions
In 2024, a total of 252,476 people acquired Spanish citizenship, marking a 5.1% increase compared to the previous year, according to data from the Spanish National Institute of Statistics. Morocco topped the list of countries of origin, with 42,910 new citizens, followed by Venezuela (35,403) and Colombia (26,224). Other countries with notable numbers included Honduras, Ecuador, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Bolivia, and Cuba. The data also showed that women made up 56% of the new
At least four people lost their lives on Wednesday when a small boat carrying around 40 migrants capsized off the coast of Laayoune as it headed toward the Canary Islands. Among the victims were a Moroccan woman and three migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Their bodies were transferred to the morgue of Moulay Hassan Ben Mehdi Hospital in Laayoune. In contrast, 38 other migrants on board were rescued and received medical attention from emergency teams upon reaching the shore, following initial
Mohamed, Ahmed, and Garcia, in that order, are the most common first names among citizens born in Ceuta, according to data published on Tuesday by the Spanish National Institute of Statistics for the year 2024. Local media report that 7,750 people have «Mohamed» as their first name and 7,479 as their middle. Notably, 1,731 individuals are registered as «Mohamed Mohamed», meaning the name appears as both their first and middle name. «Mohamed»
Chinese provider of comprehensive electromagnetic metallurgical solutions, Hunan Zhongke Electric Co., Ltd., has announced a delay in its anode material project in Morocco, which was initially announced in May 2024. The company disclosed this decision in a June statement, explaining that the postponement was made «to ensure the steady and orderly progress of the company's overseas investments». Instead, Zhongke is prioritizing a larger overseas venture: an 8-billion-yuan
A delegation from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) visited Mauritania on June 3–4 as part of ongoing bilateral military cooperation. The mission began in Nouakchott with a visit to the headquarters of the Division of Intelligence and Military Security, according to a statement issued by the Mauritanian army on Thursday, June 5. «Two presentations were delivered on the Division of Intelligence and Military Security and the Division of Military Cooperation. Discussions focused on
In Spain, the lower house is currently reviewing a bill that would grant Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born during the Spanish colonial era. The proposal, submitted by the far-left coalition Sumar, has sparked intense debate among lawmakers, according to Spanish media reports on Thursday, June 5. The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), led by Pedro Sanchez, has demanded that applicants exclude any documents issued by the Polisario Front. Sumar had initially called for the recognition of
AI-generated videos like those created with Google’s Veo 3 are reshaping filmmaking, sparking debate about the future of actors, crews, and real-world production. While Moroccan creators are experimenting with the tech, many believe iconic locations like Ouarzazate will remain vital for authenticity and storytelling.
Les vidéos générées par l'IA, telles que celles créées avec Veo 3 de Google, sont en train de redéfinir le cinéma, suscitant des débats sur l'avenir des acteurs, des équipes de tournage et de la production dans le monde réel. Alors que les créateurs marocains expérimentent cette technologie, beaucoup estiment que des lieux emblématiques comme Ouarzazate resteront essentiels pour
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