On Wednesday in Rabat, the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, received his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, who delivered a written message to King from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, according to a statement from Moroccan diplomacy. Badr Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s commitment to strengthening relations with Morocco across various sectors. He expressed Egypt’s desire to reinvigorate bilateral ties by organizing the Joint High Committee in Cairo and
Shortly Kenya expressed support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, the Algerian ambassador to Nairobi, Mahi Boumediene, met with Moses Wetangula, Speaker of the Kenyan National Assembly. «This evening, I held a cordial engagement with H.E. Mahi Boumediene, Ambassador of Algeria to Kenya. We discussed shared bilateral interests and explored ways to strengthen parliamentary diplomacy between our two nations», Wetangula wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Moses Wetangula
Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, is on a working visit to Moscow from May 27 to 29 to attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives in Charge of Security Issues. The event brings together leaders and officials from security and intelligence services representing over 100 countries. In his speech at the forum, Hammouchi stressed that addressing the growing strategic threats facing the world today requires building a
Economic constraints remain the main reason for creating informal production units, especially among women. In its National Survey on the sector, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that women working in informal production units (IPUs) are more likely to enter this sector out of necessity, using it as an alternative to complete inactivity and the difficulties of accessing the formal job market.
The Sumar group in the Spanish Parliament has introduced a draft law aimed at prohibiting all forms of agreements and cooperation between Spanish administrations and countries occupying territories illegally. The focus is particularly on Morocco—referred to as the «occupier of Western Sahara»—and Israel in relation to the occupied Palestinian territories, according to Spanish media sources. The proposal calls for banning Spanish companies from engaging in commercial,
Moroccan footballer Amine Adli has opened up about the passing of his mother in a heartfelt interview with Instant Foot. Just before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in January 2024, Adli was called up to the Morocco national team. But he was also facing a devastating personal loss—the death of his mother. In the interview, he recalls those difficult days. After a strong season with Bayer Leverkusen, Adli decided to spend the holidays with his mother. «I took a
Following a complaint lodged by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, a young man was arrested in Agadir on charges of making death threats, defamation, and inciting violence. These charges relate to posts he published on Facebook. Media sources indicate that the detained individual had posted direct threats and incitement in both Arabic and Amazigh on his Facebook account, reportedly reacting to the prevailing rise in prices across Morocco. The competent public prosecutor's office has ordered his
A recent legal precedent now allows single Moroccan mothers to apply for asylum in the Netherlands if they face a real risk of criminal prosecution in their home country. This decision by the Dutch Council of State primarily prioritizes the best interests of the child. In its ruling, the court upheld the appeal of a woman whose initial application had been rejected in 2023.
The Spanish Workers' Commission (CCOO) in Huelva has denounced the plight of a group of seasonal Moroccan female workers contracted for the current agricultural campaign, highlighting what they describe as «serious violations of their labor and human rights». According to a statement from the union, the workers arrived in Huelva on April 7 to work on a farm owned by Berrys la Dehesa. However, just weeks after starting their jobs, they were left without work, income, or any form of
Formula 1’s potential return to Africa could hinge on a $1.2 billion project in Morocco, racing news outlet RacingNews365 reports exclusively on Wednesday. The Moroccan project, reportedly located 20 km south of Tangiers, includes a Grade 1 circuit suitable for F1, WEC, and MotoGP, as well as a theme park, shopping mall, hotels, and a marina. The plan is expected to create 10,000 jobs and has secured $800 million in private funding. The man behind the project is former McLaren and Lotus