On Monday, the issue of Western Sahara was at the forefront of discussions in both chambers of the Spanish Parliament. An unprecedented request emerged during these debates from Senator Luke Uribe-Etxebarria, a member of the Basque Nationalist Party, who advocated for the involvement of «the European Union, not just Spain», in resolving this conflict. «Europe must take decisive steps to ensure justice and freedom for the Sahrawi people, rather than supporting positions that
Following the re-election of Abdelilah Benkirane at the 9th congress held in late April in Bouznika, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) is urging the Ministry of the Interior to initiate consultations on organizing the 2026 legislative elections. This request was made on Tuesday, May 6, by Abdellah Bouanou, head of the parliamentary group, during a meeting of the Interior Commission at the House of Representatives, attended by Minister of the Interior Abdelouafi Laftit. Bouanou, who has
Amid rising cyber threats, the General Directorate of Information Systems Security has issued a warning about a new virus known as «BTMOB RAT», which targets Android phones in Morocco. In this interview with cybersecurity expert Hassan Kherjouj, we explore the nature of this dangerous malware, the vulnerabilities it exploits, and the most effective ways users can protect themselves.
Joseph Czuba has been sentenced to 53 years in prison in Illinois (United States) for the brutal, Islamophobic murder of a six-year-old Palestinian-American boy. According to CNN, the court officially upheld the sentence handed down last February against the 73-year-old defendant for the attack, which took place near Chicago in October 2023. Prosecutors stated that Czuba was influenced by anti-Muslim rhetoric broadcast on a conservative radio station. The court confirmed charges of aggravated
The iconic French three-masted ship Le Belem is making a stopover in Morocco this May, docking in two historically significant cities: Rabat and Tangier. Owned by the Belem Foundation, part of the Caisse d'Épargne group, and serving as an ambassador of French maritime heritage, the vessel returns to Moroccan waters for the first time in 16 years. Organized in partnership with the French Embassy in Morocco, the French Institute of Morocco, the Port of Tangier City, and Bouregreg Marina,
Morocco has moved from the «medium human development» category to the «high human development» category in the 2025 Human Development Index, released today by the United Nations Development Programme, ranking 120th globally.
Jacob Benider is a Jew of British nationality who was appointed in 1772 by Sultan Mohamed III as Morocco’s ambassador to Britain. Once in London, the diplomat suffered several indignities.
In a surprising move, Algerian media swiftly dismissed the official statements made by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who had thanked Morocco for its assistance during the electricity outage crisis. The media accused Rabat of fabricating an imaginary achievement and questioned its actual role in the incident.
The Republican Left of Catalonia (Esquerra Republicana) is set to present an initiative, Tuesday, in the Spanish Parliament questioning the organization of the 2030 World Cup in Morocco. The initiative, as reported by Spanish media, highlights that Morocco suffers from «severe restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly», in addition to the fact that «homosexual relationships are still legally pursued in the kingdom». This initiative is expected
Masterflex SE is expanding its production capacity in the aerospace sector with plans to establish a factory in Morocco. The goal is to meet the growing demand while benefiting from a skilled workforce, high-quality standards, and favorable location conditions, along with proximity to major global markets. According to a statement, this project is expected to help double the German company's revenue in the sector and create opportunities for acquiring new clients. Andreas Bastin, CEO of