As the date of the Green March in 1975 approached, the Sahara was on the brink of becoming a potential battlefield. While tens of thousands of Moroccans were preparing to cross the borders in a peaceful march, the Spanish military leadership was devising a strict defensive plan called «Operation Marabunta» to defend to the end the city of Laayoune.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin engaged in a phone conversation yesterday with Staffan de Mistura, the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy for Western Sahara. The talks centered on strategies to resolve the ongoing conflict in the region, as reported by the Russian diplomatic corps. «The discussion focused on international efforts to advance a resolution in Western Sahara, following the adoption of UN Security Council resolution 2797 on October 31», the statement
On Thursday, Minister of Health and Social Protection Amine Tahraoui inaugurated the new Tarfaya Regional Hospital and officially launched its services. The ceremony also included the opening of the «Cooperation» first-level urban health center in Laayoune. These initiatives form part of the royal vision to reform the national health system and advance the project for universal health coverage and social protection. The event was attended by the Wali of the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra
Saham Bank has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to share risks equally, at a rate of 50%, in a $500 million loan portfolio dedicated to Moroccan enterprises. According to the bank’s statement, the program aims to boost financing for Morocco’s private sector and expand access to larger, more flexible funding, particularly in industry, services, innovation, and infrastructure. This
In a daring escape, six migrants, including three underage girls, swam from Fnideq to Ceuta in the past few hours. Spanish security sources revealed that the group seized the opportunity provided by poor weather conditions to swim towards the Tarajal border beach. Upon reaching the shore, authorities discovered that three of the swimmers were minors. The Ceuta authorities have announced that the three girls will be taken into care and placed under the supervision of the local government. This
The Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Tangier handed down a verdict on Tuesday, sentencing a 16-year-old to 15 years in prison for the murder of a young girl named Hidaya. The horrific crime involved luring the child, sexually assaulting her, and abandoning her body in a deserted area of Ksar El Kebir. The tragic events unfolded on September 30, 2025, when the family of the 6-year-old victim reported her missing. After an extensive search, her body was discovered, showing signs of
Staffan de Mistura took part in a press briefing with the Deputy Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General this Wednesday, connecting via videoconference to discuss the Security Council's adoption of Resolution 2797 on October 31, addressing the Sahara issue. The Italian-Swedish diplomat conveyed his optimism about the positive atmosphere surrounding the matter, stating, «The atmosphere is good, the momentum is moving in the right direction». «The real work
In El Ejido, Almería, a court has issued an international arrest warrant for a man suspected of fatally stabbing a 35-year-old woman in the streets of La Mojonera. Authorities believe the suspect fled to Morocco via the Port of Algeciras on October 2nd, the day the crime took place. The court's decision follows investigations by the civil guard, which suggest the suspect boarded a ferry bound for Tangier. His vehicle, discovered at the port, contained biological evidence and a knife
In April 1979, Juan Carlos was ready to cede Melilla to Morocco and entrust Ceuta to the international tutelage. This decision was initiated by the American embassy resulting in a meeting between King Hassan II and an envoy sent by Jimmy Carter.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi will not require surgery after sustaining a left ankle injury during Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich, L’Équipe reported on Wednesday. The right-back suffered a severe ankle sprain following a strong tackle from Luis Díaz and is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks, according to medical tests conducted the following day. Despite the setback, L’Équipe noted that
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