The Spanish National Police have seized 20 tons of hashish concealed inside boxes of green peppers within refrigerated trucks arriving from Morocco, marking one of the largest drug busts of the year. The operation was conducted in close coordination with Morocco’s General Directorate for National Security (DGSN) and under the supervision of the public prosecutor’s office specializing in drug trafficking in Algeciras. Within just three days, Spanish authorities dismantled two
Today, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held a phone conversation with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to discuss key issues currently on the UN Security Council’s agenda. According to a statement from the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the talks centered on «the decolonization of Western Sahara» and other pressing matters under deliberation this month. The discussion comes just one day before the Security Council is set to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution
Paraguay’s Foreign Minister Rubén Darío Ramírez is on an official visit to Morocco, where he met with his counterpart Nasser Bourita on Wednesday, October 29. The visit follows Paraguay’s official recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara on September 22 in New York, during the UN General Assembly. After their talks, the two ministers signed a joint communiqué reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral ties into what Bourita called
Bissara, Morocco’s humble yet historic winter dish, has been cherished for centuries for its warmth and simplicity. Made from fava beans, it dates back to the 13th century and remains a beloved staple across the country, from home kitchens to street vendors.
A young man tragically lost his life on Monday evening while attempting to cross the sea from the city of Fnideq to Ceuta. According to media reports, «the victim's body was discovered on Granotil Beach in the M'diq-Fnideq region, having been swept ashore by the waves during his ill-fated crossing attempt». Once alerted to the incident, security authorities and civil protection teams promptly arrived at the scene. They recovered the body and initiated an investigation, under the
Less than twenty-four hours before the Security Council meeting, the final U.S.-drafted resolution on the Sahara reaffirms the primacy of Morocco’s autonomy plan and delivers a stern warning to the Polisario, despite last-minute amendments.
Carlos Moreno, Secretary General of Foreign Affairs for the EU, stated that the new agreement between the European Union and Morocco entails the «implicit consent of the Sahrawi people», without requiring their explicit approval. His remarks came during a session of the EU Joint Committee in the Spanish Parliament. Moreno explained that the agreement, signed on October 3, entered into provisional application immediately upon signing. He noted that it amends sections of the
A 44-year-old man with a prior criminal record was arrested on Tuesday in the Sidi Bernoussi district of Casablanca on suspicion of raping an employee at a law firm and stealing her phone under duress. According to authorities, the victim filed a complaint immediately after the assault, reporting that she had been sexually assaulted and robbed of her mobile phone. Investigators quickly identified the suspect, who was apprehended just hours after the incident. The suspect has been placed in
At Algeria's request, the United Nations Security Council convened on Tuesday evening to discuss a draft resolution aimed at extending the mandate of MINURSO in Western Sahara for a few additional months, reports an American media outlet. This marks the third meeting of the UN's executive body dedicated to this issue, following those on October 24 and 27. All these gatherings were held behind closed doors. Algeria is seeking to introduce amendments to the text prepared by the United States,
On the eve of the Security Council’s vote on Thursday to adopt a new resolution extending MINURSO’s mandate in the Sahara for several more months, Algeria appears to be distancing itself from the Polisario, a move that marks a notable shift in Algiers’ long-standing foreign policy on the issue.