Recently, the Criminal Chamber of the Tangier Court of Appeals sentenced a young man in his twenties to eight years in prison. According to Assabah newspaper, he was convicted of multiple counts of theft by snatching using a motorcycle, possession of bladed weapons, and endangering public safety, as well as the safety of individuals and property. The verdict was issued after the judicial panel confronted the 27-year-old defendant with evidence linking him to an assault on a 60-year-old German
As expected, the Navantia shipyard in San Fernando, Cadiz, launched the new offshore patrol vessel for the Royal Moroccan Navy yesterday, following the order placed in September 2022. The event featured speeches by Ricardo Domínguez, president of Navantia, and Captain Mohammed Al Fadili of the Royal Moroccan Navy, according to an Iberian media outlet. The construction of this vessel was made possible by a €95 million loan granted by Banco Santander, finalized six months after Pedro
The Mauritanian army is showing unwavering determination to secure its land borders against incursions by the Polisario. On Tuesday, Mauritanian soldiers prevented a group of Sahrawis traveling in vehicles from illegally entering Mauritanian territory. Armed members of the Polisario Front were present at the scene but did not intervene, a well-informed Moroccan source told Yabiladi. A media outlet affiliated with the Polisario also reported on the incident, acknowledging that a Mauritanian
Amal Labarre Ahlafi is walking 1,600 kilometers from Al-Quds to Mecca, a journey inspired by her passion for peace and the lives of the Prophet’s Companions. Despite many obstacles, she is determined to complete this symbolic pilgrimage and share the stories of the Sahaba along the way.
The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is actively participating in ITB China 2025, a key B2B travel trade show held from May 27 to 29 in Shanghai, announces a press release. With a 300 m² stand at the heart of the event, Morocco aims to position itself as a must-visit destination for Chinese travelers seeking authentic, safe, and high-quality experiences. «China is a priority market in our global strategy», said ONMT Director General Achraf Fayda, highlighting efforts
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, is scheduled to visit the city of Melilla next Monday to officially inaugurate the new university hospital. This marks his first visit to the city since the reopening of commercial customs with Morocco several months ago, as was the case in Ceuta. Local media, citing government sources, reported that Sanchez will participate in the inauguration ceremony of the hospital, which began offering partial services this week by providing its first outpatient
Moroccan actress Naima Bouhmala passed away on Wednesday at the age of 77, leaving behind a prolific artistic legacy. Fellow actress Latifa Ahrar, director of the Higher Institute of Dramatic Arts and Cultural Animation, paid tribute to her on Facebook, writing, «May God have mercy on the late artist Naima Bouhmala. May God bless you, dear. My sincere condolences to your family and your fans.» Naima Bouhmala appeared in numerous works that have left a lasting impact on Moroccan
After endorsing the Moroccan autonomy plan for the Sahara, proposed in 2007, the Kenyan government hopes its new position on this issue will open the Moroccan market to Kenyan agricultural exports, particularly tea and coffee. This topic was on the agenda for the Kenyan Foreign Minister this Tuesday.
The Spanish National Police have arrested a couple at the port of Tarifa, who were wanted by the Dutch judiciary for unlawfully abducting their three minor children. According to Spanish media, a European arrest warrant had been issued against them for kidnapping and unlawful detention. The couple—he holding a Dutch passport, she a Spanish one—were apprehended while attempting to board a ferry from Tarifa to Tangier, in an illegal attempt to cross the border with their three
L'administration Trump a exigé de toutes les ambassades américaines qu'elles suspendent les entretiens pour les visas étudiants et d'échange jusqu'à nouvel ordre. Cette directive, transmise mardi via un câble du département d'État, s'inscrit dans une stratégie plus large visant à instaurer un contrôle systématique des réseaux sociaux pour tous les demandeurs internationaux. Ce gel pourrait