A heart-stopping incident unfolded on the Val Pusteria state road in Alto Adige, Italy, on February 13th. During a supervised visit with his 2-year-old son arranged by social services, a 33-year-old Moroccan man allegedly attempted a kidnapping. In a frantic escape attempt, the man, accompanied by an accomplice, collided head-on with a camper van, resulting in multiple injuries and a harrowing ordeal for the young child. According to Italian media, the father, residing in Germany and
The Moroccan navy has beefed up its maritime surveillance near Ceuta, aiming to curb potential migrant departures from its coasts. This follows recent incidents where unaccompanied minors swam to the Spanish enclave. Police sources cited by EFE news agency reported the permanent deployment of a Moroccan patrol boat to the Benzú border dike and increased control at the Tarajal border. Rough weather conditions in recent weeks have seen nearly 135 people, including 57 Moroccan minors,
«Morocco has a clear opportunity in the Sahel, but only if it avoids repeating the past missteps of France and Algeria», emphasizes Ali Ansari, president of the Timbuktu Center for Studies.
The Spanish government reaffirmed its support for the Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara on Monday, February 12, 2024. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares responded to a written question from Basque deputy Jon Iñarritu of the EH-Bildu party, dated December 14, 2022. «Spain's position on Western Sahara is fully consistent with international legality, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez underlined in his September 2023 speech at the United Nations General
Killed for love, Lalla Suleika was a charming Jewish lady who tormented the hearts of many Muslim men in the 19th century before and after her death.
The Ministry of Equipment and Water has reported positive news for Morocco's port traffic in 2023. Total volume surged from 195 million tons in 2022 to 209.4 million tons, representing a healthy 7.4% increase. This growth trend extends across both national and transshipment activities, showcasing the diverse strengths of the Kingdom's maritime infrastructure. Domestic traffic, excluding transshipment, reached approximately 112.7 million tons, reflecting a 2.3% year-on-year growth. Meanwhile,
Israeli media reports indicate challenges in securing Morocco's involvement in efforts to release Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7th. Some of the hostages hold Moroccan origin, sparking Jewish community interest in Morocco's participation. While the Israeli government views Morocco as a «positive regional actor» and desires its involvement in Gaza's post-conflict reconstruction, particularly regarding humanitarian aid and potential resolution efforts, reports suggest
The visit of UN ambassadors to the Sahara has angered the Polisario Front. The latter announced a counter-meeting with Algeria and South Africa.
German sports shooter Vincent Haaga experienced a nightmare scenario at the Shotgun World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. Shortly before his scheduled start, his gun was stolen, forcing him to withdraw from the competition. «It looks like my gun was stolen», Haaga told daily German newspaper Mopo on Monday. The 28-year-old arrived at the airport on Saturday only to find his gun case empty, containing only caps and glasses. According to the German Rifle Association (DSB), the gun was
On Monday, Nador hosted a communication and awareness day about the project to secure irrigation for the Moulouya plain using desalinated seawater. This event presented the project to farmers and professional organizations, emphasizing its potential to boost resilience and soil preservation for the agricultural sector. This public-private partnership project aligns with the national water program (2020-2027) and addresses water scarcity challenges. Farmers, professionals, elected officials,
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