A northern European citizen who has been holidaying in Morocco has become the first suspected monkeypox case in Ceuta, local media reported. The patient has been admitted to the University Hospital of Ceuta on Monday, where he is under isolation. After showing symptoms of monkeypox, the patient's samples have been sent to the Carlos III Institute in Madrid. The patient was expected to be transferred last Tuesday but instructions were given to admit him to the isolation area and patient
As part of their Agdal tour, Meteor Airlines will be playing several concerts in the UK. The Amazigh rock band from Tinghir is set to perform in Edinburgh, Birmingham, London, Liverpool, and Manchester, reaching new audiences who will discover their unique style that blends ancestral music with contemporary sounds. Additional dates are scheduled in Ireland, France, and Morocco. On this occasion, the group will be promoting its latest album, Agdal, which is «a tribute to the ancient
Local sources in the Nador region reported that a video showing Spanish Civil Guard members chasing a boat in the water depicts an incident that occurred on August 25, 2024. The incident involved four individuals, including a girl, who attempted to migrate irregularly from Morocco to Melilla in a boat. According to the same source, the individuals refused to comply with warnings from the Royal Marine Gendarmerie patrol, which pursued the boat in an attempt to stop it. As they approached the
A Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plane made an emergency landing at Casablanca's Mohammed V airport on Sunday morning due to a cracked cockpit window. The aircraft, bound for New York, turned back shortly after takeoff to prioritize passenger and crew safety. To reduce the aircraft's weight for a safe return, the pilot flew over the Atlantic Ocean to consume fuel. According to Le360, there were no injuries, and ground crews were immediately mobilized to inspect and repair the damaged windshield.
James Humble, known as Mr. Humble on Instagram, frequently visits Morocco, sharing his experiences and love for the country through social media. His content, particularly around food and football, has resonated with both Moroccans and expats.
OOS Aquaculture Morocco, a subsidiary of offshore service provider Overdulve Offshore Services (OOS), announced in August that it will be testing a new semi-submersible mussel farm (SMF) off Ras El Ma, a town in the Oriental region of northeastern Morocco. The facility is designed for offshore mussel farming, the company stated on its website on August 13, where it announced the selection of Ras El Ma as the site for the project. The project aims to improve mussel farming infrastructure and
Security operations conducted in Casablanca during the match between Raja Casablanca and the Nigerian National Guard on Saturday, August 24, led to the arrest of 110 people, including 55 minors, suspected of involvement in sports hooliganism, assaulting public officials, and causing property damage. According to a security source, the suspects were apprehended for their participation in these criminal acts, which included resisting public forces and throwing stones, resulting in damage to two
A powerful earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Portugal early Monday morning, around 6:11 AM (Madrid time). The Spanish Geographical Institute located the epicenter in the Lisbon maritime area. The tremors were felt not only in Portugal but also in neighboring Morocco, particularly in the Casablanca region. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 19 kilometers.
On Sunday in Hamburg, Germany, Moroccan fighter Anass Hibaoui defeated fellow Afghan kickboxer Tamim Sharifi by knockout during a King of Kings (KOK) event, a European kickboxing promotion established in 2009. La magnifique performance d’Anass Hibaoui pour sa première au KOK Fight !Une prestation maîtrisée du début à la fin. ???? pic.twitter.com/Is1qROdzYN — ????? ???? (@MoroccoCage) August 25, 2024 According to Vecht Sport Info, the
Dozens of migrants have reached the coast of Ceuta, taking advantage of foggy conditions overnight, between Sunday and Monday. According to the city's local government, twelve of these migrants were minors and were admitted to reception centers in Ceuta. The authorities of both Morocco and Ceuta have collaborated to intercept migrants attempting to enter the autonomous city, as confirmed by the Command of the Civil Guard to Europa Press. This is not the first such incident this week. On