Sadik Abdellah drove his van from Morocco to Cote d’Ivoire to attend the Africa Cup of Nation. On his way to Abidjan, he spread awareness about education and introduced Moroccan culture.
Zouj Beghal, the main border crossing between Morocco and Algeria, exceptionally reopened on Wednesday to repatriate 38 Moroccan migrants.
The Ugandan capital hosted a ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement on January 17 and 18. South Africa and Algeria sent their respective foreign ministers to attend the meeting. In her speech, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor emphasized the need for «defending the independence of the people of Western Sahara». Ahmed Attaf, Algeria’s Foreign Minister, lauded «the Non-Aligned Movement's unwavering stance in
A 30-year-old man, believed to be Moroccan, was fatally stabbed on Thursday, January 18th, in Rozzano, a commune within the Metropolitan city of Milan, according to local media reports. Ticino Notizie details that the man tragically succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Notably, upon their arrival at the scene, officers detained a fellow Moroccan for identification checks. This incident sadly echoes a similar stabbing that occurred in Rozzano last November, though it did not result in
A renowned restaurant complex in Casablanca, Corniche by Palmeraie, succumbed to a devastating fire early on Friday, as social media erupted with photos and videos capturing the damage. Photos shared online starkly reveal the complex's destruction. Flames engulfed the beachfront property, leaving furniture charred and structures compromised. The fire broke out on Friday around 6:30 am and was brought under control without causing any casualties, the complex's management announced in a
The President of the Mauritanian Parliament, retired General Mohamed Ould Meguett, is undertaking an official visit to Algeria from January 19 to 22. This trip aims to further consolidate the «excellent relations» between the two countries and explore new avenues for bolstering cooperation across various levels, according to a press release from the Algerian House of Representatives. Ould Meguett, considered a close confidante of Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani,
Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska is expected in Rabat, Friday, to hold talks with Moroccan counterpart Abdelouafi Laftit. Spanish media reports have revealed that Grande-Marlaska's visit to Morocco is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two nations in controlling irregular migration towards the Canary Islands. This trip comes amidst intensified efforts by the Royal Moroccan Navy to intercept inflatable boats carrying potential migrants bound for the Spanish
Morocco national team coach Walid Regragui has addressed the controversy sparked by criticism of midfielder Azzedine Ounahi's celebration after scoring against Tanzania, which some deemed «mockery» towards the Egyptian team. In a statement following Thursday's training session, Regragui clarified, «Azzedine Ounahi’s celebration against Tanzania has nothing to do with the Egyptian team». He further emphasized, «Egypt has a great team and great players. They
The highly respected and influential Royal Elcano Institute issued a report on Spain's foreign policy in 2024, titled «Spain in the World of 2024: Perspectives and Challenges». The think tank issued a stark warning, highlighting the potential for «destabilization of the Maghreb». «There is no sign of tensions easing between Algeria and Morocco», the report states, noting that «diplomatic relations have remained broken since August 2021». The
In 1839, facing the French encroachment in Algeria, Moroccan Sultan Abderahman offered a powerful symbol of support to Emir Abdelkader: an imperial Caftan.