As the guest of honor at the fourth edition of the Paris Book Festival (April 11–13, 2025), Morocco will be represented by 36 national publishers and numerous Moroccan authors from both within the country and abroad, including young writers, academics, and researchers. The program will feature tributes, book presentations, signing sessions, and thematic discussions as key highlights.
The Spanish Civil Guard has arrested three people suspected of kidnapping a Moroccan migrant and holding him captive for two days in a tourist apartment in the province of Castellón, eastern Spain. During his captivity, the victim was physically assaulted and had money stolen from his bank accounts. The kidnappers also filmed him with his hands tied and sent the videos to his family in Morocco, along with a ransom demand of €30,000. The incident occurred on March 31, when a
In Spain, the People's Party (PP), the leading political force in both chambers of Parliament, is urging the government to renew dialogue with Algeria, which it describes as a «strategic partner». According to Iberian media, PP lawmakers have submitted a non-binding legislative proposal to the executive. The proposal calls on the lower house to pressure Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government into making concessions to Algiers—particularly by reconsidering its support
The Algerian army has completed the construction of a new military airbase in Oum El Assel, located in the Tindouf province, approximately 70 km from the Moroccan border, south of Mhamid El Ghizlane. The information was reported by the Atlantic Defense and Armament Observatory (OADA) on X. Satellite images show the presence of two Russian-made MIG-29M2 fighter jets equipped with air-to-air missiles. According to the Observatory, the base also features ammunition depots and other ground
Tensions between Algeria and Mali continue to escalate. Following the recall of the Algerian ambassador from Bamako by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense has now announced a ban on «any overflight of its territory by aircraft coming from or heading to Mali». Under the direct supervision of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the ministry justified the decision by citing «repeated violations of Algerian airspace by aircraft originating from Mali». The
As MINURSO approaches its 35th anniversary, its relevance in the Western Sahara issue is being called into question. Originally established to organize a referendum that never materialized, the UN mission now seems to be relegated to a purely administrative role. In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, marked by the growing recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, what remains of MINURSO? Bachir Dkhil, a founding member of the Polisario who has since returned to Morocco,
A golden carriage gifted by Queen Victoria to Sultan Hassan I in the 1870s became a key symbol of royal power in Morocco. Used on occasions like Throne Day, it reflects deep historical ties with the UK.
The second stage of the 2025 Marathon des Sables, spanning 40.8 km with an elevation gain of 614 meters, once again tested the limits of the participants under blistering heat. Amidst the sand and challenges, Moroccan athletes reaffirmed their dominance, with French runner Maryline Nakache leading the women’s category. After Mohamed El Morabity's victory in the first stage, it was his older brother, Rachid El Morabity, who claimed the win on Monday between Oued Tijekht, in the province
Algeria has issued a strong response to the Sahel Coalition’s communiqué accusing it of supporting terrorism, following the downing of a Malian aircraft near its southern border. The Algerian government said it had taken note, «with great dismay», of the statements made by Mali’s transitional government and the Council of Heads of State of the Sahel Union. Algeria described the accusations as «serious» and dismissed them as «false claims»
The historian and activist Maati Monjib has been subjected to a travel ban due to an ongoing judicial investigation into suspicions of money laundering. In an interview published by MAP, Zouhair Lahrach, the First Deputy Prosecutor at the Rabat Court of First Instance, stated on Monday that this measure does not call into question either the political or academic activities of the person concerned, nor «his exercise of any of the rights guaranteed to him by law». Last Thursday,
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