At the invitation of the Lebanese Communist Party, 17 left-wing Arab organizations from 10 countries in the region met last weekend in Beirut, Lebanon. Morocco was represented by the Unified Socialist Party (PSU). However, the organizers did not invite the Polisario to the congress, despite pressure from certain political groups, such as the Syrian Social Nationalist Party. «The exclusion of the Polisario was the condition we demanded to take part in this meeting. It was accepted by the
Propolis, derived from the resin of a cactus-like plant native to Morocco, has been found to improve cognitive functions in cases of chronic mild stress. According to a recent study conducted by researchers at Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra, propolis produced by Euphorbia resinifera, a species of spurge native to the slopes of the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, helped male rats overcome cognitive problems related to stress. Published in September by the peer-reviewed journal SpringerLink, the
Egypt's Pickalbatros Group has acquired four hotels in Morocco this year, according to Al Sharq Business. The group's hotel capacity in Morocco now exceeds 2,600 rooms, as stated by Kamal Abu Ali, the group's president. The new additions include club Sangho with 349 rooms and Palmeraie Palace and Golf Hotel with a total of 640 rooms, both located in Marrakech. Additionally, the 410-room Palais des Roses in Agadir is part of the acquisition. Some of these hotels are expected to undergo
Passengers at Marrakech airport on Monday evening were caught off guard when their EasyJet flight to Lyon was canceled at the last minute. According to those contacted by Le Progrès, the decision was made without any explanation, leaving passengers in a state of confusion. «No one from EasyJet was there to inform or assist us. We had to book a flight with another airline, departing Tuesday evening, just to finally get back to Lyon», one passenger told the French media
According to Juan José Imbroda, the Spanish mayor of Melilla, Moroccan authorities have shown their «ability to prevent the mass entry of migrants when they have the will to do so». In an interview with Radio Canal Sur, the People’s Party member made these comments in response to recent arrests on the Moroccan side aimed at thwarting attempts to enter Ceuta and Melilla. «If Morocco has the will, it can act, as demonstrated in recent days in Ceuta and
Several Moroccans, including Al-Yaqoubi family, remain trapped in Gaza amidst ongoing Israeli attacks, facing repeated displacement and dire conditions. They have appealed to the Moroccan government for assistance in leaving the Gaza Strip due to the lack of stability, security, and basic necessities.
Moroccan security forces thwarted a new attempt by migrants to enter Ceuta on Monday evening. During the third day of tension in the city of Fnideq and its surroundings, hundreds of young migrants threw stones at the security forces monitoring the border with Ceuta, prompting them to use water cannons and detain several individuals. This latest mass migration attempt follows efforts by hundreds of young people from various Moroccan cities on Sunday to swim to Ceuta, in response to a social
The OPE strait crossing operation ended on Sunday, September 15, with a record number of departures and arrivals, totalling over 1.7 million passengers registered on board. Since June 13, the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa have welcomed almost 75% of travellers, Spanish media report. The return phase, which began on July 15, ended with an increase in the number of passengers and vehicles of 5.3% and 7.2% respectively compared with 2023. There was also a 4.8% increase in the number of boat
The Polisario has accused Moroccan interpreters working on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of the Interior of failing to accurately convey testimonies of asylum seekers of Saharan origin. Spanish media and radical left political players allege that these interpreters omit mentions of «statements of torture and human rights violations committed by the Moroccan authorities». They believe this «bad» translation directly contributes to the rejection of asylum applications
Fatima Tamni, a member of parliament for the Democratic Left Federation (FDG), has submitted a written question to the head of government, Aziz Akhannouch, regarding the collective exodus of young Moroccans to Ceuta. The opposition FDG MP attributes this wave of «forced migration» to «poverty, unemployment, marginalization, and the pursuit of unpopular policies that only impoverish and make the poor poorer and the rich richer». Tamni argues that «poverty,