The Annual Report on the Results of the Assistance and Guidance Service for Victims of Racial or Ethnic Discrimination for 2024, recently published by the Spanish Council for the Elimination of Racial or Ethnic Discrimination, reveals that 2,913 cases of support for victims were recorded last year, an increase of 12.8% compared to 2023. Since the service was launched in 2013, the number of consultations has grown nearly eightfold. The report shows that individuals from over 50 different
A delegation from the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) recently visited Torre Pacheco, Spain, to «express its support and listen to the concerns of Moroccan citizens» living there, following a series of xenophobic and racist attacks. On Monday, the institution announced that it had held meetings with the Moroccan Consul in Murcia, Sanaa Merouah; the Spanish government delegate, Maria Dolores Guevara Cava; the Director General of the CEPAIM Foundation for the
Over the decades, Moroccan banknotes have reflected the country’s evolving identity, from agriculture and the role of women in the workforce to the historic Green March. Each note serves as a tribute to Morocco’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship, celebrating everything from centuries-old landmarks to modern infrastructure.
Last week, a Spanish family rescued a young Moroccan man who was attempting to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar using only a wetsuit, fins, and an inflatable float. The rescue took place about 20 kilometers off the coast of Benalmádena, in the province of Malaga. The family, who were sailing their yacht toward the Balearic Islands, noticed an unusual object moving on the water. As they got closer, they realized it was a young man in a state of extreme exhaustion, clinging to a
The coalition forming Morocco's ruling majority, comprising the National Rally of Independents (RNI), the Authenticity and Modernity (PAM), and Istiqlal parties, has been in power since October 2021. They are currently drafting a law to tackle the exploitation of children and the elderly by social media content creators. This initiative was revealed on Monday, July 21, during the weekly oral question session in the House of Representatives by Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture,
Abdellah Bouanou, head of the PJD parliamentary group, has called on the Moroccan Parliament to dissolve the Moroccan-Israeli Parliamentary Friendship Group. As the spring session nears its end, Bouanou urged the House of Representatives to take a firm stance. «With the session set to close tomorrow, we had hoped the House would dismantle this ill-fated friendship group with the other entity. There’s still time to act», he stated at the start of the weekly oral question
A court in Al Hoceima has reduced the prison sentence of a man initially convicted in the case involving a German tourist who mutilated his own genitals, according to Assabah. The suspect, who had hosted the German national at his home, was originally sentenced by the Targuist court to five years in prison and a fine. He faced multiple charges, including drug possession, production, trafficking, consumption, and driving violations such as lacking insurance, skipping a vehicle inspection, and
After the ANC’s rebuke, Julius Malema has now added his voice to the criticism of Jacob Zuma’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. On Monday, July 21, the EFF leader slammed the former president, calling Zuma a «sellout» and «questioning his position and that of his party in relation to Morocco». «We are very clear, we are for the people of Western Sahara and we must make sure that they too realise their freedom
Massad Boulos, a special advisor to President Donald Trump on African affairs, is poised to «to embark on a tour of the Maghreb in the coming days», reported an English-language media outlet. According to high-level diplomatic sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, this visit is part of a broader U.S. initiative aimed at reasserting its influence in North Africa and the Sahel. The focus of this initiative is on conflict resolution, emphasizing a «trade not
In the wake of recent violence in Torre Pacheco, a town in the Murcia region, Moroccan international footballer Omar El Hilali, who plays for Espanyol, has spoken out against the negative impact such incidents have on the perception of immigrants striving for a better life in Spain. In an interview with Betevé, the 23-year-old El Hilali remarked, «These actions tarnish the reputation of those of us who come here to work and integrate. While the majority work hard to make a living,
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