Morocco and Mauritania have recently engaged in discussions about significant strategic projects, including electricity and internet connectivity, as well as the establishment of a second land crossing between the two countries.
The Polisario Front has issued a stern warning regarding the proposed opening of a new commercial crossing between Morocco and Mauritania. In a statement by Bachir Mustapha Sayed, the Front has threatened the Mauritanian authorities, urging them to oppose the establishment of these routes. Sayed emphasized that «Mauritania could put an end to this plan, provided it opposes the opening» of the crossing. He further warned that if the plan proceeds, «the Saharawis' borders will
On Wednesday, Congolese President Denis Sassou-N'Guesso met with Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita and Yassine Mansouri, head of the General Directorate of Studies and Documentation (DGED), as reported by the Congolese presidency on X. The discussions centered on «issues relating to bilateral cooperation between Congo and Morocco, which have enjoyed excellent relations of friendship and cooperation for many years, as evidenced by the high-level visits made by the various
Morocco's fight against measles began in the 1980s with nationwide vaccination campaigns that significantly reduced cases during the 1990s and early 2000s. However, recent increases in cases, driven by declining vaccination rates, have raised concerns.
In a tragic incident in Aschaffenburg, Germany, two individuals, including a young Moroccan child, lost their lives in a knife attack perpetrated by an Afghan man. The attack also left two others injured. The assailant, a 28-year-old Afghan national, had previously applied for asylum, which was rejected in December, and was reportedly suffering from mental health issues. The attack unfolded on the morning of Wednesday, January 22, in a park in Aschaffenburg, located in Bavaria. Armed with a
Police in Marrakech have dismantled a network allegedly involved in prostitution within a massage parlor «spa». According to the Arabic-language newspaper Assabah, citing a security source, the raid led to the arrest of seven individuals, including six women, aged between 22 and 39 years. The primary suspect was apprehended in the act, allegedly using the establishment to offer illicit services. During the search of the «spa», authorities uncovered a variety of physical
In a thrilling encounter at the Parc des Princes, Paris Saint-Germain secured a decisive 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, with Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi playing a pivotal role. Although his initial goal was disallowed for offside, Hakimi's performance was instrumental in PSG's triumph, which sees them take the lead in their group. The victory was particularly satisfying for Hakimi, who expressed that «this team deserved a victory like
Moroccan national Abdel Aziz Kadi, who held U.S. permanent residency, carried out a stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, injuring four people before being shot dead. Despite undergoing multiple security checks by Israeli authorities, he was allowed entry into the country on a tourist visa.
Algerian authorities have released a group of young Moroccans attempting to migrate through the Maghnia-Oujda land route, according to the Moroccan Association for the Assistance of Migrants in Difficult Situations. In a statement by the association, the group consists of approximately 34 young men who had served their sentences and were «part of the file of missing persons, prisoners, and detainees who were candidates for immigration. This includes migrants on various immigration
After maintaining silence regarding the abduction of a Spanish citizen on its soil by a terrorist group on January 14, Algeria is now asserting its role in the individual's release. «From the first hours of the kidnapping, the country's high authorities, led by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, gave instructions to deploy all efforts and mobilize the necessary means to find, free, and ensure the integrity of the hostage», stated Lounès Magramane,