From Morocco to the jazz clubs of New Orleans, Mahmoud Chouki has come a long way. The guitarist and composer has just been selected as an artist in residence at an American university. It is another recognition for a musician who brings Moroccan traditions into dialogue with jazz.
France Travail had a Peugeot 5008 sold to recover a debt owed by a benefits claimant who had moved to Canada. But the vehicle belonged to his father, who was born in Morocco. Despite the father’s protests, the sale went ahead. The Lyon Court of Appeal has now ordered the agency to pay damages.
Surrounded by family and present at meals and celebrations, some Moroccans nevertheless feel alone. A report based on fifty interviews in Morocco describes a pain that is hard to admit, because it seems incompatible with the image of a society where people are always surrounded by others.
SpainA Spanish farmer accuses companies in his country of moving their crops to Morocco to take advantage of much cheaper labor. Alberto Tomás denounces what he considers unfair competition, using a particularly provocative phrase about Moroccan workers’ wages.
SpainThree days before King Felipe VI’s visit to Ceuta, Spanish intelligence remains focused on the Morocco file. The CNI director regularly meets with the monarch to brief him on sensitive issues. Madrid is particularly concerned about Rabat’s reaction to the royal visit.
FranceBorn in Casablanca, Bernard Montiel became a familiar face to generations of French viewers with “Vidéo Gag.” Now 69, the TV host is back at the helm of an entertainment show on France 3. But his arrival has sparked a bitter dispute, amid allegations of favoritism and high-profile departures.
SpainEight old Moroccan rifles are among the items that the heirs of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco are preparing to sell at auction. Their starting price: 2,500 euros. The discovery could be linked to Franco’s military past in Morocco, particularly during the Rif War.
MoroccoA Dutch woman of Moroccan origin says she was violently assaulted in Tangier and later threatened in her country of residence. Her lawyer even alleges there was a plan to blow up her home. Moroccan courts have handed down a first conviction, while the main suspect remains at large.
SpainHe wanted to become a model in Europe. At 17, the teenager from Tetouan crossed the border into Ceuta with high hopes. Two months later, he is sleeping in a car after experiencing life on the streets, assaults and nights spent paying to sleep in a garage.
SpainThe Spanish army is investigating a sensitive line of inquiry after several attacks on its soldiers in Ceuta. Moroccan military personnel may have helped prepare ambushes, according to Defense sources cited by the Spanish press. Investigators are intrigued by the methods used.
WorldMoroccans rank first among foreign sole proprietors in Italy. With more than 53,000 businesses registered in their names, they are ahead of Romanians and Chinese nationals, according to the latest official statistics published Friday by Italy’s chambers of commerce.
WorldWith just 4% of his vision remaining, Issam Zemmouri continues to dance on stages across the Netherlands. Born in Morocco, the 32-year-old choreographer has earned praise from the press for his performances. This Saturday, he presents his latest work in Amsterdam.
MoroccoFrench group Mecapole Industries is preparing to establish an industrial presence in Morocco. Specializing in precision engineering, it plans to manufacture parts for aircraft and helicopters in Casablanca. Production is due to begin in early 2028, creating dozens of jobs.