Manfred Weber warns Morocco of possible consequences for its trade and security relations with the European Union after the Ceuta crisis. The president of the European People’s Party is also demanding the return of migrants who entered the Spanish enclave illegally.
Retail Holding Africa has just obtained in France the enforcement of an arbitral award ordering Ivorian-Lebanese businessman Yasser Ezzedine and his company Newmont to pay it nearly 17 million euros, plus 336,750 dollars and interest.
Pedro Sánchez is now openly attributing the exceptional influx of migrants into Sebta to a failure of the Moroccan system. The Spanish head of government is demanding explanations from Rabat, while still refusing to accuse it of deliberately organizing the crossings.
SportAchraf Hakimi delivered a performance that was difficult to assess on Sunday during PSG’s 2-2 draw at Rennes. Highly involved on his flank and behind several chances, the Moroccan also left spaces open. French media ratings therefore ranged from 4 to 7/10.
MoroccoThe new Code of Civil Procedure enters into force this Monday, August 24. For claims not exceeding 10,000 dirhams, the judgment will henceforth be final at first instance: the losing party will no longer be able to appeal.
MoroccoDespite tensions surrounding Ceuta, Morocco and Spain have never been so closely linked economically. Trade, automotive, textiles, tourism and energy now form an interconnected web of interests that a prolonged crisis would make both countries pay for.
FranceA young Moroccan woman who arrived in France without papers was behind the downfall of Jacques Bouthier, the former head of Assu 2000. Four years after her complaint, the Paris prosecutor’s office has requested that the multimillionaire stand trial for rape and trafficking of a minor.
SportCouhaib Driouech’s transfer to the Glasgow Rangers had collapsed because of an injury deemed concerning by Scottish doctors. Nine days later, PSV Eindhoven have reached a new agreement for the Moroccan winger, who is expected at Celta Vigo.
SpainAt a time when tensions over Ceuta are weakening bilateral relations, energy figures reveal a less visible dependence: in 2025, Spain supplied the equivalent of 8 % of Morocco’s electricity demand, as well as nearly a quarter of its imports of petroleum products.
FranceLiving in France since 2009 and holding residence cards renewed for more than ten years, a Moroccan man received an OQTF. The prefecture accused him of rape reported in 2012, which he disputes and for which he says he was never convicted.
MoroccoAlgeria harvested 2.52 million tonnes of watermelon in 2024, compared with 339,454 tonnes in Morocco. But on international markets, the balance is dramatically reversed: Moroccan sales reached 94 million dollars, 436 times the value recorded by Algeria.
FranceSince the Clermont-Ferrand–Fès route was discontinued, Moroccan families in Auvergne have had to travel to Lyon or Toulouse to catch a flight. Despite an announced load factor close to 90%, the route has disappeared, and more than a thousand people are now calling for its return.
MoroccoCheb Khaled took advantage of his appearance on the stage of the Rab’Africa festival in Rabat to send his wishes to King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Youth Day. His message was warmly received by the audience.