Spain
Violent Street Brawl in Valencia Leads to Arrest of 6 North African Men
A violent brawl between Moroccans and Algerians occurred on Thursday on Peris i Valero Avenue in Valencia, leading to the arrest of six people.
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Algeria
France
France Seeks to Mend Ties with Morocco, New Foreign Minister Prioritizes Diplomacy
The new French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné, intends to "personally" work towards the normalization of Franco-Moroccan relations, which have been tense for two years due to Paris’ rapprochement with Algiers and its ambiguous position on the Sahara issue.
Morocco
Algerian Man Arrested at Morocco-Spain Border with Firearm and Cash
Moroccan customs officers and police agents arrested an Algerian national at the Bab Sebta border crossing.
Morocco
Moroccan Women's Privacy Breached in Massive Social Media Hack
Following the hacking by hackers of many social media accounts, notably Snapchat, intimate and sometimes compromising photos of Moroccan and sometimes Algerian women and sometimes young adolescents have been disseminated on photo-sharing websites. In Morocco, an association is calling on the justice system to open a thorough investigation.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker's Tirade Against Algerian President Escalates Diplomatic Tensions
A Moroccan elected official launched a violent diatribe against Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune after the latter received representatives of Sufi brotherhoods from Senegal and Mali.
Morocco
Algeria Suspends Tobacco Contracts with UAE Firms Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The United Arab Emirates are paying dearly for the strengthening of their relations with Morocco. The Algerian Ministry of Justice has just requested the suspension of the conclusion of contracts with the United Tobacco Company (UTC) and the Algerian-Emirati Tobacco Company (STAEM).
Morocco
Snapchat Hack Exposes Private Photos of North African Women, Sparking Privacy Concerns
Hackers are said to have taken over the social media accounts of many young Moroccan and Algerian women. Compromising photos would even be out in the open.
Morocco
Franco-Algerian Drug Lord Sentenced to 7 Years in Moroccan Prison
The Rabat Court of Appeal has just sentenced Sofiane Hambli, a dangerous criminal and drug baron, to 7 years in prison. The Franco-Algerian had been sentenced in June last year by the same court to 24 years in prison for "forming an organized criminal gang".
Morocco
Algeria Reaffirms Ban on Goods Transit Through Moroccan Ports
The information that Algeria has canceled its decision to prohibit economic operators from any transshipment or transit through Moroccan ports of goods destined for it, particularly those related to meat and other perishable products, is false.
Morocco
French Art Theft Suspect Arrested in Morocco Following Interpol Alert
The police arrested a French of Algerian origin on Thursday in Marrakech, following information from the Directorate General of Territorial Surveillance (DGST).
Sport
Moroccan Party Condemns Algerian Media Attacks During Africa Cup of Nations
A Moroccan political party has contacted the President of the Union of Arab Broadcasters (ASBU) regarding the media offensive by Algeria against the Moroccan football team during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN).
Sport
Algerians Celebrate Morocco's Shock Exit from Africa Cup of Nations
Many Algerians feel a spiteful satisfaction after the surprise elimination of the Atlas Lions against South Africa in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN Côte d’Ivoire 2023).