Morocco expels two foreigners
5 November 2024
Morocco expelled on Monday two Norwegian activists from the Sahara. This expulsion comes only 48 hours after that of two Norwegian researchers who were conducting an (…)
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France Considers Opening First European Consulate in Moroccan Sahara
27 October 2024
France is considering opening a general consulate and a French cultural institute in the city of Laâyoune in the Moroccan Sahara, making it the first European country to (…)
EU Court Annuls Morocco-EU Fisheries Deal Over Western Sahara Dispute
16 October 2024
The cancellation of the fisheries and agriculture agreements between the European Union and Morocco will not be without consequences on the lives of consumers on both sides of (…)
Fatal Knife Attack in Laâyoune: Suspect Arrested After Woman Found Dead in Home
27 August 2024
In Morocco, a woman suffered serious injuries from a knife attack and died. A man was arrested by elements of the prefectural judicial police service in the city of Laâyoune.
Morocco Begins Construction on Massive $138 Million Bridge in Western Sahara
30 July 2024
Nizar Baraka, the Minister of Equipment and Water, launched the construction work of the bridge over the Oued Sakia El Hamra, at the level of the ring road of the city of (…)
Morocco Builds Africa’s Longest Bridge: 1,725-Meter Viaduct to Transform Laâyoune
21 June 2024
Construction work on the second viaduct of Laâyoune is accelerating. This will be the longest bridge in Africa with a length of 1,725 meters.
Polisario Front Claims Attacks on Moroccan Military Sites Near Smara
21 May 2024
The Polisario Front has claimed the new explosions that sounded in the afternoon of Saturday in desert areas dozens of kilometers from the city of Smara, located about 200 km (…)
Explosions Near Saharan City of Smara Raise Security Concerns
19 May 2024
New explosions were heard on Saturday in desert areas dozens of kilometers from the city of Smara, located about 200 km east of Laâyoune, in the Sahara. Is the Polisario behind (…)
Morocco Braces for Scorching Weekend as Heatwave Grips Multiple Provinces
6 April 2024
The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) forecasts a scorching Saturday. Several provinces of Morocco including Beni Mellal, Laayoune, Kenitra, Safi and Essaouira are (…)
Morocco to conduct naval exercises in the waters of the Sahara
25 March 2024
The Royal Moroccan Navy is preparing to carry out naval maneuvers in the waters of the Sahara, off the Canary Islands. An operation that comes after the request of the Advocate (…)