The promise of a modern border has turned into a nightmare. Instead of facilitating the passage, the new "smart border" system implemented by Spain has transformed the crossing to Nador into a real hell. The Moroccans of the enclave or the Moroccans living abroad (MRE) find themselves trapped in a failing system, enduring endless waiting times.
The bad weather currently hitting the Andalusian coast is seriously disrupting crossings in the Strait of Gibraltar. While the ports of Malaga and Almería are spared, Tarifa can no longer provide its links to Morocco , and the situation is deteriorating in Algeciras.
With 700 million dirhams already secured, Sunset Village in Marrakech, led by singer Gims , confirms the viability of its model. This commercial project would be endorsed by Moroccans living abroad.
The death of a Moroccan during a police arrest has sparked a political confrontation in Spain. While the leader of Podemos describes the intervention as a racist "murder", the police unions are countersuing, defending the thesis of legitimate defense against an aggressive individual.
Morocco is taking the lead in a diplomatic revolt at the WTO to stop the financial hemorrhage of migrants. With fees reaching 8.37% in sub-Saharan Africa, the Kingdom wants to impose a drastic reduction in commissions that deprive families of vital billions of dollars.
Marwa Benahmed is at the heart of an ethical standoff at the university hospital in Antwerp. While the doctors consider her condition hopeless and plan to discontinue care , her loved ones are demonstrating in front of the facility, convinced that the 18-year-old girl is still reacting and deserves a reprieve.
Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) aged 60 and over can, under specific conditions, benefit from a 90% exemption on the new value when clearing their personal passenger vehicle through customs. This measure is aimed at MREs who can prove an effective residence abroad of more than ten years.
A violent altercation turned tragic on Sunday evening in the Borgerhout neighborhood of Antwerp. A 29-year-old Moroccan national was seriously injured by knife blows inside a business. His alleged aggressor, also injured, was apprehended by the police.
Thousands of Moroccans in good standing risk losing everything because of a simple computer screen. The inability to make an appointment at the prefecture directly threatens their jobs and their families, a situation that the Franco-Moroccan Association of Human Rights describes as a deliberate strategy based on lies.
The trial of Allal Zannahi, accused of murdering his wife Khadouj Ouad in 2022 in Antwerp, sheds light on a family tragedy marked by violence and silence. Before the Assize Court, the testimonies of the victim’s and the accused’s relatives have painted a portrait of a couple broken by a past drama and financial tensions, leading to a fatal outcome that the victim dreaded.
Almost three years after the tragic death of Firdaous , 11 years old, the investigation is picking up again. The Antwerp police are now tracking down two figures from the criminal milieu and a vehicle, spotted at the scene of the tragedy thanks to information from Amsterdam.
Commercial utility vehicles can no longer disembark at Tanger Med with goods on the roof since this Monday. This new restriction is causing outrage among carriers, but customs authorities cite safety requirements to put an end to this practice.