Morocco
Moroccan Paradise: Belgian Retirees Flock to Essaouira for Sun-Soaked Golden Years
A Moroccan city is among the preferred destinations for Belgian retirees. They plan to spend their golden years there.
Author
Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
Morocco
Maritime Chaos: FRS Ferry Delay Strands 1,200 Moroccan Travelers in Algeciras Port
The maritime company FRS has undermined the efforts made by Morocco and Spain for the success of the Marhaba operation marking the return of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE). Its ferry connecting the port of Algeciras to the port of Tanger Med has experienced a huge delay.
Morocco
South Africa's Political Shift: Zuma's Party Backs Moroccan Sovereignty in Western Sahara
Is South Africa, a country historically close to the Polisario Front, following in the footsteps of countries like the United States, Israel, France and Spain? On Tuesday, the Mkondowe Sizwe (MK) party, led by former South African President Jacob Zuma, officially recognized Rabat’s sovereignty over the Sahara. A new setback for Algeria, the protector of the independence movement.
France
Tragic Journey: 7-Year-Old Moroccan Girl Dies in French Highway Crash En Route to Morocco
While on their way to Morocco, a family of Moroccans residing in the Netherlands loses one of its members - a 7-year-old girl - in a serious road accident in France.
France
France Revolutionizes Agriculture: Massive Wastewater Recycling Project to Save Drought-Stricken Farms
In Argelès-sur-Mer, France is launching its largest project for the reuse of treated wastewater (REUT) for agricultural use. A practice already experimented with in Morocco, Spain and Israel.
Belgium
Second Arrest Made in Brutal Anderlecht Narco-Assassination Case
The police have managed to arrest a second suspect in the "narco-assassination" of Nordine, a 49-year-old father shot dead at the foot of his building in Anderlecht on June 5th.
Morocco
Morocco's Missed Opportunity: Diaspora Investment Stalls Amid Government Inaction
Parliamentary groups criticize the Minister of Investment and Convergence of Public Policies, Karim Zidane, because of what they have described as the "low" participation of Moroccans living abroad in investments.
Morocco
Swiss Tourist's Death Sparks Rabies Warning for Morocco Travelers
Switzerland warns its citizens planning to travel to Morocco about the risk related to rabies. In late June, a Swiss tourist on vacation in Agadir died after being bitten by a stray dog in the Taghazout area, north of the city.
Sport
Ex-OHL Star Kiyine Crashes Again: Alcohol Relapse Shocks Fans and Officials
Under the influence of alcohol, the Belgian-Moroccan Sofian Kiyine, former football player of Oud-Heverlee Louvain (OHL), caused a new spectacular accident, thus breaking his commitments. However, he benefits from a mitigating circumstance: the judges will not take this new accident into account during the appeal trial.
Morocco
Moroccan-French Journalist Anissa Haddadi Reveals Nostalgic Summer Traditions and Mediterranean Memories
In an interview, the French journalist and presenter of Moroccan origin Anissa Haddadi recounts her summer vacations in Morocco.
Morocco
Tragedy on Moroccan Beach: 4-Year-Old's Vacation Turns to Trauma as Off-Road Vehicle Strikes
The trial of the driver of an off-road vehicle, a 4x4 towing a jet ski, who hit on Sunday, June 15, a 4-year-old girl on the beach of Sidi Rahal, south of Casablanca, as she was playing in the sand, just a few meters from the water, continues before the court of first instance of Berrechid.
France
Arabic Name "Jannah" Soars into France's Top 100 Baby Names, Reflecting Changing Demographics
Largely unknown a few years ago, a very popular Arabic name in Muslim countries is entering the ranking of the 100 most given names in France for the first time in 2024.