Morocco
Moroccan Court Ruling Paves Way for Rape Victim's Child to Seek Compensation
Seized by a young mother seeking compensation for her son born of rape, the Moroccan Court of Cassation has rendered a landmark decision.
Author
Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
Spain
Spain Ends 'Golden Visa' Program, Impacting Moroccan Investors
Bad news for Moroccans. Spain has suspended an important visa of which they are the main beneficiaries.
France
Moroccan Frigate Joins French Aircraft Carrier for Mediterranean Naval Exercises
The multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Mohammed VI conducted maneuvers in the Mediterranean with the French Navy’s carrier strike group (GAN) led by the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle. This combat vessel is currently docked at the naval base in Toulon.
Belgium
Brussels Police Officers Face Charges for Leaking Murder Suspect's Photo to Local 'Sheriffs'
Three former members of the Silva proximity brigade in Forest, two of whom are still employed by the Brussels-Midi police zone (Anderlecht, Forest and Saint-Gilles), face prison time for sending a photo of Mohamed-Amine Dardour, the alleged perpetrator of the murder of Soufiane Benali, a 23-year-old man nicknamed "Nana" killed in July 2020 in Forest, to neighborhood delinquents known as "sheriffs".
Morocco
UNESCO and Morocco Partner to Create First Global Atlas of Food Heritage
UNESCO partners with Morocco for its global project aimed at publishing for the very first time an international Atlas of food heritage, as well as a digital platform for the safeguarding, promotion, and transmission of food heritage to future generations.
Morocco
AFRICOM Denies Algeria, Libya Targeted in African Lion Military Exercise Scenario
The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) denies allegations that Algeria and Libya were defined, in the scenario of the 2025 edition of African Lion maneuvers taking place in Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal and Ghana, "as targeted countries, or even enemies".
Morocco
Son of Late Moroccan Singer Naïma Samih Threatens Legal Action Over Unauthorized Tributes
Chems-Eddine Belkaid, son of the late Moroccan singer Naïma Samih, threatens to take legal action against concert organizers who pay tribute to his mother without his prior consent.
Morocco
Montpellier and Fez Renew Sister City Agreement, Boost Economic and Cultural Ties
Montpellier and Fez are making a new start. The twinning protocol linking the two cities since 2003 was renewed on Monday on the sidelines of a visit by a delegation from the City and Metropolis of Montpellier to Morocco.
Sport
Leicester City Relegation: Players Face Up to 50% Salary Cut, Including Moroccan Star El Khannouss
If he stays at Leicester City, recently relegated to English second division, Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss risks losing 50% of his salary.
Belgium
Belgian 'King of Prison Breaks' Acquitted in 2018 Kidnapping and Attempted Murder Cases
Belgian justice has ruled on the kidnapping and attempted murder cases perpetrated in 2018, involving the "king of prison breaks" Nordin Benallal, a repeat offender, and his accomplice Raoul P., a former paracommando.
Morocco
Morocco Accelerates Road Infrastructure Upgrades Ahead of 2030 World Cup
In view of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, Morocco is working on modernizing its road network to ensure smooth, safe, and connected mobility throughout the territory and to host this major sporting event under the best conditions.
Morocco
Algeria Adopts General Mobilization Law Amid Regional Tensions
In crisis with its neighbors, namely Morocco and Mali, Algeria adopts a law on general mobilization to prepare for potential alert situations.