Morocco
French Nationals Arrested in Marrakech for Violent Assault on Compatriot
Two French nationals suspected of assaulting a man were arrested in Marrakech and placed in custody. An investigation is underway to shed light on this assault.
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Morocco
Russia Signals Support for Morocco's Position on Western Sahara
During a press conference on Russia’s diplomatic successes and challenges encountered in 2024, Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, made a promise to Morocco on the Sahara issue.
Morocco
Investigation Launched After Three Maternal Deaths at Casablanca Clinic
The Attorney General of the King near the Court of Appeal of Casablanca ordered on Monday the opening of an investigation after the death of three pregnant women during their deliveries in a private clinic, thus satisfying the request of the Moroccan Organization for Human Rights which had filed a complaint against the establishment.
France
French Father on Trial for Alleged Ritual Sacrifice Plot of 5-Year-Old Son in Sahara
Suspected of having tried to kill his 5-year-old child in the Sahara, in Morocco, a 40-year-old Frenchman is being tried before the indictment chamber of the Bordeaux Court of Appeal. The verdict is expected on January 21, 2025.
Morocco
Olive Oil Prices Surge in Morocco Amid Drought and Supply Shortages
In Morocco, olive oil prices could soar this year due to several factors, including a supply impacted by drought. Some oil mills are running at a slow pace, while others have preferred to close down.
France
French Customs Seize 200 Rare Fossils in Smuggling Bust
Customs officers in Mulhouse seized nearly hundreds of fossils from various countries including Morocco, Lebanon and the United States.
Sport
PSG Set to Extend Hakimi's Contract with Significant Pay Raise
PSG should extend the contract of its Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi and increase his salary.
Morocco
US Approves $175 Million Weapons Sale to Boost Morocco's Air Force
Morocco will acquire new small-diameter bombs and AIM-120 missiles for its F-16s to strengthen its military arsenal.
Morocco
Morocco Blocks Spanish Trucks at Ceuta and Melilla Amid Sahara Dispute
While the customs of Ceuta and Melilla have started to function after nearly three years of intensive negotiations, Morocco has decided to prevent the entry of the two daily Spanish trucks allocated to each city, as agreed with the government of Pedro Sánchez, due to an unfulfilled promise by Madrid concerning the Sahara.
Sport
PSG Star Achraf Hakimi Addresses Rape Allegations for First Time
In an interview, Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi returns, for the first time, to the rape allegations for which he had been indicted in March 2023.
Spain
Spanish Police Chief Faces Racist Backlash Over Moroccan Heritage
In Spain, the new national police commissioner in Jaén, Laila Idriss Hajj Mohamed, is the target of a racist campaign due to her Moroccan origins.
Morocco
Lebanese Star Diana Haddad Collaborates with Moroccan Singer in New Raï Single
Lebanese singer Diana Haddad offers her Moroccan music lovers a new single in which she sings in darija and adopts the raï style.