Morocco
Algerian Army Allegedly Kills 3 Moroccan Smugglers Near Border Town
Three Moroccan "smugglers" from the same family would have been shot dead near Figuig by elements of the Algerian army.
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Sébastien A.
Sébastien A.
Morocco
US to Establish Military-Industrial Base in Morocco, Countering Russian Influence in Africa
In order to protect their interests and those of their allies against the expansion of Russia in Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Algeria and the Sahel and Sahara countries, the United States wants to establish an American military-industrial base in Morocco. A mission entrusted by President Joe Biden to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Morocco
Casablanca Ranks Among Most Affordable Cities for International Students in Africa
Casablanca ranks, for the second consecutive year, among the three cheapest cities in Africa for international students. This is revealed by a study conducted by the International School Database.
Sport
Moroccan-Born Coach Messaoud Settati Honored for Decades of Shaping French Athletes
The Moroccan Messaoud Settati, 72, a sports person of Moroccan origin, is awarded a "Sud Ouest" sports Oscar in La Rochelle, a sign of recognition of his brilliant career. The septuagenarian has trained many athletes and produced talents for forty years.
Morocco
Morocco Pushes for Gender Equality in Marriage Contracts and Legal Professions
The Moroccan Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi , reaffirmed his commitment to gender equality when concluding marriage contracts and other legal acts.
Sport
Morocco's beIN Sports Commentator Faces Backlash Over CHAN 2023 Remarks
The Moroccan sports commentator for beIN Sports Jaouad Bedda is the target of a hostile campaign led by Algerian supporters for having explained the non-participation of Morocco in the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2023). In Morocco, Internet users have shown their support.
Morocco
Polisario Front Escalates Threats Against Morocco and King Mohammed VI
During its XVI congress held in the "Dakhla camp," the Polisario threatened to attack the Moroccan army, the government and King Mohammed VI .
Sport
Barefoot Moroccan Boy in Duct Tape Shoes Sparks Social Media Support After Cross Country Race
A young boy participated in the National School Cross Country Championship with his feet almost bare, covered in duct tape. The photo has gone viral on social media.
France
Moroccan Woman Critically Injured in Alleged Knife Attack by Ex-Partner in Agen
A Moroccan man was indicted and then incarcerated at the Agen prison for attempting to assassinate his former cohabitant, also of Moroccan nationality, whose "condition remains at high risk of complications." During his interrogations, he made a rather surprising statement.
Morocco
FRS Iberia Seeks Funding to Expand Ferry Routes Between Morocco and Spain
The shipping company FRS Iberia Group could strengthen the lines between Tangier and some Spanish cities like Algeciras and Tarifa. It is currently seeking to raise funds to finance its growth.
France
Moroccan Restaurant Owner Sentenced to Prison for Human Trafficking in Rouen
The Rouen (Seine-Maritime) Court of Appeal on Monday, January 16, sentenced the Moroccan restaurateur whom five of his former Moroccan employees accused of human trafficking to one year in prison, thus confirming the judgment handed down in July 2021.
Morocco
Moroccan Taxi Drivers Face Exploitation Despite Government Fuel Aid
Despite the special government assistance to alleviate the impact of rising fuel prices, some owners are forcing taxi drivers to share fuel costs and do not hesitate to fire those who oppose it.