Morocco Tightens Border Controls, Cutting Fish Supply to Spanish Enclave Ceuta
24 February 2020
Ceuta merchants fear the extension of Moroccan restrictions to fruits and vegetables, after being deprived of fish.
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Body of Missing French Jet Ski Pilot Found Near Barcelona After Months-Long Search
24 February 2020
The Spanish authorities managed to identify the body of Ayoub Ziane, found in mid-February in the Mediterranean, near Barcelona, Spain. The jet ski pilot had been missing since (…)
Morocco Plans Special Trade Zone for Former Ceuta Border Merchants
23 February 2020
Put an end to the illegal economic activities of the past, while promoting the reconversion of former traders who operated in Bab Ceuta, without complying with the law. This is (…)
Spain Backs Morocco’s Maritime Border Delimitation, Calls for Dialogue
23 February 2020
The Spanish government has recognized before the Parliamentarians the legitimacy of Morocco to delimit its borders.
Morocco’s Fish Export Ban Sparks Shortage Crisis in Spanish Enclave Ceuta
23 February 2020
Fish is starting to be sorely lacking in Ceuta. This situation follows the ban imposed by Morocco on its export through the border crossing.
Spanish Police Bust Sex Trafficking Ring Exploiting Moroccan Women
23 February 2020
The national police arrested, on February 13 in Zafra, four alleged perpetrators of a crime related to prostitution, human trafficking and the promotion of illegal immigration. (…)
Moroccan PJD Adviser Arrested at Border for Alleged Passport Forgery
23 February 2020
After leaving Morocco, Nour-eddine Tabane, adviser to the PJD in the rural commune of Aït Mimoune de Khmisset, was arrested on February 19 by the police at the Beni Ansar (…)
Spain Considers Visa Restrictions as Tensions Rise with Morocco over Ceuta and Melilla
22 February 2020
The heads of government of the Spanish enclaves, Ceuta and Melilla, met urgently to discuss the measures to be taken in response to the unprecedented embargo imposed by the (…)
Spanish Politicians Urge Action Against Morocco Over Ceuta and Melilla Border Closures
22 February 2020
The closure of the border posts of Ceuta and Melilla continues to grate. The leaders of the two cities, as well as certain Spanish parties, are calling to "punish" the Kingdom (…)
Morocco Plans $400 Million Investment in New Suburban Rail Network
21 February 2020
The Moroccan government wants to invest nearly 4.2 billion dirhams as part of the launch of its suburban rail network.