Spain Raises Ceuta Border Fence to 10 Meters Amid Migration Pressures
24 February 2019
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior announced on Saturday work to increase the height of the double fences at the Ceuta border with Morocco.
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Major Drug Bust: 1.5 Tons of Moroccan Cannabis Seized in Paris Region
22 February 2019
An operation carried out on Monday by the police services in the Paris region led to the seizure of a ton and a half of cannabis originating from Morocco as well as the arrest (…)
Spain and Morocco Agree on New Migrant Return Policy at Sea
21 February 2019
Morocco and Spain have reached an agreement. Some pateras intercepted by the Spanish services at sea can be sent back to Morocco. Provided that the nearest port is not Spanish.
Former Soccer Prodigy Hachim Mastour Vanishes, Greek Club Files Legal Action
20 February 2019
The young Moroccan international Hachim Mastour has been missing for several days and has not returned to his club at the end of the winter break. This prolonged absence is (…)
Morocco Expels Dutch Journalist Investigating Illegal Immigration and Rif Region
20 February 2019
Journalist Gerbert van der Aa was expelled from Morocco on February 17 for working on articles dealing with illegal immigration and the situation in the Rif.
Europol Probes High-Speed ’Death Boats’ Used in Migrant Smuggling from Morocco
20 February 2019
An investigation has been launched by several services (European, Moroccan and Spanish security services), jointly or individually, to determine the origin of the new (…)
EU Scrutinizes Spain-Morocco Electricity Deal Over Environmental Concerns
20 February 2019
A few days ago, the Spanish authorities had welcomed the interconnection agreement signed with Morocco, which provides for the delivery of electricity by the kingdom at fairly (…)
Melilla Faces Fish Shortage as Moroccan Imports Halt for Second Day
20 February 2019
The inhabitants and professionals of the city of Melilla are beginning to seriously worry about the non-arrival of fish from Morocco. Yesterday was the second day the city did (…)
Spanish King’s Missteps During Morocco Visit Draw Media Attention
19 February 2019
Spanish media did not fail to highlight certain gaffes by King Felipe VI during the official visit he just made to Morocco, accompanied by his wife Letizia. And the mockery is (…)
Morocco Eyes Submarine Acquisition, Raising Regional Defense Concerns
18 February 2019
In recent years, Morocco has almost spent without counting to modernize its army, by acquiring latest generation missiles, American Abrams tanks and launching two surveillance (…)