The Royal Armed Forces have detained several Algerian nationals who irregularly crossed the border into Morocco. «The arrest occurred on Sunday in the province of Assa-Zag», a Moroccan security source told Yabiladi. Following the arrest, the Algerians were transferred to the Royal Gendarmerie for further investigation. At this stage, authorities have not yet determined whether the individuals are civilians or military personnel, nor the reasons behind their unauthorized
Maersk, Denmark's premier shipping giant, has unveiled a strategic shift in its MECL service route, which connects the Middle East, India, and the United States. The company will now reroute its operations through Tanger Med in Morocco, replacing its previous stop at Algeciras in Spain. This decision means that vessels will make their return journey to the Middle East via Tanger Med, bypassing Algeciras on their westbound trips. According to Maersk, this adjustment is set to enhance transit
The reopening of customs at Ceuta and Melilla was the focal point of a joint press conference on Monday, featuring Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, and his Indian counterpart. Spain and Morocco have targeted January 8 for the official reopening, though Albares admitted that «technical problems remain to be resolved before this objective can be achieved». Albares expressed surprise at certain remarks concerning the customs issue, noting that
After initial hesitation, the Polisario has attributed the fire at the headquarters of a Danish association to Morocco. Several Algerian media outlets have echoed this claim. Meanwhile, Danish police have launched an investigation into the incident.
After nearly two years on the run, 26-year-old French-Algerian Sahbi El Asraoui was arrested on Friday, January 10, in Marrakech. New details have emerged about his background and the charges that prompted his inclusion in Interpol's files. Born in Besançon in 1999, El Asraoui had been on the run since March 8, 2023, the day he absconded from his trial for attempted murder in Planoise, Doubs. Convicted in absentia to seven years in prison for severely injuring a man in
After images of Kurdish separatists allegedly hosted by the Polisario Front began circulating, Algeria sought to appease Turkey's anger, asserting that the claims were baseless.
Just after the Amazigh New Year, in mid-January, Idernan is traditionally celebrated as a day of peace between tribes. The galette, specially prepared for the occasion, now takes its name from this festival. Similar to the more commonly known «baghrir», this dish was later introduced to the Yennayer table. It is served as a sign of welcome to guests before the festive dinner.
Abdelilah Benkirane has reignited the debate over the status of the Eastern Sahara, currently under Algerian control, by declaring that it is Moroccan. «Touat, Tindouf, and Bechar are Moroccan territories. Their inhabitants are Moroccans», stated the Secretary General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) during a recent party meeting focused on the reform of the Family Code. Benkirane emphasized historical ties by noting that, «Before Algeria's independence, the
In Casablanca, three pregnant women died during childbirth at the same clinic and under similar circumstances, sparking a wave of controversy and increasing calls for a thorough investigation to uncover the details and hold those responsible accountable.
Morocco celebrates the Amazigh New Year, Yennayer, as a national holiday, honoring centuries-old traditions of abundance, connection, and cultural rituals. The celebration features unique vocabulary and special greetings—let's discover some of the most commonly used Amazigh words during this New Year's Eve.
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