news_byLatifa Babas

Outrage over migrant's medical airlift to Marrakech : A closer look at the facts

In an era where social media fosters quick judgments and misleading generalizations, the transport of a sub-Saharan African migrant, living irregularly in Morocco, from Dakhla to the University Hospital in Marrakech on a medical aircraft has sparked outrage. Some described the scene as «provocative», questioning how a migrant could receive healthcare that a Moroccan woman might only dream of.

Darija dominates, French leads professionally, and English attracts young Moroccans in 2024

In 2024, Darija remains the dominant in Morocco, with French playing a significant role in professional settings and English steadily rising, according to a recent survey on the Moroccan linguistic landscape. The survey also highlights the country's multilingualism, with a growing number of people speaking multiple languages, especially among younger and urban populations.

Liberado en Marruecos, Abdelkader Belliraj obtiene su pasaporte belga

Semanas después de su liberación gracias a un indulto real concedido con motivo del Aíd al-Fitr, Abdelkader Belliraj, condenado en Marruecos por actos de terrorismo, ha obtenido un pasaporte belga, confirmó el martes la ministra belga de Justicia, Annelies Verlinden. A sus 67 años, y con doble nacionalidad marroquí y belga, Belliraj había sido condenado a cadena perpetua en 2010. En 2022, su pena fue reducida a 25 años, antes de recibir

Libéré au Maroc, Abdelkader Belliraj obtient son passeport belge

Quelques semaines après sa libération grâce à une grâce royale accordée à l’occasion de l’Aïd al-Fitr, Abdelkader Belliraj, condamné au Maroc pour des faits de terrorisme, a obtenu un passeport belge, a confirmé mardi la ministre belge de la Justice, Annelies Verlinden. Âgé de 67 ans et détenteur de la double nationalité marocaine et belge, Belliraj avait été

After royal pardon in Morocco, terror convict Abdelkader Belliraj receives Belgian passport

Weeks after walking free from a Moroccan prison following a royal pardon granted on Eid al-Fitr, terrorism convict Abdelkader Belliraj has received a Belgian passport, Belgian Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden confirmed on Tuesday. The 67-year-old, who holds both Moroccan and Belgian nationalities, was sentenced to life in prison in 2010. After his release, he contacted the Belgian embassy in Rabat, which issued him a passport. «The man has Belgian nationality and also has family in

Did The Washington Post retract its report on Polisario ties to Iran, as Algerian media claims?

By posting a photo of the Polisario’s right of reply in The Washington Post, journalists at Radio Algeria International (a public broadcaster) must have thought to themselves : «We nailed it!» But what’s the real story? Did they actually make an impact?

LOT Polish Airlines launches direct winter flights from Warsaw to Marrakech

LOT Polish Airlines is adding some Moroccan sunshine to its winter 2025/2026 lineup with the launch of a direct route between Warsaw and Marrakech, said the company on Wednesday. Starting October 29, the Polish flag carrier will operate twice-weekly flights to the Moroccan city, with departures from Chopin Airport every Wednesday and Saturday morning aboard Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737-800 aircraft. «Marrakesh is one of the most vibrant corners of the world», said Robert Ludera,

Breakthrough chromite discovery by Catalyst Mines in Morocco's Amasine project

Canadian minerals exploration company Catalyst Mines Inc. has announced significant trenching results at its Amasine Project in the Siroua region of Morocco, revealing one of the most important chromite discoveries in recent years. Sampling in Spring 2025 showed chromium concentrations across the trenches. Cobalt and nickel anomalies were also identified, according to a press release from the company on Wednesday. «The scale and grade of the chromite mineralization at the surface

Spain : Sumar ministers silent on Polisario’s calls to exit government over Sahara stance

Contrary to the Polisario’s wishes, the Sumar ministers have not withdrawn from the Spanish government. They have voiced no opposition to last week’s reaffirmation of Spain’s support for Morocco’s position on the Sahara. However, the five ministers did not hesitate to express their disagreement with the head of government on a different issue.

Royal Moroccan Navy engages in strategic naval exercises with France and Portugal

The Royal Moroccan Navy is currently participating in a naval exercise in France alongside its Portuguese and French counterparts, as part of the Clemenceau 25 mission. These joint maneuvers reflect «close military cooperation» between the three nations. The exercises also enable «the exchange of expertise and a collective response to crises, contributing to stability and security in the Mediterranean», according to the French Army’s General Staff on the platform