The Japanese company Iwase Cosfa, which specializes in raw materials for cosmetics and health products, announced on Tuesday the creation of its Moroccan subsidiary. This move will allow the company to establish a presence in the African market and lay the groundwork for further development. Based in Chuo Ward, Osaka, Iwase Cosfa has already set up a global sales system for cosmetic components through local subsidiaries in China, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, France, and the
A minor from Martil tragically lost his life a few days ago while attempting to swim to Ceuta. His funeral was held earlier this week at the Islamic cemetery in Martil. According to local sources, the victim had not shared his intention to attempt the swim with anyone. The family is still struggling to come to terms with the tragedy, especially since the minor had not been missing for long before they received a call from the police informing them of his death. There are still missing
Possession of non-consensual intimate images (NCII) of a woman without her hijab should be made an offense in the United Kingdom, UK MPs have proposed. In a report submitted to the UK Parliament on Wednesday, the Commons' Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) stated that pictures of veiled women, taken without their consent, should be considered «non-consensual intimate images» and placed on equal footing with child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The new regulations should also
In recent weeks, Islamophobic graffiti has been discovered on mosques in east and south London. In the UK, local authorities have linked these incidents to a digital campaign operating through several Telegram groups, which offered cryptocurrency rewards for violent acts against Muslims. According to The Guardian, participants who created the «most beautiful graffiti» were promised a «gift», including £100 in any cryptocurrency. These same groups have also called
The Islamic Community of Melilla is calling on its followers to forgo the Eid sacrifice this year, following the directive of King Mohammed VI. In a press release, the association’s board of directors, led by Mohamed Ahmed Moh, stated that the economic and climate crisis has made this tradition increasingly difficult for many families, mainly due to the rising cost of livestock. The organization noted that the price of a sheep in Melilla has surged from €250 to €800. However,
Morocco's parliamentary and partisan diplomacy is shifting its focus toward Mexico, a country that recognizes the «Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic» (SADR). Following the visit of a delegation of MPs led by the President of the House of Representatives, Rachid Talbi Alami, to Mexico City last week, it is now the turn of the First Secretary of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP), Driss Lachgar, to take over. In Mexico City, Lachgar met with Alejandro Moreno, the leader
A Moroccan historian revealed that El Khattabi had allegedly refused to be a king of Morocco replacing Mohammed V. This was a French offer made to the Riffian leader by Allal El Fassi.
On the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab Summit, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita held talks today in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty. According to the official X account of the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, the meeting took place on Tuesday, March 4, during the summit, which was convened to discuss developments in the Palestinian issue. Bourita and Abdelatty discussed ways to «strengthen bilateral
En marge du Sommet arabe extraordinaire sur la Palestine, le ministre marocain des Affaires étrangères, Nasser Bourita, s'est entretenu aujourd'hui au Caire avec son homologue égyptien, Badr Abdelatty, selon le compte X officiel. Les discussions entre les deux chefs de la diplomatie ont porté sur les moyens de «renforcer les relations bilatérales entre le Maroc et l'Égypte, ainsi que sur les questions clés à l'ordre du jour du
En el marco de la Cumbre Árabe Extraordinaria sobre Palestina, el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Marruecos, Nasser Bourita, se reunió hoy en El Cairo con su homólogo egipcio, Badr Abdelatty, según informó la cuenta oficial en X. Las conversaciones entre ambos diplomáticos se centraron en cómo «fortalecer las relaciones bilaterales entre Marruecos y Egipto, así como en los temas clave de la agenda de la cumbre». Ese mismo