The Spanish national police recently expelled a 53-year-old Moroccan citizen, following his 2018 arrest and conviction for terrorism-related activities linked to a cell operating in Catalonia. This expulsion is accompanied by a ten-year ban from entering the Schengen area. The man, a hairdresser in Mataró, was involved in recruiting fighters for the terrorist group ISIS at his workplace. According to Spanish media, the investigation began in 2015, with cooperation from Morocco,
Major League Soccer (MLS) has fined Argentine forward Lionel Messi of Inter Miami for inappropriate behavior toward New York City's assistant coach, Moroccan Mehdi Ballouchy, following their match last Sunday. The league has not disclosed the amount of the fine. The incident, captured on video, shows Messi approaching Ballouchy and placing his hand on his neck before heading to the locker room. This behavior violated league rules, which prohibit placing «hands to the face/head/neck of an
The 18th edition of the Jazzablanca festival, set to take place from July 3 to 12, 2025, will expand to ten days for the first time, offering original performances and an immersive experience at Anfa Park Village. The lineup includes Salif Keïta, Jordan Rakei, Tif, Emel, and Alfa Mist, along with Aïta Mon Amour, Waaju & Majid Bekkas Trio, and Ezra Collective, the organizers announced. «The beating heart of the festival, Jazzablanca Village, has been designed as a space for
«Family ties remain a fundamental value for many», asserts the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES). This holds true even across geographical distances, particularly for expatriates, as highlighted in the third edition of the national survey on social connections. The findings indicate that relationships with relatives living abroad remain strong.
Investigations into a recently discovered tunnel in Trajal, believed to have been used for smuggling large quantities of drugs between Morocco and Ceuta, are still ongoing. In this context, Judge María Tardón of Spain’s National Court has requested judicial assistance from Moroccan authorities to strengthen security cooperation in the case. According to Spanish media, the court has sent a judicial delegation to allow the Civil Guard to extend its investigation beyond
Since September 2023, Morocco has been facing a severe measles outbreak, with nearly 25,000 suspected cases, including 6,300 confirmed infections and 120 deaths. The outbreak has spread beyond Morocco, with both France and Spain reporting imported cases. In Spain, measles has become a growing concern for health authorities. The country recorded 107 confirmed cases in the first eight weeks of 2025, across eight active clusters in different regions. This marks a sharp increase compared to the
To support Moroccans abroad during Ramadan in their countries of residence, the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad is mobilizing 272 representatives as part of its annual program. Academics, theological researchers, and Quran reciters will lead discussions and exchange sessions, highlighting the enlightened principles of Islam that promote coexistence in host countries.
On the 26th of February King Mohammed V passed away after undergoing a minor surgery. His death has raised several questions regarding the efficiency of the medical staff that performed the operation.
Amid a diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on BFMTV new measures to restrict the movement and entry of certain Algerian officials into France. He stated that he was «ready to take further action» if the situation does not improve. These sanctions are a response to Algiers’ refusal to accept several nationals expelled from France, including the assailant in the Mulhouse attack, as well as the imprisonment of
Le gel de l'aide étrangère des États-Unis au Maroc «affecte gravement plusieurs programmes de lutte contre le VIH» menés par des ONG locales, selon un rapport publié mardi par le Programme commun des Nations Unies sur le VIH/sida (ONUSIDA). Cette suspension menace les efforts de prévention des maladies, les campagnes de vaccination et les réponses sanitaires d'urgence, a déclaré l'organisme onusien. Les initiatives