Algeria appears to be softening its stance on Israel and is seeking to strengthen its ties with the United States. In a surprising move, Algiers has contracted the BGR Group, a firm with alleged ties to Israel, to represent its interests in the United States. The contract is valued at $720,000 annually, according to Jeune Afrique magazine. The co-founder of the BGR Group, Haley Reeves Barbour, is a prominent member of the Republican Party. This suggests that Algeria is anticipating a potential
Karim Mosta, a retired grandfather from France, recently completed a 15,000-kilometer cycling journey from Casablanca to Beijing, inspired by Ibn Battuta's travels. Known for his long-distance challenges, Mosta shares his life experiences with younger generations, promoting education, sport, and kindness.
Moroccan footballer Hakim Ziyech condemned Israeli soldiers' mistreatment of Palestinian resistance fighters in a viral video, expressing his outrage on Instagram. Ziyech later deleted his post in which he criticized Morocco's government.
Rachid Talbi Alami, Speaker of Morocco's House of Representatives, met with South Africa's National Assembly Speaker Angela Thokozile Didiza to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation. While Didiza expressed interest in deepening ties, relations remain strained as Morocco opposes South Africa’s involvement in the Western Sahara issue.
Air Arabia Maroc announced the launch of new direct flights between Casablanca and Madrid, beginning on October 27, 2024. The new route will connect Mohammed V International Airport to Madrid Barajas International Airport with four weekly flights. The addition of Madrid to Air Arabia Maroc's international network underscores the airline's commitment to providing comfortable and affordable travel options for its passengers, according to a statement.
Moroccan computer scientist Rachid Guerraoui has been awarded the Dahl-Nygaard Prize, a prestigious recognition given annually to a senior researcher in software engineering. With over three decades of experience as a computer scientist, Guerraoui has held professorial positions at several prestigious organizations, including the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique de Saclay, Hewlett Packard Laboratories, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Guerraoui is best known for
Morocco and Japan signed an Exchange of Notes on Friday in Rabat to finance the «Development Policy Loan for Universal Health Coverage» program, amounting to 1,850,000,000 Dirhams. The announcement was made in a press release by the Japanese Embassy in Morocco. The Exchange of Notes was signed by Kuramitsu Hideaki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Morocco, and Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, in the presence of Khalid
Morocco improved its ranking to 90th out of 193 countries in the 2024 E-Government Index, moving up 11 places from 2022. The report highlighted Morocco's steady progress in digital governance since 2008, placing it fourth in Africa behind South Africa, Mauritius, and Tunisia.
On Thursday, Spain's National Court rejected a request for urgent measures filed by the lawyers of Hamou Ali, a 30-year-old Sahrawi man, against the deportation decision issued against him by the Ministry of Interior. According to Spanish media, Ali Hamou Ali, who had applied for international protection, is «deaf and has cancer». He has been detained in the asylum rejection hall at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport for over a week and now faces possible deportation to
In response to recent migration attempts from M'diq-Fnideq, the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights. The CNDH urged individuals who have experienced rights violations, including minors and their guardians, to contact the institution for support and protection. The Council invited those affected to come forward within the framework of its central and regional jurisdictions. In a statement released on Thursday, the CNDH confirmed that
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