The Casablanca Security Directorate has responded to a viral video circulating on social media, depicting a woman with blood on her face, allegedly after being assaulted at a fish market in Casablanca. The woman, identified as Aicha Nour, claims she was attacked. Preliminary investigations by the Derb Omar police station have revealed that the incident involves mutual complaints between Aicha Nour and a 17-year-old minor. Both parties accuse each other of engaging in physical violence,
Aimee Cutrona, membre chevronnée du Service extérieur des États-Unis, a été nommée Chargée d'Affaires à l'ambassade des États-Unis au Maroc, à compter du dimanche 19 janvier, selon un communiqué de presse de l'ambassade. Cette nomination intervient à la suite du départ prévu de l'Ambassadeur Puneet Talwar. L'ambassadeur a conclu son service le 19 janvier, après plus de deux ans à
On Saturday, January 18, the Moroccan Embassy in Burkina Faso reported the disappearance of four Moroccan truck drivers traveling between the town of «Dore» in northeastern Burkina Faso and «Téra» in western Niger. The embassy noted that international transport drivers typically consult with local authorities regarding the security situation before embarking on their journeys. This precaution is especially critical on routes like the one through Setenga, which
On the brink of Donald Trump's inauguration as the President of the United States, scheduled for Monday, January 20, in Washington, the CIA has released a comprehensive map of Morocco, which notably includes the Saharan provinces. Accompanying this map, the US intelligence agency stated that «in 2020, the United States recognized Western Sahara as part of Morocco». This recognition was a decision upheld by President Joe Biden throughout his term, despite significant pressure from
Aimee Cutrona, a seasoned member of the United States Senior Foreign Service, has been appointed as the Chargé d'Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Morocco, effective Sunday, January 19, according to a press release from the embassy. This appointment comes in the wake of Ambassador Puneet Talwar's scheduled departure. The ambassador concluded his service on January 19, after more than two years representing the United States in the Kingdom. Chargé d'Affaires Cutrona had previously
Born in the heart of the Rif region in northern Morocco, Mohamed Khoutoul's experience tells a unique and inspiring life story. It was not just a move between two countries but a journey full of challenges that shaped his personality and future.
The Danish police are advancing in their investigation of the fire that engulfed the headquarters of the Copenhagen-based Global Aktion association on Sunday, January 12. The primary suspect is a 19-year-old British national, described by Danish media as a «gang member». He is currently in custody, facing charges of «serious arson», according to the same sources. Global Aktion has not yet issued a statement regarding these recent developments. However, the NGO has
Shortly after visiting the Tindouf Camps, earlier in January, Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg has since adopted a pro-Polisario stance online. The 22-year-old activist has made the Sahara conflict the top of her agenda, scheduling an online live Q&A today, January 17, to speak about «her fight for justice from Palestine to Western Sahara». This Q&A, expected at 8pm GMT, is organized by Zeteo, a media organization founded by American-British broadcaster and
Fitch Ratings expects Moroccan banks' strong profitability to continue in 2025–2026, driven by favorable operating conditions, economic growth, and structural reforms. Despite challenges like high non-performing loans and structural constraints, Fitch highlights opportunities for improved financial strength and credit growth from infrastructure projects and investment loans.
The General Union of Arab Journalists, in its recent General Secretariat and Permanent Bureau meeting from January 12-16, 2025, declared its backing for Morocco's territorial integrity and the autonomy proposal for the Sahara. In an official statement, the Union reaffirmed its «firm positions regarding the affirmation of all manifestations of national sovereignty in all Arab countries and their legitimate rights to their national independence and its rejection of all forms and
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