The reopening of customs at Ceuta and Melilla was the focal point of a joint press conference on Monday, featuring Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, and his Indian counterpart. Spain and Morocco have targeted January 8 for the official reopening, though Albares admitted that «technical problems remain to be resolved before this objective can be achieved». Albares expressed surprise at certain remarks concerning the customs issue, noting that
After initial hesitation, the Polisario has attributed the fire at the headquarters of a Danish association to Morocco. Several Algerian media outlets have echoed this claim. Meanwhile, Danish police have launched an investigation into the incident.
After nearly two years on the run, 26-year-old French-Algerian Sahbi El Asraoui was arrested on Friday, January 10, in Marrakech. New details have emerged about his background and the charges that prompted his inclusion in Interpol's files. Born in Besançon in 1999, El Asraoui had been on the run since March 8, 2023, the day he absconded from his trial for attempted murder in Planoise, Doubs. Convicted in absentia to seven years in prison for severely injuring a man in
After images of Kurdish separatists allegedly hosted by the Polisario Front began circulating, Algeria sought to appease Turkey's anger, asserting that the claims were baseless.
Just after the Amazigh New Year, in mid-January, Idernan is traditionally celebrated as a day of peace between tribes. The galette, specially prepared for the occasion, now takes its name from this festival. Similar to the more commonly known «baghrir», this dish was later introduced to the Yennayer table. It is served as a sign of welcome to guests before the festive dinner.
Abdelilah Benkirane has reignited the debate over the status of the Eastern Sahara, currently under Algerian control, by declaring that it is Moroccan. «Touat, Tindouf, and Bechar are Moroccan territories. Their inhabitants are Moroccans», stated the Secretary General of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) during a recent party meeting focused on the reform of the Family Code. Benkirane emphasized historical ties by noting that, «Before Algeria's independence, the
In Casablanca, three pregnant women died during childbirth at the same clinic and under similar circumstances, sparking a wave of controversy and increasing calls for a thorough investigation to uncover the details and hold those responsible accountable.
Morocco celebrates the Amazigh New Year, Yennayer, as a national holiday, honoring centuries-old traditions of abundance, connection, and cultural rituals. The celebration features unique vocabulary and special greetings—let's discover some of the most commonly used Amazigh words during this New Year's Eve.
Spain's fresh fruit and vegetable imports from non-EU countries reached a significant milestone from January to October 2024, totaling €2,696 million. This figure accounted for 66% of the nation's total imports in this sector, with the remaining 34%—amounting to €1,390 million—coming from EU countries. Imports from non-EU countries saw a notable increase of 12%, while those from EU countries rose by 13%. Leading the charge as Spain's top supplier was Morocco, with
In a poignant conclusion to a days-long search, Ahmed, a Moroccan man from Amersfoort, Utrecht, was laid to rest in his hometown of Nador earlier in January. Ahmed had gone missing in the Netherlands on December 23, sparking an extensive search effort. The 58-year-old, who suffered from dementia and a mental disability, was the focus of a determined search by his family, aided by hundreds of volunteers. Their efforts came to a tragic end on January 2 when a passerby discovered Ahmed's body in
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