news_byLatifa Babas

Diaspo #79 : Nordine Oubaali, the champion of a boxing-loving family

On January the 19th, French-Moroccan Nordine Oubaali, 32, became the World Boxing Council bantamweight world champion. An achievement that he reached with the help of his family and his coach Ali Oubaali.

Trump adopts US Appropriations Bill, including the Sahara in funds granted to Morocco

After MEPs adopted the association and fisheries agreements at the European Parliament, Morocco welcomes Sahara provisions in the 2019 US Appropriations Bill.

Rabat struggles with the repatriation of Moroccan families in ISIS

While ISIS is losing ground in Syria, several Moroccan families had fled the areas controlled by the terrorist organization, reported AFP. The latter pointed at the struggle of North African nationals in ISIS and their difficult repatriation.

Capping Fuel prices : Anti-competitive practices council disapproves of Lahcen Daoudi’s decision

On January the 30th, General Affairs Minister Lahcen Daoudi announced that Morocco will start capping fuel prices in March. The Conseil de la Concurrence, a Moroccan authority charged with combatting anti-competitive practices, disapproved of Daoudi’s decision.

Felipe asked King Mohammed VI to double efforts on the migration issue, El Pais says

Illegal migration was at the heart of a meeting that brought Felipe VI and King Mohammed VI together. The King of Spain, urged the Moroccan authorities to double their efforts on the issue.

Morocco’s energy ambitions might do harm to oil and natural gas investors

While trying to diversify energy resources, Morocco is attracting oil and natural gas investors. According to a Forbes analyst, the Kingdom’s plan might create obstacles for these foreign oil and gas exploration and production companies.

In 2018, Spain rejected more than 500 asylum requests submitted by Moroccans

Contrary to what has been reported by Spanish newspapers, the majority of asylum seekers in Spain fly to the country. In 2018, Spain was less generous with Moroccan asylum applicants, rejecting most of their requests.

The oldest fossilized traces of motility discovered by a Moroccan geologist in Gabon

The oldest evidence of mobility on earth was discovered in Gabon by a group of scientists, led by Moroccan geologist Abderrazak El Albani. The discovery is linked to former findings revealed by the same scientist.

Morocco-EU : The European Court of Justice rejects a Polisario’s appeal

An appeal presented by the Polisario has been ruled «inadmissible» by the Court of Justice of the European Union. The institution of the European Union had ruled in favor of the Front in the past.

Houthi movement praises Morocco for «ceasing» military operations with Saudi-led coalition

In a letter sent to Prime Minister Saadeddine El Othmani, the head of Yemen’s Houthi movement thanked Morocco for «ceasing» military operations with Saudi-led coalition. This comes as Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita said that Morocco is still part of the coalition.