Chariot Limited, an Africa-focused energy group, announced on Wednesday, May 14, that it has regained control of its Moroccan offshore interests. Energean plc, a London-based oil and gas company, transferred its 45% stake in the Lixus Offshore and 37.5% stake in the Rissana Offshore licences to Chariot. As a result, Chariot now holds a 75% working interest in both licences, with Morocco’s Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines (ONHYM) retaining 25%. This transfer follows a 2023
The Polisario militias are increasingly becoming openly involved in the ongoing war between drug trafficking gangs in the Tindouf camps. «A new episode in this series unfolded yesterday, this time with the direct participation of soldiers and gendarmes», a well-informed source told Yabiladi. «The two factions clashed on behalf of rival criminal gangs, each seeking to control the cocaine and psychotropic drug trade within the camps. The involvement of security forces is not
The Tricinty Rock and Metal Festival is set to return for its third edition on May 23 and 24, 2025, in Rabat, with organizers promising a «more intense and daring» experience. Designed to spotlight professionals in the rock and metal scene, the event is evolving into a true hub for networking and collaboration between industry experts and enthusiasts at the regional level. The lineup includes seven bands from both national and international scenes: Klone (France – progressive
Sent by Alaouite Sultan Mohammed IV to the Court of Napoleon III, Driss Al Amraoui, son of a scholar, left a tale of his wonder for printing machines, new technologies and the situation of women in France.
This Wednesday, May 14, Morocco commemorates the 69th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Armed Forces (FAR), an occasion traditionally marked by a message from King Mohammed VI addressed to FAR members. This year, the monarch highlighted the strategic importance of Morocco’s military in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving global landscape. «The growing challenges posed by the current situation—along with the unprecedented disruptions it brings both regionally
The president of the Reformist Movement (MR), Georges-Louis Bouchez, announced a bill in the Belgian Parliament on Wednesday to recognize Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara. He described the initiative as fundamental for Morocco and a key step in strengthening ties with Belgium, particularly with an eye toward the country’s large base of dual-national voteers.
Expelled in January 2022, Moroccan imam Mohamed Toujgani is now allowed to return to Belgium after the Court of Cassation rejected the Belgian state's appeal against the decision to grant him Belgian nationality. His initial request—filed in 2019 to extend his residence permit and obtain citizenship—had been denied after the resurfacing of controversial remarks he made in 2009 during the Israeli offensive on Gaza (2008–2009), which were deemed radical. Although the
A Swiss reconnaissance mission to Morocco highlights how the geological characteristics of the High Atlas and vulnerable building typologies contributed to severe earthquake damage. The team's observations aim to improve earthquake resilience strategies for both Switzerland and other vulnerable mountain regions.
Eight people have died and more than twenty others were injured, several critically, in an accident that occurred this Wednesday on National road No. 1 between Essaouira and Agadir. The eighth victim succumbed to their injuries during hospital transfer. The tragedy took place in the Tamanar area after a bus overturned and collided with a smaller vehicle. In the region, the Royal Gendarmerie, Civil Protection, the Ministry of Health delegation, and the medical staff of Sidi Mohamed Ben
Spanish far-right Vox party has criticized the «Morocco Festival» held last week in Tarragona, announcing plans to seek clarification from both the Tarragona City Council and the Provincial Council, which supported the event organized by the Consulate General of Morocco in Tarragona. Vox is demanding to know «how much funding was provided by these institutions and the total cost to public funds». The festival featured a rich and diverse program aimed at showcasing
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