At the European Parliament, the new 2024-2029 legislature officially commenced on July 16. However, the Polisario Front has yet to establish its customary friendship group within the European assembly. The Front blames the PSOE, led by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, for hindering the renewal of this entity. «The creation of this group requires the backing of three groups of MEPs. The Greens and La Gauche have already given their approval, but the Social Democrat bloc has withdrawn
After challenging the recent increase in U.S. countervailing duty on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers, OCP has won its case. The U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to lower the countervailable subsidy rate for the producer/exporter, setting it at 16.60%, down from 16.81%, although it was previously at 14.21% before November 11, 2024. This slight adjustment follows a review by U.S. officials of the appeal submitted by the Moroccan side and heard on November 18, including the
After unsuccessful attempts to establish a lobbying entity within the European Parliament, the Polisario Front has shifted its focus to the Spanish Parliament, forming a group to advocate for its agenda. The group includes members from Podemos, EH Bildu, and Sumar, with a notable inclusion of the Popular Party's MP, Carmelo Barrio. This marks a significant alignment between the right-wing party and the Polisario Front. Conversely, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), led by Pedro
Has the transfer of air traffic control of Western Sahara from Spain to Morocco been carried out discreetly? According to a Spanish media report, between 15% and 20% of the airspace is already under Rabat's control. This share has been obtained through «unilateral actions», laments El Independiente, citing «reliable sources» in Spain. «Morocco has resorted to establishing no-fly zones for so-called military exercises», thus gaining de facto authority over the
The Progress and Socialism Party, Independence Party, Constitutional Union Party, and Justice and Development Party have unanimously expressed their support for the proposed amendments to the Family Code, which were announced yesterday.
The main suspect in the high-profile rape case involving three men from well-off families in Casablanca and a French woman was heard on Tuesday, December 24, by an investigating judge at the Casablanca Appeal Court. Kamil Bennis was heard on the same day alongside M'hammed Alj, another suspect, reports Le360. The two other defendants, Saad Slaoui and Mohamed Amine Naguib, the fiancé of the alleged victim, were heard today, December 25. The three suspects, Bennis, Alj, and Slaoui, have
Last April, the CEO of the Israeli weapons company BlueBird Aero Systems announced plans to build a drone production plant in Morocco. Eight months later, construction has begun, with Israeli experts present in the Kingdom to oversee operations. However, the installation of this unit has been slowed by the Israeli war on Gaza. The drones produced are intended for the Moroccan market and export, particularly to Africa. Even before resuming relations with Israel on December 10, 2020,
Cassata is a traditional Sicilian dessert with Arab-Norman influences, evolving over centuries with ingredients like ricotta, sugar, marzipan, and candied fruit. Originally a baked dish, it transitioned to a cold preparation in the 19th century, with regional variations reflecting local products and traditions.
Ten days after his disappearance, the body of a 25-year-old Moroccan man was found inside a well on a farm in Villajoyosa, in southeastern Spain, covered with stones and grass. According to Spanish media, the missing young man was named Amine, and he was found in a well five meters deep after his cousin Zouhair decided to search for him in that area. Preliminary investigations suggest that two people who were illegally staying on the farm, a Moroccan man and a Russian woman, may be connected
Said Ait Mahdi, the head of the Coordination of Earthquake Victims of the Al-Houz earthquake, was arrested on Monday evening and subsequently transferred to the local prison in Oudaya. Ait Mahdi is facing a series of charges, including «broadcasting and distributing false allegations and claims with the intention of harming the private lives of individuals, defaming them, insulting an organized body, insulting public officials while on duty, assaulting a public official while on duty,
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