In Algeria, the border with Morocco, an annoying taboo The Boualem Sansal affair, this Algerian writer imprisoned for having evoked the past extent of the Moroccan kingdom, rekindles tensions between Algeria and Morocco. An episode which highlights the complexity of relations between these two countries, marked by a colonial heritage and persistent territorial disputes. If […]
Luxury car trafficking: an Algerian arrested in Tangier Elements of the Ksar Sghir gendarmerie arrested an individual suspected of being involved in international luxury car trafficking. The suspect, of Algerian nationality, was presented to the King’s prosecutor at the Tangier court of first instance, who ordered his placement in preventive detention. The investigation revealed that […]
Eliesse Ben Seghir, the Moroccan jewel that panics the counters AS Monaco can count on a young talent who continues to make headlines: Eliesse Ben Seghir. The young Moroccan striker, aged only 18, impresses with his performances both in Ligue 1 and in the Champions League. With 21 matches already played this season, Ben Seghir […]
Maximum security in Marrakech The city of Marrakech is preparing to host the 21st edition of the International Film Festival which opens its doors today. An important security system has been put in place to guarantee the smooth running of the event. According to a source cited by Hespressthe Moroccan authorities have reinforced security around […]
How Morocco put pressure on Dubai to arrest Ridouan Taghi The arrest of Dutch organized crime figure Ridouan Taghi in Dubai in December 2019 was presented as a resounding victory for the police. Yet behind this image of success lie years of frustration, waiting and suspicion. But Morocco’s intervention was undoubtedly a key moment in […]
Convicted, a former Moroccan elected official on the run in France? The former president of the provincial council of Sidi Slimane, Abdelouahed Khallouki, has disappeared. Definitively sentenced to ten years in prison for “creating a criminal gang”, he is said to have fled to France after the rejection of his appeal by the Court of […]
Moroccans soon to be deprived of IPTV? Piracy of sports television channels via IPTV has become a scourge in Morocco, pushing the Qatari group beIN Sports to take radical measures and resort to justice. Faced with the scale of the phenomenon, beIN Sports decided to attack the main Moroccan telecom operators, accusing them of facilitating […]
Tourist buses to travel around Casablanca Casablanca will soon have tourist buses, a first for the economic capital of Morocco. The announcement was made by Nabila Rmili, president of the Council of Casablanca, during an extraordinary session held on Thursday. This initiative aims to boost the city’s tourist activity, which lags behind in this area […]
New for the Tangier cable car The project of urban cable car in Tangieralready envisaged since 2010, has resurfaced. It could even be put into service very quickly if the current constraints are overcome quickly. 2.5 kilometers long, it plans to connect four strategic points in the city: the Kasbah, the Port, the Marina and […]
Algerian newspaper speculates on imminent Morocco-Algeria war An article from the Algerian newspaper El-Khabar stirs up the powder keg of diplomatic relations between France, Morocco and Algeria. In a publication, the media claims that Paris would supply weapons to Rabat, raising the threat of a regional conflict. Considered one of the most influential in Algeria, […]