More and more MREs are returning to Morocco After spending several years in France, Belgium or elsewhere, many Moroccans living abroad (MRE) decide to return to Morocco, for several reasons. Returning home is now the choice of many Moroccans living abroad (MRE). On the web, groups have even been created to spread this idea of […]
The harsh reality of Moroccans in the Netherlands Whether first or second generation, Moroccans residing in the Netherlands face enormous social and economic difficulties. The language barrier, isolation, unemployment: this is part of the reality that Moroccans living in the Netherlands face. The first generation of Moroccan migrants arriving directly from Morocco encountered problems mastering […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Quebec no longer wants to recruit Moroccans The Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration (MIFI) of Quebec announced on Wednesday the suspension until 2025 of recruitment missions abroad, called “Québec Days”. Morocco is affected by this decision. “We confirm that the MIFI will not hold new Québec Days recruitment missions between now and June 30, […]
Othman El Ballouti: the Moroccan drug lord who thrives in Dubai Dubai, hub of drug trafficking? This is revealed by new data on real estate transactions carried out there. An investigation carried out by the collective of journalists OCCRP and the Norwegian media E24 highlights the extent of the phenomenon. Drug lords, includingMoroccan originwanted by […]
Algeria and “Rif Day”: a ridiculous and provocative scenario Algeria’s organization of a conference devoted to the Moroccan Rif region has sparked a wave of criticism in Morocco. Academics and experts in international relations reacted strongly to this initiative, seeing it as a new maneuver by Algiers to destabilize the kingdom. This event, widely reported […]
A “peace plan” for Gaza and Lebanon, with Morocco on the front line The leader of the Israeli opposition, Yair Lapid, unveiled a large-scale diplomatic initiative aimed at putting an end to the ongoing clashes in Gaza and Lebanon, while promoting regional cooperation notably involving Morocco. This proposal, made public during the “Strategies of Hope” […]
Italy: heavy sentences for the savage attack of a Moroccan The court in Foggia, Italy, handed down heavy sentences on Friday against five young men involved in the savage attack on a Moroccan national. The events, which date back to June 24, 2023, took place on Place Mercato, a place known for its nocturnal gatherings. […]