Moroccan couple arrested for smuggling minors into Melilla using their children's passports

The Spanish National Police arrested a Moroccan couple living in the city of Móstoles, a municipality in near Madrid, for smuggling two Moroccan minors into Melilla using their children's passports. According to Spanish media, the couple is facing charges related to falsifying documents and exploiting the rights of migrants, while one of the smuggled minors, a 17-year-old girl, was arrested and placed under the care of Melilla's minor protection services. According to a

Messi names Moroccan-Spanish star Lamine Yamal as his successor

With his career coming to an end, Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, who currently plays for Inter Miami, said his successor is Moroccan-Spanish rising star Lamine Yamal, who plays for Barcelona and has chosen to represent the Spanish national team. «There is a very good generation of young players who have many years ahead of them», Messi said in response to a question while participating in an event organized by Adidas in Germany. «If I had to choose someone

Morocco discusses the latest developments in Syria with Jordan and the UAE

Following the success of the opposition in toppling the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, Morocco has been discussing developments in Syria with some Arab countries, including Jordan and the UAE. In this context, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita had a phone call with his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, during which the two parties reviewed «efforts made to support an inclusive political transition process in Syria led by Syrians to rebuild state institutions and

In the 1980s, Mauritania feared an end to the Morocco-Polisario conflict

Former Mauritanian president Ould Taya was deeply concerned about the possibility of an end to the war between Morocco and the Polisario. This is revealed in a declassified US State Department document.

YouTuber «Moulinex» arrested in Marrakech over defamation and decency complaints

On Friday, a Moroccan YouTuber named Younes, known on social media as «Moulinex», was arrested upon his arrival at the Marrakech Menara Airport. According to local media, the arrest came against the backdrop of multiple complaints against him, related to charges of slander and defamation on social media platforms, in addition to breach of public decency. A human rights organization had filed an urgent complaint with the public prosecution, accusing the controversial YouTuber of

Brazilian Influencer alleges «genital inspection» in Morocco before prison admission

Brazilian influencer and reality TV star Liziane Gutierrez, who was detained in Morocco following a clash with police in Marrakech, alleges that she was «forced to show officers her genitals» after her arrest when they suspected she was transgender. The model was detained in Morocco for one month. The woman, who boasts 1.5 million followers on Instagram, was arrested while holidaying in Morocco after her purse was stolen near her Marrakech hotel. According to the Mirror, Gutierrez

Investigation launched after four patients die simultaneously at Rabat hospital

Four patients died simultaneously on Wednesday in the resuscitation department of the Moulay Youssef Regional Hospital in Rabat, prompting the Ministry of Health to launch an investigation into the incident. There are conflicting reports about the cause of their deaths. While some sources suggest a power outage and the failure of the backup generator, which caused the oxygen supply to stop, other sources point to human error related to changing the oxygen bottles. According to Hespress, a

Moroccan «influencers» behind bars, defamation and the lack of regulation and ethical framework

Several Moroccan content creators have been arrested, investigated, and sentenced for sharing defamatory or unethical content online. Moroccan digital communication expert Marouane Harmach highlights the reasons behind the spread of such content, advocating for a structured framework and inclusive dialogue to address legal, ethical, and societal challenges, all while ensuring the preservation of free expression.

Morocco dominates CAF Awards shortlists with multiple nominations across categories

On Thursday, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the final list of nominees for the 2024 African Player of the Year award. Among the nominees for Best African Player is Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain. He joins Brighton’s Simon Adingra, Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy, Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns. The race is intense, the votes are distributed evenly

Morocco and Gulf States set for key ministerial meeting

Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita received Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in Rabat on Thursday, December 12. Talks focused on «the strategic partnership» between the kingdom and the monarchies of the regional bloc, Moroccan diplomacy wrote on X. «Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC Supreme Council's constant position in favor of the Moroccan Sahara and the Kingdom's territorial integrity», the same source stresses. The GCC countries