Society
Tensions escalated in Ceuta following several incidents that occurred on Wednesday and Thursday morning between local residents and irregular migrants. The clashes, reported in various areas, come amid a context already marked by a massive influx of migrants at the end of July. On Thursday morning, four......
The Spanish authorities are urgently strengthening reception capacities in Ceuta as migratory pressure continues to weigh on local systems. The Spanish Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration plans to establish four temporary facilities to create an additional 1,500 places. The decision......
Spanish media have reported that a Moroccan woman and her 10-year-old son reached Ceuta on Sunday, October 12, after swimming across from the Moroccan coast. According to the same sources, they arrived at El Tarajal beach, braving rough seas during their perilous journey. The Spanish newspaper El Faro......
Portuguese authorities have rejected 34 out of 38 asylum requests filed by Moroccan migrants who arrived on August 8 at Boca do Rio beach in Vila do Bispo, Algarve. The group, intercepted after traveling in a wooden boat, included 25 men, six women, and seven minors. Asylum claims deemed “unfounded” The......
Around 200 migrants, including men, women, children, and individuals with disabilities, attempted the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the weekend. The crossing, intercepted with assistance from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the Spanish Coast Guard, highlights......
Spanish authorities in Ceuta have arrested an Algerian man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy residing in a temporary shelter for migrants. The suspect reportedly began with inappropriate touching before escalating to more severe abuse. Investigators suspect the individual may be part......
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta has witnessed a striking demographic milestone, with Mohamed emerging as the most prevalent surname among its residents, according to 2024 data from Spain's National Statistics Institute. Overwhelming presence of Arabic surnames The statistical analysis reveals that......
Morocco will enhance its special maritime passenger transport to and from southern Europe with 520 weekly sailings under the Marhaba 2025 operation. This was announced by Mustapha Baitas, the government spokesperson and Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament. Following the weekly government......
In Morocco, King Mohammed VI urged citizens to abstain from sacrifice this year due to the country’s alarming decline in national livestock, particularly sheep, which has fallen by 38% since 2016. The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has announced that Eid Al-Adha 1446H will be celebrated......
In a significant demonstration of its border security capabilities, Morocco thwarted 78,685 irregular migration attempts in 2024, according to the country’s Ministry of Interior. The data underscores the nation’s ongoing efforts to address migration pressures amid regional instability and......
La Rioja, Spain's northern province, has recorded Morocco as its second-largest source of immigrants in 2023, with 1,140 new arrivals - a notable increase from fewer than 1,000 the previous year, according to data from the Spanish National Statistics Institute. Colombia maintained its position as......
As September 30 approaches, Moroccan and Spanish authorities are on high alert, bracing for a possible surge in irregular migration attempts at the border of Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave. Social media calls for a mass border crossing have prompted officials to bolster security measures, echoing......
In a decisive move, Morocco's government has taken swift and resolute action to tackle the recent crisis in Fnideq, a coastal town known for its proximity to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The authorities have demonstrated their commitment to addressing the complex issue of irregular migration, which......
