News in brief

In a notable humanitarian development, Algeria has released 60 young Moroccan migrants who had been detained in various detention facilities, some for over three years. The transfer, conducted at the Zouj Beghal border crossing, marks a significant step in ongoing efforts to address the complex migrant......

In a challenging maritime incident near Melilla, the Moroccan Royal Navy's patrol boat "Al-Qasid" remains stranded following a technical failure that occurred during its departure from Nador port on Thursday. The P-32 class vessel, commissioned in 1988, encountered difficulties in a rocky......

In a devastating maritime incident off the Moroccan coast, approximately 70 migrants, including 25 Malian nationals, went missing after their vessel sank on December 19. The boat, carrying around 80 people attempting to reach Spanish territory, encountered difficulties during its journey, with only eleven......

In a devastating development that underscores the ongoing migration crisis, more than 10,400 migrants perished or vanished while attempting to reach Spanish shores in 2024, according to a recent report by Spanish NGO Caminando Fronteras. The toll includes over 1,500 teenagers, marking this year as the......

The port of Tarifa, located at the southern tip of Spain, has been temporarily closed due to severe winds caused by a "Levante" storm sweeping through the Strait of Gibraltar. This decision was made by the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras to ensure the safety of both passengers and staff.......

The National League of Professional Football (LNFP) has set the dates for the upcoming winter transfer window, which will run from Wednesday, January 15, to Friday, January 31, 2025. This decision, taken during a meeting held on Wednesday by the league's governing committee, highlights its commitment......

On December 19, Italian authorities arrested three individuals—two of whom were minors—in connection with the attempted murder of a 31-year-old Moroccan man in the city of Perugia. The suspects, all nationals of Tunisia, were captured on surveillance footage assaulting the victim in the Fontevivo......

A tragic collision involving three drug smuggling boats off the coast of Morocco has resulted in one fatality and six arrests. The incident occurred in Moroccan waters near Larache, leaving one individual brain-dead, according to Spanish authorities. The collision has raised questions about the circumstances......

Morocco is set to enhance its military capabilities following the US State Department's approval of an $86 million sale of precision-guided bombs, marking another significant development in the growing defense partnership between the two nations. The approved package includes 500 GBU-39B Small Diameter......

In a significant development in the international fight against drug trafficking, three major drug traffickers arrested in Morocco have been formally charged in the United States for orchestrating large-scale fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking operations. The suspects, apprehended in Marrakech......

Brazil's federal police have successfully seized one tonne of cocaine at the Port of Itapoa in Santa Catarina. Reports indicate the drugs were destined for Morocco before continuing to Europe. According to CNN Brazil, the cocaine was discovered hidden in a compartment inside a vessel preparing to......

Thai Authorities Enlist Interpol in Search for Fugitive Suspect Thai authorities have turned to Interpol for assistance in locating Bilal Chefinu, a Moroccan man accused of killing his girlfriend, a transgender woman named Thitikarn Dulikanon. The case has drawn significant attention as Chefinu remains......

Morocco has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to international solidarity through its response to the recent floods in Spain. The Moroccan ambassador to Spain, Karima Benyaich, emphasized this spirit of cooperation during a visit to Valencia, highlighting the robust ties that bind Rabat......