Society
Spain’s Minister of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration, Elma Saiz, has praised the collaborative efforts between Morocco and Spain in advancing circular migration, particularly through the innovative “Wafira” program. The initiative, designed to promote women’s entrepreneurship......
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......
A significant academic conference held at Melilla's Hospital del Rey on January 17 brought together specialists from universities in Naples and Paris to discuss integrating Tamazight into the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. The event coincided with Yennayer, the traditional Amazigh......
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......
Christmas Eve in 2024 was marked by an air of somber reflection as the world observed the holiday under the shadow of ongoing conflicts, particularly the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Bethlehem, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, stood as a poignant symbol of these struggles, with its streets quieter than......
The Moroccan diaspora plays a key economic role by sending hard currency in the form of remittances to their families. Moroccans living in Spain are the top foreign contributors to the country’s social security system, official figures reveal. As of November, 342,318 Moroccans were paying into......
In a move to address prison overcrowding and promote rehabilitation, Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, announced that the country's new law on alternative sentencing will come into effect on August 22, 2025. The law, known as Law No. 43.22, is designed to offer non-custodial penalties......
The President of the Canary Islands, Fernando Clavijo, has expressed his satisfaction with the Spanish government's commitment to providing €100 million to address the ongoing migrant crisis in the region. This move, he believes, signifies a crucial understanding that the issue is a collective......
In a significant move towards bolstering human rights protections in Morocco, Amina Bouayach, President of the National Human Rights Council (CNDH), has urged for a more robust implementation of the Istanbul Protocol within the country's legal framework. Speaking at a seminar focused on enhancing......
Canada has reached a historic low in fertility rates for the second consecutive year, according to Statistics Canada. The national fertility rate now stands at 1.26 children per woman, with British Columbia recording the lowest rate in the country at just one child per woman. Despite the stable number......
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 remarkable turn of events, Spanish authorities have exposed a cunning scheme that has left many questioning their celebrity encounters. The operation, codenamed "Operation Hollywood," has led to the arrest of five individuals who have been masterfully impersonating the iconic actor Brad......
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......
