News in brief
Mounir Nasraoui, father of Barcelona and Spain football sensation Lamine Yamal, has reportedly been discharged from the hospital following a stabbing incident on Wednesday night. The attack occurred in a parking lot in Mataró, a town in northeastern Spain. Nasraoui, a Moroccan national, was initially......
A complex fraud network, allegedly linked to a Moroccan clan, has duped over 1,000 individuals across Switzerland and neighboring regions. Reports from Swiss media reveal that two German siblings are at the center of this operation, which has illicitly amassed several million Swiss francs. The scheme......
In a striking development that has sent ripples through the international community, Algeria has taken an unprecedented step in its ongoing dispute with France over the Sahara issue. The North African nation is now refusing to accept its own deported nationals from France, effectively weaponizing illegal......
In a recent incident, the Moroccan military employed drone technology to target and strike two vehicles and a large truck belonging to prospectors from the Tindouf camps in the buffer zone near the Mauritanian border. The attack, which occurred in the "Mak" area, did not result in any casualties. Sources......
The Moroccan Royal Navy has scheduled a series of military exercises off the coast of Laayoune, sparking concern from Spain's left-wing political party, Sumar. However, Spain's Foreign Ministry has provided assurances to quell the party's fears, emphasizing that these exercises pose no threat. According......
Directorate General of Meteorology Dispels Tsunami Fears Beachgoers along Morocco's coastline have recently been puzzled and alarmed by a noticeable drop in sea levels. This dramatic change has sparked widespread concern and speculation about the possibility of an impending tsunami. In response......
In a significant counterterrorism operation, Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) has arrested an ISIS-affiliated suspect in the rural community of Ourika, near Marrakech. The suspect, a 16-year-old male, was allegedly planning several serious terrorist projects targeting......
In a bold move to solidify its position on the global aerospace stage, Morocco has made a striking appearance at the prestigious Farnborough International Airshow. The North African nation's presence at this pivotal industry event, running from July 22 to 26 just southwest of London, signals its......
Uncertainty continues to surround Mohamed Boudrika, president of Raja Casablanca, amid widespread rumors of his arrest in Germany. These claims, which spread rapidly through Moroccan and international media, have been strongly denied by his family, leaving the situation mired in speculation. Initial......
The Moroccan National Office of Railways (ONCF) has announced the launch of a new access control system to enhance safety and order within its rail network. This innovative system aims to regulate platform access, enabling ONCF to better manage passenger influx and avoid congestion and human traffic......
In a sweeping operation conducted by the regional judicial police brigade of Marrakech, in coordination with their counterparts in Fez and with the support of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), three individuals, including a woman and a public official, were apprehended for their......
In a sobering reminder of the perils that lurk on Morocco's urban roads, 16 lives were lost and 2,446 individuals were injured, with 97 sustaining severe wounds, according to the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN). These tragic statistics stem from a tally of 1,790 traffic accidents......
The United States, Morocco's primary arms supplier, has taken a significant step in bolstering the North African nation's military prowess. On Thursday, the US Defense Department announced that Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, a prominent US-based aerospace company, secured a substantial contract......
