Macron’s recognition of Palestine divides political spectrum in France
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to officially recognize the State of Palestine during the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September, sparking sharp divisions among France’s political leaders. While the left hailed it as a necessary and overdue step, the right and far-right criticized it as reckless and dangerous. A......
Bronx woman tortured and killed in brutal crime; boyfriend and his mother implicated
A 21-year-old Bronx woman endured unimaginable torment before her tragic death, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend and his mother. Police revealed on Thursday that Princesa Incarnacion-Soto was held captive in a Bronx apartment for over a week, where she suffered prolonged abuse, including being tied down, stabbed, and beaten with a hammer.......
Gabon redirects student scholarships to Morocco in education reform
Gabon has announced a significant shift in its scholarship policy for students pursuing studies abroad. Starting in the 2025-2026 academic year, scholarships will prioritize key sectors critical to national development, with Morocco named as a preferred destination. This reform comes directly under the directives of President Brice Clotaire......
Marrakech mayor El Mansouri denies allegations over family land sales
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s Minister of National Planning and Mayor of Marrakech, has firmly rejected allegations regarding the sale of her family’s land near Marrakech, calling them unfounded and defamatory. The allegations, widely circulated on social media, claimed that her family improperly sold state or communal lands. In......
Tebboune’s Sahara claims clash with Italy’s diplomatic stance
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has found himself in isolation once more, following his controversial comments on Sahara during a summit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Tebboune claimed a "perfect convergence" of views between Algeria and Italy regarding Polisario’s push for self-determination in Sahara,......
Morocco’s wage gap dilemma: Engineers torn between home and Europe
Morocco’s Industry and Trade Minister, Ryad Mezzour, has stirred debate by highlighting the vast wage disparity between Moroccan engineers and their European counterparts. While Moroccan engineers earn between €1,000 and €1,500 monthly, identical roles in Europe pay as much as €6,500. Mezzour, however, framed this difference......
Spain offers €10,000 grants to digital nomads moving to Extremadura
Spain’s western Extremadura region continues its efforts to combat depopulation by offering grants of up to €10,000 to attract digital nomads and remote workers. While many Spanish regions grapple with overtourism and rising living costs, Extremadura stands out, actively seeking new residents to boost its population and economy. A......
Disinformation fuels anti-migrant violence in southeastern Spain
Recent anti-migrant unrest in the southeastern Spanish town of Torre Pacheco highlights how online disinformation drives xenophobic hate speech, escalating tensions into real-life violence with political support, experts warn. Clashes sparked by false narratives Last weekend, far-right groups clashed with immigrant residents—primarily......
Russia launches massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, hitting Odesa
Russian forces unleashed a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, targeting 10 regions with over 30 missiles and 300 drones, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday. The attack caused significant damage in the Black Sea port city of Odesa, where a multi-story apartment building was set ablaze, killing one resident and injuring......
French military completes withdrawal from Senegal, ending regional presence
The French military officially withdrew from Senegal on Thursday, marking the end of its permanent presence in West Africa. This withdrawal, which began in March, culminated with the handover of the last two French military bases to Senegalese authorities. Final handover of military bases The largest French military base, Camp Geille, along......
Morocco sees record 67,000 daily arrivals during Marhaba 2025
Morocco is witnessing a surge in arrivals, with over 67,000 Moroccans living abroad (MREs) entering the country daily as part of the Marhaba 2025 operation. This annual initiative, launched on June 10 and running through September, aims to facilitate the summer transit of Moroccan expatriates. Record-breaking flow of travelers July 14 marked......
Boeing and Alphavest Capital to establish five aerospace centers in Morocco
Moroccan asset management firm Alphavest Capital and American aerospace giant Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to create five aerospace excellence centers in Morocco. This strategic partnership aims to bolster the country’s position as a global leader in the aviation manufacturing sector. Advancing Morocco’s......
French court revokes parental rights over alleged plan to sacrifice son in Moroccan desert
A court in Bordeaux has stripped a French couple of their parental rights following allegations that they planned to sacrifice their five-year-old son during a trip to Morocco’s desert. While the court partially acquitted them of criminal conspiracy charges, both parents received suspended sentences for neglecting their parental duties. Allegations......
Royal Air Maroc strengthens fleet with new Boeing 737 MAX 8 deliveries
Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco's national airline, has bolstered its fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8, delivered on July 15. This move is part of an ambitious modernization plan aimed at enhancing the carrier’s capacity and global reach. Expanding the fleet The delivery flight, piloted by Commander Naoual Ait Hammou......
Morocco’s 2030 World Cup to create over 100,000 jobs annually and drive economic growth
Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal is expected to generate more than 100,000 jobs annually while boosting the nation’s economic growth by 1.7%, announced Economy and Finance Minister Nadia Fettah during the eighth Morocco Today Forum (MTF) in Rabat. Transformative economic growth According......