Malian army claims 80 al-Qaeda militants killed in retaliation after coordinated attacks
Mali's armed forces have announced the elimination of 80 militants linked to al-Qaeda following a series of coordinated attacks on military posts across the country. The violence, carried out on June 2, targeted seven towns in central and western Mali, including key border areas near Senegal and Mauritania. Coordinated attacks by al-Qaeda......
Spanish police intercept 15 tons of hashish concealed in Moroccan watermelon truck
Spanish police, in coordination with Moroccan and French authorities, have seized over 15 tons of hashish smuggled from Morocco, hidden within a shipment of watermelons. The truck, which arrived at the port of Almería, was found to contain 13.3 tons of the drug ingeniously concealed among watermelon pallets and inside fake sweet potatoes. International......
Morocco's bold leap into AI: leading Africa's ethical tech revolution
Morocco has taken a monumental step toward becoming a trailblazer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Africa. During its inaugural National AI Summit in Rabat, the country announced a strategic partnership with Current AI, solidifying its commitment to ethical and inclusive technological development. A groundbreaking partnership for ethical......
Royal Air Maroc cancels flights amid France air traffic controllers' strike
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the cancellation of several flights to and from France scheduled for Thursday, July 3, 2025, due to an ongoing strike by French air traffic controllers. Flight disruptions and passenger support The Moroccan national airline explained that the strike has disrupted air travel plans, forcing the cancellation......
Granada arrests expose alleged migrant smuggling involving minor
Spanish authorities in Granada have detained two Moroccan nationals accused of orchestrating an irregular migration scheme involving the abandonment of a 17-year-old boy. Among the suspects is the boy's uncle, who reportedly brought him from Morocco by sea with plans to present him as an unaccompanied minor in order to secure his admission......
Morocco urges unified global action to tackle social development challenges
Morocco has called for a unified global vision to address pressing social development challenges, emphasizing collaboration and inclusion. Speaking at a high-level Arab regional meeting in Tunis, Morocco’s permanent ambassador to the UN, Omar Hilale, highlighted the need for innovative strategies that respect cultural, religious, and......
Guatemala reaffirms support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara
During an official press conference in Rabat, Guatemala’s Minister of External Relations, Carlos Ramiro Martínez Alvarado, reaffirmed his country’s recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The statement followed a meeting with Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, and marks a clear alignment......
Dalai Lama announces successor to be chosen after his death through reincarnation
The Dalai Lama has officially confirmed that his successor will be selected after his death through reincarnation, following Buddhist traditions. The announcement, made in a video message on Wednesday, puts an end to years of speculation about the future of the spiritual role. The selection process and its significance Speaking just days......
Moroccans question rising fuel prices despite global oil drop
Global oil prices have seen a significant decline since April, yet Moroccans are feeling little relief at the pump. Amid growing frustration, many blame the government, particularly Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, who is also the founder of Afriquia, one of Morocco’s largest fuel distributors. Global oil prices tumble, but local costs......
French wholesaler sentenced for mislabeling imported fruits as French produce
A wholesaler in Dordogne, France, has been handed a one-year suspended sentence and a €50,000 fine for falsely labeling imported fruits as French products. The fruits, primarily sourced from Morocco, Portugal, and the Netherlands, included raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, chestnuts, and kiwis, which were sold as French between......
Bali ferry disaster leaves four dead, dozens missing in Indonesia waters
At least four people have died, and 30 others remain missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday night, authorities in Indonesia confirmed. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was en route from Banyuwangi on Java’s eastern coast to the northern port of Bali, a popular tourist destination. Search efforts......
Morocco Gaming Expo 2025: French collaboration boosts youth and gaming innovation in Rabat
The Morocco Gaming Expo has returned to Rabat, bringing a strong French presence to its second edition. Held from July 2 to 6 at the Palais des Sports, the event features a delegation of thirty French professionals, including representatives from studios, publishers, unions, and game design schools. This collaboration underscores an ambitious......
House Republicans push Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ through despite internal divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced significant challenges rallying Republican lawmakers to pass President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending package that narrowly cleared a procedural hurdle in the early hours of Thursday morning. The legislation, which embodies Trump’s......
Oil rig tragedy off Egypt's Red Sea coast claims four lives, leaves four missing
An oil rig sank off the Egyptian Red Sea coast late Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of four workers, with four others still unaccounted for. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which has left several injured and sparked a search-and-rescue operation. The ADMARINE12 oil rig, owned by Offshore Shukheir Oil Company (OSOCO),......
Spanish police crack down on illegal street vending on Barcelona beaches
Every day, Barcelona’s beaches see roughly 70 police officers patrolling to combat unlicensed street vending, a persistent issue during the busy tourist season. Vendors sell drinks like mojitos without proper permits, often operating in coordinated groups. To catch offenders, some officers work undercover, blending into the crowds until......