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Algerian Handball Team Withdraws from Arab Championship Over Moroccan Jersey Controversy

In a move that underscores the ongoing politicization of sports events, the Algerian U-17 national handball team boycotted the Arab Championship in response to the Moroccan team's jerseys featuring a map of the entire Moroccan territory, including the disputed Sahara region. This action reflects......

Morocco Counters Algeria's Expropriation Accusations with Firm Response

In a recent diplomatic standoff, Algeria pointed fingers at Morocco, alleging the expropriation of Algerian properties in Rabat. However, Moroccan authorities swiftly rebutted the claims, presenting evidence that contradicted Algiers' assertions. The tension seemed to ease as Algeria's Foreign......

Morocco Asserts Influence Amid Algeria's Diminished Regional Standing

The enduring rivalry between North African counterparts Algeria and Morocco has resurfaced, this time amidst allegations from Algiers that Rabat unlawfully seized property belonging to the Algerian embassy. In a strongly-worded statement, the Algerian regime condemned the act as a "flagrant breach......

Moroccan Nurses Escalate Nationwide Strike Amidst Unresolved Grievances

In a significant escalation of the ongoing labor dispute within Morocco's healthcare sector, the Independent National Nurses' Union (INNU) has declared a 72-hour nationwide strike, scheduled to begin on March 26th and conclude on March 28th. This move reflects the union's intensified efforts......

Morocco's Royal Archives Rekindle Eastern Sahara Territorial Dispute

Morocco's age-old territorial claims over the mineral-rich Eastern Sahara region have surged back into the limelight, reigniting the long-standing border dispute with neighboring Algeria. Bahija Simou, custodian of Morocco's Royal Archives, asserts that Rabat possesses irrefutable historical......

Spanish Courts Investigate Complaints Over Attacks on Moroccan Agricultural Exports

In a developing situation that has strained relations between Spain and Morocco, Spanish courts have launched an investigation into complaints filed by the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER) regarding alleged attacks by Spanish farmers on trucks transporting Moroccan......

'Sahara is Moroccan': French MPs Call on France to Take a Clear Stance

The appeal comes shortly after France’s Foreign Minister reiterated the country’s "traditional" support for Morocco during a visit to Rabat. French Members of Parliament Aurelien Pradie and Pierre-Henri Dumont have urged France to adopt a clear stance on the Sahara dispute. Representatives......

Facilitating Customs Dispute Resolution to Bolster Trade Confidence

Recent amendments to Morocco’s customs code aim to streamline litigation procedures for questionable goods not physically seized. By easing the transaction process for these disputed items declared openly without seizure, customs authorities hope to boost tax and duty recovery while still protecting......

Stalemate Over Internship Rule Puts New Architects at Risk

A longstanding dispute between Morocco's National Council of Architects (CNOA) and the General Secretariat of the Government (SGG) regarding an internship requirement is jeopardizing the career prospects of emerging architects. CNOA President Chakib Benabdellah argues that the two-year apprenticeship......