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[ad_1] Rabat — Algeria called in France’s top diplomat on Wednesday to protest comments the French Embassy made about visa procedures, marking another escalation in the ongoing diplomatic dispute between the two countries. The confrontation reportedly started after France’s embassy announced Tuesday that it would cut its diplomatic staff in Algeria by one-third starting in September. France blamed Algeria for refusing to approve visas for new French personnel. Algeria’s Foreign Ministry hit back hard, accusing Paris of using “blackmail” tactics over visa issues. The ministry said it completely rejected the French embassy’s public statement. Algeria claims France broke protocol Algerian…
[ad_1] Morocco and Spain are currently engaged in direct negotiations aimed at defining their maritime boundaries in line with international law, foreign minister Nasser Bourita said. Speaking at an international seminar on maritime border delimitations, Bourita explained that the process will be conducted in full respect of Morocco’s national sovereignty, particularly in the southern provinces. He described the initiative as part of a broader framework of neighborliness, transparency, and mutual interest. “This issue is being approached with a spirit of cooperation and strategic partnership,” Bourita said, highlighting the maturity of bilateral relations between the two nations. The minister linked the…
[ad_1] Casablanca – France’s state-owned La Poste has suspended business parcel shipments to the United States starting Monday, joining postal operators across Europe that are halting deliveries ahead of steep new US import tariffs. Only gifts sent by individuals and valued under $100 will continue to be shipped, La Poste said, citing a lack of clarity from US authorities on how the new tariffs will be enforced. The decision follows similar moves by Germany’s Deutsche Post, Denmark’s PostNord, Sweden’s postal service, and Italy’s Poste Italiane, which all stopped accepting most US-bound merchandise over the weekend. The disruption stems from a…
[ad_1] TotalEnergies has decided to transfer its French-speaking customer service operations from Belgium to Morocco by end of 2025 within the frame of its delocalisation strategy to keep up with growing global business competition. The giant energy company has also informed the Liège-based call centre Ikanbi, Belgium, that it will not renew its contract set to expire on 31 December 2025. French-language customer calls will be redirected to Morocco, while Dutch calls will remain in Belgium but will no longer be handled by Ikanbi. TotalEnergies announced a phased transition until March 2026 to ensure continuity in customer service while the…
[ad_1] Rabat — The incest case in Ain Aouda has seen some horrible turns as DNA results confirmed that the grandfather is the actual father of four of his daughters’ six children. Converging reports have cited judicial sources confirming that the 60-year-old man is both the father and the grandfather of the four children. The DNA tests reportedly identified the elderly man as the biological father of three girls and one boy. The eldest daughter, now 20 years old, filed the original complaint that exposed this horrific case. Authorities plan additional DNA testing on the remaining two children, as investigators…
[ad_1] Hundreds of the Algeria-backed Polisario militias have fled to Lebanon following the collapse of the brutal Assad regime, while several other members of the Polisario are now detained by the new Syrian security forces, according to the findings of an investigative report launched by Dutch journalist Rena Netjes. Titled: “The Polisario in Syria: How Foreign Fighters Complicate Transitional Justice”, the bombshell report confirms the involvement and direct participation of the Algerian junta and its Polisario thugs in Assad bloody and merciless crackdown on Syrian people and pro-democracy rebels. Iran has long supported a wide range of armed groups to…
[ad_1] From the vibrant souks of Marrakech to the windswept dunes of the Sahara, Morocco is a wonderful country to visit. While guided tours and public transportation can get you from point A to point B, they often limit the moments that make travel truly memorable. That’s where a rental car comes in. When you have a vehicle to explore the country, you can see more and make the most of your trip! Why Renting a Car in Morocco Makes All the Difference Morocco’s beauty lies in its bustling medinas, remote mountain villages, sweeping coastlines, and golden deserts. But it’s…
[ad_1] Morocco’s cereal imports declined by 11 percent during the first seven months of 2025, dropping to 5.847 million tons from 6.57 million tons in the corresponding period of 2024, according to data released by the National Federation of Cereal and Legume Traders. The reduction reflects strategic inventory management amid abundant global supplies, though structural dependency on international markets persists. The aggregate decline masks significant variations across different cereals. Durum wheat imports surged 24 percent to 825,789 tons, driven by expanding semolina and pasta production. Corn imports increased 12 percent to 1.716 million tons, supporting the livestock feed sector. Conversely,…
[ad_1] Casablanca – Trump has imposed sweeping 50% tariffs on Indian exports, escalating tensions with New Delhi in a move Washington describes as punishment for India’s continued purchases of Russian oil. The tariffs, which came into force on Wednesday, double the existing 25% duty and place India among the US trading partners facing the heaviest penalties under Trump’s administration. The White House had argued that New Delhi’s reliance on Russian crude indirectly helps finance Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Former President Joe Biden had previously encouraged India to step up its purchases of Russian oil after the 2022 invasion to stabilize…
[ad_1] Marrakech – He doesn’t look for safe angles. Hicham Lasri – playwright, novelist, comics artist, filmmaker – builds films like Molotov essays: compact, mischievous, disruptive. From Cannes’ ACID to Berlin’s Panorama and Forum, his work keeps returning to Morocco’s most awkward rooms – memory, authority, shame – and leaves them rearranged. This year, as president of the national jury at the Marrakech Short Film Festival (MSFF), his eye turns to the next wave of short-form storytellers, in a city that screens films under the stars and calls it a civic ritual. Born in Casablanca in 1977 and known under…