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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Military court in Somalia sentences 6 Moroccan men to death for membership in Islamic State group

MOGADISHU, Somalia — A military court in Somalia’s northeastern semiautonomous state of Puntland sentenced to death six Moroccans believed to be foreign fighters for the Islamic State extremist group in Somalia. The individuals entered Somalia to cause harm to Muslims and Somalis and incite unrest in the country, the presiding judge in the Puntland region, Col. Ali Ibrahim Osman, said …

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10 months ago

Spain’s prime minister meets with Morocco’s king and discusses migration and the Israel-Hamas war

Associated Press

RABAT, Morocco — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Moroccan King Mohammed VI on Wednesday, lauding cooperation on managing migration. Sánchez also reiterated Spain’s position in support of Morocco’s autonomy plan regarding the disputed Western Sahara and called for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, which began in October. Sánchez addressed reporters alone at a news conference in the …

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10 months ago

Spain’s prime minister meets with Morocco’s king and discusses migration and the Israel-Hamas war

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Sánchez also reiterated Spain's position in support of Morocco’s …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Two British holidaymakers stabbed in Moroccan tourist resort

The Independent

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1 year, 1 month ago

Anger boils in Morocco’s earthquake zone as protesters demand promised emergency aid

Associated Press

AMIZMIZ, Morocco — Hundreds of protesters on Tuesday took to the streets of a city near the epicenter of a devastating earthquake that hit Morocco last month to express anger and frustration after weeks of waiting for emergency assistance. Tuesday’s protest was initially organized by a group called Amizmiz Earthquake Victims’ Coordination to draw attention to “negligence by local and …

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1 year, 3 months ago

What’s delaying lifesaving aid after Morocco and Libya natural disasters? Politics

LA Times

The scale of destruction in North Africa is staggering: In Morocco, a massive earthquake has left more than 2,900 dead and thousands more injured or homeless. Outside Morocco, there’s bewilderment: Despite dozens of international teams ready to mobilize after Friday’s magnitude 6.8 earthquake, the government in Rabat has officially accepted assistance from only four nations it deems “friendly” — Qatar, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than 2,100 lives

Associated Press

AMIZMIZ, Morocco — People in Morocco slept in the streets of Marrakech for a third straight night as soldiers and international aid teams in trucks and helicopters began to fan into remote mountain towns hit hardest by a historic earthquake. Amid offers from several countries, including the United States and France, Moroccan officials said Sunday that they are accepting international …

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘Thoughts and prayers’: World reacts to Morocco’s devastating earthquake

Al Jazeera

Condolences and offers of support pour in from around the world after Morocco’s deadly earthquake. “I learnt with great sadness of the tragic consequences of the earthquake that hit the kingdom of Morocco,” Moussa Faki Mahamat said, expressing his “sincere condolences” to the king, the Moroccan people, and the families of the victims. Sheikh Mohammed said Qatar stands in solidarity …

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1 year, 3 months ago

2 men on water scooters killed by Algerian forces after crossing maritime border, Moroccan media say

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

2 men on water scooters killed by Algerian forces after crossing maritime border, Moroccan media say

Associated Press

RABAT, Morocco — Algerian forces killed two men and detained a third after they strayed across Morocco’s maritime border with Algeria on water scooters, according to Moroccan media reports. Moroccan prosecutors opened an investigation into a “violent sea incident’’ involving five people on water scooters, the official Moroccan news agency MAP reported. Mohamed Kissi told Moroccan news website 360.ma that …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Israel recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

Associated Press

JERUSALEM — Israel announced Monday it was recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, joining the United States as the only countries to acknowledge the kingdom’s annexation of the disputed north African territory. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said recognition of Western Sahara as Moroccan territory “will strengthen relations between the countries and the nations” and advance regional stability. In exchange …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Israel recognises Western Sahara as part of Morocco

Al Jazeera

Morocco claims sovereignty over territory, but other countries back separatist movement. Israel has recognised Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory of Western Sahara, the Moroccan government and a statement from the Israeli prime minister’s office say. A statement from Morocco’s royal palace said Israel’s position was expressed in a letter to King Mohammed VI from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. …

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2 years ago

Morocco’s foreign-born contingent deliver at Qatar World Cup

The Hindu

Morocco’s unexpected march to the World Cup semi-finals can be attributed partly to a policy of deliberately seeking out talent in the Diaspora to strengthen the national team and give them a better chance of success. Fourteen of Morocco’s 26-man squad were born outside the country, more than any other team at the football tournament in Qatar, providing an eclectic …

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2 years ago

Morocco’s foreign-born contingent deliver in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

The Hindu

Morocco’s unexpected march to the World Cup semifinals can be attributed partly to a policy of deliberately seeking out talent in the Diaspora to strengthen the national team and give them a better chance of success. Fourteen of Morocco’s 26-man squad were born outside the country, more than any other team at the tournament in Qatar, providing an eclectic mix …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Reluctant Algeria invites rival Morocco to Arab League meet

Associated Press

RABAT, Morocco — Under apparent pressure from other Arab powers, Algeria on Tuesday invited its neighbor and rival Morocco to an Arab League summit it’s hosting in Algiers in November. Algeria severed diplomatic ties with Morocco last year, citing hostile actions from its neighbor. Algerian Justice Minister Abderachid Tabi traveled to Morocco’s capital Rabat on Tuesday to hand-deliver the invitation …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Reluctant Algeria invites rival Morocco to Arab League meet

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Under apparent pressure from other …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: ‘Foreign fighters appeal sentences’

Al Jazeera

Ukraine news from July 1: Foreigners sentenced to death by a Russian-backed separatist court in eastern Ukraine launch appeal, Russian state media reports. 1 Jul 2022 - 11:14 GMT Kremlin: Putin told Modi Russia is reliable supplier of grain, fertiliser, energy Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Russia is still a reliable producer and supplier …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Explained | What is the Western Sahara conflict? Why did Algeria suspend ties with Spain over it?

The Hindu

The story so far: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced on Wednesday that Algeria would “immediately” suspend its 20-year-old treaty of “friendship, good neighbourliness, and co-operation" with Spain. This is being seen as an intensification of Algeria’s anger over Spain’s recent foreign policy shift on the disputed Western Sahara region. Despite the ruling, the Moroccan King Hassan II hailed the court’s …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Spain PM in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift

Associated Press

RABAT, Morocco — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez traveled to Rabat on Thursday to meet with Moroccan King Mohammed VI seeking to mark the end of diplomatic tensions centered on Morocco’s disputed region of Western Sahara. The mood did not improve until last month, when Sánchez took the surprising decision that angered many of his political allies back home to …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Spain PM Pedro Sánchez in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift

The Hindu

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is set to meet with Moroccan King Mohammed VI on April 7 during a two-day visit to Rabat that seeks to mark an easing of diplomatic tensions centred on Morocco's disputed region of Western Sahara. The mood did not improve until last month, when Mr. Sánchez took the surprising decision to alter Spain’s long-standing position …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Spain PM in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift

Al Jazeera

Spain says the meeting is an opportunity to open a ‘new stage’ in ties with Morocco based on ‘mutual respect’ and ‘avoid future crises’. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is set to meet Moroccan King Mohammed VI during a two-day visit to Rabat that seeks to mark an easing of diplomatic tensions centred on Morocco’s disputed region of Western Sahara. …

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2 years, 11 months ago

UN envoy starts new effort to broker deal on Western Sahara

Associated Press

RABAT, Morocco — A United Nations diplomat newly tasked with reviving stalled negotiations for a settlement to the decades-old Western Sahara conflict met with Moroccan officials Thursday during his first visit to the region. U.N. envoy to Western Sahara Staffan De Mistura held talks in the capital Rabat with Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and the country’s U.N. ambassador. Morocco’s Foreign …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Algeria summons French envoy over visa restriction plan

Al Jazeera

Move comes after France cuts back visas for nationals of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia over immigration policy. In a statement on Wednesday, Algeria’s foreign ministry said Ambassador Francois Gouyette had been summoned “to notify him a formal protest … following the unilateral decision of the French government”. The statement added that “this decision was taken without prior consultation with the …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Israel and Morocco sign three deals on historic visit

Al Jazeera

The foreign ministers of Israel and Morocco are taking a new step towards strengthening ties between the two countries, signing three accords less than a year after agreeing to normalise relations. Morocco’s foreign minister told his visiting Israeli counterpart that their countries’ newly upgraded ties would bring economic benefits, and urged him to work towards a two-state solution to the …

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Military court in Somalia sentences 6 Moroccan men to death for membership in Islamic State group

Spain’s prime minister meets with Morocco’s king and discusses migration and the Israel-Hamas war

Spain’s prime minister meets with Morocco’s king and discusses migration and the Israel-Hamas war

Two British holidaymakers stabbed in Moroccan tourist resort

Anger boils in Morocco’s earthquake zone as protesters demand promised emergency aid

What’s delaying lifesaving aid after Morocco and Libya natural disasters? Politics

Moroccans sleep in the streets for 3rd night following an earthquake that took more than 2,100 lives

‘Thoughts and prayers’: World reacts to Morocco’s devastating earthquake

2 men on water scooters killed by Algerian forces after crossing maritime border, Moroccan media say

2 men on water scooters killed by Algerian forces after crossing maritime border, Moroccan media say

Israel recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

Israel recognises Western Sahara as part of Morocco

Morocco’s foreign-born contingent deliver at Qatar World Cup

Morocco’s foreign-born contingent deliver in FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Reluctant Algeria invites rival Morocco to Arab League meet

Reluctant Algeria invites rival Morocco to Arab League meet

Ukraine latest updates: ‘Foreign fighters appeal sentences’

Explained | What is the Western Sahara conflict? Why did Algeria suspend ties with Spain over it?

Spain PM in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift

Spain PM Pedro Sánchez in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift

Spain PM in Morocco to mend ties after Western Sahara shift

UN envoy starts new effort to broker deal on Western Sahara

Algeria summons French envoy over visa restriction plan

Israel and Morocco sign three deals on historic visit