London-based Al-Arab newspaper

Morocco Foils 68 000 Illegal Migration Attempts Since 2002

Morocco, which is located only 8.6 miles (14 Km) away from Spain, is facing a growing number of migrants from around Africa attempting to cross to Europe from its Northern coasts. Moroccan authorities have foiled 68,000 illegal migration attempts and dismantled 122 human trafficking networks since 2002, said on Thursday Junior Interior Minister Noureddine Boutayeb […]

Approach in defending Moroccanness of the Sahara stems from an integrated vision combining political, diplomatic action and socio-economic and human development, says King Mohammed VI.

The approach adopted by Morocco in defending the Moroccanness of the Sahara stems from an integrated vision that combines political and diplomatic action with the promotion of socio-economic and human development in the region, said King Mohammed VI. “Our action to defend the Moroccanness of the Sahara is based on a holistic approach that combines […]

Several Libyan oil sites now at a standstill after Fathi Bachagha was denied entry to Libya

Libya’s National Oil Company (NOC) announced on Monday the halt of operations at two major oil sites, the Zouetina terminal and the Al-Charara field, after several other facilities were shut down in connection with protests and political rivalries. The blockades come at a time when Libya, struggling to turn the page on the years of […]