Moroccan Customs agents have seized lately nearly two tons of cannabis in the northern city of Tetouan. The drugs were hidden in a commercial vehicle having a fake number plate. An investigation is underway to bring to justice all those involved in this major smuggling operation. Early January, over 13.7 tons of cannabis were seized […]
Morocco’s coastal and artisanal fishing sector generated close to 9 billion dirhams (approximately $900 million) through October 2025, marking a 3% decline from the same period last year, according to data from the National Office of Fisheries (ONP). The sector’s overall catch volume dropped more significantly, falling 14% year-over-year to reach 948,177 tons. This disparity […]
Algerian Islamist extremist Djamel Okacha has become the new commander of operations of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) in Northern Mali, replacing Abu Zeid who was killed in a French-led military campaign in the impoverished African country. The confirmed death of Abu Zeid, who raised millions of dollars from kidnapping of Western hostages, […]
