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Cooperation between Morocco and Spain in migration management and the fight against illegal migration is an example of political dialogue between partners, Spain’s Minister of Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, told Justice and Home Affairs ministers of the 27 EU Member States. Speaking at a meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers of the European Union member […]
The United States has become Spain’s main gas supplier after it reduced substantially gas imports from Algeria following the unilateral Algerian decision of shutting down the Maghreb Europe gas pipeline (GME), the failure of Algerian regime to honor its commitment and attempts to weaponize gas supplies for geopolitical gains. Latest data published by Enagas, Spanish […]
Rachid Ghannouchi, head of Tunisia’s leading Islamist party Ennahdha, has revealed that he is expecting to be arrested on July 19 when he will appear before the country’s counter-terrorism prosecutor, in connection with investigations about Namaa Tounes that authorities accuse of financing terrorism. Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, leader of the National Salvation Front, on Monday made […]
The African Union, AU, intends to hold an inclusive Libyan reconciliation conference whose agenda will be determined by the Libyans themselves under African auspices, Head of the AU Liaison Office in Libya (AUlol) Wahida Ayari has told Saudi media Asharq al-Awsat. “The conference will be a complementary path if the current path fails,” the AU […]
Tunisia has ranked the fourth favorite destination for French tourists globally, French tourism media Echo touristique has reported. The ranking, based on May data, remained the same for the third time in a row. Echo touristique reports a 54 per cent increase in the number of French tourists in May this year compared with May […]
Pope Francis Sunday called for new and convincing solutions to the issue plaguing Libya with the help of the international community, through constructive dialogue and national reconciliation, reports say. The head of Catholic Church was speaking from St. Peter’s square for his Sunday Angelus message. He expressed solidarity with the people of Libya, Ukraine and […]
King Mohammed VI has pardoned 979 convicts on the eve of Eid Al Adha celebrated Sunday in the North African Kingdom. A press release issued Saturday by the Ministry of Justice unveiled the list of the beneficiaries of the royal pardon. The list includes inmates who were granted a pardon over their remaining jail terms, […]
The Tangier Police foiled, early Saturday morning, an illegal immigration attempt and arrested 25 individuals from sub-Saharan African countries. According to a statement from the National Police (DGST), the suspects were arrested at a checkpoint at Tangier’s entrance, immediately after their arrival on board a public transport bus in possession of 36 artisanal iron objects, […]
Spain and the EU paid tribute to Morocco’s efforts to curb illegal migration as the three parties agreed to cooperate closely against migrant trafficking networks whom they blamed for the violent crossing attempt into Melilla on June 24. Moroccan authorities said 23 migrants died in a violent crossing attempt after they stormed a narrow border […]
King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences to the Emperor of Japan Naruhito, following the fatal shooting of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In this message, the Sovereign said he learned with deep emotion and grief the despicable assassination of Shinzo Abe, expressing on this occasion to Emperor Naruhito and, through him, […]