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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, that it had helped 535 migrants voluntarily return from Libya to their countries of origin during the week, with support from the European Union. The returnees included 180 migrants from Chad, 102 from Guinea, 79 from The Gambia and 174 from Bangladesh. Under […]
The union of Aragon and Castile against Moroccans has been reincarnated in a union between left and right to scapegoat Morocco over Ceuta while ignoring their own failures. Once again, Spanish politicians from across the spectrum have chosen the easy path of accusing Morocco rather than confronting the uncomfortable truths about migration, pull factors, and […]
Morocco’s Royal Navy intercepted on Saturday, some 185 km southwest of Dakhla, a pirogue carrying 201 would-be irregular migrants attempting to reach the Canary Islands. The rescued individuals, who included women and minors, were brought back safe and sound to the fishing village of Roc-Chico (190 km southwest of Dakhla), according to a statement from […]
Algerian nationals received the highest number of orders to leave European Union territory in 2025 and continued to lead in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest figures from Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office. In 2025, EU member states issued 45,725 removal orders against Algerian citizens. The gap reached 16,695 decisions, or 57.5 […]
Weeks ahead of Morocco’s legislative elections, political parties have already taken to the field with local meetings, public statements and social media videos, each trying to win over an electorate that has shown growing distrust of institutional politics in recent years, political scientist Aisha Kadaoui writes in a Telquel opinion piece. Behind this pre-electoral activity, […]
The departure phase of Morocco’s “Marhaba 2026” operation, supervised by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, is proceeding smoothly, with transit at Tanger Med port running with what officials describe as perfect fluidity. A reception system set up at the Mediterranean rest area near the port has helped streamline traffic by processing bus and car […]
Forms of political engagement among Morocco’s youth are shifting toward horizontal, decentralized structures shaped heavily by digital tools, according to the recent reports of Morocco’s Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE). Recent youth mobilizations within student collective and spontaneous movements have relied increasingly on digital platforms such as Discord for organizing, coordinating and voicing demands, […]
A highly emotional testimony published by Spanish daily El País about a young Moroccan woman who swam into Ceuta during the mass crossings of late July has been sharply contradicted by her own social media history, which paints a picture of international travel, modelling work, and a comfortable urban lifestyle far removed from the narrative […]
Statements by Ramón Caudevilla, the former head of immigration management in the Spanish-occupied enclave of Ceuta (Sebta), have ignited debate over the handling of unaccompanied minors and irregular migration. Caudevilla, who led the department for 32 years until his retirement in January at age 65, shared his views in an interview with the Spanish newspaper […]
At least 24 Spanish soldiers deployed in Ceuta have contracted scabies, prompting serious concerns about overcrowded and inadequate local accommodation conditions. The itchy skin condition is caused by a mite which burrows under the skin to lay eggs. Highly infectious, scabies can be spread through close physical contact, bedding and clothing. The symptoms include persistent […]