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Several 'drunk' passengers booted off Ryanair plane after allegedly smoking on board

Problems before the flight from Manchester Airport to Marrakech, Morocco, forced Ryanair staff into action and the travellers - said to be an intoxicated group of women - were removed

Daily Mirror

Morocco’s Budget Deficit Reaches $3bn in August

Morocco’s Ministry of Economy and Finance said Monday that the situation of the Moroccan Treasury's expenses and resources indicated a budget deficit of 30.4 billion dirhams ($3 billion) by August 31, against 43.3 billion dirhams ($4.3 billion) a year earlier. Also, tax revenues showed a good overall performance, with an…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nigeria, Morocco to Implement Gas Pipeline Project

The gas crisis in Europe has worsened as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine, turning the attention to the project to transport Nigeria's gas to Europe via Morocco. Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari agreed to the gas pipeline project in December 2016 and launched feasibility…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Morocco, Nigeria agree on project to pipe gas to West Africa and Europe

Nigeria and Morocco sign a deal to build the world's longest offshore gas pipeline. When it’s completed in over 20 years’ time, it will connect 15 West African nations and eventually lead on to Europe's shores.

France 24

Israel Appoints New Ambassador to Morocco

The Israeli Foreign Ministry has appointed Alona Fisher as head of Israel’s liaison office in Rabat, replacing David Govrin, following sexual harassment allegations and administrative malpractice against him. Fisher was a former Israeli ambassador to Serbia and Montenegro.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Digital Cooperation Organization Adopts Riyadh AI Declaration

Member states of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) agreed Tuesday to adopt the Riyadh AI Call for Action Declaration (RAICA), which seeks to use AI technology to benefit people, communities, nations, and the world. The declaration, announced at Saudi Arabia’s Second Global AI Summit, was signed by all members of…

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Moroccan King to Attend Arab League Summit in Algeria

Morocco's King Mohammed VI will participate in the Arab League Summit to be held in Algeria early next November, senior diplomatic sources told Asharq Al-Awsat on Monday. The sources said that the Moroccan authorities spoke with several Gulf countries to inform them of the King’s participation in the Arab Algiers…

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Yazmin Oukhellou says she's 'grateful' as she heals after horrific car accident

Yazmin Oukhellou has been healing in Marrakech, Morocco, two months after the tragic accident in Turkey which took the life of her on-again-off-again boyfriend Jake McLean

Daily Mirror

Morocco Plans $213 Million Farming Project in Western Sahara

Morocco is seeking investors for a $213 million agriculture project in the disputed territory of Western Sahara irrigated by a wind-powered desalination plant. The project aims to turn 52 square kilometers of unused land near the city of Dakhla into farms growing fruit, vegetables and animal feed, according to an…

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Head of Israel's Mission in Morocco Accused of Human Trafficking, Corruption

Israel summoned its ambassador to Morocco, David Govrin, over allegations of sexual harassment and corruption, a spokesman for the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday. Last week, the Israeli Foreign Ministry launched an investigation into severe misconduct suspicions within the Israeli diplomatic mission to Morocco, including human trafficking, mysterious work relations…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel recalls Morocco envoy over sexual abuse allegations

Israeli foreign ministry said it recalled its ambassador to Morocco over allegations of sexual abuse and corruption.

Al Jazeera

Algeria Calls for Resuming Negotiations between Morocco, Polisario

UN special envoy for the Western Sahara Staffan de Mistura arrived in Algiers on Monday and held talks with Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel Investigates Sexual Harassment Allegation in Morocco’s Liaison Office

Israel is investigating alleged misconduct, including sexual harassment, at the Liaison Office in Rabat, Morocco, according to Israeli media sources. Ministry Inspector General Hagay Behar arrived in Morocco after severe complaints about the functioning of the mission, chaired by David Govrin. Behar is responsible for investigations in Israeli embassies around…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan, Morocco Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Amman

Moroccan Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita met Monday with his Jordanian counterpart Ayman al-Safadi in Amman. The two ministers discussed ways to activate joint Arab action to serve Arab issues, especially the Palestinian cause.

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Maura Higgins sends fans wild in see-through dress as Love Island host rumours rage on

Love Island alum Maura Higgins has attracted plenty of compliments from her followers on social media after modelling a transparent maxi-dress whilst on holiday in Morocco this week

The Independent UK

The Forgiven review: Jessica Chastain stars in an ugly Morocco thriller that quickly wears thin

The mockery and pathos here never overlap in any meaningful way

France 24

Tensions mount between Morocco and Tunisia over Western Sahara

In tonight's edition: A political spat between Morocco and Tunisia continues after being sparked over the weekend by Tunis's hosting of the head of the Polisario Front. But first, a report released by a crisis monitoring organisation suggests that Russian mercenaries in Mali target civilians in well over half of…

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Regragui Appointed Morocco Coach Ahead of World Cup

Former Moroccan international Walid Regragui has been appointed head coach of the national side just three months before the 2022 World Cup, the football federation announced Wednesday. The 46-year-old takes over from Franco-Bosnian Vahid Halilhodzic, who was dismissed on August 11 because of "differences of opinion" over preparations for the…

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Moroccan Imam Disappears after Deportation Rule

French authorities have said that imam Hassan Iquioussen has disappeared and most likely fled to Belgium after France's top administrative court on Tuesday gave the green light for his expulsion to Morocco. The imam was accused by the court of hate speech. The case landed before the highest court after…

Radio France Internationale

Top French court validates deportation of imam accused of hate speech

France's top administrative court has given the green light for imam Hassan Iquioussen, accused of hate speech, to be deported to Morocco. But police have been unable to arrest him.

France 24

France to expel imam for 'virulent anti-Semitic' hate speech

France's top administrative court on Tuesday gave the green light for the expulsion to Morocco of an imam accused of hate speech, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan Denounces, Rejects Polisario Front’s Participation at TICAD

Japan condemns the participation of the separatist Polisario Front in the eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), which was held on August 27 and 28 in the Tunisian capital, Tunis. The Japanese delegation made a statement during the proceedings of the first plenary session of the summit, in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Will Arab Disputes Postpone Algeria Summit?

Disputes between Arab countries and differences over the reinstatement of Syria are threatening to postpone the upcoming Arab League summit, scheduled for Algeria in November. Algeria has been preparing to host the 31st summit since 2019. It will be the first in-person summit for Arab leaders since the coronavirus pandemic.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco Recalls Tunisia Ambassador after Saied Receives Polisario Chief

Morocco recalled its ambassador to Tunisia on Friday after Tunisian President Kais Saied received the head of the Polisario Front movement that is seeking independence for Western Sahara, a territory Morocco regards as its own. Morocco said Tunisia's decision to invite Brahim Ghali to a Japanese development summit for Africa…

The Independent UK

Tunisia hosts Japanese-African economic cooperation meeting

African heads of state, representatives of international organizations and private business leaders are in Tunisia for the eighth iteration of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development

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