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French couple arrested in Spain over Sahara plot to kill son

January 6, 2024 Antoine Guiat

French newspaper Le Monde reported that a French couple were arrested in Spain following revelations that they had intentions to...

Moroccan authorities ramp up efforts to curb migration

January 6, 2024 Antoine Guiat

Moroccan authorities highlighted their efforts in tackling illegal migration on January 3, according to AFP. Morocco and neighbouring countries are...

Spanish FM goes on two-day visit to Morocco

December 13, 2023 Antoine Guiat

Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares will start his visit to Morocco on December 13. The trip to the North...

New Algerian ambassador to Spain appointed

November 20, 2023 Antoine Guiat

Following multiple clashes with the European country, Algeria appointed a new ambassador to Spain, reports Africa News. Friction between the...

Migrants arrive at the Canary Islands in record numbers

November 7, 2023 Antoine Guiat

A record 32,000 West African migrants arrived at the Canary Islands in 2023, according to Euronews. The Spanish Interior Ministry...

Morocco, Spain’s feud over Ceuta, Melilla continues

September 1, 2023 Layla Al-Mansoori

With the recent shift in Spanish politics, the diplomatic gains Rabat and Madrid have made in recent months might now...

Morocco smugglers now using jet skis to ferry migrants to EU

August 18, 2023 Antoine Guiat

Networks of people smugglers in Morocco are now using jet skis to send migrants to Europe. This is despite a tightening...

5 drown off Morocco’s Western Sahara’s coast

August 5, 2023 Antoine Guiat

Five Moroccan migrants drowned as their boat sank across the Western Sahara, according to The New Arab. The Moroccan...

Spanish PM’s holiday in Morocco draws fire from foes

August 5, 2023 Martin Jay

Spain's support for Morocco's Western Sahara claims to sovereignty hangs in the balance as it is still unclear whether its...

Rights group accuses Morocco and Spain of Melilla cover up

June 24, 2023 Martin Jay

Amnesty International on June 23rd accused Spain and Morocco of a cover-up for failing to properly investigate events at the...

Zaid M. Belbagi: Morocco-Spain tunnel all good news?

June 21, 2023 Martin Jay

Tariq ibn Ziyad, having landed in Spain and sent the Umayyad navy back to Tangier, told his troops: “Where will...

Migrants allege Moroccan soldiers opened fire, killing one

May 29, 2023 Michael Morrish

Migrants traveling from Moroccan-controlled Western Sahara to the Canary islands claim Moroccan soldiers opened fire on them, lethally injuring one,...