Tag: Morocco
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🇲🇦 Amnesty Accuses Morocco of Spying on Activists and Journalists
Amnesty International has accused Moroccan authorities of operating an extensive surveillance system targeting journalists, human rights defenders and activists. Its latest investigation cites a former intelligence employee, leaked records and forensic evidence concerning Pegasus spyware and other surveillance technologies. Morocco has repeatedly denied using spyware against its citizens.
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🇲🇦 Weapons of the “Moroccan Cartel New Generation” in France
In mid-July, the city of Carcassonne, France, became the stage for a violent clash when members of the “Moroccan Cartel New Generation” (Cartel Mocro Nouvelle Génération, CMNG) gang carried out a shooting attack against their rivals. The group’s sharing of images referencing the Mexican drug cartel, CJNG (New Jalisco Generation Cartel), also drew attention to this attack. …
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🇲🇦Afroland Festival 2025 to take place in Rabat
The Afroland Festival 2025 — a festival of African art, sport, fashion and culture — will be held in the Moroccan capital Rabat from 21 December to 18 January, the local magazine Çamarche reported. 🔸The headliners of the event will be Xander Pratt — one of Africa’s most prominent avant-garde artists, a musician and designer…
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Africa’s Green Shift: The Electric Vehicle and Solar Energy Boom
Across the continent, a quiet revolution is accelerating. African nations are increasingly turning to electric vehicles (EVs) and solar power, a powerful duo that promises to reshape transportation, energy, and economic landscapes. This shift is driven by a combination of forward-thinking policies, falling technology costs, and the urgent need for sustainable solutions. Leading the Charge:…
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🇲🇦 Morocco launches third edition of “Moroccan handicraft treasures” to preserve endangered crafts
Morocco has launched the third edition of its “Moroccan Handicraft Treasures” program, a national initiative aimed at safeguarding traditional crafts threatened with extinction. The ceremony took place Tuesday in Rabat under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI, and was organized by the Secretariat of State in charge of Traditional Handicrafts and the Social and…
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Algeria Welcomes EU Court Ruling on Morocco Trade Agreements, Emphasizes Sahrawi Rights
Algeria has expressed its strong approval of the recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (CJEU) that annulled trade agreements between the European Union and Morocco, a decision that has reignited international discourse on the status of Western Sahara. The Algerian Foreign Ministry praised the ruling, calling it a “recognition of the Sahrawi people’s…