Authorities in Morocco say they found chemical agents in a cache of weapons and other items seized Friday, during raids on what they called a terrorist cell likely aligned with Islamic State. The raids happened near Casablanca, and in Chefchaouen and Ouazzane, according to a statement from the Bureau central…
Hundreds of climate activists descended on Casablanca Sunday to create a sun-shaped human banner calling attention to renewable energy. The participants, part of the “Break Free – Go Solar” campaign supported by Greenpeace, created the sun shape near the landmark Hassan II mosque. They were accompanied by messages in English,…
Protests and rallies spread across cities in Morocco on Sunday as thousands of people showed their solidarity with activists who earlier took to the streets in Al Hoceima, in demonstrations on Friday that led to the arrest of some two dozen people. Rallies in cities including Casablanca, Nador, Beni, Tangier,…
The United States plans a new ban on in-flight electronic devices aboard airplanes flying from at least 10 locations in the Middle East and North Africa, according to reports. American officials tell the Associated Press that the ban, which will be announced on Tuesday, covers nonstop flights from Egypt originating in…