The city of Laâyoune in Morocco has not recorded any coronavirus contamination since the beginning of the pandemic, more than two months ago. A status that the inhabitants of the capital of the Moroccan Sahara jealously savor, feeling privileged and touched by a divine hand.
123 new infections were recorded in Morocco this Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m., bringing the number of confirmed cases to 5,661.
An investigation has been opened after clashes between police and sub-Saharan migrants, in a shelter, on Friday, May 1, 2020 in Laâyoune. These migrants tried to flee the center.
Five individuals suspected of links with a criminal network were arrested on Saturday in Laâyoune by the prefectural judicial police service of the city.
All persons tested positive for covid-19 in the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region have recovered, according to the regional director of Health, Ali El Haouari.
The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday two cases of infection in the Laâyoune-Sakia El Hamra region.
Royal Air Maroc has announced the launch of a new regional line connecting Laâyoune to Rabat, starting this Wednesday, March 11, at a rate of two flights per week.
The police services of the city of Laâyoune succeeded in arresting two individuals, in their twenties, for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and rape of a 15-year-old girl.
The Moroccan authorities expelled, on Friday, eight deputies, local officials and other Catalan activists, from the Sahara. The group had planned to meet in Laayoune with members of human rights organizations.
The National Road No. 5 connecting Laâyoune to Gueltate Zemmour and the Regional Road No. 109 connecting Laâyoune to Tarfaya are now difficult to access due to the phenomenon of sand encroachment generated by strong gusts of wind.
The year 2020 is starting on a better note for the Hassan 1st airport in Laâyoune. Passenger traffic recorded a 27.81% increase, according to data provided by the National Airports Office (ONDA).
King Mohammed VI congratulated the members of the national futsal team who, on Friday, won the African Futsal Cup trophy for the second consecutive time, which was held in Laâyoune.