Morocco
Tangier Health Officials Seek Medical Volunteers to Combat COVID-19 Surge
The regional health department of Tangier -Tetouan is looking for volunteers to strengthen the healthcare staff during this period of health crisis.
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Tangier
France
Interpol Fugitive Arrested in Morocco: Frenchman Wanted for Attempted Murder and Drug Trafficking
The elements of the prefectural service of the judicial police of Tangier proceeded, on Monday, April 20, 2020, to the arrest of a 41-year-old Franco-Algerian, in execution of an international arrest warrant issued against him by the French judicial authorities. He would be involved in an attempted murder and drug trafficking.
Morocco
Drug Traffickers Lead High-Speed Chase on Moroccan Highway, Abandon 3.5 Tons of Cannabis
Members of a drug trafficking network, coming from villages in the north of the country, crossed the highway fence and drove in the wrong direction towards Kénitra . This was followed by a high-speed chase with the Royal Gendarmerie at 4 o’clock in the morning on Sunday.
France
Franco-Guinean Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested in Morocco
A 27-year-old Franco-Guinean, subject to an international arrest warrant issued against him by the French judicial authorities, was apprehended in Tangier following a case of criminal conspiracy and attempted voluntary manslaughter.
Morocco
Renault to Gradually Reopen Moroccan Auto Plants in Late April
The French automaker announces the "partial and gradual" restart of its two production plants in Tangier and Somaca Casablanca at the end of April.
Morocco
Five Arrested in Tangier for Burglary and Drug Trafficking Following Rifle Theft
The judicial police services of Tangier and Chefchaouen arrested last weekend five individuals for their alleged involvement in cases of burglary, possession and international drug trafficking.
Spain
COVID-19 Halts Passenger Traffic, Cripples Shipping in Strait of Gibraltar
Passenger traffic between southern Spain and Morocco is prohibited and freight traffic is proving unprofitable. This is causing heavy losses for shipping companies in the Strait of Gibraltar for the past month.
Morocco
Tangier Region to Produce and Distribute 4 Million Free Face Masks
Four million masks will be produced and distributed free of charge to the residents of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. The Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIS) of the region, in coordination with the Moroccan Association of Textile and Clothing Industries (AMITH), announced this decision on Wednesday as their contribution to the mandatory wearing of masks decreed by the government.
Morocco
Pardoned Moroccan Prisoner Commits Suicide After Release from Tangier Jail
A beneficiary of the royal pardon granted by King Mohammed VI to 5,654 prisoners, an inmate at the Tangier prison took his relatives by surprise by taking his own life last Monday.
Belgium
Belgian Girl, 5, Stranded in Morocco Amid Coronavirus Travel Ban
Yasmine, 5 and a half years old, and her parents are among hundreds of Belgians who find themselves stranded in Morocco since the suspension of air flights due to the coronavirus. The little girl expresses her feelings.
Morocco
Moroccan Expat Recovers from COVID-19, Urges Compliance with Lockdown Measures
A Moroccan from Spain, cured of the new coronavirus , expressed his joy at being finally freed from this deadly virus that has killed tens of thousands around the world.
Morocco
Tangier Charity Initiative Provides Housing for Homeless During Health Emergency
An initiative has been launched in Tangier by civil society actors to house the homeless and homeless during the state of health emergency.