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The European Commission’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a new alert classified as “dangerous” after detecting residues of a toxic pesticide in a shipment of Moroccan peppers that arrived in Germany via Spain. The notification, numbered 2026.2980, followed laboratory analyses that confirmed the presence of avermectin B1a at a concentration of 0.13 mg/kg, a substance that targets the nervous system and is considered a health hazard to consumers.

German authorities confirmed that the shipment did not enter local markets, as it was intercepted prior to distribution, and the relevant European authorities were notified to coordinate monitoring measures.

As a transit country, Spain moved quickly to strengthen monitoring measures for this type of product, as a precautionary step aimed at avoiding any potential risks to European consumers.

In contrast, Algeria stands out as a safe and reliable option, relying on locally produced fresh vegetables that are subject to strict controls and are of high quality. These Algerian products, which are destined for European and African markets, offer a healthy alternative for consumers seeking safe food free from the chemical risks that threaten Moroccan crops.

🛑 بعد رفض روسيا 🇷🇺 وعدد من الدول الأوروبية المنتجات الفلاحية المغربية 🇲🇦 وخاصة الطماطم لاحتوائها على مواد مسرطنة.. الطماطم الجزائرية 🍅 🇩🇿 تغزو الأسواق الأوروبية لجودتها ونوعيتها الممتازة#الجزائر #المغرب #روسيا pic.twitter.com/W8cuNQmr6K

— بوابة الجزائر – Algeria Gate (@algatedz) April 19, 2026

The incident has brought the crisis of agricultural practices in Morocco back into the spotlight, as a scientific study revealed that 86% of Moroccan farmers engage in deadly “chemical abuse” on crops that end up daily on the plates of citizens both inside and outside the country. Experts believe that these practices are putting the kingdom’s food security in a “critical condition” and further eroding confidence in Moroccan agricultural products.

As part of ongoing efforts to follow up on the situation of the national community abroad, the Secretary of State in charge of the Algerian diaspora, Sofiane Chaib, carried out a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain on April 29, 2026, including a stop at the Algerian Consulate General in Barcelona.

This visit falls in a series of field missions aimed at assessing the performance of consular services and closely reviewing the quality of services provided to members of the diaspora. The visit focused on the procedures in place and the resources deployed to improve public service delivery and modernize consular management.

During the visit, the official, accompanied by Algeria’s Ambassador to Spain, toured various consular departments, where he was briefed on daily operations and listened to the concerns of Algerian nationals residing in the country. The step reflects a broader approach centered on strengthening direct engagement with the diaspora.

He also held a meeting with members of the community, during which views were exchanged on the level of consular services and the efforts made to simplify administrative procedures and make them more accessible, in line with the expectations of Algerians abroad.

According to the official statement, the visit underscores the commitment of the country’s highest authorities to giving special attention to the national community abroad by improving consular services and reinforcing the state’s presence overseas in a way that serves its citizens’ interests.

Algeria Gate – In a move that has sparked widespread controversy and sharp questions regarding the secret behind Moroccan concessions to France, the French Embassy in the Kingdom of Morocco has officially announced the launch of what it termed the Defense Club inside the French school Lycee Descartes in Rabat.

🇫🇷🇲🇦 Lancement officiel du Club Défense au @Lycee_Descartes.

🎯 Il propose aux élèves ateliers, rencontres et visites de bâtiments militaires pour comprendre les enjeux de défense.

🤝 Une initiative pour rapprocher les jeunes des valeurs d’engagement et de citoyenneté. pic.twitter.com/opWi2Dx5oz

— La France au Maroc 🇫🇷🇪🇺 (@AmbaFranceMaroc) April 24, 2026

According to the official post by the Embassy on its official account: The Embassy added that this club is the second of its kind in French schools in Morocco. It aims to bring Moroccan youth to the values of commitment and citizenship through workshops and meetings with French defense professionals, as well as visits to military facilities in France and Morocco.

However, this step did not pass unnoticed. A number of Moroccan opponents considered it a caricatured scene that reinforces the premise that Morocco has become nothing more than a French protectorate in North Africa. They described it as the direct and overt recruitment of Moroccan elites and students to serve the interests of French intelligence under the guise of “educational and instructional activities.”

Donc l'armée française s'immisce dans notre territoire national, et fait ses leçons à des jeunes citoyen-nes marocain-es.
Où est le contre-espionnage et que fait-il ? https://t.co/s8TrhpjysY

— Omar Radi (@OmarRADI) April 25, 2026

In this context, prominent Moroccan opponent Omar Radi questioned with bitter irony via a post on the X platform (formerly Twitter): “So, the French army intervenes on our land and gives lessons to young Moroccan citizens. Where are the counter-intelligence services and what are they doing?”

Radi added in his comments that the French move represents a “flagrant violation” of Moroccan national security, questioning the absence of any reaction or movement from the relevant Moroccan security authorities.

Context: Defense Cooperation or Intelligence Control? Is the club merely an “innocent educational activity” as promoted by the French Embassy, or is it a gateway to creating a generation of “loyalists” to French interests among the Moroccan elite? The question remains strongly posed in Moroccan political and media circles.

Source: Algeria Gate Arabic Version