Moroccan security authorities at Rabat-Salé Airport on the morning of Thursday, June 4, barred human rights activist and historian Maati Monjib from leaving the country for the second time in less than three months, as he was preparing to travel to France to take part in an academic event. «Once again, I have been illegally prevented from traveling», Monjib wrote in a post on his Facebook account. He added: «I entered the airport, obtained my ticket, and passed through
A 31-year-old suspected ISIS (Daesh) supporter was arrested on Saturday in the city of M'diq on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack, Morocco's Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) announced. The arrest was carried out on the basis of intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). According to the BCIJ, the suspect had embraced the extremist ideology of ISIS and is believed to have been involved in the planning and preparation of a
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first Muslim mayor, is not hiding his support for Morocco's national team. With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off in just a few days, he has predicted that the Atlas Lions will go all the way and lift the trophy at the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. In an interview with The Guardian, in which he predicted the outcome for every team in the competition, Mamdani forecast a final between Morocco and France. His ultimate
As Morocco’s September 2026 general election approaches, voter registration is open from May 15 to June 13 for citizens wishing to cast their ballots. Among them, many Moroccan voters living abroad are encountering difficulties entering the required information on the dedicated online platform.
Moroccan police seized 2.96 tonnes of cannabis resin (chira) and foiled an international drug trafficking attempt on Friday, following an operation carried out by the National Judicial Police Brigade (BNPJ) based on intelligence provided by the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The operation took place on the outskirts of Ben Slimane and resulted in the seizure of a utility vehicle loaded with drugs after a police pursuit. The driver reportedly fled in the wrong
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres paid tribute on Friday in New York to three Moroccan peacekeepers from the Royal Armed Forces during the annual ceremony honoring civilian and uniformed personnel who lost their lives while serving in UN peacekeeping operations. During the ceremony, Guterres presented the posthumous Dag Hammarskjöld Medal to Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale. Hilale was accompanied by the military adviser of
Egyptian-American comedian, television host, actor and former physician Bassem Youssef is bringing his «The Belly of the Beast Tour» to Morocco this June. In an announcement shared on social media, Youssef revealed that he will perform at the newly inaugurated Royal Theatre in Rabat on June 27. The show, which will be conducted entirely in English, marks his first-ever appearance in Morocco and will serve as the final stop of his European tour. «The show is in English. I
Moroccan broadcaster MEDI1TV has obtained official authorization to broadcast its programs in Mali under an agreement signed with the country’s High Authority for Communication (HAC), according to a press release issued on June 5. The agreement allows the establishment, operation and distribution of MEDI1TV’s content across Malian territory and marks a new step in the channel’s expansion across Africa. According to the press release, the deal reflects a shared commitment to
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has activated a second €500 million tranche (around MAD 5.4 billion) for the reconstruction of areas affected by the September 2023 Al Haouz earthquake, according to a press release issued on Friday. The new funding brings the EIB’s total commitment to €1 billion (approximately MAD 10.8 billion) and will support the rebuilding of essential infrastructure, including roads, schools and healthcare facilities, in the hardest-hit regions. The
Moroccan engineer Asmae Mhassni has built an unconventional career spanning medical devices, supercomputers and cybersecurity, rising to become a Principal Engineer at Intel. She now helps lead global efforts to secure AI systems through the Coalition for Secure AI while advocating for greater representation of women in technology.
One week before the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 clash between Morocco and Brazil, the ambassadors of both countries in Washington took part in a discussion on the «Power of Sport in Diplomacy», hosted by the Atlantic Council. Morocco’s ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, and Brazil’s ambassador to Washington, Maria Luisa Ribeiro Viotti, highlighted the strong ties between the two nations, united by a shared passion for football and growing
A heatwave is expected to affect several provinces across the Kingdom from Monday through Wednesday, according to the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). Temperatures ranging between 41°C and 44°C are forecast during this period in the provinces of Errachidia, Zagora, Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Aousserd, and Oued Ed-Dahab, the DGM said in an orange-level weather alert bulletin.
The Marseille criminal court on Friday sentenced Félix Bingui to 12 years in prison for being the head of the Yoda drug-trafficking clan. Nicknamed «Le Chat», the defendant had been arrested in 2024 in Morocco under an international arrest warrant issued by France. Along with 19 other individuals, he was accused of running one of Marseille’s main drug-dealing spots. Mohamed Hussein Saleh, described as his «right-hand man», was absent when the verdict was
Morocco welcomed 7.7 million tourists by the end of May 2026, a 7% increase compared with the same period in 2025, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Handicrafts and the Social and Solidarity Economy. The sector continued its strong momentum in May, with 1.7 million tourist arrivals recorded during the month, up 13% year-on-year, the ministry said in a statement. «The results achieved confirm the relevance of our strategy, which is based on investing simultaneously in connectivity,
A family living in the province of Ouezzane filed a complaint with the Royal Gendarmerie after discovering that their underage daughter was pregnant. The investigation led to the identification and arrest of two suspects allegedly involved in the assault.
Morocco's Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tehraoui, officially inaugurated the Regional Specialty Hospital Center of Tetouan on Friday, June 5, in the presence of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Regional Wali Younes Tazi, Tetouan Governor Abderrazzak Mansouri, Territorial Health Group Director General Mohammed Akouri, and several elected officials. The new facility, launched as part of the national program to rehabilitate and equip public health infrastructure, was built on a
The 13th edition of the Global Rights Index, issued by the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), has classified Morocco among countries where workers’ rights are subject to «regular violations». The 2026 report points to a worrying global escalation in the erosion of trade union freedoms and growing pressure on workers and unions.
Police in Rabat arrested a 40-year-old man with a prior criminal record late on Thursday, June 4, on suspicion of public intoxication, unlawful confinement, and the sexual assault of a child. According to preliminary findings, the suspect was heavily intoxicated when he was caught inside his home allegedly luring, detaining, and sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl. The suspect has been placed in police custody pending a judicial investigation being conducted under the supervision of the
Following the discovery of two drug-smuggling tunnels between Morocco and Ceuta as part of operations «Hades» and «Ares», investigations by Spain's National Police have uncovered plans for a third tunnel intended to transport large quantities of hashish into the enclave before forwarding the drugs to mainland Spain. According to a report by the Drug and Organized Crime Unit (UDYCO) submitted to Spain's National Court, the same criminal network suspected of building the
Just days after posting a video that sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, showing him skinning and roasting a dead dog while presenting it as an «Eid al-Adha sacrifice», controversial Moroccan YouTuber Ayoub Bn Nsns was arrested by police in M'diq on Thursday under a warrant issued against him. Mohamed Amziane, president of the Al Rahma Association for the Care of Stray Dogs in M'diq, told Yabiladi that the arrest took place in the Diza neighborhood of Martil, in the
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