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Prince Moulay Rachid chairs opening of 30th International Book & Publishing Fair in Rabat

Prince Moulay Rachid presided over the opening of the 30th International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL) on Thursday, April 18, 2025, at the OLM-Souissi arena in Rabat. The event runs from April 18 to 27. During the opening, Prince Moulay Rachid toured several booths, including the Emirate of Sharjah's, which is the guest of honor at this year’s edition. This participation emphasizes the cultural and historical ties between Morocco and the UAE, while also showcasing recent developments

Morocco U17 coach Nabil Baha criticizes last-minute time change ahead of final against Mali

Morocco U17 coach Nabil Baha has voiced his dissatisfaction with the unexpected rescheduling of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN U17) final, in which Morocco will face Mali. Originally set for 8 PM, the match will now kick off at 3 PM on Saturday in Mohammedia. Speaking at a pre-match press conference on Thursday, Baha expressed frustration over the sudden change, saying it required careful last-minute adjustments. Still, he reassured that his team is fully prepared for the decisive clash. The

Morocco ramps up stadium and city upgrades ahead of 2025 AFCON

With the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations set for December, Moroccan authorities held a high-level meeting on April 17 at the Interior Ministry to assess progress on stadium works and related urban development projects across the six host cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Fes, Marrakech, and Agadir. The meeting brought together the Minister of the Interior, the Minister Delegate in charge of the budget, FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa, regional and local officials, and heads of key infrastructure

Tuberculosis scare puts raw milk back in the spotlight in Morocco

The link between tuberculosis and the consumption of raw (unpasteurized and unsterilized) milk has resurfaced in Morocco’s public debate, this time triggered by an influencer’s testimony that sparked a wave of concern on social media. While health experts have long been aware of the connection, the issue had never attracted this level of public attention before.

Rabat to host third African Football Agents Conference from April 28 to 30

Rabat will host the 3rd edition of the African Football Agents Conference (AFAC 2025) from April 28 to 30 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Organized by the African Football Agents Association in partnership with FIFA and supported by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the event brings together major players in the football industry. Following previous editions in Abuja (2023) and Nairobi (2024), this year’s conference will welcome key figures from the football world, political

Structural challenges and a growing diaspora presence shape Morocco’s publishing output

In 2023/2024, Morocco’s output in literature, humanities, and social sciences totaled 3,725 titles, with an average annual production of 1,863—a 6.98% increase. While the King Abdul-Aziz Al Saoud Foundation for Islamic Studies and Humanities acknowledges national efforts, it also highlights persistent structural challenges and the growing presence of Moroccan authors abroad.

Sahrawi movement urges UN to halt Algerian army killings in Tindouf camps

The Sahrawi Movement for Peace (SMP), a dissident group from the Polisario Front, is calling on the United Nations to put an end to the killing of Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps by the Algerian army. «We express our deep concern over the alarming deterioration of security in the Sahrawi refugee camps on Algerian soil», the SMP stated in a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. «Another tragedy has struck our people: two young Sahrawis were coldly shot dead

Mauritania and Algeria sign two defense agreements

Algeria and Mauritania have finalized two cooperation agreements in the field of defense. «The first concerns the area of defense, while the second focuses on the protection of classified information», reports the official website of the Mauritanian army. The agreements were signed yesterday in Algiers by Mauritanian Minister of Defense Hanana Ould Sidi and Algerian Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the Army, General Saïd Chengriha. In his speech, the Algerian official

Minors who filmed animal torture videos in Sidi Yahya El Gharb detained

In a recent development, the Animal Rescue Welfare Association traveled to the city of Sidi Yahya El Gharb on Wednesday to file an official complaint with the local police regarding the individuals involved in the animal torture videos. According to the association's president, Zouhair Lebdaoui, who spoke to Yabiladi, «The police responded swiftly to the complaint, listened to the association's members, and we provided all the videos we received through our platforms». Following an

Morocco leads Africa in intellectual property but faces challenges in innovation and enforcement

Morocco ranks 22nd globally in intellectual property strength, leading African nations with a score of 59.21 in the 2025 International Intellectual Property Index. Despite significant progress in patent protections and treaty ratifications, challenges remain in enforcement, innovation, and the development of orphan medicinal products.

Morocco sets record for frozen strawberry exports to Japan

In 2024, Morocco set a new record for frozen strawberry exports to Japan, reaching 5,972 tons valued at $9.9 million, a 14% increase from 2023, according to East Fruit. This follows a steady rise from 2022, when exports totaled 3,778 tons. Frozen strawberries have been exported to Japan since 1995, with the market becoming a key destination for Moroccan producers from 2015 onward. Over the past decade, exports have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%. Morocco’s market

AKDITAL expands into Saudi Arabia : $200 million investment in Riyadh and Jeddah hospitals

The AKDITAL Group, a leader in Morocco’s private healthcare sector, is expanding its international presence by securing two major agreements in Saudi Arabia. Two memorandums of understanding have been signed with leading Saudi real estate partners: Wataniah Business Real Estate and Namaya (AL FOZAN Holding). These agreements, made under the auspices of the Saudi Ministry of Investment, will lead to the creation of two real estate companies dedicated to the construction and development of

Morocco-registered truck blocks entire French village, trapping locals overnight

A Moroccan-registered truck was stuck in a French village for nearly 18 hours, with the driver inside. The 30-ton vehicle became lodged on a narrow road in a small village located in the Drôme region, southeast France. In a report aired Tuesday on TF1’s LE13H news broadcast, it was revealed that the driver of the heavily loaded truck had followed his GPS without paying attention to multiple signs warning that heavy vehicles were not permitted through the village. The incident

CAF reschedules U17 Africa Cup of Nations final in Mohammedia to 3 PM

The final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 8 PM at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, will now kick off at 3 PM, according to an announcement by the sports channel Arryadia. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not provided any explanation for the schedule change. To reach the final, the Atlas Lion Cubs (U-17) secured their spot with a penalty shootout victory over Côte d'Ivoire, following a 0-0 draw. Mali advanced after

Morocco's ONMT unveils new flight routes to boost summer 2025 tourism

As part of its «Light In Action» strategy, the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is expanding direct flight routes to boost tourism demand and enhance the appeal of various regions for the summer 2025 season. Agadir - New routes: Bordeaux and Amsterdam (Transavia), Bournemouth (Jet2) - Reinstated routes: Oslo (Norwegian), Berlin, Bristol, Edinburgh (EasyJet) - Total capacity: 73,000 seats Marrakech - New routes: Bordeaux (Transavia, Volotea), Malaga, Edinburgh,

Student stabs three classmates at Meknes school in Morocco

A serious incident occurred at Salah Eddine El Ayoubi middle school in the city of Meknes, where a female student stabbed three of her classmates with a knife on school grounds. According to the newspaper Al-Massae, one of the victims sustained severe injuries to her hand, raising concerns about the potential for permanent disability. The injured students were transported to the hospital for necessary medical treatment, while security authorities have launched an investigation under

«Everything went downhill» : Moroccan footballer Ihattaren reflects on losing his father

In a rare emotional moment, Moroccan footballer Mohamed Ihattaren shared a personal story about his late father during an appearance on Matchday by Supergaande. The RKC Waalwijk player reflected on how his father's presence shaped his early career—and how his passing marked the start of a difficult period. «When my dad was around, I could always say: my father’s here. That gave me so much peace of mind—I could just focus and perform», Ihattaren said, offering a

Tangier-Med : New deals to boost Morocco’s automotive industry

On the sidelines of the 8th edition of the Automotive Meetings Tangier-Med, two partnership agreements were signed this Wednesday in Tangier to support the continued growth of Morocco’s automotive industry. The first agreement—between the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, ANAPEC, and AMICA—aims to strengthen skills across the automotive ecosystem. It focuses on training qualified professionals tailored to the sector’s needs and facilitating their

Moroccan citrus industry gathers in Marrakech for pioneering National Congress

Faced with mounting challenges—climate change, water stress, rising costs, labor shortages, and international competition—stakeholders in Morocco’s citrus industry are joining forces to shape the future of the sector. From May 13 to 15, 2025, Marrakech will host the first-ever National Citrus Congress, initiated by the interprofessional group Maroc Citrus under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture. The goal: to make this event a strategic turning point for the

Hungary is set to expand its consular services to the Moroccan Saharan provinces

Hungary reaffirmed its clear support on Wednesday for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan as the basis for resolving the Western Sahara issue, stating that it «must be the foundation» of a political solution within the framework of the United Nations. Following talks in Budapest with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó emphasized that Hungary’s position is in line with those recently reiterated by the United

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