Somalia supports Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara and signs cooperation roadmap

On Thursday, the Somali Prime Minister reaffirmed his support for Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara. Following suit on Friday, Somalia's Foreign Minister, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, echoed this position in a joint statement issued after his talks in Rabat with Nasser Bourita. The two diplomats signed a cooperation roadmap for 2026-2028, aimed at bolstering high-level exchanges and fostering collaboration in several vital sectors. These include agriculture, water and irrigation, maritime

Fire engulfs Taza market shops causing significant damage

In the early hours of Saturday, a fire erupted in several shops within the market dome of Taza's historic old city, resulting in substantial material damage. Firefighters, after relentless efforts, managed to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to adjacent shops. During the operation, one firefighter sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital for necessary medical treatment. As of now, the cause of the fire remains undetermined. Investigations are underway to uncover

Moroccan rapper Pause Flow remains detained in Sefrou despite bail offer

Rapper Jawad Asradi, better known by his stage name Pause Flow, remains in custody at Sefrou Prison. His lawyer, Yassine Ben Lakrim, confirmed this in a Facebook post, denying circulating rumors that his client had been released on bail. Ben Lakrim explained that while the Sefrou Primary Court had accepted the defense’s request for bail, it set the amount at a substantial 100,000 dirhams. He added that the court granted Asradi a 15-day deadline to secure the payment, but described the

Journée de soutien au peuple palestinien : Quand des ONG marocaines initiaient les aides à l’OLP

Célébrée par l’ONU le 29 novembre, la Journée mondiale de soutien au peuple palestinien rappelle à des militants marocains des initiatives auxquelles ils ont pris part pour venir en aide directe aux résistants de l’OLP, dans les années 1970. Deux parmi eux témoignent de la dynamique politique et culturelle suscitée par cette mobilisation.

Algeria and Polisario intensify diplomatic push in South America targeting Brazil and Chile

Algeria and the Polisario Front are stepping up their diplomatic activity in South America, with Algiers targeting countries in the region that have yet to recognize the so-called «Sahrawi Republic». This week, the Secretary-General of the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited Brazil and Chile, highlighting this strategic push. On Tuesday in Brasília, Lounès Magramane co-chaired the 6th session of political consultations between Algeria and Brazil alongside his

Snowfall and heavy rains expected in Morocco from Sunday to Monday

Snowfall is anticipated at altitudes starting from 1700 meters, accompanied by intense local rains that could turn stormy, from Sunday through Monday across several Moroccan provinces, as reported by the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM). According to an orange-level weather alert issued by the DGM, snow accumulation ranging from 20 to 30 cm is expected between Sunday at noon and Monday at 9:00 AM in the provinces of Al Haouz and Azilal. The provinces of Ifrane, Boulemane, Beni Mellal,

Nayef Aguerd back from injury weeks before AFCON

Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd is set to return to the pitch after a brief injury absence, good news for both Olympique de Marseille and the Moroccan national team, according to Foot Mercato. The Atlas Lions defender was injured during Marseille’s 3–0 win over Brest, later diagnosed as the early stages of a groin issue. Although initially included in the national team squad for the international break, Walid Regragui opted to release him from duty to ensure proper rest and

Maroc : Chutes de neige et fortes pluies locales (alerte orange)

Des chutes de neige à partir de 1700 m, ainsi que de fortes pluies locales parfois orageuses sont attendues, de dimanche au lundi, dans plusieurs provinces du Maroc, indique la Direction générale de la météorologie (DGM). Ainsi, des chutes de neige (20-30 cm) sont prévues du dimanche à 12h00 au lundi à 09h00 dans les provinces d'Al Haouz et d'Azilal, précise la DGM dans un bulletin d’alerte de niveau de vigilance orange. Les

Le FIFM 2025 célèbre le cinéma mondial et rend hommage à Hussein Fahmy

Le Festival international du film de Marrakech (FIFM 2025) a démarré, vendredi soir, avec la présentation du jury et un vibrant hommage à l’acteur, réalisateur et producteur égyptien Hussein Fahmy, outre la projection inédite de «Dead Man’s Wire» de Gus Van Sant. Une ouverture haute en couleur, qui donne le ton d’une 22e édition célébrant tous les cinémas du monde.

Al Hoceima : L’histoire d'une région entre militarisation et marginalisation

Les habitants d’Al Hoceima et de sa région appellent de manière récurrente à la démilitarisation de leur ville. Une revendication évoquée lors d’une manifestation au lendemain du décès de Mohcine Fikri, le 28 octobre 2016. Retour sur l’histoire et les événements ayant conduit au Dahir royal du 29 novembre 1958.