Since yesterday, gas prices in Morocco have increased, prompting many motorists to rush to stations to fill their tanks before the new rates took effect. Meanwhile, some stations temporarily closed, citing depleted stocks, which angered customers and led consumer protection associations to call on the government to intervene and regulate the market.
In the face of escalating tensions with Iran, Morocco has reaffirmed its unwavering support for the security of Gulf States, emphasizing a deep-rooted alliance that extends from diplomatic backing to robust military and intelligence cooperation. This enduring partnership, which has evolved since the 1980s, underscores Morocco's strategic commitment to regional stability and counterterrorism efforts alongside its Gulf allies.
The city of A Coruña has announced its withdrawal from the bid to host matches during the 2030 FIFA World Cup, for which it had been one of the candidate cities in Spain’s joint organization with Morocco and Portugal. Local media reported that Mayor Inés Rey said the decision was taken for organizational and economic reasons. She stressed that the city is «fully qualified» to host matches, but chose not to proceed with the project due to the significant
On March 15, French Foreign Minister Jean‑Noël Barrot held a phone conversation with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf. «The ministers exchanged views on key diplomatic issues of mutual interest in Africa and the Middle East, notably the regional escalation surrounding Iran and recent high-level discussions concerning Western Sahara», said a communiqué from the French foreign ministry. On the Algerian side, the statement stressed that the two officials
The primary court in the city of Chefchaouen sentenced an individual to six months in prison after he was prosecuted for spreading false information. The case stems from his claims about the whereabouts of two-year-old Soundouss, who had been missing for two weeks before her body was found. During the search operations, the man alleged that the girl was with a woman in the city of Chefchaouen. However, investigations carried out by the competent authorities revealed that these claims were
For the past few days, members of the Polisario Front have been entering territories located west of the Sand Wall, without intervention from Royal Armed Forces (RAF) drones to stop them. «Among the groups accessing these areas are men, women, and even children. They have set up tents and raised the Polisario flag. FAR drones are monitoring these movements», a source close to the matter told Yabiladi. This new development raises questions about the objectives of these temporary
In the first round of France's municipal elections, Hervé Chevreau, the incumbent mayor of Épinay-sur-Seine, secured 50.87% of the vote. He has controversially vowed to demolish the town's mosque if re-elected, proposing to replace it with a small public square. Anasse Kazib, national spokesperson for Permanent Revolution, has issued a stark warning to Chevreau, condemning what he describes as «disguised Islamophobia masked as bogus development
Two Moroccan brothers who also hold Italian citizenship were placed under investigation and detained in France on Sunday on suspicion of planning what authorities described as a «deadly and anti-Semitic» terrorist attack. The French National Counterterrorism Prosecution Office said the brothers, aged 20 and 22, were arrested at dawn on March 10 inside a car parked near Longuenesse Prison in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France. During questioning, the suspects admitted they
Last week, the Rabat Court of Appeal delivered its verdict in a case involving two police commissioners accused of embezzling seized items and falsifying official documents. The court upheld the initial ruling, sentencing both men to two years in prison, including 14 months to be served and the remainder suspended. The case involves a senior police commissioner who headed a security precinct in Khemisset and his deputy, both of whom have been in detention since 2023. According to the newspaper
The Morocco 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations continues to break records. Preliminary figures from independent research agencies show the tournament recorded a 61% increase in global viewership, confirming it as one of the fastest-growing sporting events worldwide. The full report will be published in the coming weeks by global research firm Nielsen, but early data attribute the surge to record international media coverage and an expanded broadcast network, CAF wrote on Monday. The