History : Abdelhalim Hafed’s astounding story about the 1971 attempted coup d’état

In Morocco, Egyptian singer Abdelhalim Hafed lived one of the scariest moments of his life. Invited by King Hassan II, he was held in Rabat’s main radio station taken over by rebels during the 1971 attempted coup d’état.

Former US Senator Jim Inhofe, key Polisario Front supporter, passes away at 89

Former Republican US Senator Jim Inhofe has passed away at the age of 89 after suffering a stroke, according to US media reports. Inhofe was elected to a fifth term in the Senate in 2020 but stepped down in 2022. This marks a significant loss for the Polisario Front, as Inhofe had been one of its most prominent supporters in the United States. The late senator had visited the Tindouf camps in February 2019 and met with the separatist front's leader, Brahim Ghali. In February 2021, he

Moroccan Amazigh Band Meteor Airlines wins Mediterranean art prize

Meteor Airlines won the Prize for Best Artistic Practice in the Mediterranean Region at the CREACT4MED Best Practices Award ceremony in Barcelona, Spain. In the nomination and final selection process over the past 10 months, the band's innovative fusion of traditional Amazigh music with contemporary rock (Amazigh Rock) captivated audiences. According to the organizers, it has created a lasting impact on the cultural landscape both nationally and internationally. The ceremony was attended by

Spain : Pro-Polisario MEPs oppose expulsion of two Sahrawis to Morocco

The two young Sahrawis, who have applied for asylum in Spain, have received support from a dozen MEPs from Sumar, Bildu (Basque pro-independence), and the Galician National Bloc (BNG). In a letter addressed to the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, the MEPs warned of the consequences for the physical integrity of the two individuals if they were deported to Morocco. «This is tantamount to a death sentence», wrote Antonio Maillo, MEP for the United Left, one of the

Moroccan Foreign minister receives the new Secretary General of the Arab Maghreb Union

Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita received the new Secretary General of the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU), Tarek Ben Salem, today in Rabat. He stressed «the importance of strengthening the work of the AMU in order to realize the aspirations of the peoples of the region for more progress and prosperity», according to a Facebook post by the ministry. On May 27, Tunisian President Kais Saied appointed Tarek Ben Salem as the new secretary-general of the Maghreb Union. The appointment was

Moroccan delegation visits Israel, supports its war against Hamas

At the height of the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, a Moroccan delegation visited the Hebrew state and met with a number of officials. A visit that sparked widespread criticism in the kingdom.

After Bachir Sayed, a Polisario official warns of Front's potential collapse

In the Tindouf camps, Bashir Mustapha Sayed's warning about the «disappearance of the Polisario Front» was echoed by another senior official, Oubi Bachir. Claiming to be the Front's representative in Switzerland, Oubi Bachir expressed his concern on X about the «problems observed» within the Polisario, which he described as «multiplying in a worrying way» and serving as «a precious gift for the propaganda of the Moroccan occupation». He

Euro 2024 : Moroccan Lamine Yamal leads Spain to victory over France

Spain defeated the French national team in the semifinals of the European Football Championship (Euro 2024), held in Germany, by a score of two goals to one (or 2-1). La Roja's first goal was scored by Spanish-Moroccan winger Lamine Yamal in the 21st minute. Just four minutes later, Dani Olmo followed up with a second goal, securing Spain's place in the final of this continental competition. According to Le Figaro, Lamine Yamal's goal against Les Bleus made him the youngest scorer in the

Morocco makes historic first legal cannabis export to Switzerland

For the first time, Morocco has legally exported cannabis. A shipment of resin, with less than 1% THC (the psychoactive molecule), was sold for between 1,400 and 1,800 euros per kilogram, destined for Switzerland in the second quarter of the year, reports French newspaper Le Monde. Since the 2021 law allowing cannabis for medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial purposes, the sector has experienced significant growth, with around 200 operators now active. This positions Morocco as a rising

«Sahara Escobar» : The Oriental Regional Council elects successor to Abdenbi Bioui

The Oriental Regional Council elected a new president on Tuesday, July 9. Mohamed Bouarourou, also from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), succeeded Abdenbi Bioui, who is being prosecuted for drug trafficking as part of the «Sahara Escobar» case. Bouarourou's bid to replace Bioui received 44 votes, while the opposition did not present any candidates at the voting session chaired by the governor of Berkane. In his new position, Bouarourou will be assisted by Omar Hjira of