Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held talks on Monday and Tuesday with his Croatian and Belgian counterparts, in meetings held in Zagreb and Brussels, respectively, without the Western Sahara issue featuring on the agenda. Official Algerian communication surrounding the visits instead highlighted Algiers’ intent to strengthen economic ties with both Croatia and Belgium, with a particular focus on hydrocarbons and renewable energy. The absence of any reference to Western Sahara was
The General Secretariat of the PJD «warmly applauded», in a statement, the Spanish government’s refusal to allow the United States military to use the Rota and Morón bases in what it described as a «Zionist-American attack against Iran», as well as the broader repercussions of what it called an illegal war on the region. The Islamist party hailed what it described as a «model stance that should serve as an example for all countries, organizations, and
As the debate over daylight saving time reignites in Morocco, a national campaign and an online petition have emerged, urging a return to Greenwich Mean Time due to concerns over the negative impact on health and performance. Health expert Tayeb Hamdi highlights the biological disruptions caused by clock changes and emphasizing the potential risks to mental and physical well-being.
The AFCON Morocco–Senegal final sparked an unprecedented wave of misinformation, with false claims spreading rapidly from social media to newspapers. Moroccan journalists, navigating this surge, navigating this wave, share their views on the phenomenon, the race for clicks, and the growing impact of misinformation on media credibility.
A United Nations delegation tasked with reviewing the mandate of MINURSO has completed its visit to the Sahara, which took place from March 24 to 30, before continuing on to Nouakchott, Mauritania. There, the delegation held a series of meetings with senior civilian and military officials. The delegation was notably received by the Minister of Justice, Mohamed Ould Soueidatt, and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Abdellah Mahmoud Ibrahim. Discussions focused on
Italian authorities, in coordination with their Spanish counterparts, have dismantled an international drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of 20 individuals across Italy and Spain. The suspects are accused of smuggling hashish from Morocco into Europe. Investigations revealed that the network sourced large quantities of hashish from Morocco, which were then distributed in Milan, southern Italy, and Barcelona through a coordinated cross-border operation using sophisticated evasion
In the quiet village of Tafza, 14-year-old Amine Akhbach's restless nights are filled with dreams of invention, transforming discarded devices into innovative solutions that have earned him national recognition. From a smart helmet for the visually impaired to an earthquake aftershock detector, this young Moroccan inventor’s passion for creation is fueled by curiosity and a desire to serve his community.
On Monday, the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) issued an open letter to the general secretaries of political parties, urging them to take responsibility for advancing women's participation in politics. This letter, obtained by Yabiladi, comes in the wake of Morocco's 101st global ranking in female representation, as reported by the Inter-Parliamentary Union. The ADFM questions the role political parties have played in empowering women politically, especially 15 years after
Students from 1337 School ranked first globally in the Winter Challenge 2026 – SnakeByte, organized by CodinGame. The University of Wroclaw and 42 Paris placed second and third, respectively. According to a statement, this achievement reflects the steady progress of the Moroccan institution, driven by its innovative learning approach based on experimentation, trial and error, and continuous improvement. This recognition lies at the heart of the school’s model, which emphasizes
Morocco’s audiovisual regulator, HACA, has issued a warning to Radio Mars and ordered the suspension of its program «The Truth in 90 Minutes» for one week, following remarks deemed «offensive and inappropriate» toward a Moroccan national team player during AFCON final coverage, aired in the program «Asad Ifriqiya». The authority said the comments went beyond the limits of acceptable sports criticism and infringed on the dignity of the player