After a prolonged silence, Sultana Khaya has emerged to quell rumors of a «split» with the Polisario Front. Speaking from Alicante, Spain, where she has been living since her departure from the Sahara to Las Palmas in June 2022, Khaya released a video accusing Moroccan agents of fabricating her alleged «defection». She firmly reiterated her «loyalty» to the Front. Recently, Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps have taken to social media to accuse her of
Coal mining in Jerada, first active in the 1930's, has made of it a hub for workers. Engaged in trade unionist activities, miners have led to the creation of the UMT, one of the oldest trade unions in Morocco. Flashback.
A controversial video has reignited a myth surrounding a 1976 Morocco-Guinea match, fueled by websites of questionable credibility and amplified by social media. Yet, there is no trace in the archives of this alleged withdrawal of the Moroccan team, revealing an opportunistic rewriting of history linked to recent tensions surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The tragic case of a 17-year-old girl giving birth outside Khénifra's regional hospital has sparked public outrage and prompted a protest by the Moroccan Association for Human Rights, demanding accountability and a thorough investigation. As authorities probe the incident, questions arise about the hospital's conduct and the "pay first" policy that may have contributed to this preventable tragedy.
The Moroccan Organization for Human Rights (OMDH) has vehemently denounced the Algerian authorities' decision to close and seal the headquarters of the Association of Families of the Disappeared in Algeria (SOS Disparus). The OMDH characterizes this move as part of a «systematic policy of harassment» directed at the families of victims of enforced disappearances and human rights advocates. In a statement, the OMDH condemned the decision as «arbitrary», highlighting that
Morocco's ranking in the 2026 World Happiness Report highlights a persistent struggle with national morale, as the country remains 112th globally, far from its peak in 2016. As digital platforms increasingly influence well-being worldwide, the report underscores a complex relationship between social media use and happiness, particularly among the youth.
In 1957, King Mohammed V went on an official visit to the United States, where he went to Disneyland. Posing next to Walt Disney, the sovereign’s enjoyable trip to the park was documented through a series of photos.
Mini versions of Ramadan favorites, from pizza to pastilla, are becoming a growing trend in Morocco, bringing variety and visual appeal to the iftar table. Beyond aesthetics, they offer a practical solution to food waste.
The administrative court of Dijon on Wednesday upheld a decree issued by the mayor of Chalon-sur-Saône, Gilles Platret (formerly of the LR party), banning «conspicuous religious symbols» during municipal council meetings. Two LFI elected officials who challenged the measure, one of whom wears a veil, saw their case dismissed. According to AFP, the judge in interim proceedings held that «the freedom of conscience of an elected member of a municipal council must be
The United Nations has distanced itself from a recent initiative spearheaded by U.S. Republican Senator Ted Cruz, which seeks to label the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization. «The UN has regarded the Frente Polisario as one of the key parties involved in the Western Sahara conflict, and we continue to deal with them, as we do with the Governments of Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and other involved regional parties», stated the deputy spokesperson for the UN
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