Moroccan woman escapes two years of captivity and abuse in Spain

The Association of Moroccan Workers and Immigrants (ATIM) in Spain’s Murcia region has strongly condemned a harrowing case of gender-based violence revealed in San José de la Vega. Salma, a 38-year-old Moroccan woman, endured two years of captivity and abuse at the hands of her former partner before finally managing to escape. «This horrific and intolerable situation, confirmed by the National Police, requires an urgent and united response from society», said Sabah

EU asylum reform: What does it mean for Morocco?

On Tuesday, the European Parliament approved new measures allowing member states to return asylum seekers to third countries deemed «safe», even if the applicants are not nationals of those countries. For decades, this issue has remained unresolved in relations between the EU and Morocco.

Bahreïn exprime sa solidarité avec le Maroc après les inondations

Le Bahreïn a manifesté sa solidarité avec le Maroc suite aux importantes inondations qui ont touché plusieurs régions après des semaines de pluies torrentielles. Dans une déclaration publiée jeudi, le ministère des Affaires étrangères de Bahreïn a exprimé sa profonde sympathie et ses sincères condoléances au gouvernement et au peuple marocains, ainsi qu'aux familles des victimes. Le

Baréin expresa su solidaridad con Marruecos tras las inundaciones

Baréin ha expresado su solidaridad con Marruecos tras las graves inundaciones que han azotado varias regiones del país después de semanas de intensas lluvias. En una declaración emitida el jueves, el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Baréin transmitió su profunda simpatía y sinceras condolencias al gobierno y al pueblo marroquí, así como a las familias de las víctimas. Además, el ministerio deseó una pronta

Bahrain expresses solidarity with Morocco after floods

Bahrain has expressed its solidarity with Morocco following the floods that struck several regions after weeks of heavy rainfall. In a statement, released on Thursday, Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its sympathy and deepest condolences to the Moroccan government and people, as well as to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a swift recovery and safety for all residents. Northern Morocco has been hit by severe weather in recent weeks, with the city of

Sahel: Algeria moves to reconnect with Niger amid regional isolation

Algeria and Niger have embarked on a new chapter in their diplomatic relations. On Thursday, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the return of the Algerian ambassador to Niamey. This move had been anticipated, particularly after Tebboune revealed on February 6, during remarks to local media, that he had invited President Abdourahamane Tiani for an official visit to Algeria. «I have a great deal of respect for its current president, Abdourahamane Tiani», Tebboune stated. Algeria

Algeria seeks Russia's support on Western Sahara amid US pressure

Three days after the first round of talks on Western Sahara wrapped up on February 8 and 9 at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Algeria turned to Russia for support amid mounting pressure from the Trump administration. Algeria's ambassador to Moscow, Toufik Djouama, who has been in his post since October, sought a meeting with Russian officials. On Thursday, February 12, he met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the

Moroccan activist Zineb El Kharroubi arrested at Marrakech Airport over social media posts

Zineb El Kharroubi, a Moroccan activist based in France and a member of the GenZ 212 movement, was arrested on Thursday, February 12, upon her arrival at Marrakech Airport. «Her detention by airport police took place around 3 p.m. She was subsequently placed in custody», Omar Arbib, a member of the Marrakech branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH), told Yabiladi. «El Kharroubi is being accused over social media posts published during the GenZ protests in

Ksar El Kebir floods: Gradual return of families planned before Ramadan

In the aftermath of severe flooding in Ksar El Kebir, local authorities are mobilizing efforts to facilitate the safe return of displaced families before Ramadan. With the backing of a 3 billion dirham government support program and directives from King Mohammed VI, the focus is on restoring essential services and ensuring market supplies, while prioritizing the rehabilitation of heavily impacted areas.

Is Morocco’s beloved rain song «Achta ta ta» more than just a children’s chant?

«Achta ta ta» is widely remembered in Morocco as a joyful children’s rain chant marking the start of winter. But that playful refrain is only the beginning of a longer, politically charged song that many have since forgotten.