The Algerian International Public Channel announced on Monday that the Algerian government has declared French Ambassador Stéphane Romatet persona non grata, following remarks deemed «offensive and provocative» to Algerian–French diplomatic relations. A journalist from the channel, quoted by Anadolu Agency, said that «French Ambassador Stéphane Romatet is no longer welcome in Algeria, as his conduct does not meet the diplomatic standards recognized
For the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzán, the question of the 2030 FIFA World Cup final already appears settled in Spain’s favor. Speaking on the sidelines of a gala organized by the Spanish sports press and quoted by Marca, Louzán stated categorically: «The final will be held here», referring to Spain, even though the tournament will be jointly hosted by Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, and the host city for the final has yet to be
Spanish National Police successfully deactivated, Monday, an explosive device discovered on Tarajal Beach in Ceuta, close to the Moroccan border. Fortunately, no injuries or material damage were reported. According to security sources, the device was identified as a corroded hand grenade, though its explosive charge remained intact. Specialists carried out a controlled detonation in a secure location near the sea to mitigate any potential threats. During the operation, a security perimeter
As decisive discussions with the European Union on agricultural and fishing agreements approach, and drawing lessons from the hard-won victory on November 26 in the European Parliament, Morocco is strengthening its influence strategy in Brussels.
In the presence of Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, several parliamentary groups in Morocco’s House of Representatives used Monday’s oral question session, on January 26, to commend the organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The remarks were made during the appearance of the Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, who also serves as president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). Leaders from the PAM, PPS, USFP, and Popular Movement
Massad Boulos, President Donald Trump's advisor for Africa and on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, arrived in Algeria last night. The U.S. embassy in Algiers released a brief statement with a photo, saying: «We are pleased to welcome Mr. Boulos back to Algeria for another visit, and we look forward to strengthening our partnership and continuing our joint efforts for peace and prosperity in the region.» يسعدنا أن نرحّب مجددًا بالسيد بولوس في
Supporters of the Polisario Front have sharply criticized MINURSO’s recent decision to terminate the contracts of several senior officials, accusing MINURSO of bias and alleging collusion with Moroccan authorities. According to a Sahrawi media outlet, the criticism is directed in particular at Alexander Ivanko, whom they accuse of «weakening the mandate of the UN mission in Western Sahara». Critics claim Ivanko is seeking to transform MINURSO, originally tasked with
The 15th session of the Morocco-Senegal Joint Commission saw the signing of 17 agreements on Monday in Rabat, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Presided over by Morocco's Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his Senegalese counterpart Ousmane Sonko, the ceremony concluded with the signing of a joint communiqué and a formal record.
The French government has rejected a request from MP René Pilato of La France insoumise, who had called on Paris to require products from Morocco’s southern provinces to be labeled as originating from «Western Sahara». In a written question, the parliamentarian argued that labeling such products as Moroccan would «mislead consumers and violate European Union legislation». In its response, seen by Yabiladi, the French government reaffirmed that Paris
L'usage de cannabis pourrait affecter certains aspects de la fonction visuelle, notamment en augmentant la sensibilité à la lumière et les symptômes oculaires, publie une étude marocaine. Les chercheurs estiment que ces résultats mettent en évidence l'importance d'un suivi ophtalmologique régulier et appellent à des recherches complementaires pour mieux cerner les effets à long terme du cannabis