The Justice and Development Party (PJD), Morocco’s Islamist party, has strongly condemned reports claiming the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the U.S. military, describing the alleged operation as «an aggression against the sovereignty of the Republic of Venezuela». The statement was issued by the party’s general secretariat in a recently published communiqué. The PJD denounced the operation said to have taken place on January 3,
On Monday, January 12, armed militias from the Polisario Front once again crossed into Mauritanian territory near the Algerian border. According to a source close to the matter contacted by Yabiladi, vehicles belonging to the separatist movement targeted dozens of Mauritanian gold prospectors operating in the area. Faced with the attack, the prospectors attempted to defend themselves by throwing stones at their assailants. To prevent the situation from escalating, the Algerian army, having
As anticipated, Moroccan authorities expelled three Spanish nationals from Laâyoune on Tuesday, January 13th. Upon their arrival from the Canary Islands, law enforcement officials prevented them from disembarking and promptly sent them back. In a joint statement, the Spaniards condemned their expulsion from Laâyoune as an «unacceptable act of repression and an impediment to peaceful observation efforts». The day before, they had announced plans to visit the region to
The lifeless body of a Spanish national was discovered on Monday afternoon inside a rented apartment in Beni Ansar. According to local sources, the grim discovery was made after the landlord noticed a foul odor coming from the apartment and alerted the authorities. Security officers quickly arrived at the scene and, following the public prosecutor's orders, entered the apartment, where they found the deceased individual. The sources further indicated that the body was in an advanced state of
Algerian fan and YouTuber Raouf Belkasmi appeared before the Rabat Court of First Instance on Monday for the opening session of his trial over charges of public indecency at Moulay Hassan Stadium. The judge adjourned the hearing to January 19, 2026, according to Voice of Morocco. Belkasmi was arrested on January 7, 2026, in Casablanca. The public prosecutor decided to prosecute him while he remains in custody at Al Arjat prison, on charges of public indecency and making statements deemed to
The Amazigh New Year, or Yennayer, stands as a testament to Morocco's rich cultural tapestry, intertwining ancestral rites with modern celebrations. Rooted in agricultural traditions and marked by inclusivity, this millennia-old festivity not only honors the enthronement of Pharaoh Sheshonq I but also embodies the enduring values of sharing and coexistence at the heart of Moroccan society.
IAG7 Viajes has acquired a stake in the Moroccan travel agency Caddy Voyages. The announcement made this Tuesday marks the Spanish business travel group's entry into the Moroccan market, facilitating its international expansion through a «long-term strategic alliance aimed at creating a benchmark platform» between Europe and Africa. According to Iberian media reports, the group, already established in Spain and Portugal, highlights Morocco's significant «potential in the
In the summer of 2025, Oussama Mahrouch, a young artist from Meknes, boldly transformed the streets of Tangier into his canvas. Armed with his drawing tools and a resolute spirit, Mahrouch captivated passersby with his portraits, turning a simple sidewalk into a vibrant hub of artistic expression and personal connection.
The first wave of 420 seasonal Moroccan workers arrived in Spain’s Huelva region last week to kick off the strawberry and red fruit harvest for the current agricultural season. The arrivals fall under the GECCO programme, which recruits workers directly from their countries of origin. Local authorities said a total of 21,496 workers from eight nationalities are expected to take part in this season’s harvest, 4,500 more than last year, including 17,241 returning workers and 4,255
In January 2026, Spanish meat processor Hola Food, a subsidiary of Grupo Alimentario Copese, obtained official authorization to export its products to Morocco. The move strengthens the company’s presence in the Moroccan market and supports its international expansion, in line with strict food safety requirements. According to Spanish media, the approval came after Hola Food completed all the required regulatory procedures and was added to the official list of Spanish slaughterhouses and
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