With Senegal’s prime minister present, MPs commend Lekjaa over AFCON hosting

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

After Polisario’s Washington visit, Massad Boulos heads to Algiers

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

Polisario supporters accuse MINURSO chief of «bias»

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 agreements signed at the 15th Morocco-Senegal Joint Commission

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.

France rejects pro-Polisario MP’s demand on Sahara product labeling

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

Une étude révèle les effets du cannabis sur la vision des utilisateurs marocains

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

Un estudio revela los efectos del cannabis en la visión de los usuarios marroquíes

El uso de cannabis podría afectar ciertos aspectos de la función visual, especialmente al aumentar la sensibilidad a la luz y los síntomas oculares, según publica un estudio marroquí. Los investigadores consideran que estos resultados destacan la importancia de un seguimiento oftalmológico regular y hacen un llamado a realizar más investigaciones para comprender mejor los efectos a largo plazo del cannabis en la

Morocco, Senegal reinforce long-standing alliance at 15th joint commission

The 15th session of the Joint High Commission between Morocco and Senegal, held in Rabat, marked a significant advancement in bilateral relations, with the signing of 17 cooperation frameworks across various sectors. Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch and his Senegalese counterpart Ousmane Sonko underscored the deep-rooted historical, cultural, and economic ties between the two nations, emphasizing a shared vision for strategic partnerships and regional integration.

Education Minister refers Pioneer Schools contract irregularities to prosecution

Morocco’s Minister of National Education and Early Childhood Education Mohamed Saad Berrada has referred a case involving irregularities in the so-called «Pioneer Schools» contracts to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, according to Al Akhbar newspaper. The move comes after detailed reports by the General Inspectorate of the Ministry of National Education and the General Inspectorate of Finance uncovered a series of violations in contracts awarded by regional

Philippe Diallo praises Morocco's successful hosting of AFCON despite final's chaos

Philippe Diallo, President of the French Football Federation, stressed that the few chaotic moments that marked the Africa Cup of Nations final should not detract from what he described as an overall successful tournament hosted by Morocco. Speaking to Ouest-France, Diallo said: «Above all, the AFCON was a magnificent tournament, brilliantly organized by Morocco. Unfortunately, a handful of incidents during the final slightly tarnished the occasion, creating a moment of disorder that