As Brahim Ghali gears up to dispatch a delegation to the United States for possible talks on the Sahara issue, a Polisario «minister» is urging an escalation in hostilities against Morocco. «Engaging in negotiations with Morocco is futile without resorting to force. Only through armed struggle can we achieve our freedom», declared Mustapha Salma, as reported by a Sahrawi media outlet. This perspective echoes the sentiments of Bachir Mustapha Sayed. The late Mustapha
The president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), Abdoulaye Fall, responded on Tuesday to the possibility of sanctions from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the incidents that marred the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) final on January 18 in Rabat. Speaking to the Senegalese Press Agency, Fall said his federation was «waiting to see what CAF decides» before taking any action. «There is no issue at this level. We are used to this kind of
Former National Rally (RN) leader Marine Le Pen was acquitted on Tuesday by the Paris Correctional Court in the case involving allegations of «public insult based on origin, ethnicity, nation, race, or religion». The lawsuit was filed by Moroccan-born Yasmine Ouirhane, who took action after being linked to «radical Islam». According to the AFP, the court determined that the words in question do not «clearly and objectively refer to jihadism, terrorism, or deadly
Yassin Halhoul has been appointed as the new president of the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Morocco (CCSM). He succeeds Christophe de Figueiredo, who stepped down to pursue new professional opportunities. In announcing the appointment, the Chamber expressed its gratitude for de Figueiredo’s commitment and leadership, noting that he will retain the title of honorary president. During his tenure, the Chamber said, «the visibility and diversity of activities» were significantly
Morocco is gearing up to unveil an updated and comprehensive version of its autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, ahead of the strategic review of MINURSO by the UN Security Council, slated for April. This development was reported by Africa Intelligence on Tuesday, January 20. This initiative aligns with Resolution 2797, adopted on October 31, which urges the United Nations' executive body to instruct Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to «present, within six months of the mandate's
As tensions flared in the AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco, violence erupted both on and off the pitch, with Moroccan fans in Dakar facing a terrifying ordeal as their café was attacked. The incident, which led to shattered windows and stolen motorcycles, prompted police intervention.
Sweden has officially announced its support for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan to resolve the Sahara conflict, bringing to an end years of hesitation and political maneuvering. The shift deals a significant setback to the Polisario Front, which had long regarded the Scandinavian countries as among its strongest supporters in Europe.
La finale de la CAN 2025 entre le Sénégal et le Maroc a été marquée par des tensions explosives, tant sur le terrain qu'en dehors, avec des scènes de chaos jusqu'à Dakar où un café marocain a été pris pour cible après l'attribution d'un penalty controversé.
La final de la CAN 2025 entre Senegal y Marruecos estuvo marcada por tensiones explosivas, tanto en el campo como fuera de él, con escenas de caos incluso en Dakar, donde un café marroquí fue atacado tras la concesión de un polémico penalti.
The Rhône Prefecture has ordered the closure of «The School of Success», a Muslim educational center for children linked to the Intercultural Center of Décines, in eastern France, which also hosts the Ar-Rahman mosque. The decision follows the identification of discrepancies between the association’s statutes and its actual activities, notably the hosting of 572 children on Wednesday afternoons and weekends outside school holidays, in exchange for an annual fee of