Polisario steps up media push, says it is «prepared» for negotiations with Morocco

In recent days, the Polisario Front has stepped up its media presence, signaling a willingness to engage in negotiations with Morocco over the Sahara conflict. Yesterday, Mohamed Salem Ould Salek, the Polisario’s so-called «Foreign Minister», told the Spanish news agency EFE that the Front is «prepared» to negotiate with Morocco regarding the future of Western Sahara, though they are still waiting for a timetable to be set for these talks. Speaking at a

Health sector unions in Morocco launch protest program over unmet government commitments

The National Union Coordination in the Health Sector has announced a new protest program beginning Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in response to what it describes as the Ministry of Health and the government's failure to honor the remaining commitments of the July 23, 2024 agreement. The decision follows a meeting held on November 18, during which the coordination noted the absence of any serious response to the unions’ correspondence and «the ministry’s continued procrastination

FIFM 2025 : Three questions with Jodie Foster [Interview]

Honored at the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2025) for her forty-year career, American actress and director Jodie Foster reflects on the major challenges, past and future, facing cinema, as well as the questions that have shaped her journey in front of and behind the camera. Interview.

Defamation case against influencer Soukaina Benjelloun set for withdrawal by ex-husband

Mehdi Kabbaj, the ex-husband of Soukaina Benjelloun, widely known in the media as «the woman with the most expensive divorce in Morocco», has announced that he is withdrawing his defamation complaint against her, without seeking any financial compensation. He said his only conditions are «ethical guarantees that ensure mutual respect and protect the best interests of the children». In a public statement, he explained that he had already informed the other party

Lamine Yamal discusses Moroccan roots and choice to play for Spain

Spanish international and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal gave an in-depth interview to CBS’s 60 Minutes in the United States, where he spoke candidly about his Moroccan roots and the process behind his international choice. He expressed deep respect for Morocco and said it «wouldn’t have been strange or bad» if he had ended up playing for the Atlas Lions. During the interview, the player of Moroccan descent recalled the period leading up to his decision, saying, «I

Tragic discovery in Had Soualem gas leak suspected in family's death

On Sunday, the bodies of a couple and their five-year-old child were found inside their home in Had Soualem, in what initial reports suggest may be a butane gas leak incident. According to several sources, the family’s sudden absence and unusual odors coming from the house raised neighbors’ suspicions, prompting one of them to alert the authorities. Local officials, along with civil protection units and the Royal Gendarmerie, quickly arrived at the scene and entered the home, where

Óliver Laxe's Sirât : A cinematic odyssey through the Sahara at the Marrakech Film Festival

Óliver Laxe's latest film, Sirât, showcased at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival, is a profound exploration of human resilience and existential reflection set against the stunning backdrop of the Sahara. As father and son navigate a politically charged landscape in search of a missing loved one, the film challenges viewers to contemplate the intersections of freedom, conflict, and personal transformation.

French nationals extradited from Morocco indicted in Toulouse for drug trafficking

Last Friday, two French nationals were extradited from Morocco and charged in Toulouse, following a European arrest warrant issued by French authorities since April 2024. The individuals, aged 27 and 28, are suspected of leading the drug trafficking network known as «Arai Farmers». This network operated between Spain and France, with organizers based in Morocco. They have been placed in provisional detention as part of efforts to dismantle the organization, the prosecutor's office

History : The times when Morocco showed support for the Palestinian cause

On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, observed by the United Nations on November the 29th, Yabiladi seeks the opportunity to recall all the times Morocco has shown support for the Palestinian cause. Starting from the Yom Kippur War, the kingdom has become one of the countries committed to defend the Palestinian people expelled in 1948. Flash back.

Marrakech International Film Festival : Jury says AI can’t replace human creativity

In an era where tools like AI are said to «colonize our minds», as Canadian filmmaker Céline Song put it, young talents are pushing the boundaries of creativity and bringing forward fresh, inventive visions. Through their films, they are shaping the new expressions of global cinema, according to the jury members of the Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2025).