Casablanca court upholds five-year sentence for Mohamed Boudrika in fraud case

The Casablanca Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the initial verdict against former Raja Club Athletic president and former National Rally of Independents (RNI) MP Mohamed Boudrika. He was sentenced to five years in prison, ordered to pay a fine of more than 650,000 dirhams, and handed a one-year ban on issuing checks. Boudrika had been held in custody on charges including issuing checks without sufficient funds, fraud, forging and using a private document, and unlawfully obtaining and

27 November 1912 : When Spain and France signed the treaty of Madrid sharing Morocco

It took France and Spain years to agree on how they wanted to share Morocco. Negotiations were concluded on the 27th of November 1912 by signing the Treaty of Madrid. This agreement was later interrupted by new political actors who wanted to get a slice of the cake.

The AU-EU summit calls for respect of «territorial integrity» and «self-determination»

The 7th summit between the African Union and the European Union, which took place on November 24 and 25 in Angola and included the participation of the Polisario, concluded with the adoption of the Luanda Declaration. Paragraph 28 of the final communiqué, reviewed by Yabiladi, emphasizes the importance of «good neighborliness, non-interference in the internal affairs of states, the peaceful resolution of disputes, full respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty, and the

EU Parliament rejects proposal to change labeling of Moroccan products

The labeling of products originating from specific regions, as outlined in the new agricultural agreement between Morocco and the European Union finalized on October 3, will remain unchanged. This decision was confirmed today during a plenary session of the European Parliament. The draft resolution, introduced by two Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the European People's Party (EPP) Group, including Spanish MEP Carmen Crespo, failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority

Imintanout Local Hospital opens to boost health services in Chichaoua Province

The Minister of Health and Social Protection, Amine Tahraoui, officially opened the services of the Imintanout Local Hospital on Tuesday, November 25. This inauguration is a key part of the national initiative to upgrade and equip public health facilities, in line with the broader sector reform, as outlined in an official statement. The initiative aims to «support the rollout of the project for universal social protection and health coverage». Occupying a 50,000-square-meter area

A Moroccan artist denounces the exclusion of an art project dedicated to AFCON

As Morocco gears up for the Africa Cup of Nations, actress Fatima Nouali voices her frustration over the lack of institutional support for her project «Leo Africanus», a multidisciplinary performance meant to showcase Morocco's cultural ties with Africa. Despite extensive preparation and a proposal submitted to various authorities, Nouali's vision of integrating art with the sporting event remains sidelined, highlighting ongoing challenges in securing backing for cultural

Ahmed Attaf shifts focus from Western Sahara to Sahel crises at AU-EU summit

Ahmed Attaf led the Algerian delegation at the African Union-European Union summit in Angola. In a surprising turn, the Foreign Minister chose not to address the Western Sahara issue in his speech, a topic he has consistently highlighted since taking charge of Algerian diplomacy on March 18, 2023. Instead, Attaf used the summit as a stage to express grievances against the three Sahel countries, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, which were notably absent due to their suspension from the

France : Before heading to Algeria, Laurent Nuñez meets his Moroccan counterpart

The Moroccan Minister of the Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, held talks this Tuesday in Marrakech with France's Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez. The meeting provided an opportunity for both officials to «discuss a range of issues of mutual interest for their respective ministries», as stated by the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior. Both ministers expressed their satisfaction with the robust bilateral cooperation in security and migration, a partnership built on mutual trust,

Morocco and Ethiopia enhance security ties with new intelligence agreement

Following the military pact established last June, Morocco and Ethiopia are further solidifying their security ties with the signing of a memorandum of understanding focused on intelligence sharing. This agreement was formalized on the sidelines of the 93rd General Assembly of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), held in Marrakech from November 24 to 27. The memorandum was signed by Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance,

Morocco the Road of Music explores rich cultural heritage through sound and tradition

«Morocco, the Road of Music», a captivating documentary available on TV5MONDE+, takes viewers on a vibrant journey through the diverse musical landscapes of the Kingdom, showcasing the rich tapestry of rhythms and melodies that define Morocco's artistic heritage. Directed by Donat Lefebvre and Jérémie Saint-Jean, the film explores how these ancestral sounds continue to evolve, embracing new influences while remaining deeply rooted in the country's cultural identity.