By the end of the 19th century, Spanish religious men in Morocco started to show interest in learning the Amazigh language, especially in the Rif region. The best example in this case is Pedro Hilarion Sarrionandia, a Franciscan priest who traveled to Morocco in an African mission. During his twenty-year stay in the Kingdom, he wrote a grammatical book for the Riffian language and a Spanish-Riffian dictionary.
Yesterday evening, the Al-Aalia neighborhood in the city of Tangier witnessed a sudden landslide on a public road near a housing project that is currently under construction. Local media sources indicated that preliminary data suggests that construction work at the site, owned by an MP, contributed to weakening the soil's cohesion due to excavation and preparation activities. This led to a portion of the slope eroding and caused the soil to collapse suddenly. The incident did not result in
In media statements, Ambassador Omar Hilale took a firm stance against the belligerent threats made by the Polisario, while maintaining a diplomatic tone towards Algeria. This contrast in tone sheds light on the political shifts unfolding behind the scenes.
The Polisario Front appears ready to reconsider its decision to break the ceasefire it had unilaterally abandoned on November 13, 2020. «A military and political delegation from the Front is expected early next week in the United States to discuss with American officials and United Nations representatives a possible return to the agreements of September 26, 1991», a source close to the matter told Yabiladi. This Saturday, Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps announced on social media
Spanish local authorities continue to demonstrate notable generosity towards the Polisario Front. The municipal council of Gran Canaria has decided to allocate a budget of 850,000 euros to the Front for 2026. These funds are officially earmarked for the «Sahrawi refugees in the Tindouf camps," a local media outlet reported on Friday. This funding will notably support a new edition of the «Holidays in Peace" program. In contrast, the council has only granted 25,000 euros to
El Hassan Khanous Madani's journey from Fez to Riyadh is a testament to the power of ambition and adaptability. From his modest beginnings in Morocco's woodworking sector to representing a major Chinese company in Saudi Arabia, Madani has consistently turned challenges into opportunities, driven by a passion for design and a commitment to quality.
The Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP), a breakaway faction from the Polisario Front, is keen to take part in the upcoming United Nations-led negotiations on Western Sahara. In a letter to Staffan de Mistura, the MSP's first secretary firmly requests inclusion, stressing the importance of «democratizing the political process to move towards a sustainable solution» to the longstanding conflict. The MSP's letter highlights to the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy for Western Sahara
Kenya's ambassador to Morocco, Jessica Muthoni Gakinya, has made a landmark visit to Laâyoune, leading a delegation of Kenyan business and investment representatives, in a move that signals a potential shift in Kenya's stance on the Sahara issue. This visit, amid a flurry of diplomatic exchanges between Morocco and Kenya, highlights a growing recognition of Morocco's economic sovereignty in the region.
Jacques Morali and Henri Belolo are two Moroccan-born producers and song writers who rocked the music industry in the 70s. Their approach to music has given birth to one of the most famous gay reference songs. Flashback.
Jonathan Harroch, CEO of the City Club sports group, is scheduled to stand trial before the criminal chamber of the first instance court affiliated to the Casablanca Court of Appeal, beginning December 2, 2025. The trial will address serious charges, including human trafficking, sexual harassment, indecent assault involving violence, coercion into prostitution, and possession and use of narcotics, among others. This date follows the postponement of the initial hearing, which was set for
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