Morocco erupts in celebration after UN resolution on the Sahara backs Autonomy Plan

Minutes after the United Nations Security Council adopted a new resolution on the Sahara, supporting Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative and recognizing it as a serious and credible framework for resolving the conflict under the Kingdom’s sovereignty, streets across Morocco erupted in celebration. اعتماد مجلس الأمن التابع للأمم المتحدة القرار رقم 2797 حول الصحراء المغربية: تستمر الإحتفالات في مدينة

King Mohammed VI on Sahara resolution : «There will be a before and after October 31, 2025»

In a landmark address following the UN Security Council's new resolution on the Sahara, King Mohammed VI hailed it as a pivotal moment in Moroccan history, coinciding with the nation's celebrations of the Green March and Independence anniversaries. He seized the moment to address messages both to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and to the population of the Tindouf camps.

At the UN Security Council, Algeria treads carefully and praises Trump

This Friday, October 31, Algeria abstained from voting on the latest UN Security Council resolution regarding the Sahara issue. Following the vote, Algerian ambassador Ammar Benjamaa addressed the media to explain his country’s position. The diplomat said that the Council’s 15 members «did not take into consideration the proposal submitted by the Polisario Front», attributing this rejection to «resistance that the penholder could not overcome, and we all know what

The spookiest places in Morocco … four frightening urban legends

In Morocco, many are the people who believe in these urban legends. Some of them swear by them and others have family tales to share to spread these gloomy stories. Discover four of Morocco’s spookiest places and figures.

Sahara - UN: Algeria abstains from vote, resolution adopted with 11 votes, 3 abstentions

On Friday, October 31, the United Nations Security Council adopted a new resolution supporting Morocco, extending the mandate of MINURSO. Proposed by the United States, the resolution received 11 votes in favor, with 3 abstentions and no votes against. Contrary to Algiers' hopes, neither Moscow nor Beijing, both holding permanent seats on the Council, exercised their veto power against the resolution crafted by Washington. As was the case last year, Algeria abstained from participating in the

Ouarzazate Court sentences six in GenerationZ protests case

Yesterday, the Criminal Chamber of the Court of Appeal in Ouarzazate sentenced six young men from Kalaat M’Gouna in connection with the GenerationZ protests. Three of the defendants received four-year prison terms, two others were sentenced to two years, and the sixth defendant received one year. During the hearings, the defense requested leniency, arguing that the defendants’ actions stemmed from peaceful expression and protest. The public prosecutor, however, called for the

Morocco and France kick off Chebec 2025 naval exercise in Toulon

The Moroccan and French navies are set to launch a new edition of the Chebec naval exercise. To mark this event, the frigate Mohammed VI arrived at the port of Toulon on Friday, October 31. This vessel «will participate next week in the Chebec 2025 exercise, a testament to the enduring cooperation and friendship between the navies of the two countries», announced the French Command of the Mediterranean and Black Sea maritime zone (CECMED). Just last year, in October 2024, the

Fog-induced collision near El Jadida leaves one dead and 23 injured

A tragic chain collision at the entrance to El Jadida on Friday morning left one person dead and 23 others injured with varying levels of severity. The accident occurred on the highway linking El Jadida to Azemmour. The crash was attributed to dense fog, which severely impaired visibility. It involved a total of 29 vehicles, including 10 heavy trucks and 19 smaller vehicles, leading to an almost complete halt of traffic towards El Jadida. Civil defense teams, alongside local authorities and

Lekjaa : AFCON and World Cup projects won’t affect healthcare funding

During Thursday's Finance Committee meeting in Parliament, focused on the 2026 Finance Bill (PLF 2026), Deputy Minister for the Budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, firmly rejected claims that sports projects would undermine healthcare funding in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2030 World Cup. Lekjaa, who also serves as President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), emphasized that the government's commitment to these projects aligns with its dedication to enhancing

Study finds 18.4% of Moroccan university students suffer from migraine

Around 18.4% of Moroccan university students screened positive for migraine, according to a multinational study led by researchers from Tanta University in Egypt and conducted across 11 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The cross-sectional study, published this October, surveyed 5,954 students using an anonymous, self-administered questionnaire to assess migraine frequency, disability, and related psychological factors such as anxiety and depression. The screening tools