France : Family of Moroccan boy Aymen disappointed by 8-year sentence for his murder

The criminal court in Hérault has handed down an eight-year prison sentence to William C. for the murder of 13-year-old Aymen. Last week, the court found the accused guilty of intentionally running over the teenager after the 2022 World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France. The victim's family, of Moroccan descent, expressed their disappointment to the French media, arguing that the sentence is too lenient given the gravity of the crime. The public prosecutor had initially sought a

Moroccan Lawyers file «terrorism incitement» complaint in Turkey against Tawakkol Karman

The Moroccan Lawyers Club has officially lodged a complaint with the Turkish Public Prosecutor, using diplomatic channels, against Tawakkol Karman, the Yemeni-Turkish activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. The charges pertain to «inciting terrorism and violence» and «insulting the head of a foreign state». A statement issued by the club detailed that this complaint, signed by Mourad Elajouti, President of the Moroccan Lawyers Club, was prompted by a series of tweets

Algerian woman and Moroccan partner arrested in Taza for Europe migration fraud scheme

The regional branch of the judicial police in Taza has arrested a woman of Algerian nationality and her Moroccan accomplice for allegedly running a fraudulent scheme that targeted people seeking to migrate to Europe. The pair are accused of offering fake work contracts abroad in exchange for large sums of money. According to Assabah, the investigation revealed that the main suspect demanded an initial payment of 40,000 dirhams from each victim, as part of a total fee of 100,000 dirhams,

«A Voice for Peace» brings global icons to Marrakech for African unity and cultural dialogue

The continental edition of the event «A Voice for Peace» is set to unfold on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Meydene in Marrakech. This gathering will bring together over 400 influential figures to «forge a collective and enduring commitment to peace across Africa». In this spirit, the organizers promise a «singular assembly where voices harmonize to deliver a universal message» of peace, featuring guests «from the diplomatic, artistic, sporting,

Rock art site in Guelmim confirmed safe after vandalism investigation

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) has confirmed that the rock art site in the Taghjijt, located in Guelmim province, has not been subjected to vandalism. The announcement follows field investigations carried out by the Regional Human Rights Committee in the Guelmim–Oued Noun region on Friday, October 24, after reports circulated alleging damage to one of the area’s major archaeological sites. Earlier, local civil society activists had sounded the alarm, claiming that

Polisario Front criticizes Spanish political parties for lack of support

The Polisario Front has voiced its dissatisfaction with the tepid backing from Spanish political parties for its cause. Despite the involvement of political entities such as Sumar, the Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV), Bildu, and the Galician Nationalist Bloc in both the Spanish and European Parliaments, the separatist movement feels its expectations remain unmet. This «disappointment» was publicly voiced by the Polisario's representative

History : When King Hassan II left the Queen of England waiting for him under the sun

In a visit to Morocco, the Queen of England was angered by King Hassan II's tardiness. In a book by Robert Hardman, the details of this trip that was later named «the tour from hell», were revealed pointing out at a part of the sovereign’s personality.

Security source rebuts AMDH report on sentences against GenZ Morocco protesters

A security source has responded to criticisms from the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) following the prison sentences handed down to protesters from the GenZ Morocco movement. «We reject the biased and unfounded accusations made by Khadija Riyadi and her colleagues regarding the investigations into the violence, riots, and acts of arson that occurred during recent demonstrations in certain regions of the Kingdom», the source said. The security official stressed that

Morocco and EU to finalize Western Sahara budgetary mechanism by December deadline

The European Union continues to sideline the Polisario Front in discussions concerning the distribution of «financial benefits to the Sahrawi people» in relation to free trade agreements with Morocco. Brussels is conducting these negotiations exclusively with Rabat.

Polisario presence at AU-EU meetings in Brussels raises questions

On Friday in Brussels, Polisario members participated in a high-level meeting focused on scientific, technological, and innovation policy between the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU). A delegation from the Polisario Front had previously attended the preparatory session for this event, which took place on July 18 in the Belgian capital. Among the attendees was the director of the so-called «University of Tifariti», an institution that has not been operational since