Germany’s Supreme Court agrees to hear Morocco’s Pegasus defamation case

The Federal Supreme Court of Germany has agreed to hear a lawsuit filed by Morocco against several German media outlets, which the kingdom accuses of publishing defamatory reports alleging the use of the Israeli spyware Pegasus to spy on European officials. The case dates back to 2021, when major German publications, including Zeit Online and Süddeutsche Zeitung, reported that Moroccan intelligence services had used Pegasus to surveil political leaders such as French President

Vox calls for closure of Melilla center for unaccompanied minors, urges return to Morocco

The far-right Spanish party Vox has called for the closure of the La Purísima center for unaccompanied foreign minors in Melilla, urging that the children be returned to Morocco. During the latest general session of the local assembly, Vox was the only party to vote against the center’s maintenance contract, signaling its refusal to support the facility politically or financially, according to Spanish media reports. This stance puts Vox at odds with Spain’s international

Canary Islands government seeks clarification from Madrid on Sahara UN resolution

As outlined in the «Canary Agenda», the agreement between the Canarian Coalition (CC) and the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) that secured Pedro Sanchez’s reappointment as prime minister, the Canary Islands government plans to request a meeting with Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares to «clarify the Spanish government’s position on the United Nations resolution concerning Western Sahara». During a parliamentary session on Tuesday,

Google denies changing how the Sahara appears on Maps after UN resolution

Google has denied reports claiming it recently changed how the Sahara is shown on Morocco’s map in Google Maps. Reports suggested that the company removed the dotted line separating Morocco from its southern provinces following the adoption of the recent UN Security Council resolution endorsing Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. «We have not made changes to Morocco or Western Sahara on Google Maps», the company told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Wednesday. It

Spain dismantles drone-based drug smuggling network operating from Morocco

The Spanish Civil Guard has dismantled an international drug trafficking network that used advanced drones to transport hashish from Morocco to Spain. The major operation, codenamed «Ruche», resulted in the arrest of nine people. According to Spanish authorities, the network used fixed-wing drones capable of long-distance flights at low altitudes, carrying several kilograms of drugs per trip. The drones were launched from Morocco’s northern coast and landed discreetly at

Algeria : Tebboune stays cautious on Sahara issue during meeting with Somali counterpart

In an unexpected turn, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune exercised notable restraint when discussing the Western Sahara issue during his meeting with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This contrasts with his previous remarks with leaders from Sierra Leone, Italy, Ghana, Kenya, and China, where he openly linked these nations to support for the Polisario's stance. In his televised address, Tebboune briefly mentioned discussions on «Sahel and the Sahara» with the Somali

Morocco’s Michael Amir Richardson mourns late father, NBA star Michael Ray Richardson

Morocco national team footballer Michael Amir Junior Richardson is mourning the loss of his father, former American basketball player and coach Michael Ray Richardson, who passed away on Tuesday in Oklahoma, at the age of 70. His attorney and friend, John Zelbst, confirmed that the four-time NBA All-Star died shortly after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. On Instagram, Amir paid tribute to his father by sharing a childhood photo of them together, writing: «My legend. To Allah we

French Ambassador honors Moroccan veterans in Casablanca ceremony

On Wednesday in Casablanca, French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, paid tribute to two former Moroccan soldiers, recognizing their sacrifices. As part of the November 11 commemorations, he awarded the Legion of Honor to Brahim Dahbani and the Cross of the Combatant to Mbarek Jmaatou, honoring their service during the Indochina War. The ceremony unfolded at the European cemetery Ben M'Sick in Casablanca, within the military section. Christophe Lecourtier presided over the event,

Sahara : After advocating for a compromise solution, Angola reconnects with the Polisario

Angolan authorities rolled out the red carpet for the Polisario leader, Brahim Ghali, who was invited by Angola's President, João Lourenço, to partake in the festivities marking the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence. This invitation, which received extensive media coverage in Tindouf and Algiers, comes just ten days after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution reaffirming the significance of the Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara. On Tuesday in Luanda, Brahim

Exclusive : MINURSO undergoes major restructuring

Without waiting for the April 2026 Security Council review, the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) has begun a significant internal restructuring. «The UN mission ended the duties of four senior officials on Tuesday», a well-informed source told Yabiladi. The same source added that «MINURSO also relinquished one of its helicopters, previously used for ceasefire monitoring and travel to observation points east of the Sand Wall». These