Did the Russia-Africa Forum support the Polisario ?

Despite being excluded by Moscow, the Polisario Front has welcomed the conclusions of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held on November 9 and 10 in Sochi. «The joint Afro-Russian stance expressed at the close of the ministerial conference of the Africa-Russia Partnership Forum reinforces the international community’s consensus on the need to allow the people of Western Sahara to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination», the Front’s press agency stated

Algerian media claims Moroccan journalists were injured in Polisario attack

Did the firing of four projectiles by the Polisario in Al Mahbes, in the Sahara, result in civilian casualties, specifically among Moroccan journalists? This is the claim made by several Algerian media outlets, accompanied by photos as alleged evidence. However, the regional office of the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra section of the Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FMEJ) has strongly refuted this misinformation. In a press release sent to Yabiladi, the FMEJ denounced the Algerian

12 November 1984 : When Morocco withdrew from the Organization of African Unity

On the 12th of November 1984, Morocco withdrew from the Organization of African Unity, during a summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Protesting against admitting the Polisario Front, Morocco left the Panafrican body for 33 years. During this period, the organization was named the African Union. Flashback.

Pays-Bas : Les Marocains présentés comme «antisémites» face aux hooligans israéliens

Aux Pays-Bas, les affrontements de la semaine dernière entre les supporters de football israéliens et les jeunes néerlandais ont été qualifiés d'antisémites. Ce cadrage est perçu comme une tentative de blâmer les jeunes d'origine marocaine, que les médias israéliens ont accusés d'avoir initié les tensions.

Russia reaffirms commitment to free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco

Russia remains committed to its plans to create a free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco. This commitment was confirmed by statements from Anton Kobyakov, advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held on November 9 and 10 in Sochi, as reported by several Moscow-based media outlets. This initiative was first announced in August 2023 by President Putin during a meeting with members of

French ambassador to visit Laayoune and Dakhla after Morocco's Sahara recognition

The French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, will visit the cities of Laayoune and Dakhla from November 11 to 13, 2024, accompanied by several embassy aides, particularly those responsible for cultural, educational, and economic matters. According to a statement from the French Embassy, this visit aligns with the positions expressed by France and its President, Emmanuel Macron, during his recent official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. The same source adds that the purpose of the

Dutch-Moroccans framed as «antisemitic» following clashes with Israeli hooligans

In the Netherlands, last week's clashes between Israeli football fans and Dutch youth have been labeled as antisemitic. This framing is seen as an attempt to blame Dutch Moroccans, whom Israeli media have accused of initiating the tensions.

Sahara : L'ambassadeur de France visitera Laâyoune et Dakhla

L'Ambassadeur de France au Maroc, Christophe Lecourtier, se rendra dans les villes de Laâyoune et Dakhla du 11 au 13 novembre 2024, accompagné de plusieurs collaborateurs, notamment ceux chargés des affaires culturelles, éducatives et économiques. Selon un communiqué de l'Ambassade de France, cette visite appuie les positions exprimées par la France et son Président, Emmanuel Macron, lors de sa récente visite officielle au

Spain's Secegsa purchases seismometers for study of continental link with Morocco

The Spanish Ministry of Transportation’s company, Secegsa, responsible for the underwater tunnel project between Spain and Morocco, signed a contract this week to measure seismic risk for the first time in ten years. According to Spanish media, Secegsa has agreed to invest around 500,000 euros to purchase seismometers, which will be deployed in the area of the Strait where the future tunnel between Europe and Africa is planned. On November 6, Secegsa signed a contract to lease four

Tunnel Espagne-Maroc : Secegsa achète des sismographes

Secegsa, la société dépendant du ministère espagnol des Transports et responsable du projet de tunnel sous-marin entre l'Espagne et le Maroc, a signé cette semaine un contrat pour mesurer le risque sismique pour la première fois en dix ans. Selon les médias espagnols, Secegsa a accepté d'investir environ 500 000 euros pour acheter des sismographes, qui seront déployés dans la zone du détroit où le futur tunnel