Morocco has climbed to seventh place in the latest FIFA World Ranking, overtaking the Netherlands to secure the highest position in its history. The Atlas Lions now have 1,756.94 points, an increase of 1.07 points from the previous ranking. The new ranking reflects Morocco's recent victories in its World Cup warm-up matches. The Atlas Lions defeated Madagascar 4-0 on Tuesday after thrashing Burundi 5-0 last week. Morocco's current position is not only its highest-ever FIFA ranking but also
Several people were injured on Monday after violent clashes erupted between two families over a land dispute in the commune of Beni Boufrah, Al Hoceima province. According to local media reports, bladed weapons and a firearm were used during the confrontation, leaving several people from both families injured. The victims were taken to hospital for treatment. Local authorities and Royal Gendarmerie officers intervened to restore order and secure the area. A judicial investigation was opened
In partnership with Visa, the Morocco FinTech Center (MFC) unveiled the first white paper on Moroccan fintech on Tuesday in Rabat. Presented during this year’s Visa Fintech Day, the publication offers the first comprehensive mapping of the sector, highlighting both its challenges and its strengths.
The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Swedish Parliament has rejected a bill put forward by political groups close to the Polisario. The initiative called on the government to ask the UN to expand MINURSO’s mandate to include human rights monitoring in the Sahara. The rejection is in line with the new foreign policy of the centre-right coalition government, which is supported by two far-right parties. This position «clearly illustrates the current government’s priority on
The Royal Gendarmerie has arrested three suspects, including a young woman, in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old InDrive driver from Sidi Taïbi, near Kénitra. The suspects were apprehended in the Salé area while in possession of the victim’s black Renault Clio. Yassine, a father of a newborn child, disappeared on May 30, the third day of Eid al-Adha. After repeated attempts to contact him failed, his family reported him missing. The following morning, May 31,
The Swedish government is among the principal donors supporting populations living in the Tindouf camps, according to a report by the Swedish Parliament reviewed by Yabiladi. In 2025, Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), allocated 10 million Swedish kronor (€922,679.50) to the international NGO Oxfam to support Sahrawi populations residing in the camps in Algeria. Sweden is also one of the largest contributors to the core funding of UNHCR, the
In Spain, the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the reception of 2,800 Sahrawi children from the Tindouf camps as part of its summer program, following a proposal by the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration. The government also authorized the issuance of visas for 170 accompanying adults who will supervise the children during their stay. The number of beneficiaries is slightly lower than last year, when 3,000 children took part in the initiative. The scheme forms part of the
The Tunisian ambitions of Moroccan private healthcare group Akdital could run up against a veto from Carthage Palace. Its planned acquisition of Taoufik Hospitals Group (THG) is reportedly facing difficulties, Africa Intelligence reported on Tuesday. Announced in December 2025, the deal was intended to help Akdital accelerate its expansion in Africa through the acquisition of THG for 900 million dirhams (around €85 million). The Tunisian group operates four healthcare facilities with a
Judicial police officers in Beni Mellal, in coordination with the services of the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, arrested six people on Tuesday morning, including a 16-year-old minor, on suspicion of involvement in the sexual assault of a woman. According to initial investigations, the 32-year-old victim filed a complaint stating that she had met one of the suspects through a mobile application and later met him in the city of Beni Mellal. He then allegedly lured her to a
A 22-year-old Moroccan man was killed after being shot in the chest during an exchange of gunfire between two gangs on Monday evening in the town of Torrelodones, on the outskirts of Madrid, Spain. The incident took place at around 9:30 p.m. in a park, after members of a group of young men of Moroccan origin from Collado Villalba met with another group from Alcobendas with the intention of fighting. According to Spanish media, one of those involved pulled out a firearm and fired several
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