A few days after the French protectorate forced Sultan Mohammed Ben Youssef and the royal family into exile, the national resistance movement decided to move up a gear, declaring the beginning of the armed struggle against the colonizer. On the 7th of November, 1953 and after heading a sabotage operation against the train linking Casablanca to Algiers, two men targeted the same railway line. They have put bombs on the train killing and injuring several French soldiers. History.
King Mohammed VI announced a major transformation in the management of Morocco's diaspora affairs, creating two main bodies to better serve Moroccans abroad. He emphasized streamlining procedures, enhancing cultural and linguistic ties, and boosting diaspora contributions to national investment.
King Mohammed VI marked the 49th anniversary of the Green March, emphasizing Morocco's established sovereignty over the Sahara and the region's ongoing development, stability, and global support. He also criticized those who cling to outdated positions on the Sahara issue and urged the UN to recognize the reality of Morocco's sovereignty in contrast to baseless claims.
Adam Aznou made his Bundesliga debut for Bayern Munich at 18, helping secure a 3-0 win over Union Bremen. The versatile Moroccan player, also called up by his national team, has quickly gained recognition for his talent and potential both at Bayern and internationally.
Donald Trump announced his victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, claiming a historic win. World leaders, including French President Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, congratulated him, while Morocco hopes for the fulfillment of Trump's previous commitments, particularly regarding recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara.
On November 18, 2024, Moroccan football manager Rachid Taoussi will defend his doctoral dissertation in Business Administration at Éklore-Ed School of Management in France. His dissertation is titled «Characteristics of the Ideal Leader-Coach: A Contextual Analysis Based on Storytelling Methodology». Since last September, Taoussi has been coaching Tanzania's Azam FC and is currently performing well with the team. Previously, he coached several Moroccan clubs and led the
At the invitation of the Israeli government, a group of Moroccan journalists is visiting Israel from November 4 to 9, with the trip organized by the Israeli liaison office in Rabat. The visit comes as the Israeli army extends its military operations from Gaza to Lebanon. So far, there has been no official statement from Tel Aviv regarding the visit. The Israeli army’s spokesperson for Arab media, Avichay Adraee, has also remained silent about his «meeting» with the Moroccan
On Tuesday, November 5, a Royal Armed Forces (FAR) drone struck four Polisario vehicles in the locality of Gleibat El Foula, east of the Moroccan defensive wall known as the Mur des Sables. «Once again, the militiamen used vehicles with Mauritanian license plates and wore civilian clothing to evade FAR detection», a Moroccan source told Yabiladi. The preliminary toll from the airstrike is reported as two dead and three wounded. In audio messages, Sahrawis from the Tindouf camps
In April 1979, Juan Carlos was ready to cede Melilla to Morocco and entrust Ceuta to the international tutelage. This decision was initiated by the American embassy resulting in a meeting between King Hassan II and an envoy sent by Jimmy Carter.
The Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Competitions Committee has approved Renaissance Sportive de Berkane's jersey, which features a map of Morocco, including the Sahara. This decision has drawn condemnation from the Algerian sports press, with some outlets labeling it a «CAF scandal» and a «blow» to Algeria. The Algerian reaction stems from a previous incident in August 2023, when RS Berkane was denied permission to wear their traditional jersey with the full
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