Moroccan YouTuber «Mi Naima» sentenced, barred from social media for a year

This week, the Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Fez sentenced Moroccan YouTuber «Mi Naima Elbadawia» in a case involving defamation and the dissemination of «false claims» as well as violations of privacy through social media platforms. The court handed her a one-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of 10,000 dirhams. She was also banned from publishing content or appearing on social media platforms for one year starting from the date of the

Moroccan-Canadian star Nora Fatehi to perform at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony

Moroccan-Canadian artist Nora Fatehi has announced her participation in the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In a video shared on Instagram, she also revealed that she will take part in the opening ceremony in Toronto, marking a significant homecoming after twelve years away from her hometown. «I am so happy that I’m at a loss for words (…) I left Toronto 12 years ago. I went to India with the

Vox stages anti-immigration event in front of Moroccan consulate in Algeciras

The far-right Vox party has chosen the Moroccan consulate in Algeciras as the site of a new electoral event aimed at promoting its anti-immigration rhetoric and the concept of «national priority». On Wednesday, Manuel Gavira, the party’s candidate for the presidency of the Andalusian government, is expected to appear in front of the Moroccan consulate located on Paseo del Río de la Miel. The area is frequented daily by members of the Moroccan community and lies close

U.S. seeks to revoke Moroccan man’s citizenship over Al Qaeda support

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of Khalid Ouazzani, a Moroccan-born naturalized American citizen, accusing him of concealing his support for Al Qaeda during his naturalization process. In a «Complaint to Revoke Naturalization» dated May 8, the Justice Department states that Ouazzani became a permanent resident of the United States in 2004, applied for U.S. citizenship in 2005, and became a naturalized citizen on June 16, 2006. During the

Bachir Dkhil: «The Polisario and Algeria are counting on a post-Trump era»

Two weeks after the two United Nations Security Council meetings held on April 23 and 30 on the Western Sahara issue, Bachir Dkhil, a founding member of the Polisario who later returned to Morocco, offers a critical assessment of recent developments. He argues that the Front is going through a period of deep political and social fragility, while Algeria continues to play a central role in the conflict. In this interview with Yabiladi, he discusses the attack on Smara, the

Qatar's support for Morocco over Smara attack angers Polisario

In the wake of the May 5 attacks on Smara, Qatar’s response has sparked anger within the Polisario Front. The movement’s representative in Australia claimed that the statement issued by Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs contained «a fundamental error, both factually and legally, which cannot be ignored». He insisted that Smara is «a city located in the heart of the occupied Western Sahara». On May 9, Qatar’s diplomatic corps «reaffirmed

Smara attack: Polisario allies criticize Spain’s condemnation

Last week, the Spanish government denounced the launch of projectiles on May 5 by elements of the Polisario Front targeting civilian areas in Smara. However, this position is not echoed by the Front's allies in the Spanish Parliament's lower house. Members of the United Left (IU), part of the far-left coalition Sumar, called on May 12 for the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide «clarifications» regarding «the number of times it has condemned attacks by Morocco

Moroccan consulates in Spain see reduced pressure after migrant regularization surge

The process of regularizing undocumented migrants in Spain placed unprecedented pressure on Moroccan consulates during the initial weeks. However, recent indicators suggest a gradual decline in the number of applications related to the regularization process.

The Rif separatist party steps up activities in Spain

The Rif Nationalist Party (PNR) is stepping up its mobilization efforts within the Rif diaspora in Spain. On Sunday, the separatist movement inaugurated a new branch in Girona. The same day, it organized a conference in Madrid under the theme: «Where Spain and the Rif Meet to Build Dialogue, Justice, and a Future». Among the participants was Diego Camacho, a former infantry colonel and specialist in special operations. Frequently invited to conferences organized by the far-right

Moroccan diplomats #18 : Ben Othman Al Meknassi, a historian, writer and ambassador

Sent by Alaouite Sultan Mohammed III to the court of King Carlos III of Spain, Mohamed Ben Othman Al Meknassi had to discuss the release of another ambassador who was held hostage in Malta.