Health unions in Morocco condemn repression of medical students

The National Health Workers' Coordination, a health union alliance, has condemned the use of force, arrests, and repression against medical students protesting reforms to their training in Rabat. The medical students are protesting the government's decision to shorten their training by one year, in addition to other grievances such as poor conditions in both practical and theoretical training, overcrowded classrooms, the reform of the specialization course (third cycle), and low intern

59 migrants perish in tragic boat sinking off Laayoune coast

A total of 59 would-be migrants died when a rubber boat sank off the coast of Laayoune while attempting to reach the Canary Islands, according to the organization «Caminando Fronteras». In a post shared on «X», Spanish activist Helena Maleno, founder of the NGO focused on migrant affairs, stated, «Only two women survived the sinking of a boat that led to the death of 59 people, including 14 women, one girl, and two babies. The Atlantic route to the Canary Islands

Morocco to attract Japanese travelers at Tokyo tourism expo

The Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) is participating for the first time from September 26 to 29, 2024 in the Tourism Expo Japan 2024 trade fair. Established in 2014 in Tokyo, the expo aims to connect tourism professionals from around the world and promote international tourism. The event will feature more than 1,265 exhibitors from over 80 countries. ONMT will lead a delegation of tourism professionals during Morocco's participation in this essential trade fair for Asian markets. The

Morocco leads Maghreb countries in the 2024 Global Innovation Index

Morocco ranked 66th globally in the 2024 Global Innovation Index, performing notably well in creativity and exceeding expectations for lower-middle-income countries. The report also highlighted Morocco's rapid rise in the rankings over the past decade and its inclusion among Africa's top scientific clusters, though challenges remain in business development and patenting.

Spain PM Pedro Sanchez disappoints the Polisario at the UN

Spain's head of government has disappointed both the Polisario and Algeria. In his address to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed that «Spain will continue to support the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy in seeking a mutually acceptable solution within the framework of the Organization», according to a press release from the Spanish Presidency. Once again, Sanchez avoided mentioning «the right to self-determination of the people of

Polisario delegation attends UK Labour Party conference

The Labour Party, which has been in power in the UK since the July 4 general election, held its annual conference in Liverpool from September 22 to 25. The Polisario sent a delegation, led by its representative in London, to attend the opening session of the meeting and attempt to mobilize Labour Party members, especially MPs, in support of its positions. Polisario media emphasized that «the Polisario Front has maintained brotherly and friendly relations with the British Labour Party

Morocco : Death toll rises to 12 in Tata valley bus tragedy

The death toll from a bus swept away by torrential rains in the Tata valley has risen to 12, with four people still missing. A new body was discovered on Thursday morning in the military belt in the Boumalous area. The victim has been identified as Naima Bouzidi, one of the passengers on the Bani bus, a local human rights activist told Yabiladi. In addition to the four missing passengers from the bus, a young woman from the Ighorten village in the Takzmirt community remains unaccounted

At the UN, Algeria prepares for a forum to support Polisario

Algeria is preparing to host its annual Oran Forum in support of the Polisario Front. The event will coincide with the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf has invited his counterparts from Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and the Republic of Guyana, non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, to attend the forum. Somalia, which will join the Security Council in January 2025, has also been invited. Officially, the meeting aims

Algeria reinstates visa requirements for Moroccan passport holders

Algeria has announced that it will immediately reinstate visa requirements for foreign citizens holding Moroccan passports. The decision was announced by the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. In a statement, Algeria justified its decision by citing Morocco's «abuse» of the visa-free arrangement between the two countries. Algeria accused Morocco of «engaging in activities that threaten its stability and national security, including organized crime, drug and

Moroccan medical students urge solidarity after violent sit-in disruption

Moroccan medical students protesting the government's decision to shorten their training by one year were violently dispersed by authorities during a sit-in in Rabat. The students, supported by their families and medical professors, are calling for the reinstatement of suspended students, an apology from the government, and reform of medical education.