All articles by Latifa Babas

Infantino accused of allegedly preventing Morocco from reaching the 2026 World Cup vote

Speaking to a senior FIFA official, BBC revealed that the football governing body president Gianni Infantino had tried to prevent Morocco from reaching the final vote for hosting the 2026 World Cup.

UN vote postponed as Russia questions the Western Sahara draft resolution's «balance»

Voting on the UN draft resolution on Western Sahara has been postponed by the U.S. after Russia stated that the text lacks «balance».

Finance Minister Boussaid on the Front line defending three boycotted companies

On Tuesday, Finance and Economy Minister called those heading a boycott campaign against three companies «M’Daouikh» (foolish). The adjective used by Mohamed Boussaid is similar to the jargon utilized by former PM Benkirane.

Press freedom : Morocco falls in Reporters Without Borders index

For the latest edition of Reporters Without Borders annual report, 2017 saw a great deal of additional judicial harassment of journalists in Morocco. The latter‘s performance declined when compared to previous years.

Henri Michel, the Atlas Lions’ godfather during the 1998 World Cup

Deceased on Tuesday, 24th of April, French coach Henri Michel managed to lead the Atlas Lions to the 1998 FIFA World Cup where they scored five unforgettable goals.

Köhler imposed the relaunch of direct negotiations between Morocco and the Front

In a previous article, Yabiladi mentioned that the draft resolution on the Sahara had met some of Morocco’s demands. However, the document calls for relaunching direct negotiations between the Kingdom and the Front.

Security Council : Sahara's draft resolution meets some of Morocco’s demands

After five days of negotiations between members of the «Western Sahara Friends Club», the draft resolution on the Sahara will be soon voted. The document meets some of Morocco’s demands.

To overcome differences in his party, El Othmani launches an internal dialogue

Almost six months after being elected head of the Justice and Development party, Saadeddine El Othmani is planning to overcome difference tearing the party apart.

Morocco ranked second in North Africa by the 2018 Quality of Nationality Index

Morocco has a medium quality nationality according to the latest edition of the Quality of Nationality Index. The report ranks the kingdom second in North Africa and 123rd in the world.