The Polisario raises concerns about Horst Kohler’s first observations on the situation in the Sahara

After the UN Personal Envoy, Horst Kohler submitted his initial observations regarding the situation in the Sahara, the Polisario Front has raised concerns. The closed meeting organized by the UN Security Council has come a few weeks after the UN official visited the region.

EU-AU summit : The Chairperson of the AU commission puts an end to the crisis

Six days before the opening of the 5th AU-EU summit set to be hosted by Abidjan, Moussa Faki Mahamat declared that the problem linked to the Polisario’s participation was solved. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission said that all members of the pan-African organization will attend the partnership meeting scheduled for 29 and 30 of November.

Sahara : Kohler has allegedly proposed the drafting of a «Sahrawi constitution»

Horst Kohler is believed to have proposed a solution for the Western Sahara conflict, inspired by the advisory opinion given by the Court of International Justice in October 1975 recognizing the existence of legal ties of allegiance between the Sultan of Morocco and some of the tribes living in the territory of Western Sahara.  The Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Western Sahara has allegedly recommended the drafting of a «Sahrawi constitution».

«Casablanca» : Hollywood’s most beloved movie as seen by Noah Isenberg

«Casablanca», the 40's movie that bears the same name as the North African city has been one of Hollywood’s most acclaimed films. During a film screening, Yabiladi interviewed Noah Isenberg, the author of «We’ll Always Have Casablanca : The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood Most Beloved Movie», a book on the making and influence of the film.

Terrorism : Es Satty has allegedly financed the Barcelona attacks with public money

According to Ok Dario, a Spanish online newspaper, the National Intelligence Center has collaborated in the past with Abdelbaki Es Satty. Reportedly, the Rippol Imam who planned for the Catalonia attacks was supposed to keep an eye on jihadists in Spain. Details.

2017 Ibrahim Index of African Governance : Morocco, one of the top ten most improved countries in Africa

Morocco is ranked 12th in Africa by the 2017 Ibrahim Index of African Governance. According to the annual survey, the kingdom is witnessing an increasing improvement especially at the Economic level.

Operation Torch and Casablanca, a two-day tour to celebrate the American-Moroccan friendship

Casablanca was under the spotlight for two days. On the 18th and 19th of November, the U.S embassy organized a two-day tour shedding light on the crucial role the coastal city played during the World War II. Visiting historical, cultural and religious sites, the tour was also an opportunity to highlight the long-lasting diplomatic and friendship relations between Morocco and the United States of America.

Rabat-Washington : Will Bourita’s visit to China create tension ?

Nasser Bourita’s recent visit to China is definitely making the international community question the Rabat-Washington diplomatic relations. This Friday a ministerial meeting on trade, security and good governance is held in Washington and attended by the USA and African countries.

Exclusive : Endemol replies to the Berraoui family and copyright infringement accusations  

After the publisher of «Yasmine, 19 ans, bachelière» had declared before that she was suing Endemol Shine, a TV producing company that released «Mention particulière» a movie broadcast on TF1, the firm based in France has given its version of the story telling Yabiladi that it had not stolen the story.

Polisario : Former «ministers» launch an initiative for change

A new «initiative for change» has been launched by former «ministers» in the Tindouf camps. With bare faces, the Polisario ex-officials announced the creation of their new movement.