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.

Nigeria : Morocco’s bid to join ECOWAS supported by the Emir of Kano

In Nigeria, Morocco’s opponents continue campaigning against its admission to ECOWAS. Nevertheless, the kingdom now has the support of one of the most influential figures in the country : the Emir of Kano, a follower of the Tariqa Tijania and a former governor of the Nigerian Central Bank.

Islamic dinars discovered in Cluny : Were the coins minted by Moroccan dynasties in Al-Andalus ?

Archeologists from the Lumiere University Lyon 2 have discovered a medieval treasure near the Cluny Abby ancient monastery in France, containing a number of Islamic dinars. Accordingly, the excavated coins are believed to be coming from the large region of Islamic Andalusia which was controlled by Moroccan dynasties in the 12th century.

AU-EU summit : Brussels still does not recognize SADR, says Mogherini’s Spokeswoman

After weeks of silence, the European Union has clarified its position regarding the participation of the Polisario Front to the AU-EU summit. In a reassuring statement, Brussels declared that the European Union still does not recognize the self-proclaimed «SADR».

Freedom on the net measures Morocco's slow progress

Morocco has scored 45 points out of 100, dropping in the scale compared to the previous editions of the same report. Located ahead of Lebanon and behind Ukraine, the Kingdom is still part of the «partially free» category.

5th AU-EU summit : Morocco's first major challenge ten months after joining the AU

Last March in Dakar, Morocco protested against the presence of a Polisario delegation at a meeting organized by the UN Economic Commission for Africa and the AU. Would it be interesting for Morocco to adopt the same position in Abidjan ? Details.