The AFCON Morocco–Senegal final sparked an unprecedented wave of misinformation, with false claims spreading rapidly from social media to newspapers. Moroccan journalists, navigating this surge, navigating this wave, share their views on the phenomenon, the race for clicks, and the growing impact of misinformation on media credibility.
A United Nations delegation tasked with reviewing the mandate of MINURSO has completed its visit to the Sahara, which took place from March 24 to 30, before continuing on to Nouakchott, Mauritania. There, the delegation held a series of meetings with senior civilian and military officials. The delegation was notably received by the Minister of Justice, Mohamed Ould Soueidatt, and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defense, Colonel Abdellah Mahmoud Ibrahim. Discussions focused on
Italian authorities, in coordination with their Spanish counterparts, have dismantled an international drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of 20 individuals across Italy and Spain. The suspects are accused of smuggling hashish from Morocco into Europe. Investigations revealed that the network sourced large quantities of hashish from Morocco, which were then distributed in Milan, southern Italy, and Barcelona through a coordinated cross-border operation using sophisticated evasion
In the quiet village of Tafza, 14-year-old Amine Akhbach's restless nights are filled with dreams of invention, transforming discarded devices into innovative solutions that have earned him national recognition. From a smart helmet for the visually impaired to an earthquake aftershock detector, this young Moroccan inventor’s passion for creation is fueled by curiosity and a desire to serve his community.
On Monday, the Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) issued an open letter to the general secretaries of political parties, urging them to take responsibility for advancing women's participation in politics. This letter, obtained by Yabiladi, comes in the wake of Morocco's 101st global ranking in female representation, as reported by the Inter-Parliamentary Union. The ADFM questions the role political parties have played in empowering women politically, especially 15 years after
Students from 1337 School ranked first globally in the Winter Challenge 2026 – SnakeByte, organized by CodinGame. The University of Wroclaw and 42 Paris placed second and third, respectively. According to a statement, this achievement reflects the steady progress of the Moroccan institution, driven by its innovative learning approach based on experimentation, trial and error, and continuous improvement. This recognition lies at the heart of the school’s model, which emphasizes
Morocco’s audiovisual regulator, HACA, has issued a warning to Radio Mars and ordered the suspension of its program «The Truth in 90 Minutes» for one week, following remarks deemed «offensive and inappropriate» toward a Moroccan national team player during AFCON final coverage, aired in the program «Asad Ifriqiya». The authority said the comments went beyond the limits of acceptable sports criticism and infringed on the dignity of the player
The Spanish government has denied issuing any instructions to carry out arrests or fast-track deportations to Morocco of migrants in an irregular situation. The response follows accusations by the Association of Social Work Professionals «Tejiendo Redes», which claims that some individuals are being detained before they can benefit from the exceptional regularization process announced by Madrid on January 27, according to Spanish media reports. In a statement, the association said
Spain’s National Police is seeking Morocco’s cooperation to determine the full extent of a newly discovered drug-smuggling tunnel in the Tarajal industrial area of Ceuta, near the border, just about a hundred meters from another tunnel uncovered by the Civil Guard last year. According to the Spanish news agency EFE, citing sources close to the investigation, details about the tunnel remain limited. However, it is already considered more sophisticated than the previous one, as it is
Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, held talks on Monday afternoon in Rabat with Indonesia’s Ambassador to Morocco, Yuyu Sutisna. Discussions focused on several issues of mutual interest, including the implementation of bilateral cooperation agreements and the development of a joint memorandum of understanding. According to a joint statement by the DGSN and DGST, this document will serve as a reference framework for strengthening