New study reveals ancient Egypt's genetic ties to Morocco's Neolithic population

The sequencing of a genome extracted from the remains of an individual from ancient Egypt has revealed that 77.6% of their ancestry traces back to Neolithic North Africa, as defined by researchers in Morocco. In a recently published study, the researchers emphasize that this unprecedented discovery calls for a reassessment of the demographic history of the Nile Valley.

Morocco’s U19 handball players escape in Poland sparks corruption probe

EU Commissioner for Mediterranean hails Morocco as key partner, eyes visit to deepen ties

Unemployment tops youth concerns in Morocco, with one-third considering migration [Survey]

A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that unemployment is the top concern among young Moroccans, with nearly one-third saying they have «frequently» considered leaving the country for economic reasons.

Human Rights Forum : «Migration is instinctive, it’s part of human nature»

From June 19 to 21, as part of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival, the 12th edition of the Human Rights Forum brought together researchers, artists, and policymakers to explore a timely theme: «Human Mobility and Cultural Dynamics». Across four panel discussions, mobility was examined not merely as an economic or geopolitical phenomenon, but as a dynamic space of exchange, where culture, history, and representation play a vital role.

Pascal Blanchard : «Today, we're inventing countries of departure, destination, and waiting»

The issue of migration, traditionally viewed through the lens of destination countries, is now undergoing a profound reconfiguration of roles. Among countries of origin, transit, and destination, Morocco is emerging as a key player. On the occasion of World Refugee Day and the 12th edition of the Human Rights Forum, held as part of the 26th Gnaoua and World Music Festival in Essaouira, Yabiladi spoke with Pascal Blanchard, a specialist in the French colonial empire, postcolonial studies, and

Gendarme shot while foiling irregular migration attempt near Sidi Bibi

Morocco takes part in consultations on model labor migration legislation in Africa

Police arrest key member of Morocco-based human trafficking network in Canary Islands

In North Africa, Islam has held firm and unwavering over the past decade

Over the past decade, beliefs have evolved, convictions have shifted, and religious affiliations have been reshaped. This is the key finding of the latest Pew Research Center study, conducted between 2010 and 2020 and published on Monday, June 9. In North Africa, there are few surprises, people remain deeply connected to their roots: Islam. On a global scale, however, Islam is gaining momentum, Christianity is declining, and the rise of the «non-religious» stands out as a surprising