Morocco–Turkey trade exceeds $5 billion for the first time

Trade volume between Turkey and Morocco surpassed $5 billion for the first time in 2025, marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic relations, Morocco’s ambassador to Ankara, Mohammed Ali Lazreq, said on Monday. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Lazreq highlighted the «tangible momentum» achieved in recent years, particularly in economic and commercial cooperation. «Trade volume has, for the first time since the free trade agreement entered into force, exceeded the

Gradual return of flood-affected evacuees continues Monday across several provinces

Local authorities in the provinces of Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Slimane, and Sidi Kacem have announced the expansion of the organized and phased return of residents who were temporarily evacuated due to the exceptional weather conditions that recently struck the region this Monday. In Larache Province, residents of Ksar El Kébir have been authorized to return to most neighborhoods starting Monday, February 16, 2026. Access remains temporarily restricted to the Second Administrative Annex,

Prince Gabriel of Belgium takes part in winter military training in Morocco

Prince Gabriel of Belgium has taken part in a winter training camp in Morocco, the Belgian Royal Palace announced on Sunday. The exercise took place in Errachidia as part of the prince’s fourth year at the Royal Military Academy (KMS). Photos shared on social media showed the 22-year-old during the training, including images of him kneeling in the desert landscape of Errachidia. «True leadership is built on embracing challenges together and pushing boundaries, even in the most

Over 50,000 tickets sold for Morocco vs Ecuador friendly in Madrid

More than 50,000 tickets have already been sold for the highly anticipated friendly between Morocco and Ecuador. The match is scheduled for March 27 at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium, with kickoff set for 9:15 p.m. According to Spanish media reports, only a limited number of seats remain available, pointing to a strong turnout for the fixture. The game forms part of both teams’ preparations for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held next summer across the United States, Canada, and

AS FAR condemns Al-Ahly fans' unsportsmanlike behavior and seeks CAF intervention

The management of AS FAR has strongly condemned what it described as the «unsportsmanlike conduct» of certain Al Ahly supporters, including the throwing of bottles. The club said such behavior poses a direct threat to the safety of players and technical staff. In an official statement, the club announced that it has taken the necessary steps by formally contacting the Confederation of African Football (CAF). It called for the enforcement of the sanctions provided under

Spanish court fines real estate company for discrimination against Moroccan man

A court in the Spanish city of Mataró has fined a real estate company €10,000 after finding it guilty of discriminating against a man of Moroccan descent by denying him the rental of an apartment because of his origins. The ruling has been described as a landmark decision in the region’s fight against housing discrimination. The case concerns Hamid, a Moroccan-born resident who has lived in Spain for around 20 years. He decided to take legal action after repeatedly seeing his

After floods, Ksar El Kebir begins in-kind aid distribution to residents

Local authorities in the city of Ksar El Kébir began distributing in-kind aid on Sunday evening to residents who returned to their homes following the improvement in weather conditions. This initiative forms part of the broader efforts undertaken by local authorities to implement the comprehensive plan set up by the Larache provincial administration to facilitate the phased return of affected residents starting yesterday. The plan outlines designated transportation, secured routes, and

Mohammed VI Institute briefs imams ahead of Ramadan mission abroad

On Sunday, the Mohammed VI Institute hosted a key meeting for the delegation of imams, morchidines, and morchidates preparing to carry out their Ramadan mission abroad. Organized by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, the gathering provided guidance and orientation to ensure the delegation is fully prepared to support the Moroccan community overseas during the holy month of Ramadan 1447H/2026. The delegation includes 22 male preachers, 19 female preachers, and 309

US Congress gains momentum on bill to label Polisario as terrorist organization

The initiative to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization is gaining traction in the U.S. Congress. Led by Republican Joe Wilson and Democrat Jimmy Panetta, the bipartisan effort has recently marked a new step forward with the support of Republican Representative Pat Harrigan. Harrigan, a former military officer and member of the House Armed Services Committee, officially endorsed the bill on February 13. His backing comes shortly after discussions on Western Sahara held on

Sahara: The Algerian ambassador seeks to rally Russian communists

After meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov, the Algerian ambassador made his way to the headquarters of the Communist Party, where he championed the Polisario's cause. «The full liberation of Africa will only be realized when Western Sahara achieves independence. Decolonization began in the 1960s, yet Western Sahara remains Africa's final colony,» declared Algerian diplomat Toufik Djouama during a speech to members of the political group. The diplomat

Trump's Senior Advisor: Algeria is a party to the Western Sahara conflict

Mossad Boulos, the Senior Advisor to the U.S. President on African and Middle Eastern Affairs, has highlighted that U.N. Resolution 2797, released at the end of last October, clearly identifies the parties involved in the Western Sahara conflict. In an interview with the German channel DW during the Munich Security Conference, Boulos explained that the resolution names «Morocco, the Polisario Front, Algeria, and Mauritania», as the concerned parties. He noted that «these

More than a towel: Hervé Renard weighs in on AFCON final incident

The scene left audiences in disbelief. On January 14th, during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final where Senegal triumphed over Morocco with a 1-0 win in extra time, an unusual altercation over a seemingly trivial towel stole the spotlight. At the heart of this unexpected drama was Yehvann Diouf, who found himself defending Édouard Mendy's towel against a group of ball boys, even being briefly dragged to the ground. Moroccan players, including Ismaël Saibari, were also caught up in

Patient dies after falling from upper floor at Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir

On the morning of Saturday, February 14, the Mohammed VI University Hospital Center in Agadir announced a tragic incident: a patient died after falling from one of the hospital's floors, as confirmed by an official statement received by Yabiladi. The statement detailed that the patient had been under medical treatment at the facility, receiving comprehensive care and monitoring in line with professional health protocols. Prior to the incident, the patient's condition had been relatively

Medhi Benatia resigns from Olympique de Marseille amid growing tensions

Just four days after Roberto De Zerbi's departure, Olympique de Marseille is hit with another seismic event. On Sunday, February 15, Medhi Benatia announced his resignation via a heartfelt message on social media. Addressing the «Supporters, Marseillais», the former defender expressed that he has «always acted with passion and a singular focus: to restore Olympique de Marseille to its rightful place». He reminded fans that, from a sporting perspective, «we are

Russia balances ties with Morocco and Algeria amidst Western sanctions

Russia is striving to navigate a delicate diplomatic balance between Morocco and Algeria. In the wake of an interview with its envoy in an Algerian media outlet, the Russian news agency RIA Novosti has turned the spotlight on Ambassador Vladimir Baibakov in Rabat. The ambassador underscored a pivotal facet of Moroccan-Russian relations: economic exchanges. Ambassador Baibakov expressed his satisfaction, stating that «Russia and Morocco sustain robust trade and economic ties, with a

Morocco commissions forensic analysis on Hassan II and Jane Benzaquen resemblance

Morocco has enlisted a British firm specializing in forensic image analysis to evaluate the physical resemblance between Hassan II and Jane Benzaquen, a Jewish Moroccan woman asserting she is his biological daughter. According to a report by SRi Forensics, commissioned by legal representatives associated with Morocco, the facial similarities observed do not provide sufficient evidence of kinship, El Independiente reported this Saturday. Experts underscore that the resemblances between the two

Return of evacuated citizens to Larache begins with coordinated efforts in Fnideq

The return of citizens who were temporarily evacuated to the city of Fnideq due to recent meteorological disturbances in the province of Larache commenced on Sunday. This initiative follows the Ministry of the Interior's announcement to implement measures for the safe and gradual return of residents previously evacuated from various territorial communities across different provinces. It is part of broader public efforts to address the aftermath of the severe weather conditions that

AFCON final row rekindled after claims of refereeing istructions at CAF meeting

The controversy surrounding the AFCON final is far from over. A month after Senegal’s 1–0 victory over Morocco after extra time in Rabat, new revelations have reignited debate over the refereeing and the disciplinary handling of the match. During the executive committee meeting of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), held Friday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the refereeing of the final reportedly triggered heated discussions. According to Qatari outlet Winwin, Olivier Safari,