After Morocco, Algeria closes its airspace to Emirati planes

Tensions are escalating once more between Algeria and the United Arab Emirates. On Saturday, February 7, the Algerian government announced the termination of its air agreement with Abu Dhabi, originally signed on May 13, 2013, and in effect since 2014, according to the APS news agency. This decision has been formally communicated to the UAE and the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal. With the termination of this agreement, Algerian airspace

Tindouf camps unrest: Oulad Dlim tribe protests against Polisario over member’s death

In the Tindouf camps, young members of the Oulad Dlim tribe have set fire to several administrative sites of the Polisario. This latest eruption of anger, stemming from a minority faction within the camp's tribal framework, was sparked by the unresolved murder of one of their own, a young man named Rahmani, according to a Sahrawi source who spoke to Yabiladi. The source indicated that the Polisario leadership allegedly attempted to cover up the crime, with the main suspect reportedly linked to

Heavy rain, strong winds and snowfall expected from Sunday to Tuesday in Morocco

Morocco’s General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an updated orange-level weather alert, warning of heavy, thundery rainfall, locally strong storm winds, and snowfall in several regions of the country from Sunday through Tuesday. According to the alert, heavy thunderstorms, with possible hail, are expected from Sunday through Tuesday. Rainfall amounts of 40 to 90 mm are forecast in Tangier-Assilah, M’diq-Fnideq, Fahs-Anjra, Chefchaouen, Tetouan, Larache, and Ouazzane, from

Morocco to unveils detailed Sahara autonomy plan during Madrid talks

Under American impetus, Morocco and the Polisario Front are set to engage in new discussions on the future of Western Sahara this Sunday in Madrid, according to the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial. The confidential talks, hosted at the United States embassy, will also bring together Algeria and Mauritania, under the guidance of representatives from the Trump administration and with the participation of the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy, Staffan de Mistura. Rabat is arriving at

Morocco says fuel stocks are «sufficient», yet tensions persist on the ground

The Ministry of Energy Transition sought to reassure the public by stating that national petroleum product reserves are «sufficient» to meet market demand, despite recent adverse weather conditions that have disrupted port logistics. According to the authorities, available reserves significantly exceed regulatory requirements, and overall supply remains largely under control. On the ground, however, the situation appears more nuanced. Several testimonies collected by Yabiladi point

Jack Lang summoned to explain ties with Epstein amid financial investigation

The president of the Arab World Institute (IMA), Jack Lang, has been called to the Quai d'Orsay on Sunday, February 8, by Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, following a directive from Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Lang is expected to address his personal and financial connections with Jeffrey Epstein, as both he and his daughter Caroline are currently under investigation by the National Financial Prosecutor's Office for "aggravated tax fraud laundering,"

Morocco denies hunger strike claims by detained Senegalese fans

The King's prosecutor at the Rabat Court of First Instance has dismissed as unfounded reports by a foreign news agency claiming that Senegalese nationals detained over hooliganism during the Africa Cup of Nations final are on a hunger strike. In a statement issued on Friday, the prosecutor said the allegations, attributed to the detainees’ defense, were false and aimed at influencing the course of the proceedings. He stressed that the detainees are receiving meals normally and regularly,

18 Senegalese detainees from Morocco’s AFCON final go on hunger strike

The eighteen Senegalese football fans detained in Morocco and awaiting trial over hooliganism during the AFCON final in Rabat have launched a hunger strike, their lawyer said. Lawyer Patrick Kabou told AFP on Friday that the detainees have vowed to continue the hunger strike until their case is heard.  They argueed that they are being denied their «right to justice» and that they have been «waiting to learn the charges against them since January 18». Kabou

Moroccan arrested in Greece after tragic migrant boat collision near Chios

A Moroccan national was arrested in Greece on Wednesday after a migrant boat sank following a collision off the coast of the island of Chios, leaving 15 people dead. The 31-year-old man, who was rescued by the coast guard near Turkish waters, was identified by other survivors as the boat’s smuggler. Greek media, quoting the director of the local hospital, reported that the victims’ bodies were found on board the vessel, suggesting that the migrants struck the side of the coast

Morocco joins global military exercise ORION 2026 led by France

Morocco, alongside several other nations, is taking part in the large-scale military exercise ORION 2026, led by France and scheduled to run from February 8 to April 30. The exercise aims to strengthen armed forces’ readiness to deal with complex scenarios in hybrid and contested operational environments, while improving coordination, interoperability, and the protection of territories and civilian populations. Morocco’s participation includes the deployment of the Moroccan frigate

154,309 evacuated so far as flood precautions continue in Morocco

154,309 people have been evacuated so far as Morocco continues precautionary evacuations in flood-prone areas, according to updated data released on Friday by the Interior Ministry. The operations are being carried out under a preventive approach that takes into account risk levels and the scale of potential damage, with logistical resources mobilized to ensure the safe transport of affected residents. By province, 112,695 people were evacuated in Larache, 23,174 in Kenitra, 14,079 in Sidi

AfDB grants $510,000 to support digital payments in Morocco

The African Development Bank Group, through the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility, has granted $510,000 to the Electronic Payments Acceptance Development Fund established by Bank Al-Maghrib. According to a statement from the AfDB, the funding aims to support the large-scale expansion of digital payments, enhance financial inclusion, and help reduce the use of cash in Morocco. The grant complements the financial resources mobilized by Bank Al-Maghrib to launch the fund, whose

Moroccan FA denies reports of Regragui’s resignation

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has categorically denied reports claiming that Morocco’s national team coach Walid Regragui had submitted his resignation. Earlier today, French outlet Foot Mercato reported that Regragui had offered to step down following Morocco’s failure to win the Africa Cup of Nations after losing the final, adding that the federation had yet to decide whether to accept or reject his resignation. In its statement, however, the Royal Moroccan Football

Regional academies asked to host students affected by Ksar El Kebir flooding

The Regional Academy of Education and Training (AREF) for the Tangier–Tetouan–Al Hoceima region has called on its counterparts in Rabat–Salé–Kénitra, Casablanca–Settat, and Fes–Meknes to temporarily accommodate students displaced from Ksar El Kebir and other areas affected by the recent floods, in order to ensure continuity in their education. The request was made through official correspondence sent on February 2, 2026, to the directors of the

Morocco on alert as desert locusts threaten southern regions

Morocco remains on alert as desert locust activity continues to evolve following a regional outbreak that spread from Mauritania in January. According to assessments made public by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Thursday, the infestation zone stretching from northern Mauritania to southern Morocco has seen a decline in hopper groups and bands, while immature adult groups increased, with «a few mature adult groups resuming breeding» during the last dekad. In

Moroccan-Dutch kickboxer Yassin Airad makes world stage debut

Yassin Airad, a 21-year-old Moroccan-Dutch fighter, will make his ONE Championship debut on Friday, February 6, stepping onto the world stage at Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium. His bout is part of ONE Friday Fights 141, an international event bringing together both rising prospects and established talents from around the world, with a $100,000 contract at stake. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Airad is known for his explosive fighting style, blending sharp footwork with powerful

International consortium invests $4.5 billion in Laayoune for green ammonia production

An international consortium bringing together American, Spanish, and German companies has signed an agreement with the Moroccan government to secure a land parcel in the city of Laayoune for the development of a major low-cost ammonia production project. The initiative involves an initial investment estimated at $4.5 billion, according to Asharq Business. The ORNX consortium brings together the U.S.-based company Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and Germany’s Nordex. The group plans to roll

Port of Algeciras resumes crossings with Tanger Med

Maritime traffic between the Port of Algeciras, Tanger Med Port, and the city of Ceuta resumed on Thursday, following improved weather conditions after Storm Leonardo, according to an announcement published on the port’s social media accounts. The decision included the reopening of the docks at Tanger Med from 8:00 p.m., a key step in restoring cargo traffic between the two shores. The Algeciras–Tanger Med line became operational in the early evening, with the departure of ferries