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The cultural contribution of Belgian-Moroccan creators takes center stage in Brussels

The significant contributions of artists and creators of Moroccan descent to Belgium's cultural and artistic landscape were celebrated on Thursday evening at the Migration Museum in Brussels. This event, titled «Belgica Biladi: A Belgo-Moroccan Story», honored the rich legacy of Moroccan immigration to Belgium. The event culminated in a roundtable discussion, part of a series launched in 2024 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Moroccan immigration to Belgium. This initiative

Meknes to host 24th FICAM in May celebrating youth and innovation in animation cinema

The 24th International Animation Film Festival of Meknès (FICAM) is slated to unfold from May 15 to 20, 2026, in the historic imperial city, drawing in animation enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. This year's theme, «Youth Takes on Animation Cinema», aims to spotlight groundbreaking works and emerging talents. Organizers describe the event as an «engagement in favor of creativity and innovation». Hosted by the Aïcha Foundation in collaboration

Kenitra: Worker transport driver arrested after viral violent assault video

A worker transport driver was arrested on Saturday following a violent assault on a truck driver in the Oulad Bourahma industrial zone in Kenitra. The suspect has been placed in custody as part of a judicial investigation supervised by the competent public prosecutor, local media reported. The incident, which sparked widespread outrage, was captured in a video widely shared on social media. It shows the driver striking the truck driver in the head with a baton after a dispute

Moroccan newspaper publishers criticize draft law on National Press Council restructuring

The Executive Bureau of the Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers convened on March 26, 2026, to address pressing concerns within the publishing sector. Central to their discussions was the draft law aimed at restructuring the National Press Council, following the Constitutional Court's ruling on January 22, 2026. The government's subsequent revision of Draft Law No. 09.26, now under parliamentary review, was a focal point. In a statement, the Executive Bureau expressed disappointment

Moroccans rank second in acquiring EU nationalities in 2024

Moroccans have made a notable impact on the list of recipients of European Union nationalities in 2024, as revealed by the latest figures from the European Statistics Office, «Eurostat». Ranking at the high end of the spectrum, Moroccans are the second on the list of those acquiring EU nationalities, with 97,100 individuals. They are right on the heels of the front-running Syrians, who secured the right to 110,100 new nationalities, and right on the heels of the third-place

Thiago Pitarch chooses Spain over Morocco for international career

Real Madrid's rising star, Thiago Pitarch, has opted to represent the Spanish national team on the international stage, foregoing the opportunity to don Morocco's colors. The 18-year-old midfielder shared his decision with enthusiasm, stating: «I am thrilled with everything I'm experiencing. I play with my club and the national team.» In an interview with the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Pitarch expressed his aspirations: «Naturally, my dream is to play my first match

Austria: A Moroccan honorary consulate inaugurated in Carinthi

A Moroccan honorary consulate was inaugurated on Thursday in the Austrian region of Carinthia, marked by a ceremony attended by the Kingdom's ambassador to Austria, Azzeddine Farhane. The event, graced by the presence of Carinthia's governor, Peter Kaiser, alongside key political, economic, and diplomatic figures, saw Mr. Farhane appoint Walter Hell-Höflinger as Morocco's honorary consul. The gathering also brought together honorary consuls accredited in the region, business

Bachir Mustapha Sayed edging closer to the leadership of the Polisario Front

As previously reported by Yabiladi, Bachir Mustapha Sayed was officially appointed this Saturday, in the presence of Brahim Ghali, the president of the Polisario's parliament. He succeeds Hamma Salama, who was named last week as the head of the Front's armed militias. This appointment strategically positions Bachir Mustapha Sayed, fueling his longstanding ambition to eventually become the president of the Polisario. This aspiration dates back to the death of his brother, Mustapha El Ouali, in

Morocco honored guest at the Summit of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States

Morocco takes center stage at the 11th summit of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), held this Saturday in Malabo. Leading the Moroccan delegation is the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita. In his address, the Moroccan Foreign Minister emphasized that «under the enlightened leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Morocco has made a strategic, coherent, and irreversible choice to anchor itself in Africa and promote

Tangier police arrest man for inciting hatred and promoting drug use on social media

Police in Tangier arrested a 31-year-old man yesterday, Friday, on suspicion of inciting hatred and drug consumption, as well as glorifying criminal acts. The arrest was made after the individual posted a video on social media in which he called for hatred and promoted the consumption of various types of drugs, in addition to glorifying crime and providing guidance on how to commit it. This led to security investigations and inquiries that identified and apprehended him. The suspect has been

Gims charged with aggravated money laundering linked to luxury villa project in Morocco

The singer and rapper Gims is facing charges of «aggravated money laundering» and «organized money laundering of assets or funds resulting from aggravated tax fraud,» as announced by the National Anti-Crime Prosecutor's Office (Pnaco) on Friday, March 27. The 39-year-old artist, whose real name is Gandhi Djuna, was apprehended on Wednesday, March 25, at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport and subsequently taken into custody. After his hearing, Gims was placed under

Staffan de Mistura meets UNHCR's Barham Salih to discuss Western Sahara

As he gears up to present his report on the Sahara issue to the Security Council in April, Staffan de Mistura met yesterday in Geneva with Barham Salih, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, who has been serving since January 1, 2026. «I was delighted to meet my long-time friend and colleague, the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy, Mr. de Mistura, to discuss his vital efforts with the UNHCR. We are committed to pursuing a just, lasting, and mutually agreeable solution

Senegal distances itself from Macky Sall's UN Secretary-General bid

The Senegalese government has welcomed the African Union Commission's decision to decline endorsement of Macky Sall's candidacy for the role of United Nations Secretary-General. «The Permanent Mission wishes to clarify that the Senegalese government never supported this candidacy and was not involved in the initiative taken by the Burundian government,» stated the administration, led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, in a communiqué released on Friday, March 27. Dakar

Morocco draws 1-1 with Ecuador in friendly as Mohamed Ouahbi debuts as coach

Morocco's national football team battled to a 1-1 draw against Ecuador in a friendly match on Friday night at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. In his first match as head coach of the Atlas Lions, Mohamed Ouahbi set up a central defense with Issa Diop and Chadi Riad, flanked by Achraf Hakimi and Noussair Mazraoui. The midfield featured Rabii Hrimat as the defensive anchor alongside Neil El Aynaoui. For the attack, Ouahbi chose a dynamic lineup with Saibari, Ounahi, Ezzalzouli,

Will Spain see Thiago Pitarch follow Brahim Diaz to Morocco?

Despite being offered a spot on Spain's under-21 team, Thiago Pitarch has opted to stay with the youth squads, leaving the door open for a potential future with Morocco's senior national team. As reported by Spanish media, this possibility is causing «concerns» at the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), which is wary of another situation like the one with Brahim Diaz, who chose Morocco over Spain. With several players opting for other national teams instead of La Roja, the

Spanish Civil Guard arrests seven Moroccans for hashish smuggling at Melilla Airport

The Spanish Civil Guard has apprehended seven Moroccans at Melilla Airport on charges of attempting to smuggle hashish by ingesting capsules. They were en route to Almería when detained. This operation emerged from surveillance of a network known for frequent trips between Melilla and the Iberian Peninsula since 2025. Investigations revealed that this method was designed to bypass customs checks. The first arrest occurred when a suspect's suspicious behavior led to medical

Petition in Morocco calls for return to standard time

The «National Campaign for Returning to Standard Time» has announced the launch of a legal petition starting Friday, March 27, 2026, calling for a return to Morocco’s legal standard time (GMT). In a statement, the campaign said the initiative comes amid growing public debate over the impact of the additional hour on daily life, as well as its social, health, and educational consequences, particularly during certain periods of the year. The campaign stressed that the petition

Morocco U17 dominate Algeria 3–0 in North African Championship

Morocco’s U17 national team secured a convincing 3–0 victory over Algeria on Friday in their opening match of the North African Football Union (UNAF) Championship, held in Benghazi, Libya. The Moroccan side applied pressure from the outset and took the lead in the 12th minute through an own goal by Algeria’s Mahmoud Nobli. As the first half drew to a close, Morocco doubled their advantage in the 43rd minute with a goal from Rami Loghmani. In stoppage time, Adam Boughazir