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Moroccan avocado exports face challenging 2025 season with severe climate impacts

The Moroccan avocado export season has officially concluded, closing what industry experts have labeled as an «exceptional and extremely challenging» period, according to Abdellah Elyamlahi, president of the Moroccan Avocado Association. While the 2024/2025 season boasted record-breaking production and export figures exceeding 100,000 tons, the recently ended 2025/2026 season marked a significant downturn. In a statement to Fresh Plaza, Elyamlahi highlighted that the 2025/2026

Sahrawi NGOs urge action against racial discrimination in Tindouf camps

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, which marks the Sharpeville massacre in South Africa on March 21, 1960, the Alliance of Sahrawi NGOs is issuing an urgent plea to acknowledge and address the persistent discrimination occurring in the Tindouf camps, Algeria. Working with United Nations mechanisms and regional organizations, the Alliance condemns systemic practices rooted in race, origin, and identity. It highlights that «these

UN delegation visits Laayoune for MINURSO restructuring report to Antonio Guterres

A United Nations delegation is set to arrive in Laayoune this Tuesday. Their mission: to draft a report for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the ongoing restructuring of MINURSO, as mandated by Security Council resolution 2797, adopted on October 31. Antonio Guterres is tasked with presenting a «strategic review regarding the future mandate of MINURSO, taking into account the outcome of negotiations» to the Security Council next April. In this context, discussions

Jidar Grand Prize 2026 launches public voting for mural of the year in Rabat

Artworks from the 2025 Jidar street art festival are now competing for the inaugural Jidar Grand Prize (GPJ), with public voting open from March 20 to April 16, 2026. The initiative aims to spotlight the murals created during the festival’s tenth anniversary edition, while establishing the award as a «regular event» to crown a «mural of the year». According to a press release, the launch of the GPJ comes ahead of the festival’s next edition, set to begin on

Dutch prosecution appeals the acquittal of an officer accused of spying for Morocco

On Wednesday, the Dutch prosecutor's office appealed first instance ruling against Abderrahim El M., who was recently cleared of espionage charges for Morocco, his homeland, calling for a twelve-year prison sentence. The 66-year-old former analyst had been with the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security (NCTV) since 2005, before falling under suspicion of collaborating with Moroccan intelligence. Initially, the prosecution had sought a twelve-year prison term. Ultimately,

Morocco launches nationwide operation to monitor breeding sheep and goats maintenance

In line with royal directives to implement the national livestock restocking program, the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests has announced the launch of a nationwide operation to monitor the maintenance of breeding female sheep and goats, starting Tuesday, March 24, 2026. According to a ministry statement, the animals concerned were recorded between June 26 and August 11, 2025, and identified with ear tags. The operation will be carried out in

Finnish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry visits Morocco

The Finnish government has announced that Sari Essayah, the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, will be visiting Morocco from March 24 to 27, 2026. This visit aims to bolster bilateral ties and promote trade with Morocco, focusing on forestry expertise and water management. Minister Essayah will be joined by a delegation of business leaders specializing in these sectors. According to the announcement, during her stay, Minister Essayah is scheduled to meet with key Moroccan officials,

Spain: Moroccans make up 25% of residence permit holders

Last year, 862,190 individuals with residence permits under Spain's foreigner regime were of Moroccan nationality. Alongside Ukrainians (9%), Colombians (8%), Chinese (7%), and Venezuelans (6%), these groups constitute more than half of the total, according to the latest data from Spain's State Secretariat for Migration. The report notes a 9% overall increase in 2025, bringing the total to 3,497,284 by December. In its latest note, the agency reveals that 47% of those with valid residence

A suspect reveals involvement of security personnel at the Port of Ceuta in drug smuggling through a secret tunnel with Morocco

In a startling revelation, one of the accused in the drug tunnel case linking Ceuta and Morocco has exposed the involvement of Civil Guard members stationed at the Ceuta port. He claims these officers have been instrumental for years in aiding smuggling networks to channel drugs from Morocco into Spain. Testifying before the National Court, the defendant, who was implicated in the transportation of 1,397 kilograms of hashish, disclosed that he was paid between 3,000 and 4,000 euros for his

Rachida Dati loses Paris mayoral race as Karim Bouamrane wins re-election in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

Rachida Dati (LR) fell short in the Paris mayoral race, securing 41.52% of the vote, while Emmanuel Grégoire (PS) claimed victory with 50.52%. Despite her alliance with Horizons candidate Pierre-Yves Bournazel, the former French Minister of Culture once again missed out on what she deemed «the fight of her life.» In third place, Sophia Chikirou managed to capture nearly 9% of the votes. Read more. While many French towns and municipalities have shifted to the right, Paris

Three killed and 17 injured in tragic vehicle accident near Demnate

Three people were killed and 17 others were injured to varying degrees on Monday morning after a "Transit" type transport vehicle overturned near Demnate. According to media sources, the vehicle was coming from the Ait Toutlin area, which belongs to the same community, when it lost balance and overturned. Upon notification, members of the Royal Gendarmerie in Demnate arrived at the scene alongside local authorities, where an investigation was launched to uncover the causes and circumstances of

Laura Prioul's extortion trial against Moroccan star Saad Lamjarred begins in Paris

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, the trial of French national Laura Prioul, who accuses Moroccan artist Saad Lamjarred of rape, will begin. This development comes after Prioul herself was charged with attempting to extort the singer. Laura, aged 30, is set to appear before the Paris criminal court until Thursday, facing charges of extortion. According to French media reports citing judicial sources, she allegedly demanded through Lamjarred's manager a sum of three million euros to drop

Tragic drowning of 13-year-old boy in Taounate prompts investigation

After an exhaustive search, civil protection teams successfully recovered the body of a 13-year-old boy on Sunday morning. The young victim was swept away by the waters of Oued el-Leban in the Basabsa community, Taounate province, on Saturday as he attempted to cross the river. The boy's body has been transferred to the morgue at Al-Ghassani Regional Hospital in Fez, where an autopsy will be conducted to ascertain the precise cause of death. In the meantime, authorities have commenced an

Discontent in Tindouf as Brahim Ghali faces backlash over tribal appointments in Polisario leadership

In the Tindouf camps, tensions are mounting over the latest appointments made by Brahim Ghali to the leadership of the armed militias. Sahrawis are voicing their frustration through audio messages sent to Yabiladi. On social media, they are mobilizing for a protest sit-in set for Friday, March 27, outside an administrative office of the Front in the Aousserd camp. The demonstrators are criticizing the tribal bias evident in the selection of new militia leaders. They caution that these

Rayane Bounida chooses to represent Morocco over Belgium

The young Belgian-Moroccan talent from Ajax Amsterdam, Rayane Bounida, has chosen to represent Morocco rather than Belgium, according to several reports in the Belgian and Dutch press. Born in Vilvoorde, Belgium, Rayane Bounida, 20, informed the Belgian Football Federation that he now wishes to represent Morocco instead of the Red Devils, according to the same sources. According to the media, the Belgian Federation has engaged in numerous discussions with the player and his entourage in

Thunderstorms and hail expected Monday in Morocco

Localized thunderstorms, with a potential for hail, are forecasted for Monday across several Moroccan provinces, as reported by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). The DGM has issued an orange-level weather alert, indicating that intense thunderstorms, with expected rainfall between 20 and 35 mm, will occur on Monday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. The affected areas include the provinces of Chtouka Aït Baha, Chichaoua, Khémisset, El Hajeb, and Taroudant. Furthermore, the

Polisario warns supporters over pro-Iran posts online

The Polisario Front is on high alert over the potential fallout from its supporters aligning with Iranian positions in the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel since February 28. These concerns were highlighted in a message from Oubi Bachir, advisor to Brahim Ghali on natural resources, addressed to members of the Front. “Sahrawi nationalist bloggers, particularly those linked to the Polisario Front, must exercise extreme caution when sharing news related to the Middle

Massad Boulos and Abdelmadjid Tebboune discuss Western Sahara in phone call

The U.S. President's Special Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, engaged in a phone conversation on Saturday with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. According to a statement from the Algerian presidency, the two leaders «discussed Algerian-American relations and reviewed the latest global developments and changes». As of now, Massad Boulos has not provided any comments on this exchange. It's important to note that President Trump's son-in-law visited Algiers