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Real Betis extends Moroccan star Abdessamad Ezzalzouli’s contract until 2029

Real Betis has extended Moroccan international Abdessamad Ezzalzouli’s contract until June 30, 2029, the Andalusian club announced on Wednesday. «Real Betis Balompié and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli have agreed to extend the Moroccan international's contract until 2029», the club stated. Since joining Betis in the 2023/2024 season, Ezzalzouli has quickly established himself as a key player, playing a crucial role in securing the team’s qualification for the Champions

Deadly Valencia floods : King Mohammed VI offers condolences to Sanchez and King Felipe VI

King Mohammed VI sent messages of condolences and compassion to both the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, and the Sovereigns of Spain, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, following the devastating floods that struck the Valencia region. In his message to President Sanchez, the King expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and extensive damage caused by the floods. «In these sad and painful moments, I would like to express to Your Excellency my most sincere condolences

Morocco to become first non-EU country in strategic partnership with France

The «Enhanced Exceptional Partnership» Declaration, signed on Monday in Rabat by King Mohammed VI and President Emmanuel Macron, marks a new chapter in Moroccan-French relations. In his address to the Moroccan Parliament, the French President proposed elevating the level of cooperation between the two nations. «To project our bilateral relationship into the future and to fulfill our shared ambitions, I proposed to His Majesty King Mohammed VI a new strategic framework linking

Translated from Dutch, Rahma El Mouden's inspiring book available in Arabic

Translated into Arabic by Mustafa Aarab at the request of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) and Sochepress Editions, the book Rahma: The Path to My Freedom by Moroccan-Dutch author Rahma El Mouden is now available in bookstores and online, both in Morocco and internationally. Originally published in Dutch in the Netherlands, the Arabic edition aims to make the book more accessible to Moroccans worldwide, according to a press release received by Yabiladi. Born in Tangier in

French President Macron concludes three-day state visit to Morocco

French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by his spouse, Brigitte Macron, departed Morocco on Wednesday afternoon following a state visit to the Kingdom at the invitation of King Mohammed VI. Upon his departure from Rabat-Salé Airport, President Macron was seen off by the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch. After reviewing a Royal Air Force detachment performing honors, the French President greeted members of the Honorary Committee, including the Minister of National Land Use

Morocco offers aid to Spain following devastating floods

Following the devastating floods that have ravaged several regions of Spain, King Mohammed VI has given his instructions to the Minister of the Interior to express solidarity with Spain and offer assistance. In a phone call with his Spanish counterpart, the Moroccan Interior Minister conveyed the Kingdom's readiness to dispatch rescue teams and provide all necessary aid, in accordance with the royal instructions. The Minister also extended his deepest condolences to the Spanish authorities

French-Moroccan comedian's casual outfit while greeting Moroccan King sparks controversy

The delegation accompanying French President Emmanuel Macron on his visit to Morocco included Moroccan-born comedian Yassine Belattar, sparking controversy in France. The debate intensified over Belattar's choice of attire while greeting King Mohammed VI, as photos and videos shared on social media show him dressed in casual athletic wear. Belattar wore sports pants and sneakers among the French delegation greeting King Mohammed VI, a choice that quickly stirred reactions, reaching French

Polisario Front condemns Macron's endorsement of Moroccan sovereignty over Sahara

The Polisario Front denounced French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech to the Moroccan parliament on Tuesday, in which he reaffirmed his support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The separatist front described the French position as «shameful» and «contrary to the United Nations Charter and its resolutions on Western Sahara, as well as to the responsibilities of the French state as a permanent member of the Security Council». «France has

Morocco signs military cooperation agreements with Czech Republic and Azerbaijan

Morocco’s Minister Delegate to the Head of Government, in charge of National Defense Administration, Abdeltif Loudyi received, on Wednesday in Marrakech, Lieutenant General, Inspector General of Royal Armed Forces and Commander of the South Zone Mohammed Berrid, the Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, Jana Černochová, and General Zakir Hasanov, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as part of their participation in the 7th International Aerospace Exhibition

Moroccan consulate in Valencia confirms no casualties among Moroccan community in Spain

The Moroccan consulate in Valencia announced that, so far, no casualties have been recorded among members of the Moroccan community as a result of Storm Dana, which swept through southeastern Spain on Tuesday. «The local authorities have not yet notified us of any Moroccan victims or missing persons», a source from the consulate told Yabiladi, adding that the consulate has set up a dedicated emergency hotline (818.631.935.0034) for the Moroccan community to handle urgent cases

UN Security Council postpones vote on Sahara resolution

The UN Security Council has postponed the vote on a new resolution regarding the Sahara issue until tomorrow, Thursday, October 31st. The postponement is said to be due to an «agenda issue» on the part of the UN's executive body, particularly in light of recent developments in the Middle East, a source close to the matter told Yabiladi on Wednesday. On Monday, Algeria withdrew its request for another round of consultations to examine the US draft resolution, paving the way for its

Morocco boosts sports coverage with four new TV channels

Morocco's Supreme Council of Audiovisual Communication (CSCA) has approved the creation of four new public sports television channels, marking a significant expansion in the country's sports broadcasting sector. The channels, named Arriyadia 1, 2, 3, and 4, will operate 24/7 via satellite and other technical platforms. According to a CSCA communiqué released on October 28, 2024, this expansion comes as part of the specifications amendment for the National Broadcasting and Television

OCP and Engie deal to amount to €17 billion in investments for Morocco's green future

The deal signed Monday in Rabat between Morocco's phosphate giant OCP and French energy company Engie could generate investments in the North African Kingdom of up to 17 billion euros. The deal is expected to cover investments in desalination, renewable energy, and green hydrogen, a source close to the deal told Reuters on Tuesday. The deal was one of the many business agreements signed during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Rabat. The English news agency indicates, quoting a

MGH Energy & Petrom ink 51 billion dirham green hydrogen deal in Morocco

MGH Energy and Petrom have joined forces to answer Morocco’s call for green hydrogen, pledging a 51 billion dirham (€4.8 million) investment. This strategic partnership aims to develop the renewable synthetic fuels sector in the Kingdom, with the Janassim project at its core. This project is poised to produce a staggering 500,000 tonnes of carbon-free fuels annually. The agreement was signed on Tuesday, October 29th, in the presence of Nadia Fettah, Morocco's Minister of Economy and

21-year-old Moroccan student shot dead by Canadian police after stabbing officer

A 21-year-old Moroccan student was shot dead by Canadian police last week in the city of Gatineau, Quebec, after he got into a fight with a policeman and stabbed him several times with a knife, according to local media. The same sources said that the policeman was seriously injured and was hospitalized but is now out of danger. Following the incident, the Bureau of Independent Investigations (BEI) launched an investigation into the circumstances of the police intervention. The Quebec police

France to sustain investments in Morocco, including Sahara

French President Emmanuel Macron stated Tuesday in Rabat that his country will continue its public investments in the Kingdom of Morocco, including in the Sahara. Speaking to entrepreneurs and economic stakeholders at the conclusion of the «Morocco-France Entrepreneurship Meeting», Macron emphasized that Morocco is the «top client» of the French Development Agency (AFD) in terms of investments. He added that the agency will keep financing projects in the Kingdom,

France updates official map of Morocco to include the Sahara

The decision had been anticipated since July 30, and now it’s official. On October 29, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a full map of Morocco, including the Sahara, on its website—an official gesture marking France’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara. President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed this position in his address to the Moroccan Parliament on Tuesday. Echoing his July 30 letter to King Mohammed VI, he reiterated that «for France, the

King Mohammed VI hosts dinner for French President Macron in Rabat

King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Princesses Lalla Khadija, Lalla Meryem, Lalla Asmaa, and Lalla Hasnaa, hosted an official dinner on Tuesday at the Royal Palace in Rabat in honor of the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, and his spouse, Brigitte Macron. Upon their arrival at the Royal Palace, the French President and his spouse reviewed a detachment of the Royal Guard. The dinner was attended by the Head of Government,