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Moroccan group urges authorities to halt extradition of Egyptian-Turkish dissident

The Moroccan Organization for the Support of Political Detainees has called on Moroccan authorities to release Egyptian-Turkish citizen Abdelbaset al-Imam and to annul his extradition to Egypt. In a statement, the organization expressed «great concern over the case of Egyptian-Turkish citizen Abdelbaset al-Imam, who was detained at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca on Sunday, November 3, 2024, under an extradition warrant issued by the Egyptian authorities». «According to our

Moroccan medical students end 11-month strike following agreement with government

After an 11-month strike, the National Committee of Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Dental Students announced that it has signed a settlement agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, under the supervision of the Kingdom’s Mediator. The committee noted that the decision followed «a democratic day in the faculties of medicine and pharmacy, with large gatherings and strong student turnout to participate in

Moroccan director of pro-Israel group questioned for calling Prophet Muhammad a «zionist»

The Morocco director of Sharaka, an Israeli-Arab organization that promotes Arab normalization with Israel has been questioned by the National Judicial Police Squad in Casablanca following a complaint filed last month by anti-normalization activists. The complaint was directed against members of a Moroccan youth delegation that visited Israel in July. Youssef Azhari, who led the delegation during its July visit, was summoned by police on Monday as part of an investigation stemming from this

Edna Imade : A Nigerian football Star, born in Morocco to a migrant mother

Edna Imade, a rising star in Spanish women's football, could be the next big thing for Nigeria's national team, the Super Falcons. The 22-year-old forward's remarkable journey began in 2000 when her pregnant mother left Nigeria, crossing the Sahara Desert to reach Morocco, where Edna and her twin brother Paul were born. According to Soccernet, the Imad family spent three months in Morocco before emigrating to Spain, where they faced many challenges upon arrival, eventually settled in Seville.

Sahara : Algeria denies trade freeze with France

The Algerian government, through its official media channels, has denied reports that it suspended trade with France following Paris's recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The Algérie Presse Service (APS) attributed these «false allegations», as described by the Prime Minister, to «the former French ambassador to Algeria, whose hostility toward Algeria is well known». «The Prime Minister’s media department categorically denies

Morocco grants citizenship to UFC fighters Ismail and Islam Naurdiev

In an exceptional move, Morocco has granted citizenship to brothers Ismail and Islam Naurdiev, renowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighters. Born in Grozny, Russia, the two athletes were awarded Moroccan citizenship through royal decrees published in the Official Bulletin on November 3, 2024. This decision lifts certain restrictions outlined in Article 17 of the Moroccan Nationality Code, which typically apply to newly naturalized citizens during their first five years. These

Five Moroccans confirmed dead in Spain floods, Valencia consulate reports

The number of Moroccan victims from the deadly Valencia floods has risen to five, with ten others still missing, the Moroccan consulate in Valencia confirmed to Yabiladi on Friday. According to Consul General Said Idrissi Bouzidi, the bodies of three additional victims, including a 59-year-old man and two individuals born in 2000, were recovered on Thursday. The consulate is awaiting the completion of legal procedures before transferring the bodies of all five victims to Morocco for

175 migrants and 8 organizers of irregular migration arrested in Tan Tan and Sidi Ifni

On November 6 and 7, 2024, units of the Royal Armed Forces (RAF), in close cooperation with local authorities and security forces, conducted operations to apprehend irregular migration candidates in the cities of Tan-Tan and Sidi Ifni, as well as off the coast of Tan-Tan. These operations resulted in the arrest of eight Moroccan organizers and 175 irregular migrants of various nationalities, along with the seizure of five Jeeps, according to a statement from the General Command of the Royal

EFE alters caption on Green March photo after pressure from Polisario supporters in Spain

The caption on a photo accompanying a news article from the Spanish state-owned news agency EFE about the royal speech on November 6 put Polisario supporters in Spain on high alert on Thursday. «EFE considers that the Green March liberated the ‘Moroccan Sahara’ from ‘Spanish colonialism'», reported an Iberian media outlet. After some hesitation, EFE eventually yielded to the pressure, altering the caption—a change welcomed by the same media outlet in a

Polisario reacts to King Mohammed VI's speech

In his speech on Wednesday, November 6, marking the 49th anniversary of the Green March, King Mohammed VI directed messages to Algeria, omitting any mention of the Polisario. In a statement released on Thursday, the Polisario repeated its usual accusations against Morocco, claiming the kingdom has «blocked all stages of implementing the United Nations-African settlement plan by consistently rejecting the referendum on self-determination». This process, however, is no longer

Government to implement royal directives on Moroccans living abroad, PM says

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch announced on Thursday that the government will work diligently to implement the royal vision outlined in King Mohammed VI’s speech marking the 49th anniversary of the Green March. Akhannouch emphasized the importance of the Moroccan community abroad in defending the national cause of territorial integrity and the sacred symbols of the nation. He highlighted the King’s call to restructure the institutional framework for managing the affairs of

Moroccan Honorary Consulate opens in Gioia Tauro, Calabria

A new Moroccan Honorary Consulate has been established in Gioia Tauro, Calabria, southern Italy. On Thursday, a delegation from the Moroccan Honorary Consulate, led by Consul Domenico Naccari, and officials from the municipality of Gioia Tauro, led by Mayor Simona Scarcella, met at the new premises of the diplomatic mission. The prestigious Palazzo Sant'Ippolito has been designated to house the Moroccan Honorary Consulate, following the signing of Resolution No. 122 of 2024, which grants the

Moroccan expatriate council embraces royal reforms to empower diaspora

The Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) has welcomed King Mohammed VI's speech marking the 49th anniversary of the Green March. The CCME expressed its full commitment to implementing the royal guidelines outlined in the speech. In a press release, the CCME praised the King's recognition of the patriotism and contributions of Moroccans living abroad. The Council also welcomed the King's decision to restructure institutions governing Moroccan expatriate affairs to better serve their

Atlas Lions goalkeeper Yassine Bounou honored among legends at Madrid's Football Museum

At the Museum of Football Legends in Madrid, Atlas Lions goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has earned his place among the icons of world football. Located in Puerta del Sol, in the heart of the Spanish capital, the Legends: Home of Soccer museum offers an exceptional collection celebrating «the greatest passion created by man: soccer». Spanning 4,200 m² over seven floors, the museum allows football enthusiasts to admire jerseys worn in official matches by players such as Diego

Morocco announces 26-player squad for crucial AFCON qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho

National coach Walid Regragui has called up 26 players for Morocco’s upcoming matches against Gabon in Franceville on November 15 and Lesotho at Stade d'Honneur in Oujda on November 18, according to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) on Thursday. These matches are part of the 5th and 6th rounds of Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers for Group B, with the tournament set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The FRMF also announced that

Morocco elected vice president of Interpol for Africa

In a landslide vote on Thursday, November 7, 2024, Morocco secured the position of vice president of Interpol for the African continent during the organization's 92nd General Assembly session held in Glasgow, Scotland, from November 4-7. Morocco's candidate, Mohamed Dkhissi, Director of Judicial Police, secured the support of 96 member countries, far surpassing other contenders. The candidacy was driven by Morocco's commitment to developing African police structures and strengthening

British pedophile dies in Moroccan Prison

A British national, Robert Bill, who was serving a 20-year sentence in a Moroccan prison, has died. Bill, a former teacher and playground designer from St Asaph, was convicted in 2014 for attempting to kidnap and rape three Moroccan girls. According to the ECHO Newspaper, Bill was arrested in June 2013 at a petrol station in Tetouan, northern Morocco, after witnesses heard screams from a young girl in his Spanish-registered car. He was subsequently found guilty of attempting to abduct and

France’s AFD to start investing in the Sahara, says group’s CEO

The French Development Agency (AFD) will begin investing in the Sahara, announced its CEO, Rémy Rioux, who plans to visit the Kingdom’s southern provinces. «The AFD Group will invest in the Sahara, a link between Morocco and its neighboring countries. I will soon visit Laayoune and Dakhla to meet with the local population», Rioux told MAP, emphasizing that this decision aligns with AFD's «all-Africa» approach, which it shares with Morocco. «We share