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Judo for orphans : An IJF delegation visits Bab Ghmat orphanage

On the eve of the World Championships Open 2017, that took place in Marrakech from during the 11th and 12th of November, Marius Vizer, President of the International Judo Federation (IJF), Ilias Iliadis, a Georgian-born Greek judoka, Teddy Riner, a French judoka  visited a Moroccan orphanages. In a video published on the 7th of December by the Federation’s Youtube channel, Khalid Hajji, Judo coach spoke about the special project created in Moroccan orphanages. «There are more

Casablanca : The U.S. Consulate General and Dar America to be closed Friday afternoon for security measures

The U.S. Consulate General and Dar America in Casablanca will have to close their doors on Friday afternoon for security measures, said the U.S. Embassy in Morocco on its official website. After publishing a security message reminding U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security following President Donald Trump’s recent decision, the American Mission in Morocco stated today that «due to possible demonstrations on Friday, December 08, 2017, after

Hirak : Nasser Zefzafi's father invited to the Dutch Parliament

Ahmed Zefzafi, the father of Hirak's leading figure, Nasser Zefzafi, was invited yesterday to the Dutch parliament, the permanent committee on foreign affairs said. He was invited by the Dutch MP Sadet Karabulut (Socialist Party) in a special procedure. For an hour, in the middle of the afternoon, Ahmed Zefzafi spoke with Dutch MPs about the situation of the political detainees in Morocco. He arrived in the Netherlands on December the 6th to participate to several conferences on human rights

Moroccans of the World: Signing of a memorandum of understanding between MeM by CGEM and the Maroc Entrepreneurs association

MEM by CGEM, the 13th region of the General Confederation of Enterprises of Morocco (CGEM), dedicated to the Moroccans entrepreneurs around the world, took part in the 10th edition of the «Tremplin Morocco» contest, organized by the association Maroc entrepreneurs, Saturday 2nd of December at the Economic, Social and Environmental Council in Paris, said the CGEM in a statement. This meeting, centered on the theme «Africa, land of entrepreneurs», showcases young creative

The Palestinian Ambassador to Rabat greets Morocco’s support to his country

The Palestinian Ambassador to Rabat, Jamal Choubki greeted on Wednesday Morocco’s support for the Palestinian cause. The Palestinian diplomat, who saluted the position of King Mohammed VI following the US decision recognizing Al-Quds as the capital of Israel moving its embassy to Al-Quds, stated that this reaction shows how the Moroccan Sovereign is concerned about the future of the city. In the same context, he denounced the American decision, which violates international. The United

Two associations to organize a march on Sunday denouncing Donald Trump’s recent decision

The National Action Group for Palestine and the Moroccan Association for the support of the Palestinina cause announced that they are organizing a massive rally on Sunday at 10am to denounce the US President’s recent decision, recognizing Al-Quds as the capital city of Israel. According to the communiqué issued by the two bodies and sent to Yabildai on Thursday, this march comes «to stand against the Zionist-American decision that targets the sacred places of Islam by

Trump’s recent decision to put US nationals in Morocco in jeopardy

Following the US President’s decision of moving the American embassy to Al-Quds and recognizing the city as a capital of Israel, the US Embassy in Rabat published on Thursday a post on its Facebook page warning American citizens against the consequences of the US’ recent announcement. In a small paragraph, the Embassy wrote that relocating «the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent». The US Mission

Morocco : A Spanish activist accused of involvement in human trafficking  

Helena Maleno, a Spanish journalist and activist, known for helping migrants in the south of Spain is expected to appear in the Tangier Court of Appeal, El Diario said on Tuesday, 5th of December. In the reports sent to the Moroccan authorities, the Spanish police accused Helena Maleno of being involved in facilitating illegal immigration, La Vanguardia newspaper reported today. The Spanish police believe that the activist is helping migrants enter the Spanish territory. Moroccan security

2018 Russia World Cup : Morocco to face Belgium in a friendly

Morocco is looking forward to facing the Belgian national team in a friendly game scheduled for March 2018. Chris Van Puyvelde, technical director of the Belgian Football Union, has promised and to reply to the Moroccan request in the coming days, reports the daily newspaper DH. Roberto Martinez, national team coach, is planning to organize four matches for the Pre-season friendly competitions, one in March and three in June. For his part, the coach Hervé Renard would like to

A US Embassy in Al-Quds : Nasser Bourita receives the American Chargé d’Affaires in Rabat

After the American President announced moving the American embassy to the contested holy city of Jerusalem, recognizing it as the capital of Israel, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Nasser Bourita met with the American Chargé d’Affaires in Morocco, the Russian, Chinese, French, British and Palestinian Ambassadors to Rabat on Wednesday, the Ministry said in a statement sent today to Yabiladi. During this meeting, the Minister formally handed over

The 2017 World Taekwondo Championships : Morocco’s women team won a bronze medal in Abidjan

Morocco’s national team participating to the 2017 World Taekwondo Championships has been victorious defeating the American team (29-26), Cote d’Ivoire, the host country (42-28) and losing to South Korea (50-83) and China (17-37). The national team was represented by Oumaima Al Bouchti, Nada Laarej, Soukaina Al Aouni, Chaimae Karim and Ouiam Dislam. China has topped the ranking while South Korea finished second.

A US Embassy in Al-Quds : Deeply worried, Morocco denounces the US decision

Morocco has strongly denounced the recent decision announced by the US and which consists of recognizing Al-Quds as a capital for Israel and opening an embassy in the holy city, said on Tuesday the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.  Such a decision contradicts international law and more particularly the two resolutions 2253 and 2254 of 1967 issued by the United Nations General Assembly. It is also against the conventions concluded between the two parties,

Extraditing Moroccan migrants detained in Libya : The date has not been announced yet

Four groups of councilors (WFP, Istiqlal, MP and PJD) have questioned the government this afternoon on the conditions of Moroccan migrants detained in Libya. In the absence of the Minister responsible for Moroccans Residing Abroad  and migration, who is in Tunisia, Mustapha El Khalfi answered the questions asked by the MPs. The Minister of Relations with the Parliament, spokesman for the government recalled that for the department of Abdelkrim Benatiq this file is a

Hirak : Court hearing resumed as Nasser Zefzafi joins the courtroom

The hearing of Hirak members at the Casablanca Court of Appeal has just resumed as Nasser Zefzafi joined the courtroom, reports Medias 24. The leading Hirak figure was «urgently» transferred to Ibn Rochd hospital on Tuesday morning, 5th of December. A source at the hospital told Medias 24 that the doctor diagnosed Zefzafi with hypoglycemia, simply referred to as low blood pressure. This was confirmed by Zefzafi himself in court. He explained that the doctor had said he was

Terrorism : Four people arrested in Spain and Morocco in a joint operation

The Spanish and Moroccan police arrested four people, on Tuesday morning, over terror links, EFE news agency reports. The arrests took place in the outskirts of Madrid, Figueras (Catalan province of Girona) and in Tangier. The four people present a significant threat on the security of the Spanish state, inciting to carry out terror attacks, indicated Spanish resources. According to the Spanish Interior Ministry, the person arrested in Tangier is a dangerous and known member of the terrorist

The US Supreme Court allows Donald Trump’s travel ban

The United States Supreme Court has ruled on Monday, 4th of December, that a ban ordered by Donald Trump on travelers from a number of Muslim countries, known as the travel ban, could be imposed, report AFP and Reuters news agencies. Signed on December 24, the ban prohibits nationals from six countries whose population is predominantly of Muslim faith from entering the United States : Chad, Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen and Somalia. It also bans Venezuelan government officials from

Army : King Mohammed VI appoints new top military commander

The Royal Gendarmerie has a new leader and it is not General Hosni Benslimane. The latter was succeeded by on Monday by major general Mohamed Haramou who was received by King Mohammed VI, says the Royal Cabinet in a statement. The sovereign «thanked the generals Bouchaib Arroub and Hosni Benslimane for the services rendered to the Nation». «At the end of their meeting, His Majesty the King, may God assist him, decorated the generals Bouchaib Arroub and Hosni Benslimane of

Oulad Ziane riots : An MP accuses migrants of «forming criminal gangs»

The clashes that erupted on November 25 between sub-Saharan migrants and residents of Derb El Kebir neighborhood in Casablanca are finally making it to the House of Representatives. The weekly session of oral questions this afternoon was marked by the partial intervention of an MP from the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM). He openly accused «the 850 migrants staying at the Oulad Ziane bus station and the Omar Beggar football field» of «forming criminal gangs». The