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Morocco and Spain seize 4.7 tons of hashish in joint operation

The Spanish Civil Guard, in cooperation with Morocco's General Directorate of National Territorial Surveillance, successfully thwarted the smuggling of 4.7 tons of hashish aboard two rubber boats between the islands of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. Thanks to «close security cooperation» with Morocco, the operation enabled the deployment of a maritime surveillance system that located the two boats loaded with 131 bundles of drugs approximately 80 kilometers off the coast, as

PSG opens football academy in Morocco with Achraf Hakimi's presence

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) officially inaugurated its new academy in Morocco on Monday, marking a significant expansion of the French club's presence in Africa. Located in the Tamaris suburb of Casablanca, the academy has been operational since September and aims to provide high-quality training to Moroccan youth. According to the club's official statement, Morocco national team star and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi participated in the opening ceremony. During the event, Hakimi engaged with

Morocco calls up Zakaria Aboukhlal to replace injured Ilias Akhomach

Walid Regragui, head coach of the Moroccan national team, invited Zakaria Aboukhlal, a professional player with Toulouse FC in France, to replace the injured Ilias Akhomach, who sustained an injury during Villarreal's match against Alaves in the 13th round of La Liga. The Moroccan national team is preparing for two crucial matches in the fifth and sixth rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. They will face Gabon next Friday in Franceville and Lesotho on Monday, November 18, 2024,

French Chamber hosts economic days in Laayoune and Dakhla

The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (CFCIM) is organizing the Moroccan-French Economic Days in the regions of Laayoune-Saguia el-Hamra and Dakhla-Wadi el-Dahab. Nearly 50 French decision-makers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders will participate in this event, offering a unique opportunity to explore the vast potential and investment opportunities in these regions, according to a statement from the chamber. This event marks a new phase in the Chamber’s

Morocco unveils new national team jerseys inspired by heritage ahead of Afcon 2025

The new design for the national team jerseys has been unveiled ahead of the upcoming African Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) to be hosted in Morocco. Presented by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Planet Sport, and Puma, the design is strongly inspired by Moroccan heritage and culture and bears the signature of Abderrahmane Trabsini. «Embodying the essence of Moroccan art, the home kit features motifs inspired by geometric designs and traditional Moroccan

Did the Russia-Africa Forum support the Polisario ?

Despite being excluded by Moscow, the Polisario Front has welcomed the conclusions of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held on November 9 and 10 in Sochi. «The joint Afro-Russian stance expressed at the close of the ministerial conference of the Africa-Russia Partnership Forum reinforces the international community’s consensus on the need to allow the people of Western Sahara to exercise their inalienable right to self-determination», the Front’s press agency stated

Algerian media claims Moroccan journalists were injured in Polisario attack

Did the firing of four projectiles by the Polisario in Al Mahbes, in the Sahara, result in civilian casualties, specifically among Moroccan journalists? This is the claim made by several Algerian media outlets, accompanied by photos as alleged evidence. However, the regional office of the Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra section of the Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers (FMEJ) has strongly refuted this misinformation. In a press release sent to Yabiladi, the FMEJ denounced the Algerian

Spain solves crime that shocked Madrid and orders Moroccan man's imprisonment 

A Madrid investigative court has remanded an 18-year-old Moroccan man in preventive custody on suspicion of involvement in the murder of Borja Velásquez, a case that shocked Madrid this year, in addition to charges of illegal firearms possession. Spanish security authorities arrested the young man, who holds Moroccan nationality, last Wednesday in Getafe, on the outskirts of Madrid, on charges of being one of the perpetrators who committed the murder of Borja Velásquez. He is

Russia reaffirms commitment to free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco

Russia remains committed to its plans to create a free trade zone with North African countries, including Morocco. This commitment was confirmed by statements from Anton Kobyakov, advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, held on November 9 and 10 in Sochi, as reported by several Moscow-based media outlets. This initiative was first announced in August 2023 by President Putin during a meeting with members of

French ambassador to visit Laayoune and Dakhla after Morocco's Sahara recognition

The French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, will visit the cities of Laayoune and Dakhla from November 11 to 13, 2024, accompanied by several embassy aides, particularly those responsible for cultural, educational, and economic matters. According to a statement from the French Embassy, this visit aligns with the positions expressed by France and its President, Emmanuel Macron, during his recent official visit to the Kingdom of Morocco. The same source adds that the purpose of the

Spain's Secegsa purchases seismometers for study of continental link with Morocco

The Spanish Ministry of Transportation’s company, Secegsa, responsible for the underwater tunnel project between Spain and Morocco, signed a contract this week to measure seismic risk for the first time in ten years. According to Spanish media, Secegsa has agreed to invest around 500,000 euros to purchase seismometers, which will be deployed in the area of the Strait where the future tunnel between Europe and Africa is planned. On November 6, Secegsa signed a contract to lease four

Moroccan journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui sentenced to prison, fined 1.5 million dirhams

Moroccan journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui was sentenced on Monday, November 11, by the Rabat Court of First Instance to one and a half years in prison and fined 1.5 million dirhams, according to Badil, the newspaper he heads. The fine is intended as civil compensation to the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi. Mahdaoui was prosecuted following a complaint filed by Ouahbi, in his capacity as secretary-general of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), in February. The complaint was in

Italian police seize €1 million in assets from Moroccan in drug trafficking case

Italian authorities have confiscated assets worth approximately one million euros from a Moroccan national based in Busto Arsizio's surrounding area. The seizure, executed on November 7 by Varese State Police, followed orders from the Milan Court targeting proceeds from drug trafficking operations. According to La Provincia Di Varese newspaper, the investigation revealed that the network's leader used family members to register luxury properties and assets while simultaneously collecting state

U.S. increases tariffs on Moroccan phosphate fertilizers despite OCP’s objections

On Thursday, November 7, the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) issued the final results of its second administrative review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order on phosphate fertilizers from Morocco. In these final results, the DOC, which promotes conditions for economic growth and opportunity, increased the tariff rate for Moroccan phosphate fertilizers imported into the U.S. from 14.21% to 16.81%, according to a press release from OCP. The new rate will apply retroactively as the

British tourists urged to carry printed boarding passes for Morocco to avoid fines

British tourists visiting Morocco this winter are advised to carry a printed boarding pass to avoid fines, according to UK media reports. The warning also extends to other destinations, including Turkey and Albania. Instead of relying solely on a digital boarding pass, British travelers should carry a physical copy, reports indicated. Budget travel expert Sabrina Escapes took to social media to warn that travelers with mobile boarding passes may not be accepted at Moroccan

Over 50 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested in Amsterdam after defying ban

Dutch police arrested more than 50 pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Amsterdam on Sunday after they defied a demonstration ban enforced by the city, following violent clashes that erupted Thursday between pro-Palestinian and Israeli football fans. The ban was imposed by the Amsterdam District Court after a decision by the city’s mayor. The pro-Palestine demonstration took place at Dam Square, a central public square and popular gathering spot since the 17th century, located near the

Akhannouch represents Morocco at Joint Arab-Islamic Summit

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday evening to represent King Mohammed VI at the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit. Upon his arrival at King Khalid International Airport, Akhannouch was welcomed by Prince Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz, the Vice-Governor of the Riyadh region. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita during the summit, which is scheduled for Monday at the invitation of Saudi Arabia. The

Morocco takes a stand on Kabyle self-determination

Morocco has taken a significant step in its stance on the Movement for the Autonomy of the Kabylie (MAK). At the UN's Third Committee on Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Questions, the Kingdom referenced MAK's declaration of a Kabyle state in front of the UN headquarters in New York on April 20th. This official acknowledgement marks a departure from Morocco's previous approach. Despite repeated appeals from MAK President Ferhat Mehenni, including a letter to King Mohammed VI, Morocco had not