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Morocco says Sahara file on C24 agenda is anachronistic

Morocco’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Omar Hilale, said at the regional seminar of the UN Committee of 24 (C24), held from May 25 to 27 in Managua, Nicaragua, that keeping the Sahara issue on the committee’s agenda is anachronistic. In this regard, he stressed that its continued inclusion on the C24 agenda is «already a violation of Article 12 of the United Nations Charter, which establishes the primacy of the Security Council over the

Hot weather up to 44°C and thunderstorms forecast in Morocco through Friday

Hot weather and local thunderstorms with a risk of hail are expected across several Moroccan provinces from Thursday to Friday, according to an orange-level alert issued by Direction générale de la météorologie. Temperatures ranging between 39°C and 44°C are forecast from Thursday to Friday in the provinces of Es-Semara, Assa-Zag, Boujdour, Oued Ed-Dahab, Aousserd and Tata. The DGM also warned of local thunderstorms bringing 25 to 30 mm of rainfall, along

Trump Gaza reconstruction fund empty despite billions pledged

On February 19 in Washington, the Gaza Peace Council, launched at the initiative of President Donald Trump, officially came into being, with Morocco among those in attendance. At the launch ceremony, several member states announced multimillion-dollar contributions to fund the new body’s work. Nearly four months later, the promised money has still not arrived. «The Gaza reconstruction fund, set up by US President Donald Trump’s Peace Council, has still not received the

The Polisario hopes Tunisia will recognize the «RASD»

In an unusual move, the Polisario leader has included the Tunisian president among the very limited circle of recipients of his Eid al-Adha congratulatory messages. «At this critical moment in human history, I can only reaffirm my sincere desire to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and friendship between our two peoples by building solid relations based on mutual respect, in the service of the interests of our two countries...» The message was sent as Algerian President

Marrakech ex mayor Mohamed Larbi Belkaid acquitted in COP22 contracts case

The criminal chamber in charge of financial cases at the Marrakech Court of Appeal on Tuesday acquitted Mohamed Larbi Belkaid, the former mayor of Marrakech and a member of the PJD, as well as MP Younes Benslimane, a member of the RNI, in the case involving contracts awarded as part of preparations for COP22. The court thereby overturned the first-instance ruling handed down in January 2026, which had sentenced the two officials to two years in prison, fined them 20,000 dirhams each, and

King Mohammed VI congratulates Nawal Sfendla after Everest and Lhotse feat

King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to world-class Moroccan mountaineer Nawal Sfendla after she successfully climbed the adjoining peaks of Everest and Lhotse in a single push. «We learned with immense pride of your remarkable sporting achievement in successfully climbing the adjoining peaks of Everest and Lhotse, a first for a Moroccan woman to scale these two world summits in a single push», the King wrote in his message. On this occasion, the sovereign

Morocco appoints new consul in Algeria

Morocco’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appointed around twenty new consuls to its missions in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. According to a list seen by Yabiladi, Mohamed El Hassani Idrissi has been named Morocco’s consul general in Sidi Bel Abbès, Algeria. Despite the severance of diplomatic relations between Rabat and Algiers in August 2021, Morocco has kept its three consulates in Algeria open, in Algiers, Sidi Bel Abbès and Oran, to provide

Morocco unveils 26 player squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

National coach Mohamed Ouahbi on Tuesday unveiled a 26-player squad and three reserves selected for the FIFA World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Morocco will compete in Group C at the World Cup alongside Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. The list of called-up players: Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou, Munir El Kajoui, Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti Defenders: Noussair Mazraoui, Anas Salah-Eddine, Youssef Bellammari, Achraf Hakimi, Zakaria El Ouahdi,

Eid Al-Adha: Royal pardon granted to 1,376 people

King Mohammed VI has granted pardons to 1,376 people convicted by various courts across Morocco on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, including some who are in detention and others who are at liberty, the Ministry of Justice said in a statement. According to the ministry, 1,195 of the beneficiaries are currently in detention: - A pardon of the remainder of the prison or custodial sentence for 13 inmates. - A reduction of the prison or custodial sentence for 1,180 inmates. - The commutation of a

Tricinty Fest returns to Rabat with global rock and metal lineup

The rock and metal festival Tricinty Fest will hold its fourth edition on June 5 and 6, 2026, at the Cinéma Renaissance in Rabat, as an initiative of the Hiba Foundation. This year’s lineup features Manic Attack (Morocco), Toundra (Spain), Hypno5e (France), False Reality (United Kingdom) and The Ocean (Germany), with support from the Spanish Embassy in Morocco, the British Council and the Goethe-Institut. For the organizers, the aim is to «champion independent music and the

Sanlam Maroc cuts Salafin stake below 5 percent

The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) announced that Sanlam Maroc had reported the sale of 130,000 Salafin shares on the central market on May 19, 2026, at a unit price of 450.1 dirhams, thereby directly crossing below the 5% ownership threshold in the company’s share capital. Following this transaction, Sanlam Maroc said it held 26,730 Salafin shares, representing a 0.85% stake in the company’s capital, the AMMC said in a statement. In the six months following the crossing

Achraf Hakimi returns to PSG training before Champions League final against Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi returned to full-team training on Tuesday afternoon, four days before the Champions League final against Arsenal on May 30. After two days off granted to the reigning European champions, a behind-closed-doors training session was held on Tuesday at PSG’s Campus in Poissy, with the Moroccan international taking part, according to the club. Hakimi picked up a thigh injury in the dying moments of the 5-4 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg

King Mohammed VI to perform Eid Al Adha prayer in Rabat

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, will perform the Eid al-Adha prayer on Wednesday, 10 Dhu al-Hijja 1447 AH, corresponding to May 27, 2026, at the Ahl Fes Mosque in the Mechouar in Rabat, according to a statement from the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery. According to the same source, the Eid prayer will be broadcast live on radio and television starting at 10:30 a.m. local time.

Morocco’s Kénitra-Marrakech high-speed rail project reaches 30% completion

The construction of Morocco’s Kénitra-Marrakech high-speed rail line has reached 30% completion, Transport and Logistics Minister Abdessamad Kayouh said Monday in Rabat. Speaking before the House of Representatives, Kayouh said the 430-kilometer line, estimated to cost 53 billion dirhams, forms part of a broader 96 billion dirham railway investment program led by ONCF, which also includes the acquisition of 168 new trains and upgrades to the existing high-speed network. The

Brazilian business delegation to visit Morocco in June

A trade mission bringing together six Brazilian companies operating in various sectors is expected to visit Morocco from June 10 to 13 in search of business opportunities and partnerships. Organized by the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (CCAB) in collaboration with the Moroccan embassy in Brasilia, the initiative aims to establish a business agenda and deepen participants’ understanding of the Moroccan market, while highlighting opportunities available to Brazilian companies. The

Belgian-Moroccan kills grandfather, injures father in Al Hoceima

A Belgian-Moroccan man in his thirties was arrested after allegedly killing his grandfather and seriously injuring his father last Friday in Nekor, in the province of Al Hoceima, according to local and Belgian media reports. The tragedy reportedly unfolded after an argument broke out Friday morning between the suspect and his 80-year-old grandfather. The man allegedly attacked and killed the elderly victim with a sickle. The suspect’s father reportedly tried to calm his son during

Morocco and EU launch three projects to boost creative industries

Three new projects aimed at supporting the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) were signed on Tuesday in Rabat between Morocco and the European Union, with the goal of «strengthening the CCI ecosystem as a driver of economic development and social integration for young people». The agreements were signed during a ceremony chaired by Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, and Dimiter Tzantchev, the EU ambassador to the kingdom. The projects were

Agriculture minister urged to resign over soaring Eid sheep prices

Former Justice Minister Mustapha Ramid has criticized the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, Maritime Fisheries, Water and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari, over the sharp rise in the prices of sacrificial animals in Moroccan markets. He said Moroccan families are facing an «unprecedented» situation this season because of the «blazing fire in the sheep markets», calling for accountability through «the resignation of the minister concerned», which he