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Polisario leader Brahim Ghali accused of fuel diversion

A Sahrawi media outlet critical of the Polisario leadership, while also antagonistic towards Morocco, has publicly accused Brahim Ghali of leading a network that steals Algerian-supplied fuel for military regions. According to Futuro Sahara, Ghali has delegated the management of this alleged fuel diversion operation to a family member. The outlet claims that the Polisario has been supplying fuel to MINURSO teams in the «liberated zones» east of the Moroccan-built sand wall, as

Morocco's 15 large dam projects : Construction updates

The Ministry of Equipment and Water is expediting the construction of 15 large dams, totaling a capacity of 4.778 billion cubic meters, in Morocco. Upon completion, these dams will significantly enhance potable water supply across the Kingdom, support agricultural irrigation, generate hydroelectric power, and replenish groundwater resources. The following is the progress on these dam projects: Ghiss Dam in Al-Hoceima province, where work has progressed by about 99%. It has a storage capacity

Morocco FM attends ministerial meeting of China-Africa Cooperation Forum in Beijing

Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Resident Abroad, participated in the ministerial meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on Tuesday. This year marks the 24th anniversary of the Forum, which has become a strategic partnership between China and the African continent, grounded in the core principles of solidarity, cooperation, and respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. The meeting was co-chaired

Moroccan Justice Minister vows crackdown on online excesses

Abdellatif Ouahbi, the Moroccan Minister of Justice, has vowed to take a firm stance against the defamation and privacy violations rampant on social media platforms. In a recent interview with 2M, Ouahbi stated, «We will introduce specific articles in the penal code to impose strict penalties, including imprisonment, for these harmful acts. The unchecked behavior on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, such as filming people's private lives without their consent, will no longer be

Ichem Zaher becomes first Moroccan to complete Enduroman

Ichem Zaher made history this weekend as the first Moroccan to finish the Enduroman, an extreme triathlon that covers approximately 360 kilometers over three days. Nicknamed the «Arch to Arc», the event, beginning at Marble Arch in London and finishing at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, combines running, open-water swimming and cycling, making it one of the toughest endurance events in the world. The Moroccan Enduroman puts his sporting prowess to work for a noble cause: raising

Two female farm workers killed in bus crash near Tiznit

Two female farm workers were killed in a road accident on Monday morning on National Road n°1 between Tiznit and Agadir. The tragedy occurred following a collision between two buses transporting farm workers, due to fog. One bus was stationary, while the other was approaching from Tiznit. According to sources quoted by 2m.ma, the accident occurred near the douar Aït Salah, in the rural commune of Belfaa, province of Chtouka-Aït Baha. Nine other injured passengers were transferred

Algerian Islamist candidate outlines conditions for renewing Morocco ties

Abdelaali Hassani Cherif, the candidate of the Movement of Society for Peace (MSP), who has been authorized to participate in Algeria's September 7 presidential elections, has outlined his conditions for a potential resumption of diplomatic relations with Morocco, which have been severed since August 2021. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Cherif stated, «I believe that the decision to normalize relations with the Zionist entity is the direct cause of the tensions between Algeria and

Polisario : Bachir Sayed prepares his candidacy to succeed Brahim Ghali

Bachir Mustapha Sayed has made clear his intention to succeed Brahim Ghali as the leader of the Polisario. He has resigned from his position as an advisor to the current head of the Front, according to former members of the Polisario and sources close to the matter, who spoke to Yabiladi. This development stirred debates over the weekend in WhatsApp groups within both the Tindouf camps and major cities in the Sahara. Reactions were mixed, ranging from enthusiasm to rejection and suspicion.

Drought threatens crucial stopover site for Montagu's harriers in Morocco

According to a report published by Nature Today, conservation efforts for the Montagu's harrier (Bird of prey) are extending beyond national borders. Across Europe, conservationists are working to protect this species, particularly by safeguarding nests in agricultural fields. However, the survival of this critically endangered bird in many countries depends on more than just breeding success. North Africa, for instance, serves as a key stopover region for harriers migrating to and from their

The Polisario excluded from the Indonesia-Africa Forum

The Indonesian government did not invite the Polisario to the 2nd edition of the Indonesia-Africa Forum, to held in Bali on September 2 and 3. An exclusion that went unnoticed in Algiers and in the Tindouf camps. Nevertheless, the President of the Council of the Nation (Algeria's upper house), in a speech read on his behalf yesterday at the first edition of the Indonesia-Africa Parliamentary Forum, also held in Bali, defended the Polisario's positions. «We cannot ignore the continuation

Finn Partners joins forces with Morocco's Tourism Office to attract Chinese tourists

Morocco's National Tourism Office (ONMT) has partnered with marketing services company Finn Partners to attract Chinese tourists. This partnership will help Morocco draw a greater number of Chinese tourists, enhancing its presence in the Asian market. Finn Partners will assist ONMT in its public relations strategies, influencer campaigns, social media engagement, events, and brand collaborations. Finn Partners will also work on highlighting Morocco as a «captivating destination»

Thunderstorms and hail expected Monday in Morocco

Thundershowers accompanied by hail and gusty winds are expected this Monday in several provinces of the Kingdom, announced the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM). Thundershowers (10-25 mm) are expected this Monday from 3 pm to 9 pm in the provinces of Azilal, Tinghir, Al Haouz, and Ouarzazate, the DGM said in an «orange» alert bulletin.

Morocco Foreign Minister holds talks with Indonesian counterpart in Bali

Morocco's Foreign Affairs Minister Nasser Bourita met with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi on Monday, September 2. The meeting, held in Bali, took place on the sidelines of the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, which Bourita is attending on behalf of King Mohammed VI. On the sidelines of the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum, MFA Nasser Bourita held talks, today in Bali, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Ms. Retno Marsudi.#IAF2024 #BandungSpirit #IAFinBali

Morocco ranks 4th globally in agricultural export growth

Despite facing severe water stress and rising prices for fruits and vegetables, Morocco has maintained a strong position in the global agricultural export market. Recent data from East Fruit, a platform specializing in global fruit and vegetable market news, reveals that Morocco's agricultural exports are growing at an annual rate of 8%, placing the country fourth worldwide in relative growth of fruit and vegetable exports. According to East Fruit, Morocco's agricultural exports are increasing

Moroccan national expelled from Italy for «terrorism links» in France

A 35-year-old Moroccan was expelled from Italy for property and personal crimes, Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi announced on August 31. The man in question was already under surveillance by the anti-terrorism unit for an assault in France, according to Italian media reports. In fact, the man allegedly committed an «knife attack in Cannes», France, last October, shouting «Allah Akbar». He was expelled from Italy on August 29, escorted to Casablanca, where

King Mohammed VI represented by Nasser Bourita at Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali

Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad, is representing King Mohammed VI at the second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF), taking place in Bali on September 2-3. The second IAF, themed «Bandung Spirit for Africa's Agenda 2063», was inaugurated on Monday by Indonesian President Joko Widodo, with the presence of several heads of state, government leaders, and African ministers. The Forum aims to strengthen economic

Moroccan rapper El Grande Toto kicks off Lille-PSG match, greets Achraf Hakimi

Moroccan rapper El Grande Toto gave a symbolic kick-off for the match between Lille Olympique Sporting Club (LOSC) and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille on Sunday. In the field, while dressed in a black jersey that carries the initials of his stage name EGT, the rapper was pictured brandishing another Lille Olympique jersey that featured «Toto» his name. Both jerseys carried the number 27, the title of his recent album. El Grande Toto, rappeur

Algeria arrests three Moroccans for «espionage»

On Sunday, September 1, Algeria announced the arrest of three Moroccan nationals for espionage, according to Algerian media reports. «The public prosecutor at the court in Tlemcen announced in a press release issued on Sunday that a criminal network specializing in espionage had been dismantled. It was planning to undermine state security. Six suspects, three Algerians and three Moroccans, were arrested and brought before the competent court», the statement said. «The