After the 2035 Women’s World Cup was awarded to England, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Thursday a project for a joint bid with Spain and Morocco to host the following edition in 2039. In a statement, the FPF announced that it is in discussions with its Spanish and Moroccan counterparts to «co-organize a Women’s World Cup». This initiative follows an earlier joint attempt for the 2035 edition, which was recently disclosed by the president of
The Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) has condemned the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and a prominent opposition figure in Turkey. In a statement released on Thursday, April 3, the Moroccan political party asserted that «democracy in Turkey is facing unprecedented attacks and deliberate violations orchestrated by the country’s political authorities». The Moroccan socialists denounced what they described as «excessive authoritarianism»,
The Polisario Front’s allies within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are rallying other member states to support the «decolonization and self-determination of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic», the Front’s press agency reported on Thursday, April 3. This push is exemplified by the signing of a memorandum of understanding on April 2 between SADC’s Executive Secretary, Elias M. Magosi, and the Polisario’s representative in Botswana, Bah El
The British government is not ruling out the possibility of supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. «We continue to have discussions with our Moroccan friends», said Foreign Secretary David Lammy in response to a question from Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell. «This is a complex issue. The position of the government remains unchanged. Of course, we keep things under review as we continue to discuss these issues», he added.
In recent weeks, tensions between Mali and Algeria have escalated, with armed confrontations at the border. In this interview with Yabiladi, Ali Ansari, president of the Timbuktu Center for Studies, analyzes the stakes of this regional conflict.
El presidente Trump ha anunciado un nuevo arancel base del 10 % sobre las importaciones marroquíes a Estados Unidos, lo que podría afectar aún más el comercio ya desequilibrado entre Marruecos y Estados Unidos. En 2024, el superávit comercial de Estados Unidos con Marruecos alcanzó los 3,4 mil millones de dólares, un aumento significativo en comparación con los 35 millones de dólares en 2005, un año después de la firma
Le président Trump a annoncé un nouveau tarif de base de 10 % sur les importations marocaines aux États-Unis, ce qui pourrait encore affecter le commerce déjà déséquilibré entre le Maroc et les États-Unis. En 2024, l'excédent commercial des États-Unis avec le Maroc a atteint 3,4 milliards de dollars, une augmentation significative par rapport aux 35 millions de dollars en 2005, un an après la signature d'un
On Thursday, April 3, in Rabat, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired a meeting to oversee the implementation plan for Law 43.22 on alternative sentencing, which is set to take effect next August. This reform is part of the ongoing modernization of the judicial system, spearheaded by King Mohammed VI. The meeting assessed the progress of the implementing decree, which will be submitted to the Council of Government, along with the technical and human resources required for its execution.
President Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on imports to the U.S., which could further impact the already imbalanced trade between Morocco and the U.S. In 2024, the U.S. trade surplus with Morocco reached $3.4 billion, a significant increase from $35 million in 2005, one year after the signing of a Free Trade Agreement.
American sportswear Under Armour has announced a partnership with Achraf Hakimi, the right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and the Moroccan national team. The international Moroccan player becomes the brand's ambassador in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). At the peak of his form this season, Hakimi embodies the values of resilience, excellence, and connection to his roots, making him a strategic choice for Under Armour. This collaboration marks a key step for the brand, which