Two Moroccan minors, both 15 years old, were repatriated this week through the Tarajal crossing for burial in Morocco, after drowning while attempting to swim to Ceuta. Their bodies had remained in Spain for weeks due to administrative hurdles that delayed their return, according to El Faro de Ceuta. The Spanish Civil Guard found the victims on September 5 in the waters between Recinto and Sarchal. The two teenagers came from modest families in the Beni Said area, on the outskirts of
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain, has once again spoken out about the rape accusation against him during an appearance on Clique, broadcast on the French channel Canal Plus. «I did nothing. Everything they accuse me of is false. For me, this is the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. It’s the greatest harm I’ve suffered. It was very harsh and still is», Hakimi declared. He added, «When they keep repeating
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly is still underway, yet four states have already recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara. After Paraguay, three Pacific island nations followed suit. Morocco is now reaping the fruits of a rapprochement it began in 2012 with the Pacific bloc. Here’s how.
MINURSO is continuing to scale back its personnel. After deciding in April not to renew certain contracts, the UN mission is now preparing to «close three observation points», a well-informed Moroccan source told Yabiladi. «These include two peacekeeper observation sites located east of the Berm, in an area the Polisario describes as ‘liberated territories.’ The closure will also affect an observation post in the Sahara under the control of the Royal Armed Forces
King Felipe VI led the Spanish delegation at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. In a speech of about 20 minutes, the monarch briefly addressed the issue of Western Sahara, dedicating barely two lines to it. Felipe VI stated that Spain «will continue to support the efforts of the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General to reach an acceptable solution, in accordance with standards and within the framework of the United Nations». Unlike his address in
«Gender Equality – Feminists Put to the Test» is a compelling essay by sociologist Aïcha Belarbi, released this year by La Croisée des chemins. In this work, Belarbi chronicles the evolution of feminist movements in Morocco, offering a deep analysis of their role in advancing equal rights. She implicitly sheds light on the process's shortcomings as well as its contributions to the country's societal evolution. The essay is enriched with a mix of concepts and
Lawyer Abdelhaq Benkadi, a member of the Executive Office of the Moroccan Space for Human Rights, is taking part in the Global Freedom Flotilla bound for Gaza. In this interview with Yabiladi, he shares details about the flotilla’s journey, its response to Israeli attacks and threats, the spirit of solidarity among participants, and the humanitarian message it seeks to deliver.
With protests spreading across several cities demanding better public health and education services, opposition parties have stressed the legitimacy of these peaceful demonstrations. For the past week, reactions have continued to pour in, calling on the government to give priority to dialogue.
Morocco's ambassador to France, Samira Sitaïl, joined a delegation of Arab diplomats in visiting the Palestinian mission in Paris. This visit followed President Emmanuel Macron's historic announcement at the 80th UN General Assembly, where he officially recognized the State of Palestine. «At this pivotal moment, the Ambassadors from Arab League member states, including Samira Sitaïl, conveyed their unwavering support and solidarity» with their Palestinian counterpart, Hala
Bank Al-Maghrib sees growth accelerating to 4.6% in 2025 while inflation stays near record lows at 1% this year, but job creation has slowed sharply with only 5,000 net jobs added in Q2 2025. Governor Abdellatif Jouahri also highlighted ongoing talks with the EU over Moroccan banks’ branches abroad and confirmed work on a new banking law to update prudential rules and consumer protections.
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