Chinese tire manufacturer Shandong Yongsheng Rubber has announced plans to build a factory in the city of Kenitra, within the special economic zone along the Atlantic front. The plant will have an initial annual production capacity of 6 million semi-steel radial tires. Construction of the Yongsheng Rubber factory in Morocco is expected to begin within six months, with plans to gradually increase its capacity to 12 million tires annually. Founded in 1986, Shandong Yongsheng Rubber is a modern
On Thursday afternoon, May 29, a drone from the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) targeted and destroyed vehicles belonging to the Polisario. «The strike took place near Mijek, east of the Sand Wall, at the border with Mauritania. It is still too early to determine the exact number of casualties among members of the Front’s militias. The vehicles were completely destroyed», a Moroccan security source told Yabiladi. Meanwhile, Polisario-affiliated media offered a different version of
The German channel Deutsche Welle Arabic's coverage of recent developments concerning the Western Sahara issue has sparked irritation from the Polisario. The public broadcaster aired a report on the decision by Syria’s new authorities to close the Polisario Front’s representation in Damascus. In its report, DW cited revelations from The Washington Post about the presence of Sahrawi fighters in Syrian prisons, while also recalling the historical ties between the Al-Assad family and
The Mauritanian government categorically denied, on Thursday, May 29, rumors suggesting a supposed «occupation» of part of its territory by Morocco. The Minister of Culture, Arts, Communication, and Relations with Parliament, who also serves as the government spokesperson, told the press that «Mauritania fully exercises its sovereignty over its entire territory», according to reports from Nouakchott. El Houssein Ould Meddou clarified that allegations of a possible
The former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump has openly voiced his support for the Polisario Front, amid diplomatic turmoil. In a passionate op-ed, Bolton calls for a self-determination referendum in Western Sahara, criticizes U.S. alignment with Moroccan positions, and raises concerns about a potential Russian-Chinese breakthrough in Africa. His stance echoes arguments put forward by Algiers, even as some U.S. lawmakers push to designate the Polisario as a terrorist organization.
This year, the Marhaba operation to welcome Moroccans living abroad is supported by measures implemented by the Customs and Indirect Tax Administration (ADII). A circular released on Wednesday outlines initiatives aimed at simplifying procedures, improving access to information, and supporting investment project holders.
In a move that reinforces Morocco’s role as a continental hub for tourism and innovation, the financial agreement to establish the first thematic office of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Africa was signed today, Thursday, May 29, 2025. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 123rd session of the organization’s Executive Council in Spain. The agreement was signed by Fatima Zahra Ammor, Minister of Tourism, Handicrafts, and Social and Solidarity
The Ethics Committee of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation issued, Thursday, severe disciplinary sanctions against Abdellatif Naciri, president of the Youth Sports Association of Casablanca. He was suspended from all sports activities for three years and fined 30,000 dirhams. Additionally, the committee suspended the team’s player, Mohamed Al-Aqal, for two years and fined him 20,000 dirhams. The club itself was also fined 50,000 dirhams. These decisions followed evidence of an
Xlinks has requested a pause in its DCO application for the Morocco–UK Power Project while it awaits the UK government’s decision on its Contract for Difference (CfD) bid, which will determine the price at which the project can sell electricity. The pause is seen as a strategic step to align all project stages.
Morocco’s lemon export market is staging a strong comeback in the 2024/25 marketing year (MY), breaking a four-year downward trend, according to data compiled by EastFruit. Favorable weather and a global drop in lemon production, especially a 33% fall in Turkey’s output, have paved the way. From October 2024 to March 2025, Morocco shipped 6,100 tons of lemons, generating $2.7 million—its best half-year volume since MY 2020/21, with earnings almost matching the entire previous
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