After opposing in March 2021 the direct participation of Moroccans living abroad (MREs) in legislative elections, the Justice and Development Party (PJD) is now shifting its position. In a memorandum addressed to the Ministry of the Interior, the party is calling for MREs to be granted the right to «vote directly from their host countries», stressing that the current proxy voting system has reached its limits. The PJD suggests reserving seats on the national list for MREs who wish
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) recently foiled two attack attempts by Polisario militias. «Nine members of the separatist movement, aboard three all-terrain vehicles, attempted on Friday to attack Moroccan army positions located west of the Sand Wall», a Moroccan security source told Yabiladi. «Taking advantage of the porous borders with Mauritania, they tried to carry out their operation. However, the intervention of a FAR drone during the first attempt thwarted the attack,
Police at Marrakech Menara Airport have arrested an Algerian national with French citizenship on charges of slander and defamation. According to local media, the individual was subjected to the routine inspection procedures applied to all travelers by the border police. He refused to comply and allegedly made offensive and abusive remarks insulting Moroccans, prompting security officers to intervene and detain him. He was first taken to the airport’s security division before being
With less than three days remaining before the summer transfer window closes, Olympique de Marseille has finalized the transfer of Moroccan footballer Azzedine Ounahi, 25. The Moroccan international has officially joined Spain's Girona FC on a permanent deal, after spending last season on loan at Greek club Panathinaikos. Bonne chance ???????? ?????? ? Le milieu de terrain ?? s’engage avec le Girona FC. pic.twitter.com/nTn3yvR1XL — Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) 30
Three weeks have passed since the passing of Jamal Eddine Al Qadiri Boutchich, yet the zaouia remains without a new leader. The late leader's sons, Mounir and Mouad, are locked in a struggle for succession. The dispute continues unresolved. Amidst this leadership uncertainty, the zaouia announced on Thursday, August 28, the postponement of the «World Sufism Meeting» to an unspecified future date. Originally set for September 1 to 6 in Madagh, the spiritual headquarters of the
Jalal Bouzamour, an Amsterdam-born TV producer and director, turned his childhood passion for photography into a career dedicated to telling the stories of Moroccans in the Netherlands. Through his documentary series and production company, he highlights the struggles, resilience, and humanity of the first generation of Moroccan migrants, ensuring their experiences are remembered by both Dutch and Moroccan audiences.
Moroccan political parties have denounced what they see as a coordinated foreign media campaign against the country and its institutions. They rejected these «hostile maneuvers» and stressed the need for national unity behind King Mohammed VI.
The Swiss Federal Court has upheld the conviction of Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, sentencing him to three years in prison, of which one year is to be served, for rape. On Thursday, the court dismissed an appeal against the 2024 ruling by the Geneva Court of Justice, which had found him guilty of «rape and sexual coercion». According to AFP, the 63-year-old’s legal team intends to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), over events that date back 17 years.
A new Chargé d'Affaires has taken office at the U.S. Mission in Morocco, the U.S. Embassy in Rabat announced Friday. «Deputy Chief of Mission Benjamin Ziff arrived in Morocco on August 28, 2025, and assumed the role of Chargé d’Affaires to the U.S. Mission in Morocco», the embassy posted on X. On Facebook, the embassy introduced him in another post: «Meet the incoming Chargé d'Affaires to the U.S. Mission in Morocco, Benjamin Ziff. Help us welcome
Spain has successfully persuaded Real Madrid players Thiago Pitarch and Rachad Fattal, both of Moroccan descent, to join its under-20 national team training camp ahead of the World Cup, reports Marca. The two standout members of Real Madrid Castilla will take part in the camp in France under coach Paco Gallardo. The move is seen as part of the Spanish Football Federation’s strategy to emulate the success story of Lamine Yamal. The U-20 World Cup will be held in Chile from September 27
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