Morocco has launched a pilot project near Tangier using floating solar panels to both reduce water evaporation and produce renewable energy. Since late 2024, more than 400 floating platforms carrying several thousand panels have been installed at the Oued Rmel dam near Tangier, reveals AFP in a recent article on the project. Authorities plan to scale up to 22,000 panels covering 10 hectares, generating around 13 megawatts, enough to power the Tanger Med port complex. Water ministry
Perwyn announced on Monday the sale of its stake in Isla Délice, a leader in the halal food market, to A&M Capital Europe. According to a statement received by Yabiladi, the transaction is expected to close later this year. Perwyn had acquired «a majority stake in Isla Délice from its founders and the French private equity fund IDI in 2018, paving the way for substantial growth and development, transforming the company from a founder-led structure into an organization
In his first appearance for French club Lille, Moroccan international Hamza Igamane scored twice, helping his team to a resounding 7–1 victory over Lorient. The match took place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in the third round of Ligue 1. The 22-year-old striker, who came on in the second half, netted his first goal in the 80th minute before adding a second in stoppage time. Coach Bruno Génésio explained his decision to bring Igamane on after the break: «I chose to
Jamal Ait Lahcen, who tragically died in a motorcycle accident on August 23 in Ocala, Florida, has been repatriated to Morocco for a final farewell. His body arrived from the United States on Sunday and was buried the same day in his hometown of Safi, one of his Moroccan friends in Ocala told Yabiladi on Monday. Ait Lahcen’s repatriation was made possible thanks to friends and members of the Moroccan community in Florida, who launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise the necessary
A shocking incident in Madrid's Hortaleza neighborhood has ignited a political firestorm, as a 17-year-old of Moroccan origin is arrested for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old Spanish girl. The case has drawn fierce criticism from political leaders, who blame Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's immigration policies.
The Casablanca Group announced on Monday, September 1, the rollout of a comprehensive and sustainable system of free public restrooms, following the success of a pilot phase designed to set quality and health safety standards for such facilities. This new generation of public restrooms meets high-quality benchmarks, with continuous cleaning, regular maintenance, modern equipment, and strict disinfection protocols to ensure health and safety. Their management is supported by smart systems to
Delivery workers for the Glovo Morocco platform, represented by the Moroccan Workers’ Union (UMT), began a 48-hour general strike on September 1 and 2. In Casablanca, the mobilization includes a sit-in scheduled for Monday outside the company’s headquarters at Casablanca Finance City. The strike follows a wave of protests that started in July, sparked by the publication of a distorted map of Morocco and calls for improved working conditions. In a statement received by Yabiladi, the
Weeks after her brutal murder by her ex-partner, the family of 46-year-old Moroccan woman Fatimi Hayat in Foggia, southern Italy, is still waiting to bring her home. Her body remains pending autopsy, delaying repatriation to Morocco. To speed up the process, Giulio De Santis, Foggia’s city councilor for Security and Legality, has urged the Public Prosecutor and the director of the Riuniti Polyclinic to authorize the autopsy in a recent letter, local media reported. De Santis stressed
On the question of Western Sahara, Rima Hassan’s position has taken a new turn. The MEP has firmly challenged the Polisario’s narrative in a recent interview.
Olympique Marseille have secured the signing of Moroccan international defender Nayef Aguerd from English side West Ham United in a deal worth around €23 million. The move marks Aguerd’s return to Ligue 1 after a successful spell with Real Sociedad, where he made 36 appearances last season. From the start of the transfer window, Marseille’s management made defensive reinforcements a priority, especially with the club competing in the Champions League this season. After
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