On August 2, U.S. President Donald Trump voiced his support for resolving the Western Sahara issue under Moroccan sovereignty. At the same time, former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton continued to advocate for the possibility of holding a referendum, an option no longer mentioned in United Nations resolutions. «When we established MINURSO, our intention was for it to be a short-term mission. The objectives were clear: to verify the Spanish census of 1975 and set up voting
The administrative court of Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris, has overturned the decision to deny a residence permit to Zahra*, a Moroccan national who recently graduated in France, where she has been living since 2018. Samy Djemaoun, a Paris-based lawyer representing the young woman, told Yabiladi that the court also annulled the order to leave French territory (OQTF) and the re-entry ban (IRTF) previously imposed on his client. The prefect has now been instructed to issue her a
Morocco has extradited two men suspected of taking part in the 2024 escape of Mohamed Amra, a notorious French drug trafficker, Le Figaro reported. Upon their arrival in France, the two suspects, Ian Gomes, 28, and Albinou Da Sylva, 38, «were charged and taken into custody in Paris on Wednesday, August 13, following their extradition from Morocco». Wanted under an international arrest warrant issued by French authorities, the pair were arrested in Morocco on February 23, just a day
Brave, Fearless and close to Alaouite Sultan Moulay Abdelaziz, Kaid Maclain was a Scottish general and instructor of the Moroccan army. His military career brought him to the Kingdom, where he led an interesting life and went through a series of thrilling experiences and narrow escapes.
While olive oil is a well-known cultural tradition in Morocco and across the Mediterranean, argan oil stems from a carefully preserved heritage upheld by communities that have long depended on it. In its native region, this ancient tree symbolizes both the roots and the continuity of a way of life in harmony with nature, passed down from generation to generation.
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi helped Paris Saint-Germain clinch the UEFA Super Cup title after their victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night in Udine, Italy. PSG won 4-3 in a penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2 in regular time. Tottenham took the lead in the 39th minute through Dutch defender Micky van de Ven, before Argentine Cristian Romero doubled the score in the 48th minute. PSG staged a late comeback, with South Korean substitute Kang-In Lee pulling one back in
Yesterday, Italian police captured one of the suspects involved in a brazen assault on a Moroccan tourist outside a hotel in Naples. The attack, marked by its audacity, targeted a luxury wristwatch worth 80,000 euros. As reported by Italian media, the victim, a businessman visiting Naples with his family and business associates, was ambushed by two masked gunmen on a motorcycle just as he was preparing to leave the hotel. In a desperate attempt to escape, he sought refuge in the hotel's
The Regional Judicial Police Department in Tangier has launched a judicial investigation, under the supervision of the relevant public prosecutor's office, as of Wednesday evening, August 13th. This probe aims to dismantle a transnational criminal network implicated in an attempt to smuggle cocaine shipments originating from Latin America through the Tangier Med Port. A security source revealed that the investigation follows a successful operation by security services at Tangier Med Port on
The U.S. Department of State has unveiled a report examining freedom of expression in Morocco. In its 2024 Human Rights Report, U.S. officials acknowledge that the «constitution generally provided for freedom of expression, including for the press and other media, although speech considered critical of Islam, the monarchy, or the government’s positions regarding territorial integrity and Western Sahara was criminalized and could result in punishments ranging from fines to
Au cœur des étés caniculaires des années 90, les enfants marocains trouvaient refuge dans les plaisirs simples des glaces artisanales et des astuces maison pour se rafraîchir. Aujourd'hui, ces douceurs nostalgiques refont surface sur les réseaux sociaux, ravivant les souvenirs d'une époque insouciante. Retour en images sur les 3 saveurs glacées qui ont marqué notre enfance.