The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad has sharply condemned what it describes as the «unworthy actions of Spain», denouncing a «disastrous» surge in racist incidents that «have no place in a democratic society». In a statement issued Tuesday, August 12, the foundation expressed its «deepest concern» over the growing normalization of such acts and reaffirmed its commitment to «protect and defend the rights and interests»
Two firefighters were injured on Tuesday while battling a forest fire near Granja on the outskirts of Chefchaouen. One sustained a facial injury, while the other suffered a broken leg. Both were quickly transported to Mohammed V Hospital for treatment. Two major blazes broke out the same day in the forests of Granja and Bab Taza, destroying vast areas of trees and vegetation. Firefighting teams, equipped with specialized machinery, were deployed to contain the flames under challenging
Alvise Pérez, a Member of the European Parliament and Secretary General of the political party «Se Acabó La Fiesta» (The Party's Over), recently undertook a bold operation on the islet of El Mar, off the coast of Al Hoceima. Riding a jet ski, he planted the Spanish flag on this small patch of land. However, Pérez was unable to hoist the flag on the nearby islet of Tierra (see video). This was not a solo mission. The MEP was supported by several accomplices,
Sion Assidon, a prominent human rights activist and leading figure in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, has been admitted to intensive care at a private clinic in Mohammedia. The former political prisoner underwent delicate brain surgery on Monday evening after being found unconscious at his home. Assidon, who serves as deputy national coordinator of the Moroccan Front in Support of Palestine and Against Normalization, is widely known for his staunch opposition to
The Public Prosecution at the Rabat Primary Court ordered, on Tuesday, the pre-trial detention of activist Ibtissame Lachgar and referred her directly to trial. The decision came after she posted a photo on social media wearing a t-shirt with phrases deemed blasphemous and offensive to the divine entity. Last Sunday, the Public Prosecutor at the same court announced in a statement that an investigation had been opened, placing her in police custody pending its completion. The statement
In 1963, 1981 and 1996, the late king Hassan II ordered Moroccans to call off Eid al-Adha. Not celebrating the annual feast was due to several reasons such as the economic crisis, drought and the state of the herd; however, these explanations convinced Moroccans only twice.
This Tuesday evening, a massive fire erupted in the forests of «Granja» and «Bab Taza» in the Chefchaouen region, devastating large swathes of trees and vegetation. Firefighting teams, equipped with specialized tools and machinery, promptly arrived on the scene and are tirelessly working to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading further. These efforts are being carried out under challenging weather conditions marked by soaring temperatures and sporadic winds,
On Monday, August 11, the Algerian army reportedly opened fire on a group of Mauritanian gold prospectors from the city of Zouerate, near the Tindouf camps. «The provisional toll reports four dead from gunfire and several injured among the gold seekers», a Moroccan source familiar with the incident told Yabiladi. Social media messages reviewed by Yabiladi confirm the fatalities among the Mauritanian nationals. Nearly 24 hours after the operation, Mauritanian media outlets remain
A team of Moroccan researchers has produced the first national high-resolution maps of phosphorus and potassium levels in Morocco’s croplands using machine learning and thousands of soil samples. The freely available maps aim to improve fertilizer recommendations, support precision farming, and promote sustainable agriculture.
She came from France to invest in her homeland, bringing with her an organic project aimed at serving both health and the environment. But Moroccan expatriate Hanane Sanoussi did not expect her enthusiasm to turn into frustration after a «surprise committee» ordered her to halt work.