A newly released rap song has sparked controversy in Morocco after local children protection NGOs called its lyrics inappropriate and inciting «assault on minor girls».
Pro-Polisario members of the UK Parliament, led by Jeremy Corbyn, have increased their advocacy by submitting three written questions to the Conservative government. These questions address alleged «human rights violations by Morocco in Western Sahara, a population census, and a self-determination referendum». Responding to the first question, Under-Secretary David Rutley reiterated the UK's commitment to international humanitarian law and its support for UN efforts led by Staffan
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced, Thursday, the appointment of Tarik Sektioui as the new coach of the U23 Morocco national football team, succeeding Issam Charaï. In a statement, the FRMF explained that this change aligns with the «new framework established by the National Selection Commission, which outlines the coordination and changes within the national selection techniques for all categories». The FRMF also expressed its «sincere gratitude to
A military court in the Somali town of Bosaso sentenced six Moroccan nationals to death on Thursday for alleged membership in «ISIS», according to US state media outlet Voice of America (VOA). The sentences were announced after a trial involving nine foreign nationals accused of terrorism-related charges. «Six Moroccans convicted of being members of the Islamic State militant group have been sentenced to death», Colonel Ali Ibrahim Osman, deputy chairman of the court,
Washington hosted,Wednesday, a meeting between representatives of Morocco and Chad. Morocco's ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, confirmed the discussions via social media, writing X : «I had the pleasure of exchanging with the Prime Minister of Chad on our two countries long-standing ties and our shared commitment for a peaceful and prosperous Africa». The meeting took place on the sidelines of a conference organized by the Atlantic Council institute in the American
In its February 27 meeting, the Spanish government approved a proposal to grant André Azoulay the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise. The decision, proposed by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Education (both PSOE members), was published in the Official State Bulletin on February 28. The decree awarding the distinction cites «the merits of Mr. André Azoulay» without elaborating further. While accessed by Yabiladi, the document does not mention
The Polisario Front rejects the Spanish government's plan to transfer control of the airspace over the Sahara to Morocco. «Spain does not own this airspace and therefore cannot make decisions about it», said Abdellah Arabi, the Polisario representative to Spain, during a press conference on Thursday, February 29, from the Canary Islands. He urged Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to revise his support for the Moroccan autonomy plan in Western Sahara and «comply with
On Wednesday, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced the appointment of Abdelaziz Bouhazama as assistant coach to the national team, working alongside head coach Walid Regragui. He replaces Gharib Amzine, who is departing from the technical staff. This change potentially signals adjustments for the Moroccan team in preparation for upcoming matches in March. Bouhazama, a 55-year-old native of Grenoble, France, previously served as the Director of the Béni Mellal
Mustapha Baitas, the Moroccan government spokesperson, said Thursday during a press briefing that the free trade agreement governing access of Moroccan agricultural products to European countries is «general and comprehensive, not selective». He explained in response to a question about recent interceptions of Moroccan trucks by protesting farmers in Europe that all details related to export, including materials and quantities, were negotiated during the agreement's
The Court of Auditors announced on Thursday that 18 political parties in Morocco have yet to return a total of nearly 26.31 million dirhams in government support. According to the 2022 audit report, the outstanding sum comprises 839,813 dirhams in «undue sums» and 7.58 dirhams in «unused sums» used for unintended purposes. Additionally, the report highlighted 17.9 million dirhams in expenses without invoices. However, the report also states that, by the report's
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