Could Algeria persuade the Polisario Front to soften its stance on the Western Sahara issue? That's the suggestion put forward by an American think tank closely aligned with Israel, yet sympathetic to Algeria’s interests in the United States.
The National Hackathon for the Digitalization of Civil Society concluded on Friday, July 18, in Salé with the announcement of four winning projects. Supported by associations from various regions, the selected initiatives stand out for their strong local roots, ensuring that the backing they receive will have a meaningful impact.
In Paris, the investigation into the disappearance of Mehdi Ben Barka, abducted in 1965 outside the Lipp brasserie, is still ongoing. His son, Bachir Ben Barka, was recently interviewed as a civil party. The hearing lasted two hours. He insists that «the investigation is not at a standstill» and praised the dedication of the current investigating judge. «In just one year, she has immersed herself in the case and is determined to move the investigation forward», he told
Dr. Anas Chebaatha, an otolaryngologist (ENT surgeon) in the private sector in Tangier and a member of the Moroccan coordination group Doctors for Palestine, resumed work this week after taking part in an international humanitarian mission in the Gaza Strip. Deployed there as part of a multidisciplinary medical team since June 26, he describes the humanitarian situation as unbearable. Now a direct witness to what he calls a genocide, he urges the international community to return to its
The Global Financial Inclusion Index 2025, published by the World Bank Group, reveals that the number of adults in low- and middle-income countries with access to bank or other financial accounts has reached an all-time high, boosting formal savings rates across the board. This momentum in financial inclusion is largely driven by mobile phone technology, which continues to open up new economic opportunities. In developing economies, 10% of adults now use mobile money accounts to save, up from
The Spanish Civil Guard and customs authorities at the Port of Algeciras have foiled two attempts to smuggle large quantities of cigarettes from Morocco, according to Spanish media reports. In two separate operations carried out on July 13, customs officers and surveillance units seized a total of 28,000 undeclared packs of cigarettes hidden inside vehicles arriving from Morocco. The individuals involved, along with the seized goods and official reports, have been referred to the Algeciras
Moroccan midfielder Neil El Aynaoui is parting ways with his club RC Lens, joining Italian football club AS Roma in a €23m deal, reveals Italian sports influencer Fabrizio Romano in a Friday post. According to him, El Aynaoui is expected to head to Rome tomorrow for the medical check-up, adding that it is a five-year contract. https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1946191862412259736?s=48&t=dNQxpXVKp9bxFtNBJa0Rew Before joining Lens in 2023, El Aynaoui (born 2 July 2001) came through
In a groundbreaking year-long study conducted across Morocco’s 12 regions, the association Les Citoyens gathered the voices of over 1,100 young people. Far from the common clichés of youth disengagement, these young Moroccans expressed a strong desire to contribute to society. Yet, due to limited awareness of available tools, lack of recognition, and institutional barriers, many feel invisible. This sociological study puts forward concrete recommendations to build a more inclusive
The Association of Elected Officials of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) has issued a statement denouncing what it described as «threats from the Prime Minister» directed at Khalid Tikoukin, head of the Tabant (rural commune in Azilal Province), who recently led a protest march by residents of Aït Bouguemez to Azilal to present a list of local demands. During last Tuesday’s monthly session on general policy at the House of Councillors, Prime Minister Aziz
She left Morocco with hopes of building a career in the French public healthcare system. Today, she nearly regrets that decision. A doctor with a degree from outside the European Union (Padhue), she has been practicing in Seine-et-Marne for several years. Like around 50 of her colleagues at the Grand Hôpital de l’Est Francilien (GHEF), she now finds herself in an absurd and distressing situation: she is being asked to repay €60,000. The issue centers around a