In the wake of the widespread power outage that affected the Iberian Peninsula on April 28, Portugal is exploring the possibility of expanding its electrical grid connections with Morocco as a backup plan, should France continue to delay progress on developing interconnections with the Iberian region. Portuguese Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, stated that linking with France remains the most logical option. However, given ongoing delays in infrastructure
The Ain Sebaa Criminal Court in Casablanca delivered its verdict on Wednesday evening in the case involving the family of YMoroccan YouTuber Hicham Jerando. The court handed Jerando's sister a two-month suspended prison sentence and a fine, while her husband was sentenced to two years in prison and a fine. Their son received a three-year prison sentence, also accompanied by a fine. Four other individuals connected to the case were also convicted. Two were sentenced to three years in prison,
The 14th edition of Casablanca Heritage Days, organized by Casamémoire from May 12 to 18, wrapped up with a vibrant closing event at the Casablancaise Theater. Over the week, more than 25,000 people attended 60 free activities—from guided tours and exhibitions to workshops and cultural performances, celebrating the city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage, reads a press release. Highlights included school visits that engaged 5,000 students, 12 guided tour routes
As the summer season approaches and tourist numbers rise in Bouznika, the city is grappling with a severe environmental crisis caused by the accumulation of waste and the suspension of cleaning services pending approval of a new contract. Human rights advocates argue that this situation reflects a lack of coordination and delays in implementing necessary measures, which have seriously affected the quality of life and the health of both residents and visitors.
A Ghanaian parliamentary delegation led by Alfred Okoe, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, visited Laayoune on Wednesday, May 21. During the visit, they met with Bellahi Abbad, Vice President of the Laayoune-Sakia-El Hamra Regional Council. «This visit allowed the delegation to witness firsthand the implementation of concrete, large-scale projects aimed at supporting development not only in Morocco but also across Africa». Alfred Okoe The Ghanaian MPs have been in
Muslim Executive of Belgium (EMB) has urged the Minister of Justice, Annelies Verlinden (CD&V), not to grant permanent recognition to the Muslim Council of Belgium (CMB), whose temporary two-year accreditation is set to expire in June. In a statement received by Yabiladi on Wednesday, the EMB responded to a request submitted by the CMB, recalling that «four private individuals — neither elected, legitimate, nor representative — were appointed arbitrarily by the former
Trois étudiants marocains ont été expulsés de Biélorussie à la suite d'une bagarre de rue en avril, qui «a suscité un tollé, a été entourée de rumeurs et pourrait inciter à la haine ethnique», a annoncé le ministère de l'Intérieur de Biélorussie. Selon les médias locaux, les étudiants ont été arrêtés, accusés de trouble
Tres estudiantes marroquíes fueron expulsados de Bielorrusia tras verse involucrados en una pelea callejera el pasado abril. Según el Ministerio del Interior bielorruso, el incidente «desató un escándalo, estuvo rodeado de rumores y podría incitar al odio étnico». De acuerdo con informes de medios locales, los estudiantes fueron arrestados bajo cargos de alteración del orden público y retenidos en un centro de detención
The Association of Moroccans in South Africa has called for improved access to consular services for nationals living in the country. Highlighting administrative challenges—especially in Cape Town—in renewing or obtaining important documents, the NGO’s president urges renewed efforts as the summer season approaches.
The Muslim Council of Belgium (CMB) has formally requested permanent recognition from the federal Minister of Justice, Annelies Verlinden (CD&V), following a two-year temporary approval set to expire next June. The council was established in 2023 after former Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open Vld) ended the recognition of the Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) via royal decree on September 29, 2022. According to the press agency Belga, a letter from CMB president Esma