Supporters of the Polisario Front in France launched an initiative called the «Caravan for Freedom» on Sunday, March 30, from Ivry-sur-Seine. This project is led by Claude Mangin, the wife of Naama Asfari, who was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the deadly events during the dismantling of the Gdim Izik camp in Laayoune in November 2010, where 11 Moroccan security officers were killed. Claude Mangin and her companions plan to reach Kenitra prison, where her husband
In Tangier, the participation of PJD members in a solidarity march for Palestine sparked a strong reaction from the Moroccan Front for Support of Palestine and Against Normalization, largely led by Al Adl wal Ihsane (AWI). This incident reignites deep divisions between the two Islamist movements, stemming from longstanding rivalries and disagreements over Morocco’s normalization with Israel.
A taxi driver was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison and fined 20,000 dirhams by the Criminal Chamber of the Beni Mellal Court of First Instance. According to Al Akhbar, he was prosecuted for impersonation, insulting officials, and spreading false allegations with the intent to defame, with repeat offenses. Arrested in Fkih Ben Salah, he was brought before the prosecutor on February 20 while in custody and subsequently placed in pre-trial detention. Already convicted multiple times
For this special edition of Jazzablanca, which marks the event's extension to a ten-day duration (from July 3 to July 12, 2025), the Australian groove will take the stage with Parcels. Formed in 2014, this indie pop band will bring its infectious energy to Casablanca on Thursday, July 10, at the festival's Village in Anfa Park. «At the crossroads of Daft Punk and the Beach Boys, Parcels blend pop melodies, sophisticated harmonies, and danceable rhythms in a retro-modern universe»,
The TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025, will be broadcast across Africa and beyond, giving fans a chance to watch the next generation of football talent in action. The tournament kicks off this Sunday, March 30, with the opening match between Morocco and Uganda at 10:00 PM (local time/GMT) and runs until the final on April 19. Sixteen teams will compete not only for the continental title but also for one of 10 qualifying spots at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar later this
French lawyer Sixtine Félix, who had accused Kamil Bennis of rape, withdrew her complaint on March 7 and now asserts his innocence. During a confrontation on March 28 before the investigating judge in Casablanca, alongside the accused Saad Slaoui and M’Hammed Alj, she explained her change of stance. According to Le360, Félix admitted that her accusation was based on claims made by her ex-fiancé, Amine Naguib, whose testimony was later found to be inconsistent. Naguib
With a prime-time audience share of 69.1%, public television channels were the top choice for viewers during Ramadan. Of this, 37.3% was attributed to the National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT), which offered a diverse lineup featuring creativity, suspense, entertainment, and live broadcasts of the national football team’s matches. According to an SNRT press release, the generalist channel Al Aoula alone attracted 13 million viewers during prime time, representing an
The Polisario leadership is grappling with a severe financial crisis, leaving it unable to pay its employees' salaries. Following recent protests by police officers, teachers are now the latest to face unpaid wages. This situation has been confirmed by an official statement from the so-called «Ministry of Education», as reported by a Sahrawi media outlet based in the Tindouf camps, known for its critical stance toward Morocco. Khatri Addouh, the former head of the Polisario
Moroccan authorities expelled three Spanish citizens from Laayoune on Saturday, March 29, according to Iberian media reports. Among them was a former member of the Parliament of the autonomous region of Aragon, affiliated with the United Left, as well as a journalist. All three were forced to return on the same plane that had brought them to the capital of the Saharan provinces. Like previous expulsions ordered by Moroccan authorities in Laayoune or Dakhla, the three Spaniards intended to
This weekend marks the end of the final week of Ramadan. In many countries, people are observing the crescent moon to determine the first day of Shawwal, which marks the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. Some regions have already announced their official dates for the holiday.