The Spanish Civil Guard has dismantled an international drug trafficking network that used advanced drones to transport hashish from Morocco to Spain. The major operation, codenamed «Ruche», resulted in the arrest of nine people. According to Spanish authorities, the network used fixed-wing drones capable of long-distance flights at low altitudes, carrying several kilograms of drugs per trip. The drones were launched from Morocco’s northern coast and landed discreetly at
In an unexpected turn, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune exercised notable restraint when discussing the Western Sahara issue during his meeting with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This contrasts with his previous remarks with leaders from Sierra Leone, Italy, Ghana, Kenya, and China, where he openly linked these nations to support for the Polisario's stance. In his televised address, Tebboune briefly mentioned discussions on «Sahel and the Sahara» with the Somali
Morocco national team footballer Michael Amir Junior Richardson is mourning the loss of his father, former American basketball player and coach Michael Ray Richardson, who passed away on Tuesday in Oklahoma, at the age of 70. His attorney and friend, John Zelbst, confirmed that the four-time NBA All-Star died shortly after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. On Instagram, Amir paid tribute to his father by sharing a childhood photo of them together, writing: «My legend. To Allah we
On Wednesday in Casablanca, French Ambassador to Morocco, Christophe Lecourtier, paid tribute to two former Moroccan soldiers, recognizing their sacrifices. As part of the November 11 commemorations, he awarded the Legion of Honor to Brahim Dahbani and the Cross of the Combatant to Mbarek Jmaatou, honoring their service during the Indochina War. The ceremony unfolded at the European cemetery Ben M'Sick in Casablanca, within the military section. Christophe Lecourtier presided over the event,
Angolan authorities rolled out the red carpet for the Polisario leader, Brahim Ghali, who was invited by Angola's President, João Lourenço, to partake in the festivities marking the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence. This invitation, which received extensive media coverage in Tindouf and Algiers, comes just ten days after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution reaffirming the significance of the Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara. On Tuesday in Luanda, Brahim
Without waiting for the April 2026 Security Council review, the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) has begun a significant internal restructuring. «The UN mission ended the duties of four senior officials on Tuesday», a well-informed source told Yabiladi. The same source added that «MINURSO also relinquished one of its helicopters, previously used for ceasefire monitoring and travel to observation points east of the Sand Wall». These
Last week, Mauritania declined a request from the Polisario Front to establish an «embassy» or «consulate» on its territory, a well-informed source told Yabiladi. The decision comes as little surprise, given Nouakchott’s longstanding policy of avoiding the Front’s diplomatic overtures, which are often framed around the Algiers Accords signed between the two parties in August 1979. Following the July 10, 1979 coup d’état that overthrew President
On the 12th of November 1984, Morocco withdrew from the Organization of African Unity, during a summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Protesting against admitting the Polisario Front, Morocco left the Panafrican body for 33 years. During this period, the organization was named the African Union. Flashback.
Las autoridades marroquíes y la Confederación Africana de Fútbol (CAF) han anunciado que los visados electrónicos para los aficionados que deseen viajar a Marruecos con motivo de la Copa Africana de Naciones (CAN 2025) serán ahora gratuitos. Estos visados pueden obtenerse a través de la aplicación Yalla, la plataforma oficial del torneo. pic.twitter.com/gB5koiSBH8 — YALLA (@Yalla_Morocco) 11 de noviembre de 2025 En un comunicado
Les autorités marocaines et la Confédération africaine de football (CAF) ont annoncé que les visas électroniques pour les supporters voyageant au Maroc pour assister à la Coupe d'Afrique des nations (CAN 2025) sont désormais gratuits. Les visas peuvent être obtenus via l'application Yalla, qui sert de plateforme officielle pour le tournoi. pic.twitter.com/gB5koiSBH8 — YALLA (@Yalla_Morocco) 11 novembre 2025 Dans un