To counter attempts by irregular migrants from sub-Saharan Africa to reach Ceuta, Moroccan authorities have intensified security measures around Fnideq and the Belyounech region. This initiative was launched on the first day of Eid al-Fitr as part of a broader strategy to strengthen border control, according to Spanish media reports. «These measures have significantly reduced the influx of irregular migrants to Fnideq and Belyounech. This preventive approach is part of a plan developed
The body of 12-year-old Mohamed Al-Raji was found on the night of Eid al-Fitr 13 days after he drowned in the Oum Er-Rbia River. His body was found in the Lehri commune, in the Khenifra province. During this time, civil protection teams conducted extensive search operations across multiple areas, including the El Hansali Dam between Oumena and Zaouia Cheikh, using specialized diving units. The body was transferred to the morgue at the regional hospital in Khenifra,
After a prolonged crisis with Spain that ended without much fuss, Algeria is now mending ties with France—despite having treated President Macron's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara as a diplomatic casus belli. Algeria’s tough stance and the loud protests from France’s right-wing parties have faded, replaced by political pragmatism. All that fuss for this..
On both sides of the closed border between Morocco and Algeria, internet users have been fervently debating the origins of various cultural, historical, and heritage elements. Through tweets and edits on collaborative platforms like Wikipedia, unsourced content has long been used as both argument and counterargument. Now, X’s artificial intelligence tool is adding fuel to the fire.
"The Colonial Curse – Relations between the Moroccan State and the Rif” is a book by Belgian-Moroccan journalist Yassin Akouh, dedicated to a region in Morocco known for the historical figure Mohamed ben Abdelkrim el-Khattabi (1882 – 1963). In this work, published by Houtekiet, the 24-year-old Flemish author and activist delves into valuable archives to analyze the impact of the Rif resistance leader on regional history, local identity, and social movements. However, the
Are you expecting a little prince and struggling to find the perfect name ? Don't worry, Yabiladi has got you covered! If you're searching for a short, original name with plenty of character, Kaïs might just be the one for you. This Arabic name, meaning «firmness», is gaining traction in France, even breaking into the Top 100 most popular names. Although Kaïs is quite popular today, its journey to the top wasn't smooth. It first appeared in the 1970s but took some time to
One person died and others were injured in a horrific traffic accident that occurred Monday in Rabat, following a collision between two cars on the Rabat Corniche. Four ambulances arrived at the scene to transport the injured to the hospital for necessary medical care. According to social activist Abdelali Ramy, one of the victims is Mohamed Zarwali, known for being one of the most prominent figures in the field of religious chanting and listening on a national level.
Following a conciliatory interview with Algerian media, Abdelmadjid Tebboune has initiated a resumption of political dialogue with France, as well as a revival of security and migration cooperation. The French and Algerian presidents officially announced on Monday, in a phone call, a renewal of bilateral relations after several months of tension. According to a joint statement, this renewal specifically involves security and migration cooperation. «The importance of judicial
The fall of Granada in 1492 marked the end of Muslim rule in Al-Andalus. By the late 15th century, Spanish and Portuguese expeditions had begun in Latin America, ushering in the era of conquest. As a result, across the Atlantic, local culinary traditions absorbed influences brought by the Andalusians, who had inherited culinary practices from North Africa and the Arab world. This fusion gave rise to specialties that would later make regions such as Peru, Brazil, and beyond renowned.
Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzling public funds on Monday, March 31, 2025, in the case of the National Front’s European parliamentary assistants. The court sentenced her to five years of ineligibility, effective immediately, along with four years in prison—two of which will be served under electronic monitoring—and a €100,000 fine. This ruling bars her from running in the 2027 presidential election. Leaving the courthouse in silence, the president of the