The Sahrawi Movement for Peace (SMP), a dissident group from the Polisario Front, is calling on the United Nations to put an end to the killing of Sahrawis in the Tindouf camps by the Algerian army. «We express our deep concern over the alarming deterioration of security in the Sahrawi refugee camps on Algerian soil», the SMP stated in a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. «Another tragedy has struck our people: two young Sahrawis were coldly shot dead
Algeria and Mauritania have finalized two cooperation agreements in the field of defense. «The first concerns the area of defense, while the second focuses on the protection of classified information», reports the official website of the Mauritanian army. The agreements were signed yesterday in Algiers by Mauritanian Minister of Defense Hanana Ould Sidi and Algerian Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the Army, General Saïd Chengriha. In his speech, the Algerian official
In a recent development, the Animal Rescue Welfare Association traveled to the city of Sidi Yahya El Gharb on Wednesday to file an official complaint with the local police regarding the individuals involved in the animal torture videos. According to the association's president, Zouhair Lebdaoui, who spoke to Yabiladi, «The police responded swiftly to the complaint, listened to the association's members, and we provided all the videos we received through our platforms». Following an
Morocco ranks 22nd globally in intellectual property strength, leading African nations with a score of 59.21 in the 2025 International Intellectual Property Index. Despite significant progress in patent protections and treaty ratifications, challenges remain in enforcement, innovation, and the development of orphan medicinal products.
In 2024, Morocco set a new record for frozen strawberry exports to Japan, reaching 5,972 tons valued at $9.9 million, a 14% increase from 2023, according to East Fruit. This follows a steady rise from 2022, when exports totaled 3,778 tons. Frozen strawberries have been exported to Japan since 1995, with the market becoming a key destination for Moroccan producers from 2015 onward. Over the past decade, exports have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%. Morocco’s market
The AKDITAL Group, a leader in Morocco’s private healthcare sector, is expanding its international presence by securing two major agreements in Saudi Arabia. Two memorandums of understanding have been signed with leading Saudi real estate partners: Wataniah Business Real Estate and Namaya (AL FOZAN Holding). These agreements, made under the auspices of the Saudi Ministry of Investment, will lead to the creation of two real estate companies dedicated to the construction and development of
A Moroccan-registered truck was stuck in a French village for nearly 18 hours, with the driver inside. The 30-ton vehicle became lodged on a narrow road in a small village located in the Drôme region, southeast France. In a report aired Tuesday on TF1’s LE13H news broadcast, it was revealed that the driver of the heavily loaded truck had followed his GPS without paying attention to multiple signs warning that heavy vehicles were not permitted through the village. The incident
The final of the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 19 at 8 PM at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, will now kick off at 3 PM, according to an announcement by the sports channel Arryadia. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not provided any explanation for the schedule change. To reach the final, the Atlas Lion Cubs (U-17) secured their spot with a penalty shootout victory over Côte d'Ivoire, following a 0-0 draw. Mali advanced after
A serious incident occurred at Salah Eddine El Ayoubi middle school in the city of Meknes, where a female student stabbed three of her classmates with a knife on school grounds. According to the newspaper Al-Massae, one of the victims sustained severe injuries to her hand, raising concerns about the potential for permanent disability. The injured students were transported to the hospital for necessary medical treatment, while security authorities have launched an investigation under
In a rare emotional moment, Moroccan footballer Mohamed Ihattaren shared a personal story about his late father during an appearance on Matchday by Supergaande. The RKC Waalwijk player reflected on how his father's presence shaped his early career—and how his passing marked the start of a difficult period. «When my dad was around, I could always say: my father’s here. That gave me so much peace of mind—I could just focus and perform», Ihattaren said, offering a