After months of investigation, the U.S. Department of Justice has formally charged John Bolton, former National Security Advisor under Donald Trump, with the alleged mishandling of classified information. According to U.S. media, the indictment includes ten counts of illegal retention of classified material and eight counts of unauthorized transmission of information related to U.S. national defense. If convicted, Bolton faces up to ten years in prison for each count. On August 22, FBI agents
The French town of Dalhunden, nestled in the Bas-Rhin region, has issued an urgent plea for witnesses following the vandalism of the sole grave in its Muslim section last Tuesday. Mayor Michel Degoursy declared his intention to file a formal complaint, denouncing the act as a «targeted and clearly racist attack». In a post on its social media channels, the town called for witnesses, expressing outrage over what it termed a «heinous act committed in a place of
Moroccan political parties are seeking to align themselves with the expectations of Generation Z, a generation defined by its demand for transparency and integrity. «In anticipation of the 2026 legislative elections, some parties have drawn up a blacklist of their most corrupt members or those with legal troubles, with the aim of excluding them from the upcoming elections», a party source told Yabiladi. According to the same source, «political parties, including those within
During his visit to Moscow, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reaffirmed Morocco’s unwavering position on the Sahara issue. «We agree that solutions must respect international law and its principles. However, it is essential that these principles not be manipulated or interpreted in a way that obstructs progress toward a solution», the Moroccan diplomat said during a lively press conference on Thursday alongside his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. Bourita stressed that this
After a series of underwhelming seasons in France and Greece, Moroccan international Azzedine Ounahi is experiencing a remarkable comeback with Girona FC. On Thursday, the club honored the former Olympique de Marseille player as the «Player of the Month» for September. The midfielder, who represents the Moroccan national team, has made an impressive start with the Spanish club. Having signed a contract last August that extends until 2030, he has already taken to the field in four La
In 2025, Morocco’s economic growth is expected to strengthen compared to the previous year, according to forecasts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization projects that Morocco’s GDP will rise from 3.8% to 4.4%, before stabilizing at 4.2% in 2026. However, global growth is expected to slow down, reflecting a more moderate overall pace.
Maintenance Aero Maroc (MAM), a subsidiary of Sabena Engineering, broke ground on its new hangar on Wednesday, October 15, at Benslimane Airport. Dedicated to the heavy maintenance of C-130 Hercules and F-16 aircraft, the facility is developed in partnership with MEDZ Morocco (CDG) and U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin, MAM and Sabena Engineering announced on Thursday. «This construction is more than an infrastructure, it embodies a collective ambition and mutual trust among
As anticipated, Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, met with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, on Thursday in Moscow. «This meeting is part of the ongoing strategic partnership established between His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, and President Vladimir Putin in March 2016», said a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Living Abroad. The two ministers «expressed satisfaction with the quality of
In a meeting this Thursday with Morocco's Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the Sahara issue. «We also discussed the status of the peace process in Western Sahara, considering the ongoing deliberations at the UN Security Council», he remarked. «We reiterated our firm stance supporting the resolution of disputes and conflicts, both in Africa and globally, through solely political and diplomatic means, in line with the core
In Spain, the House of Representatives passed a resolution on Thursday, October 16, rejecting the agricultural agreement between Morocco and the European Union, which covers products from Western Sahara. The proposal, introduced by the far-right party Vox, received unexpected backing from the far-left coalition Sumar, a member of the governing majority, as well as from the main opposition party, the People's Party (PP). This rare convergence between political extremes allowed the motion to