Officers of the National Police arrested a man at the «Tarajal» border crossing in the city of Ceuta yesterday as he was about to depart for Morocco on a motorcycle. During the security check, one of the police officers verified the identity of the individual, who holds Dutch nationality, and discovered that he was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Interpol on April 3. The detainee is wanted by Turkish authorities in connection with a drug trafficking case
The Spanish People's Party (PP) seeks to isolate the Socialist Party (PSOE) by presenting a non-binding proposal before the Foreign Affairs Committee in the Spanish Parliament next week. The aim is to thwart any attempt by the Socialists in the coalition government to relinquish control of the airspace over Western Sahara to Morocco. In its proposal, the PP calls on the government to adhere to the resolutions of the International Civil Aviation Organization, a United Nations agency concerned
A couple, aged 65 and 42, remains in custody after smuggling a newborn baby from Morocco to Turin last October in a shopping bag with the intention of selling her, local media reported. The case, dubbed «Save the Baby», also led to the arrest of two accomplices. The judge cited risks of escape, evidence tampering, and reoffending as reasons for the continued detention. The investigation began after a report to the Public Prosecutor's Office revealed that a Moroccan family in Turin
From April 4 to 13, 2025, Place Saint-Michel will trade its Parisian cobblestones for the vibrant colors of Morocco. During the Moroccan Cultural Days, a temporary village will be set up in the heart of the capital, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., offering a one-way ticket to Marrakech, Rabat, Casablanca, or Essaouira—without ever leaving Paris. With the atmosphere of souks, the scent of spices, handmade crafts, and mouthwatering cuisine, this Moroccan escape offers a sun-drenched stroll through
After the 2035 Women’s World Cup was awarded to England, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) announced on Thursday a project for a joint bid with Spain and Morocco to host the following edition in 2039. In a statement, the FPF announced that it is in discussions with its Spanish and Moroccan counterparts to «co-organize a Women’s World Cup». This initiative follows an earlier joint attempt for the 2035 edition, which was recently disclosed by the president of
The Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) has condemned the arrest of Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and a prominent opposition figure in Turkey. In a statement released on Thursday, April 3, the Moroccan political party asserted that «democracy in Turkey is facing unprecedented attacks and deliberate violations orchestrated by the country’s political authorities». The Moroccan socialists denounced what they described as «excessive authoritarianism»,
The Polisario Front’s allies within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are rallying other member states to support the «decolonization and self-determination of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic», the Front’s press agency reported on Thursday, April 3. This push is exemplified by the signing of a memorandum of understanding on April 2 between SADC’s Executive Secretary, Elias M. Magosi, and the Polisario’s representative in Botswana, Bah El
The British government is not ruling out the possibility of supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. «We continue to have discussions with our Moroccan friends», said Foreign Secretary David Lammy in response to a question from Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell. «This is a complex issue. The position of the government remains unchanged. Of course, we keep things under review as we continue to discuss these issues», he added.
In recent weeks, tensions between Mali and Algeria have escalated, with armed confrontations at the border. In this interview with Yabiladi, Ali Ansari, president of the Timbuktu Center for Studies, analyzes the stakes of this regional conflict.
El presidente Trump ha anunciado un nuevo arancel base del 10 % sobre las importaciones marroquíes a Estados Unidos, lo que podría afectar aún más el comercio ya desequilibrado entre Marruecos y Estados Unidos. En 2024, el superávit comercial de Estados Unidos con Marruecos alcanzó los 3,4 mil millones de dólares, un aumento significativo en comparación con los 35 millones de dólares en 2005, un año después de la firma