A group of about 20 Moroccan football fans gathered last Tuesday evening at Astoria’s historic Whitey Ford Field, New York, setting off fireworks and pink flares as they unfurled a giant banner of Ultras Winners 2005, the Casablanca-based Wydad Athletic Club’s supporters group. According to local media, videos shared online showed brief scuffles before the pyrotechnic display, which startled nearby residents. «It looked like a bomb was going off», said Neil Herdan,
In his latest report on the situation in Western Sahara, the UN Secretary-General addressed the construction of a road linking Amgala to Bir Oum Grine in Mauritania. Much to the Polisario’s dismay, the United Nations did not issue any condemnation of the project undertaken by Morocco.
Generation Z is rallying to demand a public healthcare system that truly serves all Moroccans. This call to action resonates with the protests from a few weeks ago, which have now evolved into a powerful youth-led movement. In response to this pressing issue, the Minister of Health has unveiled measures to address the protesters' concerns. «The Minister of Health and Social Protection, Mr. Amine Tahraoui, announced the appointment of 543 specialist doctors who will soon be joining the
Morocco was one of the eight Arab countries that participated to the Yom Kippur war, fought between from the 6th to teh 25th of October 1973. King Hassan II ordered Moroccan soldiers to take part of one of the deadliest Arab-Israeli wars in the history of the Middle East. Flashback.
After the United Nations, the European Union has now addressed the Generation Z protests in Morocco. The EU's twenty-seven member states have urged «all stakeholders to maintain calm» within the kingdom. «We recognize the importance of youth participation in public life and urge all parties to preserve calm», stated an EU spokesperson for Foreign Affairs. «We welcome the openness to dialogue shown by the Moroccan authorities. We deplore the acts of violence
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) said on Sunday that it had responded with «great seriousness» to a video shared on social media showing behavior described as «unlawful» and attributed to two uniformed police officers. According to 2M, the Inspectorate General of the DGSN has been instructed to conduct a thorough investigation into the video to verify its authenticity, identify any possible misconduct or violations, and determine the appropriate
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) of Morocco and the French army have launched the 2025 edition of the Chergui exercise, taking place in the eastern region of the kingdom close to the Algerian border. France has dispatched «elements of the 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment, a platoon from the 1st Hunter Regiment, a section from the 1st Tirailleurs Regiment, and a command module from the 4th Airmobile Brigade, working alongside units of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR)», as reported by
New Moroccan political parties are voicing their positions on the protests led by Generation Z. The Popular Movement, an opposition party, convened its political bureau to address the matter, advocating for «the adoption of a new governance model to overhaul the educational and healthcare systems». The Popular Movement is pushing for «real alternatives for sustainable employment through regional initiatives», emphasizing the creation of a «new governance model
On October 2nd, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made an unexpected arrival at Marrakech airport aboard a Boeing 747-400. The visit was kept under wraps by the Saudi royal cabinet, leaving many to speculate on its purpose. Accompanying the Crown Prince was former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri, as reported by a well-informed source who spoke to Yabiladi. It's worth noting that Hariri was previously seen at a dinner in Paris in April 2018, which brought together both the Saudi
The Russian Embassy in Rabat has issued a cautionary statement to Russian tourists in Morocco, advising them to steer clear of demonstrations organized by the Generation Z movement. Moscow's diplomatic mission recommends avoiding large gatherings, according to a report by a Russian media outlet. In its statement, the embassy noted that it has not yet received any complaints from Russian nationals concerning these protests. It highlighted that «protests have been ongoing in several
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