A few hours before Staffan de Mistura arrived in the Tindouf camps, Polisario leader Brahim Ghali dismissed Mohamed Sidati, the Polisario's so-called «Minister of Foreign Affairs» who had been appointed in February 2023. He was replaced by Mohamed Yeslem Beissat, a member of the Rguibates tribe, Oulad Cheikh faction. Since November 2020, Beissat had been heading the Polisario’s representation in South Africa. «This appointment was expected, given the deep disagreements
The UN Secretary-General’s envoy for Western Sahara, Staffan de Mistura, continued his tour of the region with a visit to Laayoune on Friday, April 4. «He landed this afternoon at Laayoune airport, coming from Nouakchott. He immediately went to the MINURSO headquarters to meet with the head of the UN mission, Russian diplomat Alexander Ivanko», a Moroccan source close to the matter told Yabiladi. As a reminder, the UN envoy had already visited Laayoune and Dakhla in September
Achraf Hakimi is shining brighter than ever in the Paris Saint-Germain jersey. Dynamic and decisive, the Moroccan full-back is having an exceptionally complete season, establishing himself as one of the best in the world in his position. A constant presence on the right flank since his arrival in 2021, he recently extended his contract until 2029—a clear sign of the full confidence Luis Enrique places in him. The Spanish coach has helped reshape Hakimi’s game. By assigning him a
A lo largo de la historia, los marroquíes han desarrollado métodos únicos para cocinar langostas, transformando así una plaga en una delicia e incluso en una fuente de alivio económico. Exploremos las fascinantes maneras en que los marroquíes preparaban las langostas en los siglos XVIII y XIX.
Au cours de l'histoire, les Marocains ont développé des méthodes uniques pour cuisiner les criquets, transformant ainsi un fléau en une délicatesse et même en une source de soulagement économique. Explorons les façons fascinantes dont les Marocains préparaient les criquets aux XVIIIe et XIXe siècles.
Throughout history, Moroccans, including Jewish communities, developed unique methods to cook locusts, turning a pest into a delicacy and even a source of economic relief. Let’s explore the fascinating ways Moroccans prepared locusts during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Royal Air Maroc and Mauritania Airlines signed a strategic partnership on April 4, in Casablanca, aimed at strengthening the direct Casablanca-Nouakchott route. The agreement includes a «free flow» code-sharing arrangement and extends to several areas: maintenance, handling, training, digitalization, and human resources. This collaboration will offer passengers of both airlines a smoother travel experience and better international connections. Royal Air Maroc will increase its
«The Moroccan School: Diagnosis of a Former Teacher» is the latest work by Mohamed Nedali, who draws from his personal experience to share his perspective on the state of public schools and their declining standards in Morocco. Having taught French in secondary schools for three decades in Tinghir and Tahannaout, the award-winning author is a direct witness to the deterioration of the public educational system. «I have seen reforms come and go, all ending in futility; the
Morocco's leading private healthcare group, Akdital, is making a significant strategic move: expanding operations outside of Morocco. The group has announced the launch of four hospital projects in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, signaling the first phase of its plan to establish a strong regional presence by 2030. During a press conference this Friday, Akdital unveiled its ambition to become a premier healthcare provider in the Arab world. This international expansion will be
Marrakech will host the third GITEX Africa Morocco forum from April 14 to 16, 2025. Following the success of the first two editions, this year’s event aims to mark a new milestone. Artificial intelligence will take center stage in the discussions, alongside digital infrastructure and initiatives positioning Africa as a key player on the global stage.