In the European Parliament, resistance to the newly proposed agricultural agreement between Morocco and the European Union is intensifying. After the intervention by Spanish MEP Isabel Serra Sanchez, German MEP Bernd Lange, a member of the Social Democrats and chair of the International Trade Committee, has voiced his concerns. «The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) made its decision known a year ago, yet the Commission appears either unable or unwilling to address the issue
A Rabat appeals court on Monday, October 6, upheld the two-and-a-half-year prison sentence previously handed to feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar for «offending Islam». Arrested this summer after posting a photo wearing a T-shirt with writing deemed blasphemous, Lachgar was also fined 50,000 dirhams. A fine also confirmed in appeal. One of her lawyers, Ghizlane Mamouni, told AFP that the defense will seek a sentence adjustment and file a cassation appeal, denouncing what she
The Spanish National Court on Monday opened the trial of Yassine Kanjaa, a Moroccan national accused of carrying out a terrorist attack in Algeciras (Cádiz) in January 2023, which left Bishop Diego Valencia dead and several others injured. The public prosecutor is seeking a 50-year prison sentence, arguing that Kanjaa was motivated by jihadist ideology following a period of religious radicalization in the months leading up to the attack. According to the indictment, Kanjaa entered the
In Spain, the host of the YouTube channel Salem Maataoui TV is facing multiple complaints. The most recent was filed on September 26, 2025, in Almería, where a Moroccan national reported being the victim of «fraud» that he says also affected his relatives. Another complainant, who is physically and mentally disabled, claims to have invested over one million euros. The accused, however, denies any wrongdoing.
Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd was attacked on Sunday at Marignane airport, as reported by BFM Marseille Provence, citing police sources. The Olympique de Marseille (OM) central defender was targeted just before boarding a flight to join the Moroccan national team for their upcoming matches. The Atlas Lion «was in the VIP lounge waiting for his flight to Morocco» when an individual «approached him to request his phone number and a selfie», according to the media
At least 98 organizations and networks worldwide have signed a petition calling for the release of participants in the international flotilla «Sumud», which seeks to lift the siege on the Gaza Strip. In a statement received by Yabiladi, the signatories demand the «end of the genocide» committed against the Palestinians. They also express their «anger and indignation» following the interception that took place overnight from Wednesday to Thursday and the
Le président de la Confédération africaine de football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, a réaffirmé le rôle central du Maroc en tant qu'hôte exclusif de la Coupe d'Afrique des Nations (CAN) 2025. L'événement se déroulera au Maroc du 21 décembre 2025 au 18 janvier 2026. Cette déclaration intervient en réponse aux récentes interrogations sur la capacité du pays à organiser le tournoi, notamment
El presidente de la Confederación Africana de Fútbol (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, ha reafirmado el papel crucial de Marruecos como anfitrión exclusivo de la Copa Africana de Naciones (CAN) 2025. El torneo se celebrará en Marruecos del 21 de diciembre de 2025 al 18 de enero de 2026. Esta declaración llega en respuesta a las recientes dudas sobre la capacidad del país para organizar el evento, especialmente ante las manifestaciones encabezadas por el
The UN Secretary-General has submitted his latest report on developments in Western Sahara, covering the period from October 2024 to September 2025, to the members of the Security Council. The document notes that the reclamation of territory east of the Sand Wall began earlier this year, with the United Nations’ approval. In paragraph 45, Antonio Guterres reveals that the Royal Armed Forces (FAR) have undertaken activities east of the barrier. «On March 10 and May 8, 2025, the FAR
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed Morocco’s role as the exclusive host of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, addressing recent questions about the country’s readiness amid ongoing protests led by the youth movement GenZ212. Speaking during the CAF General Assembly, Motsepe made the Confederation’s position clear: «I had these questions about what’s happening in Morocco and