The family of lawyer Mohamed Ziane announced, Monday, that following a recent visit, they have confirmed that he «considers himself to be in a state of arbitrary detention since Friday, November 21, 2025, marking the completion of his prison sentence without any reductions». In their statement, the family emphasized that Ziane is determined to end this situation. He has «informed the prison administration of his decision to embark on an indefinite hunger strike starting
Since President Kaïs Saïed extended a warm welcome to the Polisario leader in late August 2022, relations between Morocco and Tunisia have been at a standstill. Rabat recalled its ambassador for consultations, prompting Tunis to do the same. Three years into this unofficial freeze, former Tunisian ambassador Elyes Kasri is now calling on his government to reestablish ties with the Kingdom. «Those few Tunisians trying to drive a wedge between Tunisia and Morocco overlook the
Last Saturday, the Public Prosecutor for the Primary Court of Tetouan ordered the prosecution of five individuals linked to a covert paragliding network. This network had been using Mount Belyounech as a launch site for irregular migrants of various nationalities aiming to reach Ceuta. According to a report by Al Akhbar newspaper, these paragliding operations lacked essential safety and precautionary measures, posing a significant threat to the lives of participants. The authorities have
The Movement for Parity Democracy released an open letter addressed to Parliament, condemning what it describes as «political violence» on the eve of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The letter aims to guarantee more space for women in office and demand equality.
Last week, a Moroccan national was deported from Spain following an expulsion order from the government delegation in Zaragoza. The order was prompted by the individual's extensive criminal history, especially offenses against individuals, as reported by Spanish media outlets. The man was intercepted by Canfranc's mobile surveillance unit during a routine operation near Candanchú, in the Aragon region of northern Spain. This operation was part of a broader initiative to tackle
Morocco has won the Under-12 African Tennis Championship, a prestigious competition that took place from Nov. 17-23 at the MTA club in Casablanca and featured participants from 11 African nations. In the girls' category, the Moroccan team, comprising Dina Jaoid, Nouha Touimy and Yacout El Ghafouli, delivered an exceptional performance. They secured victories in all their matches against South Africa, Tunisia, Kenya and Nigeria, as reported by the Royal Moroccan Tennis
A court in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has ordered the Moroccan consulate to pay 20,000 euros to an administrative employee, citing «workplace harassment» by the current consul. Despite an earlier offer of 55,000 euros to drop the case, the employee pursued legal action to highlight the psychological harm and degrading treatment he faced.
The Association for Law and Justice in Morocco (ADJM) called for an effective end to land grabbing in the country on Monday, Nov. 24. In a statement sent to Yabiladi, the NGO laments the «painful societal climate», with the persistence of cases involving victims of these practices and the misappropriation of inheritances. Many of the victims, the ADJM says, are Moroccans residing abroad (MRE), who are confronted with «illegal property transfers, document falsifications,
A painting by Winston Churchill, titled «Marrakech», shattered records at an international auction in Canada on November 19, fetching an impressive $1.5 million. This sale, which took place as part of an auction of the Hudson's Bay Company's art collection, exceeded initial estimates by more than threefold. Created around 1935, this painting is a testament to one of the most significant periods in Churchill's artistic journey. Measuring 24 by 20 inches, the artwork was initially
The Real Estate Asset Price Index (REAPI) recorded an annual increase of 1.2% in the third quarter of 2025, according to Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) and the National Agency for Land Conservation, Cadastre, and Cartography (ANCFCC). This rise is driven by a 1.5% appreciation in residential properties, a 1% increase in land prices, and a 1.4% growth in commercial properties, BAM and ANCFCC explained in a report on the overall real estate market trend for Q3-2025. There was also a 26.6% surge in