Morocco and Iran have shared a complex relationship shaped by intellectual exchange, Sufi influence, and failed diplomatic overtures, later compounded by Cold War alliances and ideological tensions. Despite a rich cultural heritage, their ties have (...)
The European Union allowed the participation of Polisario members at a ministerial meeting held Friday in Rome with the African Union, focused on agricultural development in Africa. The delegation from the Front was led by its so-called «Minister of (...)
On Thursday, police at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca arrested a 42-year-old foreign national from an Arab country upon his arrival in Morocco on a flight from Turkey.
A background check revealed that the individual was the subject (...)
Strengthening bilateral trade and developing a balanced economic partnership were the focus of the 6th Joint Monitoring Committee for the implementation of the Morocco-Turkey Free Trade Agreement (FTA), held Monday in Ankara.
Co-chaired by Omar (...)
The issue of migration, traditionally viewed through the lens of destination countries, is now undergoing a profound reconfiguration of roles. Among countries of origin, transit, and destination, Morocco is emerging as a key player. On the occasion (...)
The feature film Samia by director Yasemine Samederli (Germany, Italy, Belgium) won the grand prize at the 13th Dakhla International Film Festival, which concluded Wednesday evening.
The jury prize went to Hanami by Denis Fernandes (Cape Verde, (...)
Morocco is expanding its network of military attachés and their deputies stationed at the Kingdom's embassies. According to the Official Bulletin dated June 9, the latest appointments involve Moroccan diplomatic missions in Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, (...)
In a new twist in the case of Marouane El Mokadim's disappearance, security forces in Nador arrested a man last weekend suspected of trying to mislead the family by claiming to have evidence about what happened. His story, however, turned out to be (...)
Morocco plans to review its trade agreement with Turkey to address a growing $3 billion trade deficit, largely driven by significant imports of Turkish fabric, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
To that end, Omar Hejira, Secretary of State to the Minister (...)
As military tensions between Israel and Iran raise concerns across the region, eight Arab and Islamic countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Algeria, have issued a joint statement condemning the Israeli strikes. Morocco, however, chose not (...)
Morocco's military strategy focuses on acquiring advanced weaponry, especially in the aviation sector. According to a report by two think tanks, this effort must be complemented by modernizing the kingdom's naval capabilities and strengthening the (...)
Al-Duhail SC has officially announced the departure of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech, confirming the end of his contract with the club's first team.
In a statement shared on the club's official channels, Al-Duhail stated that Ziyech's contract (...)
Morocco's lemon export market is staging a strong comeback in the 2024/25 marketing year (MY), breaking a four-year downward trend, according to data compiled by EastFruit. Favorable weather and a global drop in lemon production, especially a 33% (...)
A delegation from the Sahrawi Movement for Peace (MSP) is participating in the Socialist International Women's Council meeting in Istanbul, held from May 21 to 23, according to the movement's Secretary General, Hach Ahmed Bericalla.
The Polisario (...)
A delegation from the Polisario is currently participating in Brussels in the preparatory meetings for the European Union–African Union ministerial conference, the Front's press agency reported with satisfaction. Anticipating this participation, (...)
The Spanish Civil Guard has successfully dismantled a criminal network specializing in the illegal import, storage, transport, and export of plastic waste to several countries, including Morocco.
Five individuals were arrested, and 15 others are (...)
Regarding the Sahara issue, South Korea has recently moved away from its neutral stance by expressing support for Morocco's autonomy plan—a policy shift that has drawn the attention of a Spanish research center.
A Spanish think tank based in (...)
Security personnel at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca arrested a 68-year-old Swedish national of Turkish origin on Wednesday, based on an international arrest warrant issued by Swedish authorities, a security source said.
The man was (...)
Morocco's 2025 festival season is kicking off, offering a vibrant mix of genres from pop and rap to sacred and traditional music across cities like Casablanca, Rabat, Fès, and Essaouira. Yabiladi rounds up the must-see music festivals this spring (...)
After laying down its arms last February, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is now on the verge of officially announcing its dissolution—a step the Basque organization ETA had already taken in 2018. Could the Polisario Front, another armed group (...)
Abdellatif Hammouchi, Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, led a Moroccan delegation at the 22nd meeting of intelligence and security chiefs from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, as well as Turkey and (...)
Morocco's exports of clementines have recovered after a decline in 2022, according to a report by EastFruit. The Moroccan Exchange Office recorded exports of 436,000 tons of clementines valued at 369 million dollars during the period from July 2024 (...)
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) will convene its 9th congress in Bouznika on April 26 and 27. Contrary to earlier indications, the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas will not attend the inaugural session. Their name is notably absent from (...)
The European Commission unveiled a new list of so-called «safe countries» regarding migration on Wednesday, which includes seven countries: Morocco, Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, and Tunisia. This classification aims to reduce the (...)