A serious incident occurred at Salah Eddine El Ayoubi middle school in the city of Meknes, where a female student stabbed three of her classmates with a knife on school grounds. According to the newspaper Al-Massae, one of the victims sustained severe injuries to her hand, raising concerns about the potential for permanent disability. The injured students were transported to the hospital for necessary medical treatment, while security authorities have launched an investigation under
In a rare emotional moment, Moroccan footballer Mohamed Ihattaren shared a personal story about his late father during an appearance on Matchday by Supergaande. The RKC Waalwijk player reflected on how his father's presence shaped his early career—and how his passing marked the start of a difficult period. «When my dad was around, I could always say: my father’s here. That gave me so much peace of mind—I could just focus and perform», Ihattaren said, offering a
On the sidelines of the 8th edition of the Automotive Meetings Tangier-Med, two partnership agreements were signed this Wednesday in Tangier to support the continued growth of Morocco’s automotive industry. The first agreement—between the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Economic Inclusion, ANAPEC, and AMICA—aims to strengthen skills across the automotive ecosystem. It focuses on training qualified professionals tailored to the sector’s needs and facilitating their
Faced with mounting challenges—climate change, water stress, rising costs, labor shortages, and international competition—stakeholders in Morocco’s citrus industry are joining forces to shape the future of the sector. From May 13 to 15, 2025, Marrakech will host the first-ever National Citrus Congress, initiated by the interprofessional group Maroc Citrus under the aegis of the Ministry of Agriculture. The goal: to make this event a strategic turning point for the
Hungary reaffirmed its clear support on Wednesday for Morocco’s 2007 autonomy plan as the basis for resolving the Western Sahara issue, stating that it «must be the foundation» of a political solution within the framework of the United Nations. Following talks in Budapest with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó emphasized that Hungary’s position is in line with those recently reiterated by the United
For several days now, badminton professionals have been posting videos calling for a resolution to lift the freeze on their national federation’s membership in international bodies. Such a step would finally allow players, referees, and technicians to represent Morocco in competitions abroad.
The upcoming edition of the Jidar-Rabat Street Art Festival will take place from May 8 to 18, 2025, in the capital, celebrating the tenth anniversary of an event that showcases both global and national street art. This year, eleven walls will be transformed by street artists from eight countries: BEZT (Poland), Ratur (France), Smithe (Mexico), Demsky (Spain), Simo - Kyosuke Shimogori (Japan), NEAN (France), Lonac (Croatia), Iota (Belgium), MURFIN (Spain), Mundana (Ecuador), Masawi (Morocco),
Any designation of the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization by the United States would have serious implications for South Africa, especially for advocacy and fundraising groups. This was discussed by South Africa’s Mail & Guardian in an article by U.S. foreign policy expert Michael Walsh. In his article, published Tuesday, Walsh interviews Zineb Riboua, a Moroccan research fellow with the Hudson Institute’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. Riboua
For about a month, persistent rumors had been circulating. Now, the news is confirmed: France is expanding its consular services to Morocco’s southern provinces. The move carries significant symbolic and political weight, marking a concrete step toward implementing Paris’s recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara. According to Le360, and confirmed by a source to Yabiladi, a TLS Contact center—the operator responsible for processing visa applications to
Nasser Bourita’s European tour has sparked a significant wave of support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for the Sahara. Following France, Estonia, and Moldova, Croatia is the latest country to back the Kingdom’s position.