Beijing has excluded the Polisario Front from the China-Africa summit, which opened on Tuesday, September 3, with a meeting of foreign ministers. In August, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met with the Chinese ambassador in Algiers to advocate for the Polisario's inclusion in the China-Africa summit. An Algerian media outlet subsequently claimed that the Polisario's presence at the China-Africa summit was a «de facto necessity». Beijing has consistently rejected Algerian
The Association «Victims of Tazmamart and Their Friends» announced that the National Council for Human Rights has contacted some families of the victims to conduct DNA tests on the remains of those who died unjustly in Tazmamart prison. While acknowledging the significant delay, the association commended the National Council for Human Rights for finally responding to their request. In a statement, the association expressed appreciation for the response but emphasized that it was
Moroccan telecommunications company Inwi has announced a partnership with Soufiane El Bakkali, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time world champion. The partnership aims to celebrate El Bakkali's extraordinary achievements and inspire young people to push their limits and believe in their potential, Inwi said Tuesday in a statement. Inwi stated that the partnership with El Bakkali embodies its desire to promote successful role models who can inspire young Moroccans to achieve their
A Sahrawi media outlet critical of the Polisario leadership, while also antagonistic towards Morocco, has publicly accused Brahim Ghali of leading a network that steals Algerian-supplied fuel for military regions. According to Futuro Sahara, Ghali has delegated the management of this alleged fuel diversion operation to a family member. The outlet claims that the Polisario has been supplying fuel to MINURSO teams in the «liberated zones» east of the Moroccan-built sand wall, as
The Ministry of Equipment and Water is expediting the construction of 15 large dams, totaling a capacity of 4.778 billion cubic meters, in Morocco. Upon completion, these dams will significantly enhance potable water supply across the Kingdom, support agricultural irrigation, generate hydroelectric power, and replenish groundwater resources. The following is the progress on these dam projects: Ghiss Dam in Al-Hoceima province, where work has progressed by about 99%. It has a storage capacity
Abdellatif Ouahbi, the Moroccan Minister of Justice, has vowed to take a firm stance against the defamation and privacy violations rampant on social media platforms. In a recent interview with 2M, Ouahbi stated, «We will introduce specific articles in the penal code to impose strict penalties, including imprisonment, for these harmful acts. The unchecked behavior on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, such as filming people's private lives without their consent, will no longer be
Two female farm workers were killed in a road accident on Monday morning on National Road n°1 between Tiznit and Agadir. The tragedy occurred following a collision between two buses transporting farm workers, due to fog. One bus was stationary, while the other was approaching from Tiznit. According to sources quoted by 2m.ma, the accident occurred near the douar Aït Salah, in the rural commune of Belfaa, province of Chtouka-Aït Baha. Nine other injured passengers were transferred
Abdelaali Hassani Cherif, the candidate of the Movement of Society for Peace (MSP), who has been authorized to participate in Algeria's September 7 presidential elections, has outlined his conditions for a potential resumption of diplomatic relations with Morocco, which have been severed since August 2021. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Cherif stated, «I believe that the decision to normalize relations with the Zionist entity is the direct cause of the tensions between Algeria and
Bachir Mustapha Sayed has made clear his intention to succeed Brahim Ghali as the leader of the Polisario. He has resigned from his position as an advisor to the current head of the Front, according to former members of the Polisario and sources close to the matter, who spoke to Yabiladi. This development stirred debates over the weekend in WhatsApp groups within both the Tindouf camps and major cities in the Sahara. Reactions were mixed, ranging from enthusiasm to rejection and suspicion.
Many families affected by last year's earthquake in Morocco are still struggling to return to normal lives. Speaking to Yabiladi, they denounced insufficient aid, slow reconstruction, and delays.
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