Morocco ranked 66th globally in the 2024 Global Innovation Index, performing notably well in creativity and exceeding expectations for lower-middle-income countries. The report also highlighted Morocco's rapid rise in the rankings over the past decade and its inclusion among Africa's top scientific clusters, though challenges remain in business development and patenting.
Spain's head of government has disappointed both the Polisario and Algeria. In his address to the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed that «Spain will continue to support the UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy in seeking a mutually acceptable solution within the framework of the Organization», according to a press release from the Spanish Presidency. Once again, Sanchez avoided mentioning «the right to self-determination of the people of
The Labour Party, which has been in power in the UK since the July 4 general election, held its annual conference in Liverpool from September 22 to 25. The Polisario sent a delegation, led by its representative in London, to attend the opening session of the meeting and attempt to mobilize Labour Party members, especially MPs, in support of its positions. Polisario media emphasized that «the Polisario Front has maintained brotherly and friendly relations with the British Labour Party
The death toll from a bus swept away by torrential rains in the Tata valley has risen to 12, with four people still missing. A new body was discovered on Thursday morning in the military belt in the Boumalous area. The victim has been identified as Naima Bouzidi, one of the passengers on the Bani bus, a local human rights activist told Yabiladi. In addition to the four missing passengers from the bus, a young woman from the Ighorten village in the Takzmirt community remains unaccounted
Algeria is preparing to host its annual Oran Forum in support of the Polisario Front. The event will coincide with the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf has invited his counterparts from Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and the Republic of Guyana, non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, to attend the forum. Somalia, which will join the Security Council in January 2025, has also been invited. Officially, the meeting aims
Algeria has announced that it will immediately reinstate visa requirements for foreign citizens holding Moroccan passports. The decision was announced by the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. In a statement, Algeria justified its decision by citing Morocco's «abuse» of the visa-free arrangement between the two countries. Algeria accused Morocco of «engaging in activities that threaten its stability and national security, including organized crime, drug and
Moroccan medical students protesting the government's decision to shorten their training by one year were violently dispersed by authorities during a sit-in in Rabat. The students, supported by their families and medical professors, are calling for the reinstatement of suspended students, an apology from the government, and reform of medical education.
Servier Morocco has introduced a new initiative called «Morocco Movement September in Gold» (MMSOR) to support children battling cancer in the country. The program is part of the global «September in Gold» campaign, which aims to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research and care. The MMSOR is designed to provide comprehensive support to young cancer patients, their families, and healthcare providers. This includes financial assistance, emotional support,
Following royal instructions, the Moroccan government has announced a comprehensive program to rehabilitate areas affected by recent flooding in the southeastern region of the country. The program, with a total budget of nearly 2.5 billion dirhams, will focus on repairing damaged buildings, infrastructure, and essential services such as roads, telecommunications, electricity, drinking water, and sanitation. To support the recovery of agricultural activities, the program will also include the
The Spanish government's decision to expel Sahrawi asylum seekers from Spain continues to face widespread criticism within the country. Following similar demands from Sumar and Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC), Bildu, another coalition partner of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has called for an immediate halt to the deportations of Sahrawis detained at Madrid-Barajas airport. In a joint statement, ERC and Bildu urged Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska to appear before