The Justice and Development Party (PJD) sent an open letter to French President Emmanuel Macron. In the letter, signed by the party's Secretary General, Abdelilah Benkirane, the party expressed its «great satisfaction with your speech regarding the historical relations of friendship and mutual respect between Morocco and France, as well as the promising prospects opened by this visit». However, the party expressed its «surprise at the content of your speech on Israel's war of
President Macron's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara in July 2024 is now entering the operational phase. Following his speech to the Moroccan Parliament and the signing of numerous agreements, here are the three main areas of action France is focusing on in the Saharan provinces.
Real Betis has extended Moroccan international Abdessamad Ezzalzouli’s contract until June 30, 2029, the Andalusian club announced on Wednesday. «Real Betis Balompié and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli have agreed to extend the Moroccan international's contract until 2029», the club stated. Since joining Betis in the 2023/2024 season, Ezzalzouli has quickly established himself as a key player, playing a crucial role in securing the team’s qualification for the Champions
The «Enhanced Exceptional Partnership» Declaration, signed on Monday in Rabat by King Mohammed VI and President Emmanuel Macron, marks a new chapter in Moroccan-French relations. In his address to the Moroccan Parliament, the French President proposed elevating the level of cooperation between the two nations. «To project our bilateral relationship into the future and to fulfill our shared ambitions, I proposed to His Majesty King Mohammed VI a new strategic framework linking
The border conflict between Morocco and Algeria, known as the Sand War, was an opportunity for Fidel Castro to initiate a military intervention outside the borders of his country. The second time was when, the Cuban forces joined President Dos Santos in Anglo while King Hassan II supported his opponent Jonas Savimbi, an Angolan political leader. Flashback.
Translated into Arabic by Mustafa Aarab at the request of the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) and Sochepress Editions, the book Rahma: The Path to My Freedom by Moroccan-Dutch author Rahma El Mouden is now available in bookstores and online, both in Morocco and internationally. Originally published in Dutch in the Netherlands, the Arabic edition aims to make the book more accessible to Moroccans worldwide, according to a press release received by Yabiladi. Born in Tangier in
The delegation accompanying French President Emmanuel Macron on his visit to Morocco included Moroccan-born comedian Yassine Belattar, sparking controversy in France. The debate intensified over Belattar's choice of attire while greeting King Mohammed VI, as photos and videos shared on social media show him dressed in casual athletic wear. Belattar wore sports pants and sneakers among the French delegation greeting King Mohammed VI, a choice that quickly stirred reactions, reaching French
The Polisario Front denounced French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech to the Moroccan parliament on Tuesday, in which he reaffirmed his support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara. The separatist front described the French position as «shameful» and «contrary to the United Nations Charter and its resolutions on Western Sahara, as well as to the responsibilities of the French state as a permanent member of the Security Council». «France has
The Moroccan consulate in Valencia announced that, so far, no casualties have been recorded among members of the Moroccan community as a result of Storm Dana, which swept through southeastern Spain on Tuesday. «The local authorities have not yet notified us of any Moroccan victims or missing persons», a source from the consulate told Yabiladi, adding that the consulate has set up a dedicated emergency hotline (818.631.935.0034) for the Moroccan community to handle urgent cases
The UN Security Council has postponed the vote on a new resolution regarding the Sahara issue until tomorrow, Thursday, October 31st. The postponement is said to be due to an «agenda issue» on the part of the UN's executive body, particularly in light of recent developments in the Middle East, a source close to the matter told Yabiladi on Wednesday. On Monday, Algeria withdrew its request for another round of consultations to examine the US draft resolution, paving the way for its