On the 11th of January 1944, the Istiqlal party, recently formed, wrote a Manifesto demanding Morocco’s full independence. The party’s struggle against the French protectorate was carried out throughout the years even after the exile of Sultan Mohammed ben Youssef. Flash back.
The Morocco team bowed out of the Kings League World Cup after a narrow 2-1 defeat to Colombia in the semi-finals, held in Milan on Friday. Morocco took an early lead with a goal from Nadir Louah in the third minute. However, Colombia responded with determination, leveling the score through Julio Perea in the seventh minute and taking the lead with Angelo Caro's strike in the 19th minute. Morocco's hopes were briefly reignited when Mbark Boussoufa found the net, seemingly equalizing the
Justin Trudeau's decision to step down as Liberal Party leader stems from mounting pressure over Canada’s housing crisis and declining public support, partly fueled by shifting attitudes toward immigration. While immigrants are unfairly blamed for the crisis, experts point to deeper systemic issues, including insufficient housing policies and economic challenges.
Moroccan international Yahya Attiat-Allah successfully underwent surgery in Cairo on Thursday, January 9, following a severe facial injury sustained during last Tuesday's match against Smouha. ? جراحة ناجحة لـ«يحيى عطية الله» بعد إصابته في مباراة سموحة?#يلا_يا_أهلي pic.twitter.com/CxrwScqr2I — النادي الأهلي (@AlAhly) January 9, 2025 Al Ahly's medical team, led by Dr. Ahmed Jaballah, has provided
French-Moroccan actor Saïd Taghmaoui recently took to social media to share videos capturing the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have claimed his home. «We're still a little traumatized. A lot! Without adding fuel to the fire, and without making any sordid puns, we've been through hell. I tried to stay as long as possible to save what I could. But my whole neighborhood went up in smoke, and so did my house. I managed to save a few things, including a car and two or three
«Air Arabia Maroc», a leader in low-cost aviation, inaugurated a new direct flight route between Rabat and Oujda on Thursday, January 9. Supported by the Oriental Region, this route aims to enhance air connectivity across Moroccan regions. The inaugural flight was celebrated in a lively ceremony at Oujda Angad Airport, just before the aircraft's arrival from Rabat-Salé International Airport. The event featured a performance by a «Reggada» band, a popular
On January the 10th, 1966, L’Express published on its cover the testimony of a French man who witnessed the kidnapping, a few weeks earlier, of Mehdi Ben Barka. Seven days later, George Figon was found dead in his apartment. On January the 20th, an international arrest warrant was issued against General Oufkir and General Dlimi. The French weekly news magazine’s story that caused a scandal. History.
Former Moroccan football star Medhi Benatia has been appointed as the director of football at Olympique de Marseille, according to a club press release. This announcement follows Benatia's tenure as a sports consultant for the French club since November 2023. «Medhi Benatia is continuing his adventure at a club dear to his heart, alongside President Pablo Longoria, who facilitated his return to OM», the release stated. Benatia's new role is part of his collaboration with the
Ptolemy, the last king of Mauretania, which included parts of modern-day Morocco, was executed by Roman Emperor Caligula in 40 AD over a purple cloak. Following his death, Mauretania was annexed by Rome and divided into provinces, with northern Morocco becoming Mauretania Tingitana.
Moroccan rescue teams, sent to Valencia in November 2024 to support rescue and rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by Storm Dana, have concluded their mission in Spain. The Moroccan rescue teams, consisting of 80 personnel equipped with 25 fire trucks and maintenance and suction equipment, are set to return home today, according to the Kingdom's Consul General in Valencia, Said Idrissi Bouzidi, who spoke to Yabiladi on Thursday. «The return started today, January 9, at noon. The