Morocco and the Republic of Azerbaijan have lifted visa obligations for both Moroccan and Azerbaijani nationals, Morocco’s embassy in Azerbaijan announced on Friday. The visa exemption will take effect on August 28th, marking the 32nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. «Beginning on this date, Azerbaijani nationals will be able to travel to Morocco without a visa for stays of up to 90 days, provided their passports are valid for at
A Moroccan boxer and member of the International Boxing Federation’s athletes’ committee has filed a complaint alleging electronic harassment, insults, death threats, and defamation after being accused of orchestrating controversy over Algerian boxer Imane Khelif's gender identity.
Tommy Robinson, co-founder of the English Defence League (EDL), is under scrutiny for allegedly inciting recent xenophobic and anti-Islamic riots in the UK, following a knife attack falsely attributed to a Muslim immigrant. He distances himself from the EDL and blames local residents for the violence.
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has condemned the «exclusion» of its members from participating in the organization of the 2024 general census, scheduled for September 1-30. «After being selected like other citizens and completing all preparation and training stages, they have been sidelined solely because they belong to the Justice and Development Party», the PJD's secretariat general stated in a press release issued on Thursday, August 8. The Islamist party,
In the United Kingdom, the Labour government has affirmed that commercial activities in Western Sahara are legal, continuing the stance of its Conservative predecessor. This decision has disappointed the Polisario.
A Royal Armed Forces (FAR) drone conducted a new strike on Thursday, August 8, targeting the Polisario militias. The operation, which took place in the Moug El Kalbe area, located east of the Sand Wall erected by the FAR, hit two all-terrain vehicles and a truck. The exact number of casualties and injuries is not yet known, a source close to the matter told Yabiladi. Meanwhile, a Polisario media outlet confirmed the «complete destruction of two vehicles and a large truck in the liberated
Morocco's U-23 football team wins Olympic bronze after defeating Egypt 6-0. With this win, Morocco secures its second Paris Olympics medal and becomes the first Arab country to win a medal in football.
Stade de Reims and ACF Fiorentina have reportedly reached an agreement for the transfer of Moroccan international Amir Richardson, according to sports journalist Fabrizio Romano. The French club will pay €10 million for the player, with a 10% capital gain included in the deal, as reported by Romano. Final details still need to be ironed out before Richardson undergoes his medical examination. ??? Fiorentina agree deal with Reims to sign 2002 born midfielfer Amir Richardson.Deal in
Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita, held a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart, Kamikawa Yoko, on Thursday, August 8, 2024. The discussion focused on strengthening the already positive bilateral relations, particularly in light of the «Memorandum of Cooperation for a Strengthened Partnership» signed on May 31, 2024, in Tokyo. ??-??| أجرى السيد ناصر بوريطة، يومه الخميس، محادثة هاتفية مع نظيرته
Famous Moroccan actor Said Taghmaoui has decided to withdraw from the «Essaouira Darna» association, which cares for children in difficult situations, accusing the organization of fraud. In response, the association has accused him of «exploiting its name for financial gain and confirmed that it will take legal action».