news_byLatifa Babas

Criticized by Morocco, FIFA responds saying it does not want «white elephant» stadiums

FIFA has responded to questions raised by Morocco after it realized that changes were added to the 2026 World Cup scoring system. It warned that it does not want unfitting «white elephant» stadiums.

The Dutch police look for alternatives to fight against Moroccan mafia

Moroccan mafia, known as Mocro Maffia, is reputed for being one of the most violent gangs in the Netherlands. It took over the streets of Amsterdam, forcibly recruiting young Moroccans who ended up being victims and criminals at the same time.

Muslim communities in New York and the UK unite to face the «Punish a Muslim Day»

Security measures are taken in both New York and the UK to go through the «Punish a Muslim Day» a hate campaign that targets Muslims. Muslim communities unite in the two countries to fight against racism and Islamophobia.

The Pentagon showers Morocco with weapons through its Excess Defense Articles program

Through the Pentagon’s Excess Defense Articles, Morocco receives weapons the US is no more using. The trend grew wider recently, making of Morocco the largest US weapons buyer in Africa.

In a letter to Infantino, Lekjaa protests against FIFA’s last minute bid criteria manipulations

FRMF president Fouzi Lekjaa protests in a letter sent to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, against the undisclosed changes added to the eligibility criteria hours before the deadline for bid books to be handed over last month.

Morocco reminds the UN of its responsibilities after the Polisario enters buffer zones

Morocco is currently conducting a diplomatic offensive, responding to the Polisario’s violation of the 1991 ceasefire. This is not the first time that the Kingdom denounces such provocations.

Sahara : In a letter sent to the SC president, Hilale warns against the current Casus Belli

On Sunday, 1st of April, permanent representative of Morocco to the United Nations, Ambassador Omar Hilale in a letter sent to president of the Security Council, Gustavo Meza-Cuadra, warned against the situation in the buffer zone.

The Polisario storms a buffer zone and Morocco sends reinforcement troops to the Sahara

Once again, the Polisario is sending its armed elements to the buffer zone. The separatist movement is now present in four buffer zones, namely Mahbes, Tifarity, Gueguerate and Bir Lahlou, breaking the arrangement set up in 1976 under the auspices of the United Nations.

Morocco's position bolstered by Guterres' preliminary report on the Sahara

Yabiladi was able to take a look at a copy of the UN Secretary-General's preliminary report on Western Sahara. The document to be presented soon by Antonio Guterres bears positive news for Morocco.

Diaspo #34 : Abdelhamid Serghini, a 3D graphic designer who travels the world

Traveling is a passion for Abdelhamid Serghini. The 31-year-old Moroccan national has chosen to make a living out of his talent. Now, he is a 3D graphic designer based in Doha (Qatar) and a globetrotter who travels the world whenever he has the chance to.