«Gender Equality – Feminists Put to the Test» is a compelling essay by sociologist Aïcha Belarbi, released this year by La Croisée des chemins. In this work, Belarbi chronicles the evolution of feminist movements in Morocco, offering a deep analysis of their role in advancing equal rights. She implicitly sheds light on the process's shortcomings as well as its contributions to the country's societal evolution. The essay is enriched with a mix of concepts and
Lawyer Abdelhaq Benkadi, a member of the Executive Office of the Moroccan Space for Human Rights, is taking part in the Global Freedom Flotilla bound for Gaza. In this interview with Yabiladi, he shares details about the flotilla’s journey, its response to Israeli attacks and threats, the spirit of solidarity among participants, and the humanitarian message it seeks to deliver.
With protests spreading across several cities demanding better public health and education services, opposition parties have stressed the legitimacy of these peaceful demonstrations. For the past week, reactions have continued to pour in, calling on the government to give priority to dialogue.
Morocco's ambassador to France, Samira Sitaïl, joined a delegation of Arab diplomats in visiting the Palestinian mission in Paris. This visit followed President Emmanuel Macron's historic announcement at the 80th UN General Assembly, where he officially recognized the State of Palestine. «At this pivotal moment, the Ambassadors from Arab League member states, including Samira Sitaïl, conveyed their unwavering support and solidarity» with their Palestinian counterpart, Hala
Bank Al-Maghrib sees growth accelerating to 4.6% in 2025 while inflation stays near record lows at 1% this year, but job creation has slowed sharply with only 5,000 net jobs added in Q2 2025. Governor Abdellatif Jouahri also highlighted ongoing talks with the EU over Moroccan banks’ branches abroad and confirmed work on a new banking law to update prudential rules and consumer protections.
After the Polisario, it is now the so-called «Rif Nationalist Party» that is appealing to Spain for fair treatment similar to that granted to the Palestinians. «What we hope from Spain, which now supports the Palestinian cause, is that it does not forget its obligations towards the people of the Rif and Western Sahara», declared Redouane Oussama, president of this separatist movement, during a meeting in Brussels. According to a media outlet close to the Polisario,
Last night in New York, Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita engaged in discussions with Republican Senator Joe Wilson. Wilson is notably the co-author, alongside Democratic Representative Jimmy Panetta, of a legislative proposal seeking to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization in the United States. In the aftermath of their meeting, Senator Wilson underscored the enduring bond between the two nations, stating that Americans «appreciate that the Kingdom of Morocco was the
For several years, Morocco has been pursuing a strategic transformation in its defense policy, shifting from reliance on imports to the development of a domestic military industry. This approach reflects the Kingdom’s ambition to strengthen its defense sovereignty and assert itself as an emerging regional player.
Les vacances marocaines d'une touriste écossaise ont pris une tournure inattendue lorsqu'elle a été expulsée après que le personnel de Ryanair lui a refusé l'accès à l'avion pour récupérer son passeport oublié. Rebecca McCurry, 22 ans, originaire de Lochgilphead en Écosse, venait de débarquer à Marrakech le 31 juillet avec trois amis lorsqu'elle s'est aperçue, en l'espace de «cinq
Las vacaciones de una turista escocesa en Marruecos dieron un giro inesperado cuando fue expulsada del país después de que el personal de Ryanair le impidiera regresar al avión para recuperar su pasaporte olvidado. Rebecca McCurry, de 22 años y originaria de Lochgilphead, Escocia, había llegado a Marrakech el 31 de julio junto a tres amigos cuando, en cuestión de «cinco minutos», se percató de que su pasaporte se había quedado