The Justice and Charity Group has issued an «urgent appeal» to Moroccan scholars, urging them to break their silence over the ongoing massacres in Gaza, which have persisted for nearly two years. The group highlighted that the widespread acts of killing, destruction, and siege, occurring «in full view and hearing of Muslims and the world», create an undeniable legal and ethical obligation for scholars to speak out. Signed by the group's scientific body, the appeal
In accordance with the royal directives, preparations for the 2026 legislative elections are now in motion. On Saturday, August 2, in Rabat, the Minister of the Interior held two meetings with political party leaders to deliberate on the forthcoming elections. These discussions centered on «the fundamental issues related to the general framework of the 2026 legislative elections», as stated by the ministry under Abdelouafi Laftite's leadership. Following these sessions, party
As the Polisario Front grapples with diplomatic setbacks across Africa, Europe, and America, a media outlet closely aligned with the Front advocates for «an ambitious overhaul of the Polisario Front's diplomatic strategy». «This impasse has led us to mistakenly celebrate mere participation in African Union summits as a 'victory'. Numerous indicators point to the decline of Sahrawi diplomacy, shifting from a phase of growth to one of mechanical stagnation.» The
The Club of Lawyers in Morocco has denounced «serious violations of procedural rights guaranteed under a fair trial» in the handling of the case involving Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, who faces rape allegations in France. In a statement issued on Saturday, the association argued that the proceedings have fallen short of the «guarantees provided by Article 6 §1 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the preliminary article of the French Code of
Achraf Hakimi’s lawyer has cast doubt on the accuser’s account in the rape case, highlighting the absence of any psychological or physical signs to support her claim. Moreover, newly surfaced information, most notably leaked text messages, suggests a possible element of premeditation.
Jamal Gzem left behind a finance career to pursue his true passion, street photography and filmmaking, capturing powerful portraits and personal stories from strangers across cities like Paris, London, and Sydney. His work, shared widely online, highlights human connection and emotion, reminding us that «we are all the same, and yet all unique».
An 18-year-old woman has withdrawn a report she filed last Wednesday morning with the National Police Commission in Ferrol, a city in northwestern Spain, accusing a Moroccan man of rape. According to official sources cited by the newspaper El Mundo, the young woman later admitted she had «fabricated the entire story». The newspaper reported that police investigators identified several «inconsistencies» in her statements, leading them to summon her again on Friday
Algiers is gearing up to host the «World Youth Forum in Solidarity with the Sahrawi People» this October. This event is set to be organized and financed by the Algerian government. Yesterday, Algeria's Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Hidaoui, reaffirmed to the Polisario Front representative in Algiers, Khatri Adouh, his dedication to «establish all necessary conditions to ensure the event's success and fulfill its objectives». Back in May, Algiers had already
In Spain, the Segovia City Council, located in the Castile and León region, has rejected a proposal put forward by United Left councilors to fund the «Holidays in Peace» program. This decision was made on Thursday, July 31. The People's Party, which has held a majority since May 2023, voted against the initiative, as reported by a local media outlet. A PP member even accused the far-left party of «using Sahrawi children for political purposes» before retracting
On July 27, Israeli authorities released Moroccan journalist Mohamed El Bakkali, who had been aboard the humanitarian vessel Handala en route to Gaza. Upon his return to Morocco, El Bakkali expressed surprise at the swift and proactive efforts of the Moroccan liaison office in Tel Aviv, as he shared in an interview with Moroccan media outlet. «Upon my arrival in Israel, I was met by Abdelrrahim Bayoud, head of the Moroccan mission in Tel Aviv, along with the consul, Mrs. Khadija