Oubi Bachir Bouchraya is no longer the Polisario Front's representative in Geneva. Brahim Ghali has officially ended his assignment, appointing him instead as a «counselor in charge of natural resources and legal affairs». «This feels more like a sanction than a promotion. Oubi Bachir is now expected to leave Switzerland and relocate to the Tindouf camps to be closer to the president», a former member of the Polisario told Yabiladi. Bachir had been appointed to the
From July 18 to August 31, the Bahri association is hitting the road once again, touring beaches across Morocco. With around thirty stops planned, from Saïdia to Dakhla, the campaign aims to raise awareness about plastic pollution and engage citizens in hands-on action. At the heart of the initiative is the «Chbyka» tool, designed to collect microplastics invisible to the naked eye. After a promising first edition last summer, Bahri is determined to make an even greater impact
«Ispania wa Rif» (Spain and the Rif) is the latest essay by researcher Mimoun Aziza, bringing together studies and articles previously published in journals or presented at conferences in Morocco and abroad. Published in Arabic by La Croisée des Chemins, in partnership with the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), the book explores various themes related to the Spanish presence in the Rif region, migration, and the causes and consequences of these
Following in France’s footsteps, Belgium is now scrutinizing several associations over suspected links to the Muslim Brotherhood. A confidential intelligence report dated late April and cited by La Dernière Heure (DH) on Wednesday, July 9, describes the Collective for Inclusion and Against Islamophobia in Belgium (CIIB) as a «pressure group with Brotherhood tendencies». The document, reviewed by the media, was issued by the PFCECT—the integrated task force for
Maalem Majid Bekkas and the British group Waaju undeniably have the talent to elevate jazz through Gnaoua music, and vice versa, crafting a distinctive sound that is entirely their own. More than a simple fusion, their creative partnership has given rise to the album Alouane, along with its live performance. Released in October 2024, the project made its Moroccan debut during the 18th edition of the Jazzablanca Festival. In the vibrant setting of Casablanca, this ensemble of virtuosos felt
British Members of Parliament who support the Polisario Front continue to apply pressure on the UK government following its recent endorsement of Morocco’s autonomy plan as a solution to the Western Sahara conflict. In this context, Labour MP Kim Johnson submitted a written question to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, asking whether the government would «hold discussions with Polisario on forthcoming discussions on trade agreements that
The public prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Errachidia has confirmed that the preliminary autopsy results of Mohamed Bouislikhen, a minor found hanged on Monday, June 16, near a waterway in Douar Ait Zaarour, in the Aghbalou n'Serdan commune, Midelt province, indicate that his death was caused by strangulation with a rope, with no signs of sexual or physical assault. This finding contradicts claims circulated on some social media platforms. According to an official statement, the
Several NGOs have raised concerns about the growing presence of extremist religious rhetoric in the Tindouf camps, warning of its impact on regional stability. The alert was issued during a side event in Geneva held as part of the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council. The initiative, led by Biro Diawara, a prominent member of the African Meeting for the Defense of Human Rights (RADDHO), was organized in partnership with the Forum on Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue (FICIR) and
Moroccan-Dutch imam Youssef Msibih was suspended from his position at Bilal Mosque in Alkmaar after joining a controversial delegation of European Muslim leaders who met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. The visit sparked strong backlash from Muslim clerics in the Netherlands, who denounced it as a betrayal of Islamic values amid Israel’s war in Gaza.
Two weeks ago, a senior official from the Trump administration announced the upcoming inclusion of new countries in the Abraham Accords. Among the most talked-about candidates is Mauritania, and speculation is rapidly turning into concrete developments. «Mauritania is set to take a step toward resuming ties with the state of Israel at a White House meeting brokered by US President Donald Trump later Wednesday», an international media outlet reported. According to the same source,
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