Adel B., 25, has once again narrowly escaped death. On the evening of June 22, he was reportedly targeted in a shooting in Garges-lès-Gonesse, a suburb of Paris, that left three people injured. This marks the fourth assassination attempt on his life in just three years. According to initial findings, Adel and several members of his family have been repeatedly targeted by a network of contract killers, allegedly acting on orders from «Mareko Scarla», a 23-year-old French
On Wednesday, June 25, the Consulate General of Morocco in Lyon hosted a conference that brought together tech experts, cybersecurity professionals, and prominent members of the Moroccan diaspora to discuss their strategic role in supporting Morocco’s digital transformation. Titled «The Diaspora: A Digital Shield to Strengthen Morocco’s Cybersecurity and Accelerate its Digitalization», the event focused on how Moroccan talent based in France can contribute to
A racing monohull, the Class40 Acrobatica, has been found washed ashore near El Ouatia in southern Morocco, according to Ouest France. The Italian sailboat sank in the Atlantic in July 2024 following a violent collision with a tanker during the Transat Québec–Saint-Malo race. The skipper, Alberto Riva, and his two crew members were rescued by the cargo ship involved in the incident and later dropped off in the Azores. The boat, however, was left adrift and presumed lost at
At emlyon business school, one of France’s top-ranked business schools, several students have come forward with reports of discriminatory behavior during the 2023–2024 academic year, according to an investigation by Mediapart. After a long silence, voices are finally beginning to speak out. «It’s in your best interest—and mine—that the video doesn’t leave the group», wrote the president of a powerful student association, exemplifying what some
In Algeria, the trial of historian Mohamed Amine Belghit is nearing its conclusion. On Thursday, June 26, the prosecution requested a seven-year prison sentence and a fine of 700,000 dinars (approximately €4,616), according to an Algerian media outlet. Belghit, who has been in custody since May 3, faces charges of «undermining national unity», «inciting hatred», and «using information technology for propaganda that undermines human dignity». These
Moroccan media personality and actress Kaoutar Boudarraja passed away on Friday morning at the age of forty, following a quiet but difficult battle with cancer. Despite her deteriorating health in recent months, Boudarraja chose to face her illness privately, stepping away from the spotlight and public life. She passed away at her family home after being discharged from a private clinic in Casablanca, where she had been receiving care. The news of her passing was confirmed by her close
The bipartisan proposal to designate the Polisario Front as a foreign terrorist organization is reshaping the diplomatic landscape surrounding the Western Sahara issue. While the bill alone does not guarantee the designation, it places unprecedented pressure on the U.S. State Department. What concrete impact could such a move have on the Sahrawi movement, its international backers, starting with Algeria, and the broader handling of the conflict in multilateral forums?
The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad is hosting the 26th edition of its «Cultural Stay» program for summer 2025 at its socio-cultural center in Kenitra, running from July 5 to August 19. This educational and cultural initiative aims to deepen the connection of Moroccan expatriate children to their homeland and strengthen their cultural identity through a summer experience blending entertainment, learning, and exposure to Moroccan heritage. This year, the program
Six Moroccan nationals, currently held in Garowe Prison in Somalia's Puntland region, have issued a desperate appeal to the Moroccan authorities, urging immediate intervention to end their prolonged detention, despite a final court ruling declaring them innocent of terrorism-related charges. The six young men had traveled to Somalia in hopes of building a better professional future, but instead found themselves caught up in a serious case that led to military court proceedings and initial
A new chapter has emerged in the attack carried out by Polisario armed elements on Friday, June 27, targeting civilian areas in Es-Semara. The perpetrators behind the launch of five projectiles did not make it back to the Tindouf camps unscathed. «A Royal Armed Forces (FAR) drone, conducting a routine surveillance mission in the region, immediately tracked the vehicle carrying the Polisario attackers responsible for Friday’s strike», a Moroccan security source told Yabiladi.