Nearly 200 residents of Torrejón de Ardoz, near Madrid, gathered for a sit-in on Saturday, June 21, at Plaza de España, chanting slogans such as «Moroccan Lives Matter» and «Fascists Out!» The protest was sparked by the killing of a Moroccan man by a municipal police officer the previous Tuesday. Abderrahim, 35, died in an incident that drew chilling comparisons to the murder of African-American George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis on
As expected, Rabat hosted a solidarity march in support of Iran on Sunday, June 22. Demonstrators chanted, «From Rabat to Tehran, resistance will not be humiliated», just hours after U.S. airstrikes, ordered that same day by President Donald Trump, targeted Iranian nuclear facilities. Notable participants included Salafist Hassan Kettani and PJD general secretariat member Mohamed El Hilali. The PPS was represented by political bureau member Jamal Benchekroun, who condemned
Wydad Athletic Club of Casablanca bowed out of the FIFA Club World Cup following a 4–1 loss to Italian side Juventus. The match was held this evening at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA, as part of the second round of the group stage. Juventus opened the scoring early in the 6th minute through Turkish forward Kenan Yıldız, whose shot deflected off Wydad defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil and into the net. Yıldız struck again in the 16th minute, doubling the lead for the
On a beach that was meant to be a place of joy and laughter, tragedy struck in an instant. Ghita, a little girl not yet four and a half years old, was innocently playing in the sand at Sidi Rahal when she was suddenly run over by a speeding SUV. In a single moment, the lives of a Moroccan family living in Italy were shattered. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and a wave of public solidarity, with many calling for justice.
French Minister for Gender Equality and the Fight Against Discrimination, Aurore Bergé, is on an official visit to Morocco from June 23 to 25, 2025. The visit forms part of the strengthened and exceptional partnership initiated by the heads of state of both countries. During her stay, she will hold talks with senior Moroccan officials, including Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Minister of Economy and Finance, and Naïma Ben Yahia, Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and
For as long as he can remember, Larbi Sahraoui has had a deep-rooted passion for traditional Moroccan clothing, which he began sketching as a child. Though far from his hometown of Larache, it was in Granada and later Paris that the now internationally recognized fashion designer honed his craft. Under his professional name, Leo Norma, he reimagines the Moroccan caftan, transforming it into bold, contemporary pieces infused with the timeless elegance of this ancestral garment.
From June 19 to 21, as part of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival, the 12th edition of the Human Rights Forum brought together researchers, artists, and policymakers to explore a timely theme: «Human Mobility and Cultural Dynamics». Across four panel discussions, mobility was examined not merely as an economic or geopolitical phenomenon, but as a dynamic space of exchange, where culture, history, and representation play a vital role.
The special assize court of Paris upheld the life sentence of Mohamed Lamine Aberouz on appeal this Saturday, June 21, imposing a minimum term of twenty-two years. The verdict confirms the initial ruling, which found the French-Moroccan defendant guilty of complicity in the murder of a public official, complicity in the kidnapping of a minor under 15, and involvement in a terrorist conspiracy. The double murder, which took place on June 13, 2016, targeted a police couple in their home in
The issue of migration, traditionally viewed through the lens of destination countries, is now undergoing a profound reconfiguration of roles. Among countries of origin, transit, and destination, Morocco is emerging as a key player. On the occasion of World Refugee Day and the 12th edition of the Human Rights Forum, held as part of the 26th Gnaoua and World Music Festival in Essaouira, Yabiladi spoke with Pascal Blanchard, a specialist in the French colonial empire, postcolonial studies, and
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a diplomatic tour in early July, visiting five countries across Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The trip aims to reinforce India’s leadership within the Global South and promote an international coalition against terrorism, amid heightened security concerns following the Pahalgam attack. The tour will begin in Morocco, seen as a rising partner for India in both security and economic spheres. The visit to Rabat, long in
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