As the Polisario Front attends the African Union–European Union summit in Angola, internal dissent grows with calls for leader Brahim Ghali to distance from Algeria and engage in U.S.-mediated talks with Morocco. This schism, highlighted by Sahrawi voices like Said Zarwal, underscores emerging factions within the movement seeking a shift from long-standing alliances and strategies.
Revelations made by journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui ignited fervent debates during Monday's oral question session in the House of Representatives. The issue was thrust into the spotlight by members of the Istiqlal, PJD, PPS, and FDG parties. The Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, Mehdi Bensaid, addressed the topic of the draft law concerning the National Press Council (NPC), which is currently under review in the House of Councillors. He emphasized that the NPC «is an
Mustapha Ramid, the former Minister of State for Human Rights and former Minister of Justice, has issued a strong response to revelations made by journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui concerning a meeting of the Ethics Committee of the Provisional Commission for the Management of the Press and Publishing Sector. Ramid denounced what he called a «serious deviation» that compromises the institution and its professional ethics. He declared that «moral outrages and legal violations were
A British private company specializing in food safety certification has found itself embroiled in controversy. The firm has been issuing documents to companies operating in Western Sahara, labeling their products as «products of Morocco», a move that has sparked outrage from an NGO aligned with the Polisario Front. In a statement, the Western Sahara Resource Watch (WSRW) condemned the practice, stating that «the credibility of the system is compromised by the acceptance of
The Morocco International Meeting brought two days of intense racing, standout performances from both Moroccan and international jockeys, and a strong showing from amateur female riders. This 11th edition featured 14 races, eight of them international, enhancing Morocco’s growing stature as a reference in global horse racing.
L'hippodrome Casa-Anfa a vibré ce week-end au rythme de la 11e édition du Morocco International Meeting, où jockeys et jockettes de divers horizons ont rivalisé d'adresse sous les acclamations d'un public passionné. Avec des victoires marquantes et une participation internationale croissante, l'événement confirme le Maroc comme une référence équestre mondiale.
El hipódromo Casa-Anfa vibró este fin de semana al ritmo de la 11ª edición del Morocco International Meeting, donde jinetes y amazonas de diversos horizontes compitieron con destreza bajo los aplausos de un público apasionado. Con victorias destacadas y una creciente participación internacional, el evento confirma a Marruecos como una referencia ecuestre mundial.
Behind every strong man is an even stronger woman, a saying that applies to Zaydana. Known as a black, tall and manipulative woman, Lalla Aisha Mubarka was the chief spouse of Moulay Ismail who managed to sow seeds of mistrust between the sultan and his favorite son.
The release of a video showing a meeting of the Disciplinary and Professional Ethics Committee of the Interim National Press Council, published by journalist Hamid El Mahdaoui, has sparked widespread outrage across Morocco’s media sector. The Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers condemned the incident as a «rights and ethical massacre», warning that it threatens judicial independence and the foundations of professional self-regulation. In a strongly worded statement,
The Maghreb Dialogue Forum has urged Mauritania, Tunisia, and Libya to actively engage in fostering reconciliation between Morocco and Algeria. The Forum's advocates highlight Nouakchott's role, noting that it «maintains balanced and peaceful relations with both Algiers and Rabat, free from a contentious past that could bias its stance. This equilibrium, grounded in discreet and pragmatic diplomacy, endows Mauritania with a distinct capacity to navigate without inciting