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[ad_1] Rabat – Portugal’s Social Democratic Party (PSD), which leads the country’s governing coalition, has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. Speaking in parliament on Friday, the PSD described the plan as “the most serious, credible and constructive” basis to resolve the long-standing regional dispute. The party stated that Portugal’s position “leaves no room for ambiguity,” underlining that the government has never had any official contact with the self-proclaimed Sahrawi Republic. This stance was officially confirmed on July 22, 2025, when Portugal and Morocco issued a joint declaration during a visit by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser…
[ad_1] Marrakech – The summer vacation of 2025 has come to an end in Morocco, bringing with it the annual return to work and school routines. According to a new survey by L’Économiste-Sunergia published online Thursday, Moroccans are divided in how they experience this transition, with some feeling stress while others view it as a fresh start. The study, which explored Moroccans’ attitudes toward the post-summer return, reveals that 27% of respondents consider the end of summer holidays a source of stress. This sentiment is particularly pronounced among young adults aged 25-34 and urban residents. Within this group, 15% strongly…
[ad_1] U.S. senior presidential advisor Massad Boulos has met for the second time this month with UN Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura to reiterate the steadfast position of Washington, affirming that a “genuine autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty is the only basis for a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable solution for Western Sahara that will bring prosperity, peace, and stability to the region.” The U.S., the penholder of the UN Security Council resolutions on the Sahara, is intensifying contacts and consultations with all parties to the conflict ahead of the upcoming meeting of the UNSC expected to endorse the Moroccan Autonomy…
[ad_1] Rabat – Achraf Hakimi recently spoke about the important role Zinedine Zidane played in his football career. In an interview with the French TV show Clique on Canal+, the Moroccan footballer shared how Zidane gave him his first chance to play professionally and helped shape him into the player he is today. Hakimi was just 17 or 18 years old in 2017 when he was playing for Real Madrid’s reserve team, Castilla. Zidane, who was then the coach of the first team, invited him to train and play with the senior squad. “What did he bring me? He gave…
[ad_1] Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa to the President of the United States, reaffirmed, on Friday, Washington’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and for the Morocco-proposed Autonomy Plan as “the only basis for a just and lasting resolution” to the regional conflict. The Presidential Advisor said, in a message published on the X platform following a meeting in New York with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, said that the meeting discussed efforts to accelerate a political process for a definitive resolution to the artificial conflict over the Sahara. Boulos pointed out further that he also…
[ad_1] Rabat – Morocco launched today the “Digital Hub for Sustainable Development” in New York to accelerate digital transformation across Africa and the Arab world. The launch took place during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, reflecting Morocco’s vision under King Mohammed VI to become a regional leader in digital innovation. The initiative was led by Morocco’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The launch ceremony was attended by Morocco’s Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform Amal Falah Sghrouchni, and…
[ad_1] Eight leading human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have called on Algerian authorities to withdraw a proposed draft law on associations, warning that it would further erode the right to freedom of association and entrench government control over civil society. In a joint statement, the groups criticized the draft bill intended to replace the restrictive 2012 law. They described it as a missed opportunity to align Algeria’s legal framework with international human rights standards. The NGOs include Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), Committee for the Preservation of the Algerian League for the Defense of Human Rights…
[ad_1] Marrakech – A new survey reveals that while most Moroccans recognize climate change as a serious threat to their country, this awareness rarely converts into civic engagement, posing a substantial obstacle to effective environmental initiatives. According to the “Green Index” study published by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA), 78% of Moroccan respondents consider climate change a “real threat” or “a threat” to Morocco, while only 18% have participated in organized environmental activities over the past five years. The survey, conducted between May and August with 1,015 respondents, forms part of the DIRAIA project that explores environmental activism…
[ad_1] A series of diplomatic signals and official statements suggest that Russia may be recalibrating its stance on the Sahara conflict, in a way that serves Morocco’s autonomy plan. The clearest sign came during the 80th UN General Assembly, where Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita was seen smiling alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The meeting marked a continuation of intensified diplomatic coordination between Rabat and Moscow, just weeks before Russia assumes the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council. Russia’s recent rhetoric has also shifted. In talks with UN envoy Staffan de Mistura, the Russian Foreign Ministry described the…
[ad_1] Mohammedia – The global cryptocurrency market is witnessing a sharp correction today, with the total market cap dropping over 2% in the past 24 hours and Bitcoin slipping below the $110,000 threshold. One of the main pressures right now is the liquidations of leveraged positions. In the last day, more than $1.2 billion in long bets have been forcibly closed, as falling prices triggered automatic sell orders in margin and futures markets. Many traders were riding on high leverage, so when the storm hit, it cascaded downward quickly. Another big driver is options expiry. Around $22 billion worth of Bitcoin and…