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Aïta mon amour at Jazzablanca 2025 : «Moroccans are great partygoers!» [Interview]

Aïta mon amour at Jazzablanca 2025 : «Moroccans are great partygoers!» [Interview]

A declaration of love to both ancestral and contemporary music, or proof that musical heritage thrives when embraced within a living, evolving dynamic. The duo Aïta mon amour captures all of this in their album Abda, named in tribute to the Moroccan region known as the cradle of aïta. At the 18th edition of the Jazzablanca Festival, the pair—Widad Mjama and Khalil EPI—offered their audience an experience that was both festive and transcendent. In a seamless symbiosis,

Scorching temperatures set to sweep Morocco : What you need to know [Interview]

Morocco is expected to experience an intense heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures rising significantly, about 8 to 15 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages across several regions of the kingdom. Houcine Youabed, Communications Officer at the General Directorate of Meteorology, explains which areas will be affected by this heatwave and offers advice on how to mitigate its potential impacts.

«BTMOB RAT» virus : What Moroccan users need to know [Interview]

Amid rising cyber threats, the General Directorate of Information Systems Security has issued a warning about a new virus known as «BTMOB RAT», which targets Android phones in Morocco. In this interview with cybersecurity expert Hassan Kherjouj, we explore the nature of this dangerous malware, the vulnerabilities it exploits, and the most effective ways users can protect themselves.

From Morocco to Belgium, Hassan Bousetta revisits history and politics

Speaking at the International Publishing and Book Fair (SIEL 2025) in Rabat, which runs until April 27, Belgian-Moroccan academic Hassan Bousetta presented his book, Entre Deux Rives, published by Maha Editions. Supported by the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), the doctor of political and social sciences offers a historical, political, and contemporary analysis of the evolving relationship between the two countries, shaped by migrations that have profoundly influenced human

What Morocco’s largest data leak says about public cybersecurity [Interview]

Last week, Morocco fell victim to a major data breach after two of its public institutions were targeted in cyberattacks claimed by an Algerian hacking group. The incident has raised serious questions about the country's cybersecurity policies and the strategies in place to protect personal data and public institutions. Moroccan entrepreneur and consultant Youssef El Maddarsi, CEO of Naoris Consulting, offers insight. He leads initiatives at the crossroads of decentralized cybersecurity,

Can Morocco secure a U.S. terrorist designation for the Polisario Front ?

Can Morocco succeed in having the Polisario Front listed as a terrorist organization by the United States? As tensions escalate in the Sahara and the Sahel, Rachid Benlabbah, a Moroccan academic and specialist in Sahara and Sahel studies at the University Institute of African, Euro-Mediterranean, and Ibero-American Studies in Rabat, examines the legal, political, and security dynamics of Morocco's diplomatic offensive against a militarized Polisario and a weakened Algeria.

Bachir Dkhil : «MINURSO no longer has a role to play in the Sahara»

As MINURSO approaches its 35th anniversary, its relevance in the Western Sahara issue is being called into question. Originally established to organize a referendum that never materialized, the UN mission now seems to be relegated to a purely administrative role. In a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, marked by the growing recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara, what remains of MINURSO? Bachir Dkhil, a founding member of the Polisario who has since returned to Morocco,

Escalating tensions : Mali-Algeria border conflict analyzed

In recent weeks, tensions between Mali and Algeria have escalated, with armed confrontations at the border. In this interview with Yabiladi, Ali Ansari, president of the Timbuktu Center for Studies, analyzes the stakes of this regional conflict.

I have Two Loves : Moroccan voices celebrating immigration stories through collaborative writing

Coordinated by Fatiha Saidi, the collective work «I have Two Loves» is a collection of short stories featuring contributions from 12 binational authors who explore their connections to both Morocco and Belgium through a collaborative creative process. Co-published by La Croisée des Chemins and Les Nouvelles Éditions Belges, in partnership with the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME), the book marks the culmination of a unique writing experience within

Kalam, a magazine of Moroccan cultures for Moroccan children worldwide [Interview]

Living and working in France, Jihane Bakhti dedicates all her free time to a personal passion project. As a young mother, she launched the self-published Kalam magazine to address her needs and those of many Moroccan parents abroad. Through a pedagogical approach, she offers playful content in Darija to help young children develop and maintain their cultural ties with their country of origin.

Moroccan «influencers» behind bars, defamation and the lack of regulation and ethical framework

Several Moroccan content creators have been arrested, investigated, and sentenced for sharing defamatory or unethical content online. Moroccan digital communication expert Marouane Harmach highlights the reasons behind the spread of such content, advocating for a structured framework and inclusive dialogue to address legal, ethical, and societal challenges, all while ensuring the preservation of free expression.

Fahd Laamoumi, pioneering autonomous drone technology in Morocco

Fahd Laamoumi, a 38-year-old Moroccan aerospace engineer, is making waves in the world of defense technology. As the CEO of Ballistic Defense System, a company based in Rabat, Morocco, he's at the forefront of developing autonomous flying robots for defense purposes. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for future trends, Laamoumi is driving Morocco’s technological advancement and contributing to global security.