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Generation Z Shakes Morocco: Social Protests Poised to Snowball

On September 27 and 28, major Moroccan cities—including Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, and Meknes—witnessed an unprecedented wave of protests. The spark came from Discord, where a newly formed digital collective calling itself “Generation Z… Voice of Moroccan Youth” issued calls to action. Within days, thousands of young people mobilized, demanding better public education, improved healthcare services, and real employment opportunities in a country where youth unemployment has reached record highs. Heavy Police Crackdown and Mass Arrests Authorities responded swiftly and forcefully. Widely shared videos on social media show a massive deployment of security forces across streets and public squares, as well as the arrest of dozens of demonstrators, including political activists and journalists. Among those detained was Farouk Mahdaoui, a senior member of the Democratic Left Federation, who was taken into custody in front of the Parliament in Rabat while cameras rolled. The Moroccan Committ...

Salary and Allowance Increases from 2026: Key Announcements by President Tebboune in His National Press Interview

In his periodic interview broadcast on national television and radio Friday evening, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune unveiled a series of economic and social measures that reflect the government’s determination to protect purchasing power, strengthen food security, and accelerate digital transformation, while reaffirming Algeria’s firm diplomatic stances. Salary and Social Benefits to Rise in 2026 President Tebboune announced that starting in 2026, Algeria will implement new increases in wages, as well as in unemployment and student allowances, with the possibility of including pension adjustments “depending on the state’s financial capacity.” He emphasized that these are written commitments, not mere promises, aimed at improving citizens’ living standards, and confirmed that implementation will be coordinated with the Prime Minister and the cabinet. Balanced Economy without Austerity The president highlighted that inflation has dropped to 3.8%, stressing that the current economic poli...

Two Diplomacies, Two Visions: Omar Hilale versus Amar Bendjama

In New York, where the halls of the United Nations become a stage on which words weigh as heavily as gold, two North African figures stand out, representing starkly different approaches to diplomacy: Omar Hilale, Morocco’s permanent representative, and Amar Bendjama, Algeria’s ambassador and permanent representative. The contrast between them goes far beyond personal rivalry; it reflects a profound divergence in the philosophy of statecraft and the role of a nation on the global stage. The Diplomacy of Noise: Omar Hilale For more than a decade, Omar Hilale built his presence on a loud and confrontational style. He became known for fiery statements targeting Algeria in particular, striving to keep the Western Sahara issue in the international spotlight. In both the General Assembly and the Security Council, he did not hesitate to issue provocative statements: criticizing the African Union, challenging resolutions supporting self-determination, and opposing Algerian mediation efforts in ...

Algeria’s Submarine Edge: A Strategic Gap Morocco Cannot Easily Close

As naval rivalry in the western Mediterranean intensifies, Algeria continues to hold a decisive lead in undersea warfare—one that Morocco, even with ambitious purchases, will struggle to match for years to come. A Global Defense News report dated September 15, 2025, confirms that Rabat has opened negotiations to acquire its first submarines. Yet Algeria’s decades of operational experience make the challenge of catching up far greater than simply signing a contract. Decades of Algerian Mastery Algeria became the pioneer of submarine operations on the southern Mediterranean shore in the 1980s, when it introduced Soviet-built Kilo-class boats. Since then, its navy has steadily upgraded to more advanced variants, some armed with Kalibr cruise missiles capable of striking targets over 2,400 kilometers away. Continuous high-seas exercises and multinational drills have forged an exceptional skill set: veteran crews, specialized maintenance facilities, and a well-tested doctrine of deterrence ...

Israel’s Expanding Air Campaigns: Algeria as the Last Arab Fortress in the Skies

The first Israeli air strike on Qatar, targeting Hamas leadership in Doha on September 9, 2025, marked a major turning point in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. This event was not merely a military operation, but a bold declaration of Israel’s intent to extend its strikes into the very heart of the Arab world. It has since raised pressing questions about the true extent and sustainability of Israeli air power. These developments follow the collapse of the Syrian state in December 2024 and the dismantling of the Syrian Arab Army, which for decades had served as the primary regional force containing Israeli expansionism. Since Syria’s fall, Israel has moved swiftly to fill the strategic vacuum, launching strikes in Iran, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Yemen, while continuing its relentless campaign against Gaza. Israeli Air Power: Real Superiority or Exploited Vulnerability? Although often portrayed as the region’s most formidable air force, Israel’s air capabilities are built on fr...

Why Do We Demand the Deportation of Illegal Moroccans from Algeria?

We recently launched a popular petition calling for the immediate deportation of Moroccans residing illegally on our soil . This move is neither a whim nor an expression of hatred, as some claim, but simply a call to respect the laws of the Republic, which regulate entry and residence in the national territory. Nevertheless, this initiative has sparked a wave of fierce attacks on social media, sometimes coming from individuals who claim to be “Algerians.” Today, it is our duty to clarify to public opinion the objective reasons that have led us to this step. In this article, we will outline three fundamental dimensions: economic, security, and social. We will then conclude by exposing the real motivations of those who oppose this petition, who in truth serve the project of chaos and threaten Algeria’s future. 1) Financial Drain Algeria currently hosts between 800,000 and 1.2 million illegal Moroccans. These individuals work without work permits, without administrative existence, and pay...