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Unveiling Morocco's "Desert Escobar" Drug Trafficking Network

A convoluted tapestry of corruption and international drug trafficking is coming to light in Morocco, as investigations into the criminal enterprise of the infamous "Desert Escobar," El Hadj Ahmed ben Ibrahim, intensify. Ibrahim, a Malian national dubbed both the "Godfather" and......

Akhannouch Acknowledged as Teacher Salary Surges Reflect Reverence for Vital Role

Amidst widespread teacher strikes across Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch, the Head of the Government, asserts that the recent salary increase of MAD 1,500 for educators serves as a resolute testament to the nation's unwavering dedication to elevating the esteemed status of teachers. Speaking at the weekly......

Empowering Social Welfare: Direct Financial Aid to Benefit 3.5 Million Moroccans

In a groundbreaking move, the Moroccan government, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, is set to provide direct financial assistance to nearly one million families, positively impacting the lives of approximately 3.5 million Moroccans. Commencing on December 28th, this visionary initiative, unveiled......

Progressive Visions: Moroccan Leftist Parties Collaborate on Reforming the Family Code

Two of Morocco's prominent leftist political organizations, the Ittihadi National Organization of Moroccan Women (ONFI) and the Forum for Equality and Parity, joined forces this week to initiate a series of discussions aimed at comprehensively modernizing the country's Family Code. In the wake......

Moroccan Politicians Fall Short on Asset Declaration Requirements

A newly released report analyzing asset declarations in Morocco has found that the vast majority of elected officials failed to fulfill their legal obligation to disclose personal financial holdings. Between January 1st and October 31st of this year, only 193 out of 515 total members of parliament submitted......

Prominent Sports Leader and Politician Detained in Major Drug Trafficking Investigation

A bombshell investigation has ensnared two powerful figures from the worlds of sports and politics in Morocco. Said Naciri, president of the storied Wydad Casablanca football club, and Abdennabi Biioui, head of the influential Oriental Regional Council, have found themselves at the center of a widening......

Morocco and UNDP Forge Alliance to Advance Human Rights

RABAT - A historic agreement was formalized on Thursday between Morocco's Inter-Ministerial Delegation for Human Rights (DIDH) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), marking a significant partnership aimed at bolstering Morocco's commitment to human rights protections. The signing......

Morocco and Finland Pledge to Enhance Bilateral Ties

RABAT - Moroccan and Finnish officials affirmed their commitment to bolstering cooperation during a meeting in Rabat on Thursday. Enaam Mayara, the Speaker of the House of Councilors, extended a warm welcome to Marjaana Sall, the Finnish Ambassador to Morocco, for discussions aimed at strengthening the......

Morocco Advances Towards Sustainable Future with Groundbreaking Decree

In a pivotal move signaling its dedication to sustainable development on a global scale, the Moroccan government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, has recently endorsed a groundbreaking decree. This decisive step establishes the framework and delineates the responsibilities of......

Moroccan Sahara: Lavrov says Russia supports lasting solution based on UN Security Council resolutions

In a diplomatic rendezvous held in Marrakech on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed unwavering support for a sustainable resolution based on United Nations Security Council resolutions to address the longstanding conflict surrounding the Moroccan Sahara. Lavrov's comments,......

Spain Applauds EU Migrant Pact as Crucial for Effective Border Management

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has lauded the recent European Union agreement to reform migration laws, emphasizing its critical role in enhancing Spain's ability to manage the influx of new arrivals and secure its borders. As one of the primary entry points into Europe, particularly through......

Morocco Receives Acclaim for Exemplary Counterterrorism Efforts

Morocco has garnered widespread recognition from the international community for its unwavering commitment to combating terrorism. The 6th Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum, recently held in Marrakech, witnessed participants lauding the Kingdom for its pivotal role as a global leader in counterterrorism. As......

Advancing Morocco's Regional Empowerment: A Call for Swift Implementation

Morocco is intensifying its efforts to bolster regional empowerment through the advanced regionalization plan, as highlighted by top senator Enaam Mayara. Addressing a parliamentary forum last week, the Speaker of the House of Councilors called upon stakeholders to strategize ways to expedite the comprehensive......