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Marrakech: Five-year prison sentence for secretly filming Airbnb tourists

The Court of First Instance in Marrakech sentenced a man to five years in prison and a fine of 500,000 dirhams for secretly recording foreign tourists in a villa rented through Airbnb. The case began on June 28, when tourists from the United States and Switzerland filed a complaint after discovering......

Africa challenges colonial cartography with 'correct the map' campaign

The African Union (AU) has endorsed a bold campaign to replace the outdated Mercator map projection with a more accurate representation of Africa, challenging centuries of geographical distortion that have diminished the continent’s size and significance on the global stage. For over 400 years,......

Málaga halts new tourist flat licences for three years to curb housing crisis

The southern Spanish city of Málaga has officially suspended the issuance of new tourist accommodation licences for three years, marking its latest effort to regulate the booming short-term rental market. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the impact of such rentals on affordable housing......

Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar prosecuted for blasphemy in Morocco

Feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar is facing legal action in Morocco over alleged blasphemy, following her arrest by the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ). The Rabat prosecutor’s office has decided to detain and prosecute Lachgar, whose activism and outspoken advocacy for individual liberties......

Morocco debates stray animal law: Feeding bans spark controversy

The Moroccan government is navigating heated public discussion over Draft Law No. 19.25, which aims to regulate the management of free-ranging animals. While the law introduces humane practices such as Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR), it controversially bans the feeding, sheltering, or treating of......

Donald Trump urges homeless to leave Washington, promises housing "far away"

On Sunday, August 10, U.S. President Donald Trump called for the immediate removal of homeless individuals from Washington, D.C., promising alternative housing but insisting it would be provided "far" from the nation's capital. The announcement comes ahead of a press conference scheduled......

Spain's Population Hits Record High Driven by Immigration

Spain’s population has reached an unprecedented 49.3 million, fueled by a steady influx of immigrants that is helping offset the country’s low birth rates and boosting its economic growth. Record population growth driven by migration As of July 1, 2025, Spain’s population increased......

Morocco stands alone in delivering direct humanitarian aid to Gaza

Morocco has emerged as the only country to deliver humanitarian aid directly to Gaza, providing critical relief to Palestinians amidst a worsening humanitarian crisis. On July 30, His Majsty King Mohammed VI ordered the dispatch of nearly 180 tons of emergency supplies, including food, medical aid,......

Morocco refutes diaspora drop rumors, highlights Marhaba 2025 success

Official data contradicts speculation As of August 4, more than 2.78 million members of the Moroccan diaspora have entered the country under the Marhaba 2025 operation, a program designed to facilitate summer travel. This figure marks a significant increase of 10.37% compared to 2024, dispelling rumors......

Network of exploitation: Moroccan workers trapped in Europe's modern-day slavery

A recent investigation by Corriere Milano has unveiled alarming details about a criminal network operating in Italy's Parco delle Groane, exploiting young Moroccan men under the guise of drug trafficking. This case sheds light on a widespread system of labor exploitation across Europe that targets......

Morocco intensifies road safety measures amid urban surge in traffic accidents

Morocco’s Road Safety Vigilance Committee has introduced a series of measures aimed at reducing road accidents, with a particular focus on motorcycle speeds and vehicles with diplomatic license plates. The initiative comes in response to rising traffic fatalities in urban areas, despite overall......

Justice delays verdict in beach accident that injured young Ghita

Berrechid, August 6, 2025 — The Court of First Instance in Berrechid has decided to postpone the hearing of a young man accused of hitting a child with a quad bike on the beach of Sidi Rahal. The session, originally scheduled for this Wednesday, has been rescheduled to August 13. The adjournment......

UK bans Zara ads over 'unhealthily thin' models

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two advertisements by Spanish fashion giant Zara, citing the depiction of models who appeared "unhealthily thin." The regulator criticized the images as "irresponsible" and in breach of social responsibility guidelines. Details......