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Morocco to Implement Alternative Sentencing Law in August 2025

In a move to address prison overcrowding and promote rehabilitation, Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, announced that the country's new law on alternative sentencing will come into effect on August 22, 2025. The law, known as Law No. 43.22, is designed to offer non-custodial penalties......

Addressing Violence Against Women: Moroccan Mosques Deliver Unified Sermon

Moroccan mosques will host a unified sermon on Friday, December 6, 2024, focusing on the critical issue of violence against women. This sermon is part of the ongoing "22nd National Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls," which will run until December 10th. The Ministry of Endowments......

Muhammad Surpasses Noah as Most Popular Baby Name in England and Wales

In 2023, Muhammad emerged as the most popular boy's name in England and Wales, with over 4,600 children registered under the name. This marks a significant shift, as it surpasses the previously favored Christian name, Noah, according to the latest data from the United Kingdom's Office for National......

Morocco’s Highway Authority Urges Caution During Busy Holiday Travel

Morocco’s National Motorway Company (ADM) has issued a travel advisory urging drivers to exercise caution during the upcoming one-week school holiday, which coincides with increased highway traffic. Safety Tips for Drivers To ensure safety, ADM has recommended several precautionary measures: Plan......

France's Only Muslim High School Faces Threat of State Separation

In a significant development for France's Muslim community, Al Kindi, the country's sole Muslim private high school, is facing the looming threat of having its state contract revoked. This could mark the end of its partnership with the state, a unique arrangement it has held as the only Muslim......

Morocco Expands Disability Support Programs with $36.6 Million Investment

Morocco is intensifying efforts to support its disabled community, with the Ministry of Solidarity allocating MAD 396 million ($36.6 million) for initiatives in 2024 aimed at children and individuals with disabilities. This commitment reflects the country’s broader strategy to enhance social inclusion......

Moroccan Police Foil Illegal Migration Operation in Agadir

Moroccan authorities successfully dismantled an illegal migration network on Monday in Agadir, arresting a 27-year-old man linked to human trafficking activities. The operation was led by the Anti-Gang Unit of the Agadir Police, in coordination with Morocco's General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance......

The Struggle for Survival Amid Gaza’s Scarcity and Destruction

Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, the search for basic sustenance has become an agonizing daily ordeal for its residents. With nearly 14 months of war causing severe shortages, Palestinians are forced to travel long distances in hopes of securing even a small amount of flour or bread. The war’s......

The Struggle to Harvest Hope A Palestinian Family's Olive Picking Amidst Occupation

In the hills of Umm Safa, a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank, the annual olive harvest has always been a time of unity and tradition. Families would gather around trees that had been cultivated by their ancestors for generations. However, this year, the harvest has become a dangerous and......

Taxi Drivers and Ride-Hailing Dispute in Casablanca: A Diplomatic Incident Sheds Light on Sector Tensions

A recent altercation in Casablanca between a traditional taxi driver and a ride-hailing app driver has sparked widespread attention, particularly after it involved a Russian diplomat and his wife. The incident occurred near a luxury hotel on Avenue des FAR, where the two drivers were reportedly competing......

InDrive Expands Moto Service to Rabat Amid Ongoing Regulatory Concerns

InDrive, a global ride-sharing platform, has launched its motorcycle transport service, inDrive Moto, in Rabat. After gaining traction in Casablanca, the service aims to tackle the growing demand for fast and reliable transportation solutions in Morocco’s bustling capital. With Rabat’s persistent......

Morocco’s Call to Action: Tackling Gender-Based Violence for a Safer Future

In a concerning revelation, a 2023 study by Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (NCH) found that 33% of women in the country have experienced digital violence. This troubling figure highlights the broader spectrum of gender-based violence—physical, psychological, sexual, and economic—that......

Struggling for Identity: Children of British Soldiers in Kenya Face a Life of Uncertainty

In Nanyuki, Kenya, Margaret Wandia reflects on her past and the child she raised after a brief encounter with a British soldier who was training in her community. That relationship left her with a biracial son who, at 26, is part of a growing movement to seek justice for children like him, born to British......