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Morocco’s social protection reforms aim to foster inclusion and reduce inequalities

Morocco is undergoing a transformative overhaul of its social protection policies, spearheaded by the National Agency for Social Support (ANSS). With a focus on combating poverty, reducing inequality, and fostering economic inclusion, these initiatives aim to create a robust safety net for millions of......

Moroccan civil society demands sweeping reforms to combat child sexual assault

A prominent Moroccan civil society organization, “Yallah Nt3awnou,” has called for urgent and far-reaching legal reforms following a series of child sexual assault cases that have sparked widespread public outrage. The group submitted a petition to the Minister of Justice and Parliament,......

Incest scandal in Morocco sparks legal and social debate

Authorities in Morocco are investigating a shocking incest case in Al Manzeh, near Ain Aouda, 30 kilometers from Rabat, involving a father and his daughter accused of engaging in an illicit relationship that reportedly resulted in six children. The case has ignited widespread outrage and scrutiny of......

200 migrants intercepted attempting swim crossing to Ceuta

Around 200 migrants, including men, women, children, and individuals with disabilities, attempted the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the weekend. The crossing, intercepted with assistance from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the Spanish Coast Guard, highlights......

Amal Hub: a new platform uniting Morocco’s global talent for national progress

Moroccan alumni from prestigious institutions have launched the AMAL Hub, an innovative platform connecting talent within Morocco and its diaspora. The initiative, developed by graduates from Harvard, HEC Paris, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), aims to support Morocco's development......

Morocco to celebrate Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi on September 5

Morocco will officially celebrate Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi, marking the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, on Tuesday, September 5. The announcement came from the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs after confirming that the new lunar month of Rabi’ al-Awwal will begin on Monday, August 25. Lunar......

Talyia Hosny calls for unity to combat online harassment

In a digital age where social platforms can both unite and harm, the rising tide of online harassment demands urgent attention. Talyia Hosny, a rising influencer and daughter of Egyptian singer Tamer Hosny, has broken the silence on this issue through an emotional Instagram reel. Her heartfelt message......

Sidi Ifni police seize 2,000 tons of hashish, dismantle illegal sea operation

Early Friday, National Security forces in Sidi Ifni intercepted a major international operation involving drug trafficking and illegal maritime migration. Authorities seized approximately 1,922 tons of hashish and detained seven individuals near a beach five kilometers from the city. Key details of......

Summer drownings surge in Morocco as unsupervised beaches drive fatalities

Morocco’s peak holiday season has been shadowed by a sharp rise in water emergencies, with thousands of swimmers pulled from the surf and dozens of lives lost in just over two months. The Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC) recorded 14,040 drowning or near-drowning incidents nationwide......

Moroccan youth squeezed by unemployment, weak services, and rising risks, rights group warns

Morocco’s young generation faces a widening gap between promise and reality, with high unemployment, fragile social protections, and growing exposure to addiction, crime, and perilous migration, according to a new assessment by the Moroccan League for Human Rights (LMDDH). Drawing on recent official......

Morocco halts motorcycle inspection campaign after public outcry

The Moroccan government has suspended the national motorcycle inspection campaign following widespread public criticism and heated debate on social media. According to official sources, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch ordered the suspension on Thursday morning and granted a 12-month grace period for......

Spain criticized for slow relocation of migrant minors from Canary Islands

The Spanish government has faced mounting criticism over its sluggish efforts to relocate unaccompanied migrant minors from the Canary Islands to the mainland, despite a Supreme Court ruling mandating urgent action. Since the ruling, only 15 asylum-seeking minors have been transferred, falling drastically......

Morocco rallies for justice after gang rape of boy at El Jadida festival sparks outrage

Morocco faces a national reckoning after the brutal gang rape of a 13-year-old boy during the annual Moulay Abdellah Amghar festival in El Jadida province. The boy, an orphan whose mother suffers from severe mental illness, was drugged and raped repeatedly by 14 men over several days. He returned to......