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Morocco Emerges as Second Largest Immigration Source in Spain's La Rioja Region

La Rioja, Spain's northern province, has recorded Morocco as its second-largest source of immigrants in 2023, with 1,140 new arrivals - a notable increase from fewer than 1,000 the previous year, according to data from the Spanish National Statistics Institute. Colombia maintained its position as......

A Somber Christmas Eve Amid Global Conflicts

Christmas Eve in 2024 was marked by an air of somber reflection as the world observed the holiday under the shadow of ongoing conflicts, particularly the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Bethlehem, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, stood as a poignant symbol of these struggles, with its streets quieter than......

Morocco's Rising Divorce Rates Prompt Family Code Reform Initiative

Morocco faces growing concerns over divorce rates, with over 24,000 mutual divorces recorded against 249,089 marriages in 2023, according to Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi. The government is implementing measures to address this trend through family code reforms. The initiative includes enhanced......

Ontario Leads Canada in Immigrant Retention Rates

Ontario has recorded the highest immigrant retention rate in Canada, according to a recent report by Statistics Canada. In 2022, the province saw an impressive retention rate of 94.6% for new immigrants, setting a notable standard for other regions in the country. By comparison, Quebec's retention......

Morocco Unveils Comprehensive Reform Package for Prison Staff Management

Morocco has introduced significant changes to its prison staff management system, implementing reforms aimed at enhancing working conditions and compensation packages, according to an announcement made Thursday by the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR). The Government......

Morocco Backs UN Call for Global Death Penalty Moratorium After Decades of Abstention

Morocco has made a decisive move by supporting a United Nations General Assembly resolution advocating for a global moratorium on executions. This marks a significant departure from its 17-year practice of abstention, signaling potential reforms in the nation’s approach to capital punishment. The......

Shifting Household Dynamics: Women's Rising Role and Changing Family Structures in Morocco

In a revealing snapshot of social transformation, Morocco's latest census unveils significant shifts in household composition and leadership, highlighting the evolving roles of women and changing family structures over the past decade. The 2024 census, conducted by the High Commissioner of Planning,......

Morocco's Fertility Decline Signals Demographic Challenges

Morocco faces a declining fertility rate and an aging population, reshaping its demographic landscape. Rising living costs and limited job opportunities are among the main reasons behind smaller family sizes. Moroccan women now average 1.97 children, below the replacement level of 2.1 needed to sustain......

Moroccans Rank as Top Social Security Contributors in Spain

The Moroccan diaspora plays a key economic role by sending hard currency in the form of remittances to their families. Moroccans living in Spain are the top foreign contributors to the country’s social security system, official figures reveal. As of November, 342,318 Moroccans were paying into......

Mohammed VI Foundation Hosts Regional Communication Days in Marrakech

The Mohammed VI Foundation for the Social Works of National Security Personnel brought its “First Regional Communication Days” initiative to Marrakech on Thursday, marking the second stop after Casablanca. Under the theme “The Communicative Approach: An Effective Choice for Improving......

Japan’s Embassy Grants Over MAD 1 Million to Support Drinking Water Projects in Morocco

Japan’s Embassy in Rabat has awarded two grants, totaling €108,339 (approximately MAD 1.15 million), to Moroccan associations to support drinking water supply projects. The funds were formalized through agreements signed by Japan’s Ambassador to Morocco, Hideaki Kuramitsu, and representatives......

Morocco Prioritizes Justice and Equality with New Human Rights Initiatives

Morocco marks significant progress in embedding human rights values through strategic agreements and international collaboration. Morocco is advancing its human rights agenda with a series of initiatives focused on youth empowerment, gender equality, and social justice. Marking International Human Rights......

Major Drug Bust at Casablanca Port Uncovers 3.6 Tonnes of Europe-Bound Chira

A significant drug bust took place at Morocco's Port of Casablanca on Wednesday, where authorities intercepted 3.61 tonnes of cannabis resin, hidden in a shipment bound for Europe. The drugs were cleverly concealed within a cargo of fishmeal. This operation was a result of a collaborative effort......