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Morocco launches summer road safety plan to curb rising fatalities

Moroccan authorities have introduced an urgent road safety strategy to tackle the alarming rise in traffic fatalities, particularly during the busy summer season. The initiative, led by the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), aims to reduce accidents through stricter enforcement, public awareness campaigns,......

Algerian detained in Ceuta over sexual abuse of migrant minors

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have arrested an Algerian migrant residing in a temporary shelter on charges of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy. The suspect is alleged to have initially engaged in inappropriate touching before escalating to full sexual assault, according to reports from Moroccan newspaper......

Police investigate alleged assault by ride-sharing app driver in Rabat

Moroccan authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged assault involving a ride-sharing app driver and a university student in Rabat. The incident, which took place on June 29, has reignited calls for stricter regulations on ride-sharing apps in the country. The incident The altercation......

Queer ISA network launch in Rabat ignites cultural and religious backlash

The International Sociological Association (ISA) has announced the establishment of a new internal initiative, the Queer ISA Network (QISA), aimed at supporting queer members within the organization. The launch coincides with the Fifth ISA Sociology Forum, held from July 6 to 11 at Mohammed V University......

Moroccan teen's courage exposes years of abuse, father jailed

A 15-year-old girl’s bravery has brought her father to justice after enduring years of sexual abuse in silence. Using her mobile phone to record evidence, she broke through the cultural and legal barriers that often keep such crimes hidden. A harrowing ordeal uncovered The abuse began when the......

Anti-Muslim incidents in France surge by 75% as attacks on individuals triple

Anti-Muslim acts in France have escalated sharply, with a 75% increase recorded in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the French Interior Ministry. Violence against individuals has risen alarmingly, with attacks tripling over the past year, raising serious......

Morocco urges unified global action to tackle social development challenges

Morocco has called for a unified global vision to address pressing social development challenges, emphasizing collaboration and inclusion. Speaking at a high-level Arab regional meeting in Tunis, Morocco’s permanent ambassador to the UN, Omar Hilale, highlighted the need for innovative strategies......

Spanish police crack down on illegal street vending on Barcelona beaches

Every day, Barcelona’s beaches see roughly 70 police officers patrolling to combat unlicensed street vending, a persistent issue during the busy tourist season. Vendors sell drinks like mojitos without proper permits, often operating in coordinated groups. To catch offenders, some officers work......

Moroccan youth face rising emigration ambitions amid fading job prospects

A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that 70% of young Moroccans are considering emigration as economic uncertainty, limited job opportunities, and institutional distrust deepen frustrations among the country’s youth. Ambition meets systemic hurdles For Morocco’s university graduates,......

Morocco disrupts terror plot: 21-year-old woman arrested over ISIS links

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) has arrested a 21-year-old female student in Rabat, accusing her of planning a terrorist attack targeting a religious site in the city. The arrest, announced on Friday, highlights Morocco's ongoing efforts to thwart extremist threats. The......

Kaoutar Boudarraja’s death marks the loss of a pioneer in Maghrebian media

The Maghrebian media world mourns the loss of Kaoutar Boudarraja, a trailblazing television presenter whose passing on Friday has left a profound void. After more than a year of battling cancer in private, her family confirmed her death, one week after premature rumors of her demise had caused a stir......

New Hijri year 1447 to begin on June 27, 2025 in Morocco

The Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs announced that the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Hijri year 1447, will fall on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Morocco. According to the official statement, the crescent moon of Muharram was observed at sunset on Thursday, 29th of Dhu al-Hijjah......

Islamic New Year begins: Thursday marks the first of Muharram

Several Islamic nations, including Saudi Arabia, have declared Thursday as the beginning of the Islamic New Year, marking the first day of Muharram, the initial month of the Hijri calendar. The announcement followed the official sighting of the crescent moon, which determines the start of the lunar year. The......