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Crocoparc Agadir: A Haven for Rare Crocodiles from Switzerland

In a commendable effort to preserve rare and endangered species, Crocoparc Agadir, Morocco's premier zoological park, is preparing to welcome a significant addition to its reptilian residents. This Friday, the park will receive 16 crocodiles from the renowned Aquarium Aquatis in Lausanne, Switzerland. In......

Fez Faces Backlash Over Renaming Historic Street

The controversial decision to rename "Youssef ben Tachfine" street in Fez has ignited widespread opposition, with many Moroccans arguing that it distorts the nation's historical and cultural identity. Khalid Hajjoubi, President of the Marinids District Council in Fez, finds himself at......

Strong Winds and Dust Storms Forecasted for Eid Weekend in Morocco

Meteorological Alert Issued for Several Provinces Morocco is gearing up for a turbulent Eid Al Adha weekend as the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an orange alert for strong winds and dust storms across multiple regions. The warning spans from Friday to Saturday, predicting wind......

Hajj 2024: Moroccan Consulate Aids Pilgrims as Tragic Deaths Occur

In a solemn revelation from Abdelilah Daddas, the Consul General of Morocco in Jeddah, five Moroccan pilgrims have tragically passed away in Mecca since the commencement of the 2024/1445 Hajj season. The consul's candid conversation with Radio Aswat on Wednesday shed light on these sombre incidents. Daddas......

Tragic Fire in Kuwait Claims Lives of Scores, Including Dozens of Indian Migrants

In a devastating incident that has deeply affected the Indian diaspora, at least 40 Indians are among the 49 individuals who tragically lost their lives in a catastrophic fire that engulfed a residential building in the Kuwaiti city of Mangaf, according to India's foreign ministry. The blaze, which......

Morocco Weighs Digital Shift for Legal Announcements

Government explores modernizing legal notice publication with new Civil Procedure Code In a significant move towards modernization, the Moroccan government is contemplating amendments to the Civil Procedure Code that would permit legal announcements to be published on digital news platforms, expanding......

Tragic Wave of Teenage Suicides Shakes Morocco

Morocco has been struck by a series of tragic events, as a second teenage student has taken her own life, following closely on the heels of a similar heartbreaking incident earlier in the week. Reports emerged today of a 15-year-old girl who ended her life on Tuesday in Tetouan, a city in northern Morocco.......

Morocco's Unwavering Stride Towards Safeguarding Childhood

In a remarkable achievement, Morocco has succeeded in reducing the number of child laborers by an astonishing 94% over the past two decades, as affirmed by Younes Sekkouri, Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment, and Skills, during a session on the prohibition of child labor at the......

Disturbing Discovery: Frozen Cat Corpses Found in Moroccan Landfill Ignites Public Outrage

Speculation swirls that frozen cat corpses found in a landfill may be linked to illegal animal testing, sorcery rituals, or the acts of a disturbed individual, sparking public outrage. A video posted by a well-known sanitation worker in Morocco documenting his discovery of frozen cat corpses in a landfill......

Shattering the Cycle: UNICEF's Call to End Violent Disciplinary Measures Against Children

In a sobering revelation, new estimates from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) indicate that nearly 400 million children under the age of five worldwide are routinely subjected to psychological aggression or physical punishment at home. This staggering figure underscores the urgent need......

Kuwait Residential Blaze Leaves Dozens Dead, Prompting Crackdown on Overcrowding

A devastating fire tore through a residential building housing migrant workers in Kuwait's southern Mangaf district early Wednesday morning, claiming at least 41 lives and injuring dozens more. The tragic incident has prompted authorities to take swift action against the building's owner and......

Unveiling the Illicit Trade: Fez Court Delivers Justice in Newborn Trafficking Scandal

In a case that has sent shockwaves through the nation, the Fez Court of First Instance specializing in financial crimes has handed down a series of verdicts, sentencing 34 individuals for their roles in a sinister newborn trafficking ring. The investigation, which first came to light in January, unveiled......

Child Labor in Morocco: 7,775,000 Children Aged 7-17 Affected in 2023

As the world observes the World Day Against Child Labor on June 12, 2024, Morocco takes stock of this concerning issue. In 2023, out of 7,775,000 children aged 7 to 17, 110,000 were engaged in economic activities, representing 1.4% of this age group. However, the phenomenon remains more prevalent in......