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Notorious Mob Boss Ridouan Taghi Receives Life Sentence After Decade of Terror

Ridouan Taghi, the notorious Moroccan-Dutch crime lord, has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for his involvement in a decade-long spree of assassinations, murder plots, and large-scale drug trafficking.  Taghi, once Europe's most wanted man, was convicted alongside two other......

Moroccan Migrants Brave Stormy Seas in Mass Ceuta Border Crossing

In a daring journey marked by resilience and determination, a group of forty irregular Moroccan migrants, including six minors, embarked on a perilous swim across the Ceuta border, defying the elements and risking their lives for a chance at a better future. According to reports from the reputable Spanish......

Morocco Leads Global Efforts Against Hunger: Chairing the United Nations World Food Programme's Executive Board

Morocco has made history by assuming the leadership of the United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) Executive Board for the first time in 2024, a significant milestone for the North African nation. Youssef Balla, Morocco's permanent ambassador to UN agencies in Rome, represented the country......

A Serendipitous Encounter: Former Football Star José Ignacio's Journey to Islam

Former Spanish footballer Jose Ignacio Peleteiro, known as Jota, has discovered a new purpose since retiring from the game: embracing the faith of Islam. According to reports, the 32-year-old attacker was inspired to take this significant spiritual step after witnessing the kindness and generosity of......

Unveiling the Deception: Algerian National Claims Moroccan Heritage, Sparking Controversy in Malaysia

The contentious figure known as Mawla Amin, whose true identity is Mohamed Amin Ouradji, has stirred unrest in Malaysia with his audacious claims of being a descendant of Prophet Muhammad. However, investigations conducted by authorities in Malaysia and Morocco have unequivocally revealed Ouradji's......

Cracking Down on the Laughing Gas Trade: Moroccan Police Bust Massive Nitrous Oxide Distribution Ring

In a well-coordinated effort, Moroccan authorities have successfully dismantled an extensive network responsible for trafficking over 150,000 canisters of nitrous oxide throughout the country. This week, simultaneous raids in Casablanca, Marrakech, and surrounding areas resulted in the arrest of five......

Satellite Imagery Unveils the Severe Effects of Drought on Morocco's Landscapes and Livelihoods

NASA satellite imagery has provided a poignant portrayal of the drought crisis gripping Morocco. Images captured in February of both 2023 and 2024 by MODIS sensors aboard the Terra and Aqua satellites depict a striking metamorphosis of landscapes surrounding Casablanca, transitioning from verdant greenery......

Standoff in Morocco: Medical Students Hold Ground as Government Remains Unyielding

The confrontation between Morocco's government and striking medical students has reached a critical juncture, with both sides digging in their heels. In a recent press conference, key education and health officials unveiled a set of measures aimed at quelling the student protests while maintaining......

Moroccan Regions Brace for Impending Dust Storms and High Winds

The Moroccan weather service has issued an orange alert for impending dust storms and powerful winds expected to sweep across numerous parts of the country this weekend. According to the General Directorate of Meteorology's weather bulletin, 11 Moroccan regions are on alert for wind gusts ranging......

Morocco Cracks Down on Water Theft as Reservoirs Run Dry

Morocco's vital water resources have reached critically low levels in recent years due to persistent drought. Abdelaziz Zerouali, Director of Water Planning and Management at the Ministry of Equipment and Water, has highlighted a concerning decline in the country's reservoir levels. Responding......

Morocco's Moussalaha Program: A Beacon of Hope in Deradicalization Efforts

Morocco's robust deradicalization endeavors have yielded positive results, with over 300 former detainees benefiting from the kingdom's comprehensive "Moussalaha" program, officials report. Launched in 2017, Moussalaha adopts a multi-pronged approach to reintegrate individuals convicted......

Moroccan Medical Students Persist in Protests as Exam Dates are Postponed

Students at Rabat's Faculties of Medicine and Pharmacy (FMPR) continue their protests against reforms to medical education, despite the postponement of exam dates in an attempt to ease tensions. The ongoing confrontation between students and administrators took a new twist this week when FMPR Dean......

Modified photo of His Majesty King Mohammed VI sparks controversy

A digitally manipulated portrait of His Majesty King Mohammed VI has recently stirred fresh discussion online regarding representations of the Moroccan monarch. The image in question, portraying the King adorned in traditional attire against a majestic golden backdrop, captured widespread attention......