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UNHCR calls for urgent action as refugee crisis escalates in Chad

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has issued a dire warning about a growing humanitarian crisis in eastern Chad, where over a million refugees from Sudan’s Darfur region have sought sanctuary following intensified violence in the ongoing Sudanese civil war. Refugees fleeing......

NARSA targets driving schools over unfair practices and deceptive advertising

The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has denounced unethical practices within some driving schools, citing misleading advertisements and undervalued training fees as threats to the integrity of Morocco’s driving education sector. The agency has vowed to take strict legal and administrative action......

Global fertility rates in steep decline, UN warns of unmet family goals

A new report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reveals an unprecedented global decline in fertility rates, driven by economic pressures, lack of time, and societal constraints. The study highlights a growing gap between people's desire to have children and their ability to do so, signaling......

Thousands to march peacefully to Gaza border, demanding urgent humanitarian access

Activists, healthcare workers, and citizens from over 35 countries are set to participate in the Global March to Gaza, a peaceful, civilian-led movement demanding immediate humanitarian access to the besieged region. Scheduled for June 15, the march will culminate at the Rafah border crossing in Egypt,......

Moroccan women expelled from Spain after abuse in strawberry farms

Two Moroccan women working in Spain’s high-profit strawberry sector were expelled and sent back to Morocco under alarming conditions—one while pregnant, the other with cancer—triggering widespread criticism over the treatment of migrant laborers. Pregnant and abandoned The first case......

Madrid regional leader abandons presidential conference over regional language use

Spain's 28th regional presidents conference in Barcelona became a stage for political discord when Madrid's regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso walked out during speeches delivered in Catalan and Basque languages. The unprecedented decision to allow regional languages alongside Spanish......

HM King Mohammed VI grants royal pardon to 1,526 individuals on Eid Al-Adha

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal clemency to 1,526 individuals convicted by Moroccan courts, marking the sacred occasion of Eid Al-Adha with an act of compassion that underscores the monarchy's commitment to rehabilitation and second chances. Comprehensive pardon encompasses diverse......

Mohamed tops Ceuta surname rankings in Spanish enclave

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta has witnessed a striking demographic milestone, with Mohamed emerging as the most prevalent surname among its residents, according to 2024 data from Spain's National Statistics Institute. Overwhelming presence of Arabic surnames The statistical analysis reveals that......

Ageing population: What you should know about Morocco’s demographic shift

Morocco, like many nations worldwide, is experiencing a significant demographic transition characterized by an ageing population, declining birth rates, and notable social and economic implications. The latest census data reveals that the country’s population has surpassed 37 million, with the......

Morocco enhances maritime transport for Marhaba 2025

Morocco will enhance its special maritime passenger transport to and from southern Europe with 520 weekly sailings under the Marhaba 2025 operation. This was announced by Mustapha Baitas, the government spokesperson and Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament. Following the weekly government......

Moroccans lead record naturalizations in Spain in 2024

Recent data released by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) and reported by ABC newspaper reveal that Moroccan nationals topped the list of foreign-born individuals who acquired Spanish citizenship in 2024. This marks an unprecedented record since such statistics began in 2013. According......

Eid al Adha in Morocco: authorities issue safety advice for holiday road travel

Morocco will celebrate Eid al Adha on June 7. The Moroccan National Motorway Company (ADM) has announced that traffic on the country’s motorways will increase significantly during the holiday period. The busiest hours are expected on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings, specifically between......

Saudi Arabia launches world's largest cooling system for Hajj pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the world’s largest cooling system at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, where pilgrims are gathering to perform the Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1.4 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj, which kicked off today. Saudi authorities promised......