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Casablanca Cyber Extortion Suspect Arrested for Threatening Public Order

The National Bureau for Combating Terrorism and Organized Crime, operating under the National Judicial Police Brigade, apprehended a call center employee in Casablanca. The arrest was conducted in close coordination with the services of the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance. The suspect......

Empowering Voices: Morocco Launches 21st National Campaign Against Violence Towards Women

Rabat, Morocco - The 21st national campaign to combat violence against women and girls was inaugurated on Monday in Rabat by the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family. Carrying the slogan "Violence is condemned, let's mobilize to report it everywhere," the campaign aligns with the Royal......

National education: Accord with Union Signatories of January 14 Agreement

Rabat – In a pivotal meeting on Monday in Rabat, representatives of education unions, signatories of the January 14, 2023 agreement, expressed satisfaction with the government's constructive engagement regarding their demands. The session, presided over by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, resulted......

Royal Navy Rescues 56 Migrants Stranded at Sea near Tan-Tan

In a dramatic turn of events, a boat carrying 56 migrants, desperate to reach the shores of the Canary Islands, found itself stranded 142 km off the coast of Tan-Tan on Sunday morning. Perilously close to capsizing, the vessel's passengers had all but lost hope when the Royal Navy intervened to bring......

Championing Sustainable Development and Equality in Essaouira

ESSAOUIRA, Morocco - The iconic coastal city of Essaouira played host to a diverse delegation of forward-thinking youth from Europe and North Africa during the 7th Euro-Mediterranean Forum of Young Leaders. Organized by youth advocacy groups and the French embassy, this three-day conference provided......

Terrorism Convictions Result in Prison Sentences in Morocco

Morocco witnessed the imposition of stringent prison sentences this week in two distinct terrorism cases. The Rabat Criminal Court, specializing in terrorism trials, rendered verdicts ranging from 2 to 8 years of incarceration. The most severe sentence, an 8-year term, was handed to S.O. The court upheld......

Breakthrough Obesity Medication "Zepbound" Receives FDA Approval

In a groundbreaking development, the new medication "Zepbound" has been granted approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), promising to address obesity by reducing weight by approximately 20% within a few months. Developed by the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, Zepbound is set......

Regional Disparities in English Proficiency in Morocco: Insights from a Recent Study

A recent study conducted by EF Education First, a Swiss education organization, sheds light on the varying levels of English language proficiency across different regions in Morocco, positioning the country at the 76th spot among 113 nations surveyed globally. Regionally, there is a noticeable discrepancy......