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Alarming Rise: Morocco Registers 50,000+ Fresh Cancer Cases Annually

With an alarming rate of over 50,000 new cancer cases annually, Morocco is grappling with a burgeoning public health crisis, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Cancer has swiftly climbed the ranks to become the nation's second leading cause of death, trailing only behind cardiovascular......

Tackling the Menace of Child Marriage: Morocco's Imperative for Government Action

Despite concerted efforts to combat it, the scourge of child marriage continues to afflict Morocco, with a staggering 12,940 instances recorded in 2022 alone, according to recent data. In response to this persistent challenge, the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE) of Morocco has issued......

Suspect Arrested in Nador, Morocco, Linked to Human Trafficking and Forging Schengen Visa Documents

In a meticulously planned operation last Friday, authorities in Nador, Morocco, apprehended a suspected leader of a significant forgery and human trafficking network. Reports suggest that the individual in question was in possession of a cache of counterfeit visas, stamps, contracts, and various fabricated......

Moroccan Navy Rescues Over 100 Migrants En Route to Europe

The Royal Moroccan Navy sprang into action on Thursday, rescuing a group of more than 100 migrants stranded off the coast of Dakhla. A navy patrol boat intercepted a vessel carrying 104 sub-Saharan Africans who were attempting to make the perilous journey to the Canary Islands, a Spanish territory situated......

Battling Drought: Rabat Implements Stringent Water Conservation Measures

Amidst worsening drought conditions in Morocco, authorities in Rabat have rolled out stringent measures to curb water consumption for non-essential purposes. Announced on January 30th by Governor Mohamed Yacoubi, the directive prohibits the use of potable water for tasks such as street cleaning, public......

Dounia Batma Begins Prison Sentence in Marrakech

Dounia Batma finds herself behind bars in Marrakech's Loudaya Prison after her last-ditch appeals were dismissed by the Court of Cassation. The arrest, which took place on Wednesday in Casablanca, marks the latest development in the prolonged legal battle surrounding the "Hamza Mon Bébé"......

Moroccan Authorities Uncover and Dismantle Baby Trafficking Ring in Fez

The vibrant city of Fez, Morocco, was jolted this week by a disconcerting case involving baby trafficking, extortion, and medical corruption. In a joint operation conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday, Moroccan authorities apprehended 30 suspects connected to criminal networks operating within the ancient......

Dounia Batma Arrested in Casablanca: A New Chapter Unfolds in the Ongoing Legal Drama

Authorities in Morocco apprehended pop sensation Dounia Batma in Casablanca yesterday, executing a court order to enforce her suspended jail sentence. Batma, who gained widespread popularity, has faced a tumultuous period in her music career due to legal troubles connected to the infamous "Hamza......

Building University Bridges between Morocco and Spain

Morocco and Spain are continuing to strengthen their ties, particularly in the higher education sector. Spain has emerged as one of the top destinations for Moroccan students seeking to pursue their studies abroad. To highlight the numerous opportunities offered by Spanish universities, the 8th edition......

Indian Businessman Arrested at Casablanca Airport for Alleged Embezzlement in Saudi Arabia

An Indian national, sought after internationally, was apprehended on Monday evening at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca, Morocco. The 45-year-old individual came under scrutiny during a routine screening by airport security personnel, where it was discovered that he was the subject of an......

Bridging Borders: Moroccan Consulate Commemorates Spanish Aid and Solidarity Amid Al Haouz Earthquake

In a poignant ceremony, Abdellah Bidoud, Morocco’s Consul General to the Balearic Islands, paid homage to Spanish individuals and organizations for their crucial assistance in the aftermath of a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the Al-Haouz region on January 25th. Bidoud, visibly......

Embarking on a Sacred Journey: Morocco Unveils Online Registration for the 2025 Hajj Pilgrimage

This week, Moroccans will have the exceptional opportunity to embark on a spiritual journey of a lifetime as the Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs unveils electronic registration for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Commencing on February 5th, eligible citizens aged 18 and above, who have not undertaken......

US Embassy Celebrates Inspiring Journeys of Moroccan Alumni at Inaugural Alumni Summit

Rabat - The Bouregreg Congress Palace buzzed with excitement this past Saturday, as over 400 Moroccan exchange program alumni convened for the groundbreaking Alumni Summit hosted by the United States Embassy in Morocco. This day-long event marked a historic milestone, uniting Moroccan participants from......