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Rising trend: Moroccan parents leave children in Bilbao to access care services

Spanish authorities have identified a growing trend in Bilbao, where Moroccan parents are leaving their children in the city’s foster care system run by the Provincial Council of Vizcaya. This emerging phenomenon, which has gained traction in recent months, highlights a shift in migration patterns......

Morocco combats extremism through education and cultural reform

Morocco has implemented a comprehensive strategy to combat extremism by promoting education, cultural understanding, and religious moderation, according to Ahmed Abbadi, Secretary-General of the Mohammed VI League of Scholars. Speaking to the Italian newspaper Ius101, Abbadi outlined how Morocco’s......

Underage marriage declines in Morocco, but persists in rural regions

Underage marriage in Morocco has significantly decreased over recent years, with the Ministry of Justice reporting a drop in marriage contracts involving minors from 26,298 in 2017 to 8,955 in 2024. This progress is largely credited to reforms raising the legal marriage age to 18, alongside nationwide......

Child marriage declines in Morocco but remains high in rural areas

New statistics from Morocco’s Ministry of Justice show a significant decline in child marriage cases across the country. According to official figures, the number of registered cases dropped from 26,298 in 2017 to 8,955 in 2024. Despite this progress, the data highlights a worrying concentration......

Investing in youth and girls: A cornerstone for Morocco’s sustainable future

Morocco’s Human Rights Council (CNDH) launched a two-day scientific forum in Rabat on September 22, focused on the theme, “Youth Empowerment: Girls at the Heart of Inclusive and Sustainable Development.” The event brought together experts, officials, and young voices to explore strategies......

TikTok US to operate with algorithm copy under oracle control

The American branch of TikTok will soon function independently from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, using a copy of the platform’s current algorithm. According to US officials, the technology and data will be managed exclusively by Oracle, ensuring that Chinese authorities cannot access......

Duchess of York Faces Scrutiny Over Email Calling Epstein a ‘Supreme Friend’

Newly uncovered reports reveal that Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, once referred to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein as a “supreme friend” in an email from 2011. The revelation has reignited public scrutiny over Epstein’s high-profile connections and their implications. Context......

Ifrane summer camp scandal: Two supervisors arrested over suspected child abuse

A serious incident has shaken the summer camp “Ras El Ma” in Ifrane, where two supervisors were arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a 12-year-old boy. The arrests took place during the fourth phase of Morocco’s National Camping Program, raising public concern over child safety......

Morocco’s social economy drives heritage preservation and local development

Morocco’s social economy and handicrafts sector plays a vital role in safeguarding local heritage while fostering economic growth, said Lahcen Saadi, Secretary of State for Handicrafts and Social and Solidarity Economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the second Regional Exhibition of Social......

Joelle Mardinian’s call for vigilance sparks debate on security in France

A new wave of concern grips southern France as prominent beauty entrepreneur Joelle Mardinian breaks her silence about a series of burglaries targeting her home. In a powerful Instagram post, Mardinian shared her harrowing experience of narrowly escaping harm during an armed break-in, urging followers......

Morocco faces World Bank warning of possible retirement age at 70

The World Bank has raised concerns that Morocco may eventually need to raise its legal retirement age to 70 in order to sustain its pension system. In a recent report titled “Adopting and Shaping Change: Human Capital in the Middle East and North Africa at a Turning Point”, the institution......

Moroccan police intercept over 76,000 ecstasy pills at Nador port in anti-drug operation

Moroccan police and customs officers successfully seized a significant shipment of ecstasy at the Port of Nador, uncovering 76,841 pills concealed inside boxes of food products in a utility vehicle arriving from Europe. The joint operation, led by Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security......

Repeated burglaries target Joelle Mardinian’s French residence, raising security concerns

Joelle Mardinian, a prominent Lebanese beauty entrepreneur, has fallen victim to a burglary for the third time at her residence in southern France. The series of break-ins has sparked concerns about security in affluent neighborhoods and the risks faced by high-profile individuals. The latest incident......