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Chichaoua: Mayor caught in act of corruption

The head of a municipality in Morocco’s Chichaoua province was arrested on Tuesday evening after being caught receiving a bribe of 10,000 dirhams. The arrest was conducted by the Royal Gendarmerie in coordination with the competent public prosecutor’s office, following a complaint submitted......

Official report: nearly 9,000 corruption reports in one year, but only 61 cases prosecuted

The annual report from the Public Prosecutor’s Office for 2024 revealed that 8,967 reports of corruption and financial fraud were received through the government’s hotline. However, only 61 of these cases led to suspects being apprehended in the act and brought to court, highlighting the......

Morocco makes integrity a strategic national choice, says Benalilou

Morocco has made integrity a strategic national choice and a cornerstone of its development vision under the leadership of  HM King Mohammed VI, said Mohamed Benalilou, President of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention and the Fight against Corruption. Speaking in Doha during the 11th......

Violent clashes escalate during anti-government protests in Serbia

Anti-government protests across Serbia intensified on Friday night, marking the fourth consecutive day of unrest in cities including the capital, Belgrade. Police were accused of using excessive force, firing teargas at demonstrators and clashing with rival groups. Dozens of injuries were reported and......

Moroccan visa lottery winners face delays as US interviews stall

Moroccan winners of the DV-2025 Diversity Visa lottery are facing prolonged delays in securing interview appointments at the US Consulate in Casablanca, with the program’s strict September 30 deadline fast approaching. These delays have left hundreds of applicants in bureaucratic limbo, raising......

Morocco suspends local official over alleged corruption in Marrakech

Morocco’s Ministry of Interior has announced the suspension of a Caid, a local administrative authority in Marrakech, following allegations of corruption. The decision is part of the ministry’s commitment to enforcing “public service ethics” and ensuring accountability among its......

Europe criticizes Spain for lack of progress in anti-corruption efforts

The Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), part of the Council of Europe, has criticized the Spanish government for its "lack of progress" in combating corruption. In a report approved during its June plenary session and revealed on Friday, the 46-member organization expressed disappointment......

Moroccan NGOs warn legal reforms threaten anti-corruption efforts and transparency

A coalition of Moroccan civil society organizations is raising the alarm over proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which they argue would undermine anti-corruption efforts and restrict their role in defending public funds. The coalition has announced plans to escalate the matter to......

Trump administration targets corrupt officials aiding drug cartels in expanded anti-crime strategy

The Trump administration has unveiled a new phase in its crackdown on organized crime, focusing on corrupt foreign officials who collaborate with drug cartels and dismantling their financial networks. This strategy, announced by U.S. Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanche, aims to prioritize investigations......