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Morocco debates stray animal law: Feeding bans spark controversy

The Moroccan government is navigating heated public discussion over Draft Law No. 19.25, which aims to regulate the management of free-ranging animals. While the law introduces humane practices such as Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR), it controversially bans the feeding, sheltering, or treating of......

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......

Lebanon opens applications for traffic management authority leadership

The Lebanese Ministry of Interior and Municipalities has officially launched a call for applications to fill key leadership positions at the country’s Traffic and Vehicle Management Authority, known as Nefaa. This includes the roles of board chairman, director-general, and board members. The announcement,......

Massive fire in Iraq hypermarket claims 60 lives, dozens still missing

A devastating fire tore through a hypermarket in Al-Kut, eastern Iraq, killing at least 60 people and leaving 11 others unaccounted for, according to local authorities. The tragedy, which unfolded today, has shocked the nation as rescue workers continue to search for victims beneath the debris. City......

Granada arrests expose alleged migrant smuggling involving minor

Spanish authorities in Granada have detained two Moroccan nationals accused of orchestrating an irregular migration scheme involving the abandonment of a 17-year-old boy. Among the suspects is the boy's uncle, who reportedly brought him from Morocco by sea with plans to present him as an unaccompanied......

Cannabis legalization reshapes Moroccan agriculture and rural economy

Morocco, one of the world’s top hashish producers, is undergoing a major transformation. With Law 13-21 legalizing cannabis for medical, cosmetic, and industrial uses, the country is shifting from black market cultivation to a regulated economy aimed at revitalizing its rural regions. A new legal......

Hajj 2025: Morocco warns citizens about rising visa scams

The Moroccan Ministry of Islamic Affairs has issued an urgent call for citizens to remain vigilant against fraudulent announcements concerning Hajj visas. In a statement released today, the ministry emphasized that participation in Hajj necessitates obtaining a specific visa through the designated online......

Morocco's $19.4 Million Initiative to Digitize Civil Registry Records

Morocco is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its civil registry system through a significant national project launched by the Ministry of Interior. With a budget of MAD 194 million (approximately $19.4 million), this initiative aims to digitize civil registry records across all prefectures......

Political pressures drive recent dismissals in Moroccan municipalities

Recent developments in Morocco’s municipal landscape have revealed a series of dismissals affecting key department heads and employees in critical sectors such as taxation and urban planning. These changes have predominantly occurred in municipalities that faced audits by the General Inspectorate......