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Nasser Zefzafi excels in university exams from prison, dedicates success to loved ones

Nasser Zefzafi, a prominent figure in Morocco's Hirak Rif movement, has achieved remarkable academic success while serving a 20-year prison sentence. Zefzafi passed his second-semester university exams for the 2024-2025 academic year, earning an impressive average of 15.64. His brother, Tarek Zefzafi,......

Charity leader accuses Moroccan political party of exploiting foundation's name

Jood’s president denounces misuse of humanitarian reputation Hind Laidi, president of the Jood humanitarian association, has condemned the National Rally of Independents (RNI) political party, led by Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, for creating a similarly named foundation. Laidi accuses the......

Morocco secures €202 million to modernize Casablanca's rail network

Morocco’s National Railway Office (ONCF) has secured €202 million in financing from Germany's KfW Development Bank to upgrade the Greater Casablanca railway network. This funding follows a $350 million loan approved by the World Bank in June, both supporting the “Service Intra-métropolitain......

Prosecutor general provides updates on Sion Assidon case as investigation continues

The King’s Prosecutor General at the Casablanca Court of Appeal has released details about the case of Moroccan activist Sion Assidon, who was found unconscious in his home on August 11. Assidon, a prominent human rights advocate and anti-Zionist, remains in a coma after suffering severe head and......

Moroccans received 606,000 Schengen visas in 2024 amid 20% refusal rate

Morocco secured over 606,000 Schengen visas from European Union countries in 2024, with a refusal rate of approximately 20%, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. This marks a significant milestone in visa issuance, reflecting improved Morocco-EU relations. France leads in visa issuance France......

Flash floods hit Asni region after heavy thunderstorms

Severe thunderstorms triggered flash floods in Morocco’s Asni commune, located in Al Haouz province, on Monday evening. The sudden downpour caused significant damage to local infrastructure and highlighted the growing climate challenges in the region. Rivers overflow after intense rainfall The......

Two Moroccans arrested in Spain for smuggling 1.5 tons of hashish in fake oranges

Spanish authorities have detained two Moroccan nationals in Malaga after uncovering a significant drug trafficking operation involving 1,579 kilograms of hashish concealed inside counterfeit oranges. Discovery on the highway The operation began when officers from the Drugs and Organized Crime Unit......

ONSSA launches advanced health alert platform to enhance food safety in Morocco

The National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) has initiated a tender worth MAD 875,400 ($87,540) for the development of an innovative health alert platform aimed at improving the management of food and animal feed safety risks. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to modernize health monitoring systems......

Festival des Plages Maroc Telecom unites Morocco with music and joy

The 21st edition of the Festival des Plages Maroc Telecom has brought electrifying energy to Morocco’s northern coast, enthralling audiences in Martil, Nador, and Saïdia with unforgettable performances. Since its launch on August 15, the event has drawn tens of thousands of attendees, blending......