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Morocco invests millions in advanced speed radars to curb road accidents

Morocco’s National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has allocated tens of millions of dirhams to acquire state-of-the-art speed control radars, marking a significant step toward reducing traffic accidents and improving road safety. This investment reflects the government’s commitment to tackling......

Morocco halts motorcycle inspection campaign after public outcry

The Moroccan government has suspended the national motorcycle inspection campaign following widespread public criticism and heated debate on social media. According to official sources, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch ordered the suspension on Thursday morning and granted a 12-month grace period for......

Benin: 27 dead after bus plunges into Ouémé river

At least 27 people lost their lives after a tragic road accident in Benin, when a passenger bus fell into the Ouémé River during the night from Saturday to Sunday, according to civil protection services. An earlier report from the Beninese Ministry of the Interior mentioned one confirmed......

Morocco to sanction diplomatic vehicles for traffic violations

Diplomatic vehicles in Morocco will no longer be exempt from traffic rules. The National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) has announced that vehicles with diplomatic license plates will now be strictly monitored and penalized for any infractions. The decision was made during a meeting of the monitoring committee......

Morocco intensifies road safety measures amid urban surge in traffic accidents

Morocco’s Road Safety Vigilance Committee has introduced a series of measures aimed at reducing road accidents, with a particular focus on motorcycle speeds and vehicles with diplomatic license plates. The initiative comes in response to rising traffic fatalities in urban areas, despite overall......

Tragic Accident: Young Woman Dies in Motorcycle Lesson Crash in Ain

A tragic accident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Châtillon-la-Palud, a small town in the Ain department near Lyon, France. A 26-year-old woman died while taking a motorcycle driving lesson. According to local media reports, the accident happened around 4:30 p.m. The young woman was riding a......

Advancing plant conservation: Moroccan researcher pioneers tools to track genetic diversity

As nearly 40% of plant species face extinction, Moroccan researcher Marwa El Graoui at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) is revolutionizing plant conservation through open-source tools. Her innovative framework addresses critical gaps in seed conservation, positioning Africa as a leader in......

Morocco launches summer road safety plan to curb rising fatalities

Moroccan authorities have introduced an urgent road safety strategy to tackle the alarming rise in traffic fatalities, particularly during the busy summer season. The initiative, led by the National Road Safety Agency (NARSA), aims to reduce accidents through stricter enforcement, public awareness campaigns,......

Morocco and Turkiye strengthen transport ties with new agreements

Morocco and Turkiye have signed two significant cooperation agreements aimed at enhancing road safety and revitalizing maritime transport. The memoranda of understanding (MOUs), signed in Istanbul on Friday, reflect the countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral ties in the transport sector......