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Morocco mourns death of acclaimed filmmaker Mohamed Ahed Bensouda

Mohamed Ahed Bensouda, a pioneering Moroccan director whose socially conscious films tackled taboo subjects and earned international recognition, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 56. His death prompted widespread mourning across Moroccan media, with tributes highlighting his bold approach......

The celebrity trials set to shake Hollywood in 2026

Hollywood is preparing for a turbulent legal year as several high-profile court cases involving major stars are expected to dominate headlines in 2026. One of the most closely watched trials will be the lawsuit filed by actress Blake Lively against director Justin Baldoni, scheduled to begin on May......

UK court rules that calling a man “bald” amounts to sexual harassment

The UK Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling, declaring that describing a man as “bald” can constitute sexual harassment in the workplace. The case involved Tony Finn, a 64-year-old electrician who worked for a British company for 24 years before being dismissed in 2021. Finn reported......

Survey highlights gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry

A new survey from Mediterranean Meetings for Cinema and Human Rights sheds light on the alarming prevalence of gender-based violence in Morocco's film industry. The study found that 80% of participants had either witnessed or experienced gender-based violence during their careers. The most common......

Morocco Grapples with Pervasive Sexual Harassment: A Call for Societal Change

Recent incidents of sexual harassment in Morocco have reignited discussions about the safety of women in public spaces and the need for societal change. A shocking video from Tangier, showing a young woman being assaulted by teenagers in broad daylight, has brought the issue into sharp focus. The incident,......

Allegations of Misconduct Rock British Cultural Institution in Moroccan Capital

In a case that has captured international attention, serious allegations of sexual harassment have emerged from the British Council's office in Rabat, Morocco. The accusations, centered on a high-ranking official, have sparked widespread concern and scrutiny of the organization's handling of......

Tangier Court Delivers Verdict on Jacques Bouthier Case: Lengthy Sentences for Human Trafficking Suspects

In a landmark ruling, a court in Tangier, Morocco, has sentenced seven individuals implicated in the high-profile case involving French businessman Jacques Bouthier. The court's decision comes after Bouthier's arrest in May 2022 on multiple rape allegations against Moroccan women. One of the......

Judicial Integrity Shattered: Trump-Appointed Judge Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations

In a striking blow to the integrity of the judicial system, a federal judge in Alaska has tendered his resignation following a damning investigation that uncovered a pattern of inappropriate behavior and ethical breaches. U.S. District Judge Joshua M. Kindred, a nominee of former President Donald Trump,......