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Incest scandal in Morocco sparks legal and social debate

Authorities in Morocco are investigating a shocking incest case in Al Manzeh, near Ain Aouda, 30 kilometers from Rabat, involving a father and his daughter accused of engaging in an illicit relationship that reportedly resulted in six children. The case has ignited widespread outrage and scrutiny of......

Summer drownings surge in Morocco as unsupervised beaches drive fatalities

Morocco’s peak holiday season has been shadowed by a sharp rise in water emergencies, with thousands of swimmers pulled from the surf and dozens of lives lost in just over two months. The Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC) recorded 14,040 drowning or near-drowning incidents nationwide......

Chefchaouen: Suspect arrested in massive Bab Taza forest fire

The Royal Gendarmerie in Morocco’s Chefchaouen province has arrested a man suspected of involvement in the devastating forest fire that swept through the Bab Taza area, destroying vast stretches of vegetation. According to judicial sources, the suspect was taken into custody on the orders of the......

Greek climber dies after fatal fall in Mont Blanc massif

A Greek mountaineer in his thirties tragically lost his life on Monday, August 4, after falling several hundred meters in the infamous Goûter couloir of the Mont Blanc massif. According to the High Mountain Gendarmerie Platoon (PGHM) of Chamonix, the victim was descending alone and without a safety......

Protester assaults firefighter, throws him off water tower in Morocco

A protest in the town of Oulad Youssef, near Beni Mellal in Morocco, turned violent on Friday evening when a man attacked a firefighter and pushed him off a high water tower during a crisis intervention. The incident has sparked widespread shock and raised concerns across the region. The protester,......

Crackdown on counterfeit motor oil network in Casablanca’s outskirts

The National Customs Brigade has ramped up efforts in collaboration with the Royal Gendarmerie to dismantle a network specializing in the counterfeiting of motor oils and spare parts in several peripheral areas of Casablanca, including Lahraouiyine, Bouskoura, and Sidi Hajjaj. This network has converted......

Spain and Morocco enhance maritime security with joint patrols

In a significant move to bolster maritime security cooperation, the Spanish Civil Guard (GCE) and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (GRM) have initiated joint patrols around Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. This initiative aims to combat criminal networks facilitating irregular migration from Morocco to......

Outrage in Kenitra: Teen uncle confesses to raping and murdering five-year-old niece

A disturbing crime has sent shockwaves through the Moroccan city of Kenitra, where a 16-year-old boy has confessed to the rape and murder of his five-year-old niece. The heinous act occurred on Monday in the suburban area of Sidi Taibi while the girl's mother attended Taraweeh prayers. The victim,......

Illegal meat trade exposed: 1.1 tons of unsafe beef seized near Casablanca

In a startling operation near Casablanca on February 11, 2025, authorities uncovered a major public health threat. The Royal Gendarmerie intercepted a staggering 1.1 tons of beef and bovine offal, transported under appalling conditions and destined for local markets and butcher shops. This discovery......