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Europe criticizes Spain for lack of progress in anti-corruption efforts

The Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), part of the Council of Europe, has criticized the Spanish government for its "lack of progress" in combating corruption. In a report approved during its June plenary session and revealed on Friday, the 46-member organization expressed disappointment......

Marrakech mayor El Mansouri denies allegations over family land sales

Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, Morocco’s Minister of National Planning and Mayor of Marrakech, has firmly rejected allegations regarding the sale of her family’s land near Marrakech, calling them unfounded and defamatory. The allegations, widely circulated on social media, claimed that her family......

Moroccan NGOs warn legal reforms threaten anti-corruption efforts and transparency

A coalition of Moroccan civil society organizations is raising the alarm over proposed amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure, which they argue would undermine anti-corruption efforts and restrict their role in defending public funds. The coalition has announced plans to escalate the matter to......

Musk’s X challenges New York law on content moderation in latest legal conflict

X Corp., the social media company owned by Elon Musk, has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York, targeting the recently enacted Stop Hiding Hate Act (S895B). The law, which requires social media platforms to disclose their content moderation practices, has been labeled by Musk’s company......

Biden cancer diagnosis sparks transparency debate and Trump accusations

Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis has reignited public debate over transparency during his time in office, with ex-President Donald Trump alleging a possible cover-up. Speaking from the White House, Trump expressed skepticism about the timing of Biden’s advanced prostate......

Morocco slips to 99th in global anti-corruption rankings despite reform claims

Morocco has fallen two positions to 99th place out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), scoring 37 out of 100 points. This decline continues a downward trend that began after the country's peak performance in 2018, when it ranked 73rd globally......

Morocco strengthens global anti-corruption role with key committee re-election

Morocco has secured its position on the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), with Mohamed Bachir Rachdi, President of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and the Fight Against Corruption (INPPLC), representing the nation. The re-election......

Morocco advances anti-corruption efforts, debt reduction, and water management initiatives

The Moroccan government has made significant strides in its anti-corruption agenda, public debt management, and water resource optimization, according to a recent update from government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas. Speaking at a press briefing following the weekly government council meeting, Baitas......

Morocco Sets New Benchmark for Information Access Reform in Arab Region

Morocco has emerged as a frontrunner in public information accessibility across the Arab world, establishing comprehensive legislative and institutional frameworks that enhance government transparency. This achievement is highlighted in a new study, "The Right to Information Access in the Arab Region:......