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Morocco’s sardine canning industry faces crisis, threatening thousands of jobs

Morocco, the world leader in sardine canning, is grappling with an unprecedented crisis that endangers both its industrial foundations and the livelihoods of thousands of workers. The sector, which has long been a pillar of the national economy, is now under severe strain due to structural imbalances,......

Trump's foreign aid cuts spark fears of global humanitarian crisis

The Lancet Medical Journal has issued a dire warning about the potential consequences of drastic cuts to international foreign aid under the Trump administration. The report estimates that these reductions could result in 14 million deaths worldwide by 2030, with devastating effects on vulnerable populations......

Morocco grapples with middle school dropout crisis as education reforms lag

Over 160,000 middle school students leave the education system annually in Morocco, according to Mohamed Saad Berrada, Minister of National Education. This alarming figure highlights significant challenges in keeping youth engaged in formal schooling, especially in urban areas facing rapid population......

Former spanish socialist leader detained in corruption case

Spanish authorities have detained Santos Cerdán, a former high-ranking official of the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), as part of a corruption investigation. The case has intensified political pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, marking one of the most significant......

Valencia mayor under fire for prioritizing digital nomads amid housing crisis

Valencia’s mayor, María José Catalá, is facing criticism for allocating €112,000 of public funds to attract digital nomads despite evidence linking their presence to rising housing costs. Critics argue that this policy exacerbates the housing crisis already affecting locals. Ferran......

Ben Guerir ranks among the hottest cities on Earth as global heatwave intensifies

Morocco found itself in an unenviable spotlight: the city of Ben Guerir was listed among the top 10 hottest places in the world. According to data from Eldorado Weather, a global thermal monitoring platform, Ben Guerir recorded a scorching 46.4°C, placing it 10th internationally, ahead of several......

Morocco faces public health crisis as over 600 essential medicines run out

Morocco is grappling with a critical shortage of essential medicines, with over 600 drugs reportedly out of stock nationwide. The missing medications include life-saving treatments for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, neurological conditions, and cancer, leaving patients......

Moroccan scholars oppose Israeli participation in World Sociology Forum

A significant controversy has erupted surrounding the upcoming World Sociology Forum in Morocco, scheduled from July 6-11 at Mohammed V University in Rabat. Various academic organizations and activists are calling for the exclusion of Israeli researchers from the event, citing concerns over Israel's......

Moroccan youth face rising emigration ambitions amid fading job prospects

A recent Afrobarometer survey reveals that 70% of young Moroccans are considering emigration as economic uncertainty, limited job opportunities, and institutional distrust deepen frustrations among the country’s youth. Ambition meets systemic hurdles For Morocco’s university graduates,......