Advertising

Keywords: Safety


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,......

Algerian detained in Ceuta over sexual abuse of migrant minors

Spanish authorities in Ceuta have arrested an Algerian migrant residing in a temporary shelter on charges of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy. The suspect is alleged to have initially engaged in inappropriate touching before escalating to full sexual assault, according to reports from Moroccan newspaper......

Police investigate alleged assault by ride-sharing app driver in Rabat

Moroccan authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged assault involving a ride-sharing app driver and a university student in Rabat. The incident, which took place on June 29, has reignited calls for stricter regulations on ride-sharing apps in the country. The incident The altercation......

Bali ferry disaster leaves four dead, dozens missing in Indonesia waters

At least four people have died, and 30 others remain missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank in the Bali Strait late Wednesday night, authorities in Indonesia confirmed. The vessel, KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, was en route from Banyuwangi on Java’s eastern coast to the northern port of Bali, a......

Massive fireworks explosion sparks fire and evacuation in yolo county

A devastating explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County, California, near the community of Esparto, caused a massive fire and forced mandatory evacuations. Occurring shortly before 6 p.m., the blast sent towering black smoke into the sky, visible for miles, and triggered multiple secondary......

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......

Fez court orders city to compensate family after stray dog attack on child

A court in Fez has ordered the city’s municipality to pay compensation to the family of a young girl who was attacked by a stray dog in one of the city’s neighborhoods. The ruling underscores growing public pressure on Moroccan authorities to address the escalating issue of stray dogs across......

Qatar halts air traffic amid rising regional tensions

Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic within its airspace as a precautionary measure to safeguard the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors. The decision comes in response to escalating security concerns across the Middle East, driven by growing instability in the region. The Qatari......