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Politics


Morocco Unveils Cutting-Edge Digital Gateway

In a groundbreaking initiative to bolster citizen engagement in the policy-making process, the Moroccan government has recently introduced an interactive online portal, www.alhoukouma.gov.ma. This state-of-the-art platform is designed to provide citizens with unprecedented access to government operations,......

Moroccan Court Pronounces Terrorism Sentences in Ongoing Crackdown on Extremism

Rabat – Strengthening its persistent efforts to combat terrorism, the Criminal Chamber of Rabat, specializing in terrorism cases, issued verdicts this week against seven suspects accused of terrorism-related offenses. In a carefully monitored legal process due to the sensitive nature of terrorism......

Teachers' Strike Persists Despite New Agreement Signing

In a bold defiance of the recently inked agreement between the government and the unions, the national coordination committee of the education sector has firmly rejected the deal. The coordination committee asserts that the agreement falls short of addressing the teachers' demands, signaling the......

A New Deal Brings Hope to Morocco's Beleaguered Education System

After months of protests and negotiations, a significant breakthrough has been achieved as teachers' unions and the Moroccan government have successfully reached an agreement aimed at revitalizing the country's struggling public schools. On Tuesday, representatives from five major unions formalized......

Unveiling Morocco's "Desert Escobar" Drug Trafficking Network

A convoluted tapestry of corruption and international drug trafficking is coming to light in Morocco, as investigations into the criminal enterprise of the infamous "Desert Escobar," El Hadj Ahmed ben Ibrahim, intensify. Ibrahim, a Malian national dubbed both the "Godfather" and......

Akhannouch Acknowledged as Teacher Salary Surges Reflect Reverence for Vital Role

Amidst widespread teacher strikes across Morocco, Aziz Akhannouch, the Head of the Government, asserts that the recent salary increase of MAD 1,500 for educators serves as a resolute testament to the nation's unwavering dedication to elevating the esteemed status of teachers. Speaking at the weekly......

Empowering Social Welfare: Direct Financial Aid to Benefit 3.5 Million Moroccans

In a groundbreaking move, the Moroccan government, led by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, is set to provide direct financial assistance to nearly one million families, positively impacting the lives of approximately 3.5 million Moroccans. Commencing on December 28th, this visionary initiative, unveiled......

Progressive Visions: Moroccan Leftist Parties Collaborate on Reforming the Family Code

Two of Morocco's prominent leftist political organizations, the Ittihadi National Organization of Moroccan Women (ONFI) and the Forum for Equality and Parity, joined forces this week to initiate a series of discussions aimed at comprehensively modernizing the country's Family Code. In the wake......

Moroccan Politicians Fall Short on Asset Declaration Requirements

A newly released report analyzing asset declarations in Morocco has found that the vast majority of elected officials failed to fulfill their legal obligation to disclose personal financial holdings. Between January 1st and October 31st of this year, only 193 out of 515 total members of parliament submitted......

Prominent Sports Leader and Politician Detained in Major Drug Trafficking Investigation

A bombshell investigation has ensnared two powerful figures from the worlds of sports and politics in Morocco. Said Naciri, president of the storied Wydad Casablanca football club, and Abdennabi Biioui, head of the influential Oriental Regional Council, have found themselves at the center of a widening......

Morocco and UNDP Forge Alliance to Advance Human Rights

RABAT - A historic agreement was formalized on Thursday between Morocco's Inter-Ministerial Delegation for Human Rights (DIDH) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), marking a significant partnership aimed at bolstering Morocco's commitment to human rights protections. The signing......

Morocco and Finland Pledge to Enhance Bilateral Ties

RABAT - Moroccan and Finnish officials affirmed their commitment to bolstering cooperation during a meeting in Rabat on Thursday. Enaam Mayara, the Speaker of the House of Councilors, extended a warm welcome to Marjaana Sall, the Finnish Ambassador to Morocco, for discussions aimed at strengthening the......

Morocco Advances Towards Sustainable Future with Groundbreaking Decree

In a pivotal move signaling its dedication to sustainable development on a global scale, the Moroccan government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, has recently endorsed a groundbreaking decree. This decisive step establishes the framework and delineates the responsibilities of......