In 2022, Morocco ranked 136th out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Ranking, a stark reminder of the challenges facing female empowerment in the nation. This ranking reflects a blend of systemic issues that hinder women's progress, despite significant strides made over the years. In a poignant......

Morocco's commitment to women's rights took center stage at a recent conference in Panama, marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The event, organized by the Women Journalists Foundation in collaboration with Panama’s Foreign Ministry, showcased......

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced deep concern over the increasing wave of anti-Muslim discrimination, urging governments to safeguard religious freedoms and calling on digital platforms to address hate speech. Guterres made these remarks on March 15, during the International......

In September 2024, southeastern Morocco faced catastrophic flooding, resulting in the loss of 18 lives and leaving four individuals unaccounted for. This disaster was compounded by a subsequent incident in which floodwaters claimed an additional 10 lives when a bus was swept away. Doha-based Qatar Charity......

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, police in Tetouan, Morocco, apprehended four suspects on Tuesday evening, seizing a staggering 17,505 drug pills during the operation. This enforcement action was executed in collaboration with the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST),......

On March 11, 2025, Abdellatif Hammouchi, the Director of the General Directorate of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, visited the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat to pay tribute to the memory of the Father of the Nation, the late King Mohammed V, marking the 66th anniversary of his death. Despite......

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,......

King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolences and compassion to the family of the renowned Moroccan singer Naïma Samih. In his message, the King expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the esteemed artist, describing her death as a significant loss not only for her family but also for the......

Police in Tangier have successfully disrupted a significant drug trafficking operation, seizing more than 5.7 tons of cannabis. This operation took place on Thursday evening in collaboration with Morocco's General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The police action unfolded near Moulay......

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is actively addressing the sensitive case involving a 14-year-old girl currently in custody at a child protection center. Under the leadership of Amina Bouayach, the Council is monitoring her situation, which has garnered attention due to its implications regarding......

Over 38,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned since the onset of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023. The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency has joined forces with the Palestinian Ministry of Social Development to address the dire needs of orphaned and amputee children affected by the ongoing crisis in......

Global furniture IKEA has issued a warning to its customers, advising them to cease using specific outdoor LED lighting chains and lamps that have been recalled over safety concerns related to a defective plug. The company’s announcement highlights its commitment to consumer safety, stating that......

The Palestinian Minister of Social Development, Samah Hamad, expressed her appreciation for the efforts led by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, President of the Al-Quds Committee, in supporting the Palestinian people's resistance. This statement was made during a meeting in Ramallah on Monday. In an......