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Championing Sustainability: Princess Lalla Hasnaa Spearheads Environmental Initiatives

In a pivotal meeting of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, Princess Lalla Hasnaa, the esteemed President, unveiled a comprehensive roadmap for fostering a sustainable future. Her impassioned address, delivered with eloquence and unwavering determination, outlined the Foundation's......

Upholding Religious Freedom: Addressing Violence Against Quran Reciters in Chichaoua

In the aftermath of the dire conditions endured by the women affected by the Al Haouz disaster, reports have surfaced of harassment, assault, and threats against some individuals. A video circulating online has sparked outrage among internet users and officials, depicting two young girls being attacked......

Empowering Morocco's Rural Workforce through Functional Literacy Initiative

Morocco takes a pioneering step towards inclusive development and empowerment of its rural communities with the launch of an ambitious functional literacy program. The initiative targets 500,000 workers across agricultural, maritime fishing, water, and forestry sectors by 2030. On Tuesday, Mohammed......

Tragic Gunfire Claims Life of Moroccan Resident in Brussels Cafe Shooting

In a chilling incident that has left the local community reeling, a Moroccan resident of Belgium, identified as Hassan B., tragically lost his life after being caught in a hail of gunfire while sitting at a cafe terrace in Brussels' Stalingrad district in the early hours of Monday morning. The 28-year-old......

Unveiling Morocco's Digital Dawn: Ambitious Program to Connect 1,800 Rural Areas

In an ambitious stride towards bridging the digital divide, Ghita Mezzour, the Minister in charge of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform, unveiled an audacious new program that aims to bring internet connectivity to 1,800 rural zones across Morocco in the coming months. This groundbreaking initiative......

Severe Water Crisis Hits Oran: Algerian City Faces Week-long Supply Disruption

The Algerian authorities have announced a major water supply disruption in Oran, the country's second-largest city. Approximately 800,000 residents will be deprived of access to running water for an entire week. While Algerians are accustomed to water cuts or rationing, with usage often restricted......

Engineers Unite in Nationwide Strike, Rallying for Reforms and Dialogue

The echoes of engineers' demands reverberate across Morocco as the Union nationale des ingénieurs marocains (UNIM) announces a nationwide strike and a mass demonstration before the Parliament on Tuesday, May 21st. This escalation follows the UNIM's condemnation of the government's......

Rym Fikri's Defiant Stand: Moroccan Singer Files Lawsuit After Tragic Loss

In the wake of her husband's shocking murder, Moroccan singer Rym Fikri has taken a defiant stand against the defamatory accusations leveled by members of her late husband's family. Through her lawyer, Mourad El Ajouti, Fikri has filed a lawsuit alleging defamation, insults, slander, contempt......

Tifli Moukhtafi Initiative Reunites 124 Missing Children, DGSN Reports

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has made a significant breakthrough with its "Tifli Moukhtafi" initiative, successfully locating 124 missing children since its inception on March 10, 2023. This groundbreaking program, operational in all police districts nationwide, exemplifies......

Morocco's Maritime Guardians: Saving Lives at Sea

In a display of unwavering commitment to safeguarding human life and combating irregular migration, Morocco's Royal Navy embarked on a remarkable rescue operation on Sunday. The incident unfolded in the waters between Laayoune and Tarfaya, where three vessels carrying a total of 180 individuals were......

Casablanca's Anti-Gang Brigade Foils Major Psychotropic Trafficking Operation

In a significant victory against drug trafficking, elements of the Anti-Gang Brigade under the Casablanca Judicial Police Department successfully thwarted a major operation involving a substantial quantity of psychotropic substances on Friday evening. Acting on precise intelligence provided by the General......

Morocco's Educational Landscape: Addressing Challenges, Seeking Transformation

In the recently published Insider Monkey Global Education Index for 2024, Morocco is ranked 154th out of 218 countries and territories, with an index score of 0.000002309. This low ranking highlights the nation's absence of top-ranked universities and relatively low per capita education spending. The......

Moroccan Traders Rally Against Maroc Telecom's Reduced Profit Margins

In a move that has sparked widespread outcry, Maroc Telecom, the nation's leading telecommunications provider, has slashed profit margins for traders on prepaid cards from 7% to 4.5%. This decision has ignited a firestorm of protests and calls for a boycott from a prominent Moroccan union of traders......