Morocco initiated registration this week for the 2024 military service term, marking the commencement of a significant national initiative aimed at providing career training for youth while instilling civic values. The mandatory 12-month deployment serves as a crucial experience for young Moroccans,......

Once again, the tumultuous waters off the coast of Morocco have borne witness to tragedy as eight lives were lost amidst strong winds and raging waves. Local authorities in Nador, Morocco, reported the recovery of eight bodies after their rubber boat capsized in heavy seas during an attempted crossing......

Ridouan Taghi, the notorious Moroccan-Dutch crime lord, has been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for his involvement in a decade-long spree of assassinations, murder plots, and large-scale drug trafficking.  Taghi, once Europe's most wanted man, was convicted alongside two other......

In a daring journey marked by resilience and determination, a group of forty irregular Moroccan migrants, including six minors, embarked on a perilous swim across the Ceuta border, defying the elements and risking their lives for a chance at a better future. According to reports from the reputable Spanish......

Morocco has made history by assuming the leadership of the United Nations World Food Programme's (WFP) Executive Board for the first time in 2024, a significant milestone for the North African nation. Youssef Balla, Morocco's permanent ambassador to UN agencies in Rome, represented the country......

Former Spanish footballer Jose Ignacio Peleteiro, known as Jota, has discovered a new purpose since retiring from the game: embracing the faith of Islam. According to reports, the 32-year-old attacker was inspired to take this significant spiritual step after witnessing the kindness and generosity of......

The contentious figure known as Mawla Amin, whose true identity is Mohamed Amin Ouradji, has stirred unrest in Malaysia with his audacious claims of being a descendant of Prophet Muhammad. However, investigations conducted by authorities in Malaysia and Morocco have unequivocally revealed Ouradji's......

In a well-coordinated effort, Moroccan authorities have successfully dismantled an extensive network responsible for trafficking over 150,000 canisters of nitrous oxide throughout the country. This week, simultaneous raids in Casablanca, Marrakech, and surrounding areas resulted in the arrest of five......

NASA satellite imagery has provided a poignant portrayal of the drought crisis gripping Morocco. Images captured in February of both 2023 and 2024 by MODIS sensors aboard the Terra and Aqua satellites depict a striking metamorphosis of landscapes surrounding Casablanca, transitioning from verdant greenery......

The confrontation between Morocco's government and striking medical students has reached a critical juncture, with both sides digging in their heels. In a recent press conference, key education and health officials unveiled a set of measures aimed at quelling the student protests while maintaining......

The Moroccan weather service has issued an orange alert for impending dust storms and powerful winds expected to sweep across numerous parts of the country this weekend. According to the General Directorate of Meteorology's weather bulletin, 11 Moroccan regions are on alert for wind gusts ranging......

Morocco's vital water resources have reached critically low levels in recent years due to persistent drought. Abdelaziz Zerouali, Director of Water Planning and Management at the Ministry of Equipment and Water, has highlighted a concerning decline in the country's reservoir levels. Responding......

Morocco's robust deradicalization endeavors have yielded positive results, with over 300 former detainees benefiting from the kingdom's comprehensive "Moussalaha" program, officials report. Launched in 2017, Moussalaha adopts a multi-pronged approach to reintegrate individuals convicted......