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Husband of Moroccan Actress Rym Fikri Found Murdered Following Disappearance

The discovery of a brutally murdered man along the banks of a river near Rabat has rocked the tight-knit entertainment community in Morocco this week. The victim has been identified as the husband of acclaimed Moroccan actress and singer Rym Fikri, who was reported missing just over a week prior on......

Tangier-Med Port Drug Bust: Over 3 Tons of Cannabis Seized En Route to Europe

Tangier's security forces achieved a significant victory this week by intercepting an attempt to smuggle over 3 tons of cannabis resin through the Tangier-Med Port. Collaborating with customs officials, the police uncovered the illicit cargo cleverly concealed within a truck transporting seafood......

Morocco's Vaccination Drive Continues to Soar Despite Low COVID-19 Incidence

Morocco recently reported a mere 100 new COVID-19 infections and one death over the past week, as per data released by the Ministry of Health. Despite the persistently low case count, the nation's vaccination campaign is maintaining its vigorous pace. According to reports from health authorities......

Bust at the Border: Moroccan Authorities Seize 47 Kilos of Cocaine in Crackdown on Drug Smuggling

Moroccan law enforcement has struck a significant blow against drug traffickers, intercepting 47 kilograms of cocaine at the El Guergarat crossing in a coordinated operation involving the National Police and Customs officials. The successful bust underscores the intensified collaboration among security......

Battering Winds and Downpours: Morocco Prepares for Extreme Weather

Morocco is gearing up for a relentless assault of thunderstorms, heavy snowfall, and dangerously strong winds across multiple provinces in the next 48 hours. Today, the country's weather agency raised the alert level to red, its highest designation, warning that gusts could reach speeds of up to......

Moroccan Influencer Amine Raghib Accused of Stirring Up Drama for Personal Gain

Moroccan influencer Amine Raghib has found himself embroiled in controversy after a viral video where he claimed that hacked nude images of women were being circulated online. Critics are pointing fingers at the popular YouTuber, accusing him of fabricating the issue to elevate his own status. In a......

Moroccan Medical Students Persist in Boycott Over Training Quality Concerns

Medical and pharmacy students across Morocco persist in their boycott of classes and exams, demanding improved training quality following recent government reforms that shortened their education by one year. Abderahman Bouhsiss, a representative of third-year medical students in Rabat, expressed students'......

Alarming Rise: Morocco Registers 50,000+ Fresh Cancer Cases Annually

With an alarming rate of over 50,000 new cancer cases annually, Morocco is grappling with a burgeoning public health crisis, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). Cancer has swiftly climbed the ranks to become the nation's second leading cause of death, trailing only behind cardiovascular......

Tackling the Menace of Child Marriage: Morocco's Imperative for Government Action

Despite concerted efforts to combat it, the scourge of child marriage continues to afflict Morocco, with a staggering 12,940 instances recorded in 2022 alone, according to recent data. In response to this persistent challenge, the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council (CESE) of Morocco has issued......

Suspect Arrested in Nador, Morocco, Linked to Human Trafficking and Forging Schengen Visa Documents

In a meticulously planned operation last Friday, authorities in Nador, Morocco, apprehended a suspected leader of a significant forgery and human trafficking network. Reports suggest that the individual in question was in possession of a cache of counterfeit visas, stamps, contracts, and various fabricated......

Moroccan Navy Rescues Over 100 Migrants En Route to Europe

The Royal Moroccan Navy sprang into action on Thursday, rescuing a group of more than 100 migrants stranded off the coast of Dakhla. A navy patrol boat intercepted a vessel carrying 104 sub-Saharan Africans who were attempting to make the perilous journey to the Canary Islands, a Spanish territory situated......

Battling Drought: Rabat Implements Stringent Water Conservation Measures

Amidst worsening drought conditions in Morocco, authorities in Rabat have rolled out stringent measures to curb water consumption for non-essential purposes. Announced on January 30th by Governor Mohamed Yacoubi, the directive prohibits the use of potable water for tasks such as street cleaning, public......

Dounia Batma Begins Prison Sentence in Marrakech

Dounia Batma finds herself behind bars in Marrakech's Loudaya Prison after her last-ditch appeals were dismissed by the Court of Cassation. The arrest, which took place on Wednesday in Casablanca, marks the latest development in the prolonged legal battle surrounding the "Hamza Mon Bébé"......