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Brewing Controversy: Moroccan Cafés Face Accusations of Poisoning Customers

Moroccan café owners are vehemently denying allegations of spiking their coffee with harmful chemicals to attract customers. The explosive claims were made by a member of parliament from the National Rally of Independents (RNI) party, who stands accused of overlooking the true challenges confronting......

Historic Fishing Village Faces Imminent Threat: Urgent Petition Seeks Halt to Imsouane Demolition

The picturesque fishing village of Imsouane, a well-kept secret along Morocco's Atlantic coast, is in grave danger. A demolition crew is poised to descend upon the town, intent on leveling portions that have withstood the test of time for generations. In response to this imminent threat, concerned......

Morocco's Notable Position in Africa and the Arab World on the 2024 Social Progress Index

Morocco currently holds the 101st position out of 170 countries in the 2024 Social Progress Index, marking a slight decline from its 100th position in 2022. This assessment, presented by The Social Progress Imperative, scrutinizes a spectrum of indicators reflecting human needs, well-being, and societal......

Morocco's Healthcare Crisis Intensifies as Nurses Launch 'Final Offensive

Morocco's healthcare sector is teetering on the brink as the country's nurses union prepares for a series of escalating protests known as the "Last Offensive." The Independent Union of Moroccan Nurses and Health Technicians is pushing for significant pay increases for dedicated nurses,......

Revitalizing Moroccan Education: Minister Benmoussa's Visit to UM6P Marks a New Era of Collaboration

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) recently hosted Morocco's Minister of National Education, Preschool, and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa, for a comprehensive visit focused on evaluating an innovative training program aimed at empowering key actors within the public education system. Benmoussa's......

Moroccan man found dead by hanging in Italian prison

NAPLES, Italy - Tragedy has once again cast a shadow behind the imposing walls of Poggioreale prison in Naples. In the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 17th, the lifeless body of a 38-year-old Moroccan man was discovered hanging by the neck in his dimly lit cell. Prison staff arrived at the somber......

Royal Navy Thwarts Migrant Voyage to Canary Islands

In a recent incident, the Royal Navy of Morocco successfully intercepted a small inflatable boat carrying 53 migrants near Tan-Tan, as reported by the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces. The overcrowded vessel, located 55 km north of the port city, was en route to the Spanish Canary Islands when it was halted......

Physician and Pharmacy Worker Arrested in Alleged Drug Trafficking Ring

Casablanca, Morocco - Local authorities have successfully dismantled an illicit operation that exploited the medical system for financial gain. A physician and a pharmacy assistant are currently in police custody, suspected of collaborating to traffic psychotropic drugs on the black market. The investigation......

Moroccan Authorities Investigate False Claims of Toxic Meat, Reassure Public on Safety

Moroccan authorities are currently probing the dissemination of deceptive allegations asserting that red meat, available in various cities across the nation, is contaminated with harmful substances. Citizens are strongly advised against consuming the alleged tainted meat, as audio recordings circulating......

A Father's Madness: The Tragic Murder of Two Children in Tangier

In a horrifying act of violence, a 40-year-old father has been arrested in Casablanca for brutally murdering his two young children in Tangier, as reported by Moroccan authorities on Tuesday. The suspect, exhibiting signs of mental illness, allegedly wielded a sharp weapon to ruthlessly attack his 5-year-old......

Royal Navy Intercepts Migrant Boats off Coast of Dakhla

In the predawn hours of Monday, Royal Navy patrol boats intercepted two migrant vessels carrying nearly 60 sub-Saharan Africans attempting the perilous journey to the Canary Islands. The interception occurred over 100 miles off the coast of Dakhla in the disputed Western Sahara region. According to......

Moroccan YouTuber Sparks Controversy with Quran Mockery

In a recent video that has sent shockwaves across social media, Mi Naima, a provocative Moroccan YouTuber notorious for her controversial content, is facing widespread backlash for openly mocking verses from the Quran. The video features Naima adopting a sarcastic tone while reading passages from the......

Unraveling the Bounou-Khallad Relationship: A Closer Look at Recent Speculations

Recent social media activity has ignited speculation surrounding the relationship of Moroccan football sensation Yassine Bounou and his wife, Imane Khallad. Khallad grabbed headlines last month when she abruptly ceased following Bounou on Instagram, right after his historic journey to the World Cup......