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Realizing Housing Dreams: Nearly 8,000 Moroccans Benefit from New Government Initiative

In response to a novel government initiative providing direct housing support, an overwhelming wave of enthusiasm has emerged, as evidenced by the submission of over 8,000 applications within the initial days of its launch. According to data released by the Ministry of National Planning, Urban Planning,......

Morocco Experiences a Slight Increase in COVID-19 Cases, Surpassing 24 Million Fully Vaccinated

Morocco has observed a modest rise in COVID-19 cases, with 130 new infections reported over the past week, as per data released by the country's Health Ministry on Friday. The majority of these cases were concentrated in the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region (39 cases) and the Grand Casablanca-Settat region......

Chaos Surrounds New Press Card Platform as Journalists' Associations Call for Changes

The introduction of a new online platform for 2024 press card applications has devolved into chaos, eliciting criticism from journalists' groups. The National Association of Media and Publishers (ANME) has voiced concerns over the platform's numerous technical glitches and challenges in document......

ElGrande Toto Initiates Legal Action Against Sexual Assault Allegations

Moroccan rap sensation ElGrande Toto has taken legal action this week in response to allegations of sexual misconduct with minors circulating on social media. The accusations surfaced on Wednesday through an anonymous Twitter account, purportedly belonging to a journalism student, who initially accused......

Alert for Moroccan Road Users: Heavy Snowfall and Rainfall Pose Risks

Morocco's Ministry of Public Works urgently appeals to all drivers across the kingdom to exercise heightened vigilance in anticipation of a powerful winter storm system. The ministry advises extreme caution on roadways due to the expected reduced visibility caused by heavy snowfall and rainfall starting......

Teachers Rally Against Controversial Law, Accuse Officials of Neglecting Demands

Thousands of teachers flooded the streets of Rabat on Thursday to express their categorical rejection of recent agreements between the Ministry of Education and teachers' unions. Organized by the National Teachers' Coordination, the "Dignity March" challenged deals that educators say......

Four Years Later, What's the Progress in the Investigation into the Disappearance of Naima Jillal?

Four years after the mysterious disappearance of Naima Jillal, nicknamed "the cocaine godmother," the Dutch police still struggle to solve this puzzle. On October 20, 2019, this figure in the drug trafficking world got into a black BMW in Amsterdam and was never seen again. Grim photos discovered......

Woman in Sale holds Moroccan funeral for deceased cat

In the city of Salé, a woman has stirred up a heated debate by organizing an elaborate Moroccan-style funeral for her deceased pet cat. Video footage of the event, featuring a burial accompanied by Islamic scripture recitations typically reserved for human burials, has gone viral on social media......

Royal Navy Intercepts Desperate Migrants in Treacherous High Seas Crossing

In the perilous waters off the coast of Moroccan Sahara, a daring rescue unfolded this week as a small fleet of Royal Navy ships intercepted over 120 migrants attempting a hazardous journey by canoe towards the Canary Islands. Under the cover of night on Wednesday, the vigilant crew of the Royal Navy......

King Mohammed VI Sends Condolences to Late Abdelaziz Benzakour’s Family

Rabat - On January 2nd, Morocco bid farewell to a prominent figure in the realm of human rights, as revered King Mohammed VI expressed profound grief over the passing of renowned human rights lawyer Abdelaziz Benzakour, who left this world at the age of 81. In a heartfelt letter of condolence addressed......

Ensuring Affordable Seafood for Ramadan: Morocco Forms Central Committee

As the sacred month of Ramadan approaches, set to commence in March, Morocco is taking proactive measures to ensure the availability and affordability of seafood for consumers. This week, Minister of Agriculture Mohamed Sadiki convened with professionals from the fishing industry in Rabat to address......

Beloved Moroccan Actor "Ba Azizi" Passes Away at 83

The legendary Moroccan actor Boujamaa Oujou, widely known by his stage name "Ba Azizi," bid farewell to the world in Casablanca at the age of 83. Oujou's illustrious career, spanning over six decades in film, television, and theater, earned him widespread popularity throughout Morocco.......

Case 'Hamza Mon Bb': Ramdani Denounces Attacks Against Dounia Batma

Renowned journalist Redouane Ramdani Takes a Stand Against Online Attacks on Dounia Batma In the aftermath of the recent announcement regarding the dismissal of Dounia Batma's appeal by the Court of Cassation in Rabat, journalist Redouane Ramdani has vehemently condemned the offensive remarks circulating......