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Ministry Urges Drivers to Avoid Roads Amid Forecast Dust Storms and High Winds

Moroccan drivers should prepare for challenging conditions this weekend as the Equipment and Water Ministry issues a stern travel advisory for several northern and southern provinces. Citing an alert from the General Directorate of Meteorology, the ministry warns that severe winds, coupled with blown......

Tragic Incident at Rabat-Agdal Station Claims the Life of a 4-Year-Old Child

An unfortunate incident unfolded earlier this month at Rabat-Agdal train station, resulting in the devastating demise of a 4-year-old child. The heart-wrenching episode occurred when the young victim fell from a significant height down an escalator, reportedly after a glass guardrail had been removed.......

Sub-Saharan Migrants Intercepted at Sea in Daring Bid for Europe

In a daring bid for a better future, thirty-three men and women from sub-Saharan Africa risked their lives in a harrowing high-seas journey, only to be intercepted off the coast of Western Sahara in a dramatic maritime rescue. Sailing for Europe, Where Dreams Lie This group embarked on their perilous......

Stalemate Over Internship Rule Puts New Architects at Risk

A longstanding dispute between Morocco's National Council of Architects (CNOA) and the General Secretariat of the Government (SGG) regarding an internship requirement is jeopardizing the career prospects of emerging architects. CNOA President Chakib Benabdellah argues that the two-year apprenticeship......

Advancing Women's Rights: Morocco's Firm Commitment to Human Rights

At the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Geneva, Morocco reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to upholding universal values and human rights. This commitment extends to promoting women's economic empowerment, establishing universal social protection, accelerating the......

Urban Planning: Setting the Foundations for a Forward-Looking, Strategic, and Sustainable Urban Vision

In a recent statement in Rabat, Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, Fatima Zahra Mansouri, revealed a dedicated effort within her department to overhaul the national urban policy. The objective is to establish a strategic and sustainable urban planning framework......

Significant Cocaine Seizure in Morocco Sparks Inquiries

Moroccan law enforcement has achieved a significant breakthrough in the battle against drug trafficking, confiscating over 215 kilograms of cocaine valued at millions of dollars, intended for the Netherlands. This massive haul was unearthed during a collaborative effort between Morocco's National......

Women's Rights Groups Submit Proposals for Morocco's Family Code Reform

As Morocco considers updates to its Family Code, women's rights groups across the country are seizing the opportunity to advocate for greater gender equality. Last Thursday, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Tildat Association convened a gathering of civil......

Drought or Middlemen: The Puzzle of Rising Food Prices in Casablanca

Unpredictable weather or the intricate workings of intermediaries? This weekend, markets in Casablanca witnessed a surge in the prices of food products, prompting questions about the reasons behind this increase. Among the affected items, the price of a kilogram of tomatoes reached 15 dirhams in certain......

Groundbreaking Partnership: FM6SS and Roche Morocco Forge Alliance to Propel Healthcare Advancements

In a landmark move on December 6th, the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health (FM6SS) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Laboratories Morocco. This strategic collaboration aims to expedite research within the Foundation's institutions and enhance healthcare accessibility......

Viral Video Sparks Debate Over the American Dream of a Moroccan Migrant

A candid border interview with a young Moroccan man has sparked controversy online regarding immigration to the U.S. The video, shared by American journalist Ali Bradley, features 20-year-old Oussama expressing his hopeful desire to start a new life in New York, even if it means doing so illegally. Oussama......

Morocco's Global Leadership: Advancing the Universality of Human Rights through International Dialogue

Morocco recently assumed a pivotal role in the global discourse on human rights, hosting a two-day international debate organized by the National Human Rights Council (CNDH). Over 40 esteemed intellectuals from Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America convened at Rabat's National Library......

Moroccan Navy Rescues 56 Migrants Bound for the Canary Islands

In a commendable humanitarian effort, the Royal Moroccan Navy intercepted an overcrowded boat carrying 56 migrants off the coast of Morocco this week. The vessel, bound for the Spanish Canary Islands, held 54 sub-Saharan Africans and 2 Bangladeshi nationals, highlighting the persistent challenges faced......