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Launch of the Royal Direct Social Assistance Program: A Commitment to Families in Need

In line with Royal Directives aiming to implement the direct social assistance program by the end of 2023, the Moroccan government has initiated, starting December 2, the registration process for individuals seeking to benefit from this royal initiative. Online Registration for Royal Support The government......

INDH's Commitment to Enhancing Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

The National Initiative for Human Development (INDH) has successfully implemented 2,057 initiatives and actions, amounting to a total of 856.26 million dirhams (MDH) between 2019 and 2023, aimed at assisting destitute individuals with disabilities across the nation. In a press release coinciding with......

Moroccans in Italy Lead Non-EU Communities in Private Business Ventures

Moroccan expatriates in Italy are the first non-EU community to establish private investment firms in this European nation, according to data released by the "Infocamere" Observatory on Thursday. On behalf of the Italian Chamber of Commerce, the organization tasked with compiling statistics......

Advancing Public Health in Africa: Morocco Hosts 4th International Conference in 2024

The Ministry of Health and Social Protection announced on Thursday that Morocco will host the 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa in 2024. In a press release, the ministry highlighted the collaborative efforts between the African Union, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention......

Flanders Families No Longer Eligible for Adoption from Morocco Due to Transparency Concerns

The discontinuation of intercountry adoption from Morocco marks a setback for families in Flanders. Morocco, Gambia, and Haiti have been excluded from collaboration with countries of origin for adoption, owing to the rigorous screening process implemented by the Flemish government. This decision, influenced......

Weather Alert: Anticipated Strong Wind Gusts Across Several Provinces on Friday

The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued estimates indicating that several regions in Morocco are poised to encounter substantial wind gusts on Friday. An orange alert, signifying a high level of caution, has been issued by the directorate. The forecasted wind speeds for Friday, from midnight......

Over 137,000 Moroccans Experience Literacy Gains in 2022-2023

In a significant development for rural education, literacy classes in remote Moroccan areas have positively impacted 137,592 individuals during the 2022-2023 academic year, as announced on Tuesday in Rabat by Ahmed Toufiq, Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. During the House of Advisors' question......

Unlocking Morocco's Water Challenges: A Deep Dive into Mismanagement, Drought, and Innovative Solutions

Currently in its sixth consecutive year of grappling with a persistent lack of precipitation, Morocco faces a critical challenge exacerbated by a surge in water consumption demand and consecutive years of drought. To address this, the government has resorted to immediate measures, including the implementation......

Casablanca Cyber Extortion Suspect Arrested for Threatening Public Order

The National Bureau for Combating Terrorism and Organized Crime, operating under the National Judicial Police Brigade, apprehended a call center employee in Casablanca. The arrest was conducted in close coordination with the services of the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance. The suspect......

Empowering Voices: Morocco Launches 21st National Campaign Against Violence Towards Women

Rabat, Morocco - The 21st national campaign to combat violence against women and girls was inaugurated on Monday in Rabat by the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family. Carrying the slogan "Violence is condemned, let's mobilize to report it everywhere," the campaign aligns with the Royal......

National education: Accord with Union Signatories of January 14 Agreement

Rabat – In a pivotal meeting on Monday in Rabat, representatives of education unions, signatories of the January 14, 2023 agreement, expressed satisfaction with the government's constructive engagement regarding their demands. The session, presided over by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, resulted......

Royal Navy Rescues 56 Migrants Stranded at Sea near Tan-Tan

In a dramatic turn of events, a boat carrying 56 migrants, desperate to reach the shores of the Canary Islands, found itself stranded 142 km off the coast of Tan-Tan on Sunday morning. Perilously close to capsizing, the vessel's passengers had all but lost hope when the Royal Navy intervened to bring......

Championing Sustainable Development and Equality in Essaouira

ESSAOUIRA, Morocco - The iconic coastal city of Essaouira played host to a diverse delegation of forward-thinking youth from Europe and North Africa during the 7th Euro-Mediterranean Forum of Young Leaders. Organized by youth advocacy groups and the French embassy, this three-day conference provided......