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Over Half of Moroccans Digitally Illiterate, Supreme Audit Institution Reports

A recent report from Morocco's Supreme Audit Institution reveals a concerning statistic: a staggering 56% of Moroccans are currently grappling with digital illiteracy. This unsettling revelation not only underscores the immediate need for intervention but also sheds light on the widening digital......

Moroccan Students Make History with Victory at International AI Robotics Competition

A group of talented young innovators from Morocco has achieved a groundbreaking milestone on the global stage this week. Hailing from the Kaizen School in Casablanca, these students emerged victorious at the renowned "Enjoy AI" International Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Competition,......

Education Reform: Safeguarding Learner and Teacher Interests Crucial for School Quality Improvement

RABAT - During the opening remarks at the 3rd regular session of Morocco’s Higher Council for Education, Training, and Scientific Research (CSEFRS) on Tuesday, Council President Habib El Malki underscored the critical importance of protecting student interests and enhancing teacher working conditions......

Mazars and El Baraka Angels Unite to Rebuild After Earthquake in Morocco

A significant milestone has been reached in the partnership between Mazars in Morocco and the El Baraka association, confirming their shared commitment to national sustainable development goals and the fight against poverty in remote rural areas. Social Inclusion: El Baraka Angels, highly active in......

Three French Tourists Arrested for Using Counterfeit Cash in Morocco

MARRAKECH - A trio of French tourists found themselves in trouble for attempting to settle their hotel bills in Morocco's historic imperial city using counterfeit banknotes. The scam reached its climax on Monday morning when Moroccan authorities arrested three French nationals, aged 29 to 30, as......

Surge in Chicken Prices Creates Stir in Morocco

Morocco is grappling with discontent among its populace as the prices of chicken continue to rise, placing additional strain on already tight household budgets. Recent market surveys indicate that poultry costs have surged over the past few months, stabilizing at approximately 21 to 23 Moroccan dirhams......

Morocco Witnesses Slight Uptick in COVID-19 Cases, But No New Deaths

Morocco has recorded 99 new COVID-19 cases over the past week, indicating a minor increase in infections across the country, according to the latest figures released on Friday by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. Notably, there were no additional deaths reported, underscoring a promising......

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......