Society
In a surprising turn of events, Mohamed Boudrika, the former president of Raja Casablanca, one of Morocco's most prominent football clubs, finds himself at the center of a legal storm. Boudrika is currently held in a detention facility near Hamburg airport, following his arrest on an Interpol warrant. The......
In the heart of Morocco, as the Islamic holiday of Ashura approaches, a bittersweet atmosphere permeates the air. While the occasion traditionally commemorates divine intervention and martyrdom, a troubling trend has emerged in recent years, casting a shadow over the celebrations. The streets echo with......
The Sahara Escobar case has shaken the political landscape in Morocco, revealing a complex web of corruption and illicit activities at the highest levels of the country's ruling class. The case centers around Abdenbi Bioui, the former president of the Oriental (Oujda) region in northeastern Morocco,......
In a groundbreaking move to address the pressing issue of inadequate housing, the Council of the Casablanca-Settat region has unveiled an ambitious program to relocate and rehouse 62,000 families currently residing in the region's informal settlements. This comprehensive initiative, aligned with......
In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a young man from Casablanca was apprehended in Settat on Monday after committing a brutal crime against an Ivorian migrant woman. The tranquility of Casablanca’s Hay Hassani area was shattered last Saturday when a Moroccan......
In a harrowing tale of international crime and diplomacy, three Moroccan citizens have been released from captivity in Myanmar, following a reported ransom payment of 100,000 Moroccan dirhams (approximately $10,000) per person. This development, reported by SNRTNews, marks a significant breakthrough......
Following Eid al-Adha celebrations, Casablanca's urban landscape faces an unexpected adversary: a surge in insect populations. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the city's authorities have swiftly mobilized resources to combat this burgeoning issue. Leading this initiative is Casa BAIA,......
In a resounding celebration of literary excellence, Moroccan writer Zineb Mekouar has etched her name into the annals of literary accolades by securing the "Best Novel" Prize from the esteemed French publishing house "Points." This triumph was unveiled at a prestigious ceremony held......
In a significant development following the harrowing tainted alcohol incident that claimed at least 15 lives in the Sidi Allal Tazi commune, authorities have arrested the alleged ringleader behind the methanol trafficking network. Approximately a week after the tragedy unfolded, the investigation conducted......
In the early hours of Monday, coordinated efforts between Morocco's Casablanca Prefectural Judicial Police and General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance resulted in the interception of over 18 tonnes of cannabis destined for international export. Operating from the coastal town of Sidi......
In a proactive move to combat financial crimes, the National Financial Intelligence Authority (ANRF) has received thousands of suspicious activity reports from notaries, raising concerns over potential money laundering activities within the real estate sector. These reports highlight dubious practices,......
The echoes of engineers' demands reverberate across Morocco as the Union nationale des ingénieurs marocains (UNIM) announces a nationwide strike and a mass demonstration before the Parliament on Tuesday, May 21st. This escalation follows the UNIM's condemnation of the government's......
In a significant victory against drug trafficking, elements of the Anti-Gang Brigade under the Casablanca Judicial Police Department successfully thwarted a major operation involving a substantial quantity of psychotropic substances on Friday evening. Acting on precise intelligence provided by the General......
