Society
Recent data from the Direction Générale de la Sûreté Nationale (DGSN) reveals a troubling surge in road accidents across Moroccan cities, with 22 fatalities and 2,490 injuries reported during the week of March 17-23. The statistics indicate that 109 individuals sustained serious......
Morocco has made strides in enhancing women’s political and legal rights, yet significant hurdles persist in achieving economic and financial inclusion. The recently published African Women’s Inclusion Index (AWII) 2025 highlights that Morocco ranks 32nd out of 42 African nations, with a......
Morocco’s commitment to continuous reform is pivotal in reinforcing the rule of law and fostering a just, inclusive society. Amina Bouayach, president of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), recently presented the country’s extensive approach to human rights and gender reform......
Morocco's High Council of Ulemas has announced that the value of Zakat Al Fitr for this year is set at MAD 23 (approximately $2.38). This charitable contribution serves as a vital obligation within the Islamic faith, aimed at supporting disadvantaged communities. Zakat Al Fitr is recognized as a......
Morocco has been chosen to host the 6th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labor in 2026, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the first Arab nation to welcome this international event. The decision was made unanimously by the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization......
Morocco's commitment to women's rights took center stage at a recent conference in Panama, marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The event, organized by the Women Journalists Foundation in collaboration with Panama’s Foreign Ministry, showcased......
On March 11, 2025, Abdellatif Hammouchi, the Director of the General Directorate of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, visited the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat to pay tribute to the memory of the Father of the Nation, the late King Mohammed V, marking the 66th anniversary of his death. Despite......
The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is actively addressing the sensitive case involving a 14-year-old girl currently in custody at a child protection center. Under the leadership of Amina Bouayach, the Council is monitoring her situation, which has garnered attention due to its implications regarding......
Over 38,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned since the onset of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023. The Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency has joined forces with the Palestinian Ministry of Social Development to address the dire needs of orphaned and amputee children affected by the ongoing crisis in......
Global furniture IKEA has issued a warning to its customers, advising them to cease using specific outdoor LED lighting chains and lamps that have been recalled over safety concerns related to a defective plug. The company’s announcement highlights its commitment to consumer safety, stating that......
Moroccan police in Temara, close to Rabat, successfully thwarted a significant attempt to smuggle over four tons of cannabis on Tuesday evening. This operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects, aged between 24 and 50, believed to be part of an organized network involved in drug trafficking across......
Despite Morocco’s extensive 3,500-kilometer coastline and abundant fishing resources, a recent survey conducted by L’Economiste and Sunergia reveals that only 38% of Moroccans consume fish once per week. Meanwhile, the majority struggle with rising prices and limited availability, painting......
Morocco has bolstered its global presence in the field of human rights with the election of Nadia Amal Bernoussi as president of the UN Human Rights Council’s Advisory Committee. The decision was made during the committee’s 33rd session held in Geneva. Comprising 18 independent experts from......
