Society
Morocco is intensifying efforts to support its disabled community, with the Ministry of Solidarity allocating MAD 396 million ($36.6 million) for initiatives in 2024 aimed at children and individuals with disabilities. This commitment reflects the country’s broader strategy to enhance social inclusion......
A recent altercation in Casablanca between a traditional taxi driver and a ride-hailing app driver has sparked widespread attention, particularly after it involved a Russian diplomat and his wife. The incident occurred near a luxury hotel on Avenue des FAR, where the two drivers were reportedly competing......
InDrive, a global ride-sharing platform, has launched its motorcycle transport service, inDrive Moto, in Rabat. After gaining traction in Casablanca, the service aims to tackle the growing demand for fast and reliable transportation solutions in Morocco’s bustling capital. With Rabat’s persistent......
In a concerning revelation, a 2023 study by Morocco’s National Council for Human Rights (NCH) found that 33% of women in the country have experienced digital violence. This troubling figure highlights the broader spectrum of gender-based violence—physical, psychological, sexual, and economic—that......
Morocco's judicial system is taking a firm stance against inappropriate online behavior, as recent high-profile cases highlight the tension between free speech and legal boundaries on social media platforms. This week, Ilyas El Maliki, a controversial Moroccan streamer, received a four-month prison......
The latest report from the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP) reveals a troubling increase in Morocco's unemployment rate, which has risen to 13.6% in the third quarter of 2024. This marks a slight uptick from 13.5% during the same period last year, despite the net creation of 213,000 jobs over the......
Morocco braces for a day of intense weather, as a new alert forecasts heavy thunderstorms across several provinces, including the Oriental region. According to the alert, between 15 to 30 millimeters of rain is expected in areas such as Boulemane, Oujda Angad, Guercif, and Taourirt. The storm, accompanied......
Morocco has achieved a remarkable improvement in its global inequality standings, advancing 30 positions to secure the 73rd spot among 164 nations in the 2024 Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index, according to a joint report by Oxfam and Development Finance International (DFI). The North African......
The recent suspension of Ouadih Dada, a distinguished journalist and news anchor at Morocco's public television channel 2M, has triggered widespread controversy over press freedom and union rights in the country's media landscape. The suspension, effective October 21, removed Dada from his positions......
The national census of the Moroccan population and housing, conducted in September, is set to offer profound insights into the evolving dynamics of Moroccan families. Officials are eagerly awaiting the results, which are expected to provide a comprehensive understanding of family structures and relationships. The......
In a significant gesture coinciding with the anniversary of the King and People's Revolution, His Majesty King Mohammed VI has granted a royal pardon to 5,516 individuals across Morocco, as announced by the Ministry of Justice. The pardon impacts 685 individuals sentenced by various courts. Among......
In a case that has captured international attention, serious allegations of sexual harassment have emerged from the British Council's office in Rabat, Morocco. The accusations, centered on a high-ranking official, have sparked widespread concern and scrutiny of the organization's handling of......
In 2023, Switzerland emerged as the leading Schengen country for approving Moroccan visa applications, boasting an 83.9% acceptance rate. Notably, 82% of these visas were multiple-entry, highlighting Switzerland's openness to Moroccan travelers. According to SchengenVisaInfo, Switzerland, Poland,......
