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Supreme Council of Ulema Convenes 33rd Ordinary Session Following Royal Directive

Following the High Approval of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful and President of the Supreme Council of Ulema, the esteemed council will convene its 33rd ordinary session on July 5 and 6 in Rabat. This pivotal gathering underscores the council's unwavering commitment to addressing......

Alarming Rise in Fatalities and Hunger Strikes in Moroccan Prisons

In a sobering report that sheds light on the conditions within Morocco's correctional facilities, the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has disclosed a shocking 249 deaths recorded in the nation's prisons during 2023. The council's annual findings, presented today in Rabat by its president,......

Morocco Mourns the Passing of Princess Lalla Latifa: Mother of King Mohammed VI

In a somber announcement that has cast a shadow over the Kingdom of Morocco, the Royal Palace revealed the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Latifa, mother of King Mohammed VI, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Princess Lalla Latifa, revered as the wife of the late King Hassan II, leaves behind......

Moroccan Prince Moulay Rachid: A Multifaceted Luminary

As Morocco prepares to celebrate the 54th birthday of Prince Moulay Rachid on June 20th, the nation pays tribute to a figure whose influence spans academia, culture, and sports. With a legacy that defies singular definition, the prince has carved a niche as a multifaceted luminary, leaving an indelible......

France Rolls Out Streamlined Schengen Visa Process for Moroccan Alumni of French Higher Education

In a move aimed at strengthening ties with Moroccan graduates of French higher education institutions, the French government has unveiled a new streamlined visa application process. While not guaranteeing automatic visa issuance, the initiative promises a simplified procedure and a "benevolent"......

Hajj 2024: Moroccan Consulate Aids Pilgrims as Tragic Deaths Occur

In a solemn revelation from Abdelilah Daddas, the Consul General of Morocco in Jeddah, five Moroccan pilgrims have tragically passed away in Mecca since the commencement of the 2024/1445 Hajj season. The consul's candid conversation with Radio Aswat on Wednesday shed light on these sombre incidents. Daddas......

Morocco Weighs Digital Shift for Legal Announcements

Government explores modernizing legal notice publication with new Civil Procedure Code In a significant move towards modernization, the Moroccan government is contemplating amendments to the Civil Procedure Code that would permit legal announcements to be published on digital news platforms, expanding......

Morocco Awaits Eid Al Adha's Arrival on June 17th

In a convergence of celestial spectacle, Morocco stands poised for the imminent advent of Eid Al Adha, the revered "Feast of Sacrifice," on June 17th. The anticipation arises from the precise astronomical predictions of Abdelhafid Bani, President of the Association Astronomy of Rabat, whose......

Unveiling Morocco's Untapped Potential: The Case for Conditional Release

In a nation grappling with the weighty challenge of prison overcrowding, the concept of conditional releasen, a mechanism widely recognized as an effective means of reducing inmate populations and facilitating inmate reintegration, has yet to find its rightful place within Morocco's judicial landscape.......

Morocco Gears Up for Monumental Homecoming Initiative

As the summer sun kisses the shores of the Mediterranean, Morocco prepares to roll out the red carpet for its cherished diaspora in an extraordinary annual tradition. The 2024 Marhaba Operation, a grand-scale endeavor orchestrated by the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity, is poised to welcome home......

Morocco Ushers in New Era of Comprehensive Child Protection with Landmark Agreement

In a momentous stride towards fortifying child welfare nationwide, high-ranking Moroccan officials converged in Rabat on Monday to sign a landmark agreement on the implementation of a "territorial mechanism for the care of children in precarious situations." The signing ceremony, which coincided......

Strengthening Child Protection in Morocco: Introducing a Unified Territorial Mechanism

In a significant step towards fortifying child protection measures, Morocco recently witnessed the signing of a landmark accord during a ceremonial event held in Rabat, coinciding with National Child Day celebrations. This groundbreaking agreement aims to establish a "territorial mechanism for the......

Moroccan Hotels Dismantle Discriminatory Policy Against Unmarried Women

In a move hailed as a victory for women's rights in Morocco, hotels in the capital Rabat and the city of Fez have lifted a long-standing discriminatory ban preventing Moroccan women without marriage certificates from staying in their establishments unaccompanied. This antiquated and unjust policy,......

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