Society
Rabat, Morocco – Facing increasing water scarcity and the degradation of groundwater and surface water, Morocco’s Office National de l’Électricité et de l’Eau potable (ONEE) is preparing an ambitious national strategy to ensure sustainable access to drinking water. The......
The Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance in Rabat refuted circulating social media claims alleging the detention of relatives of the “victims of the Leqliaa events.” According to an official statement, the information is entirely unfounded. The prosecutor explained that on December......
The Moroccan government has unveiled proposals aimed at fostering work–life balance for employees and strengthening family cohesion, particularly for workers in the public sector. The measures under review include voluntary part-time arrangements, adaptable schedules, and hybrid work options, designed......
Morocco ranks 79th globally and 26th in Africa in the 2025 Global Organized Crime Index, published by the Geneva-based Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. The study highlights significant concerns about human trafficking, drug transit, and governance challenges that hinder effective......
Morocco’s House of Representatives has unanimously passed a new law aimed at simplifying bureaucratic procedures and making it easier for citizens to change their family names. The move is part of a broader effort to modernize the country’s civil status system and improve public services. The......
Morocco witnessed extraordinary scenes of unity and celebration on Friday evening as thousands of citizens took to the streets following the United Nations Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2797, reaffirming Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the basis of negotiations for Sahara’s future.......
Following the United Nations Security Council’s historic endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan for the Sahara, celebrations erupted across major Moroccan cities, reflecting widespread national pride and joy. Cities such as Fes, Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, and Tangier witnessed vibrant......
A recent report by Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that internal migration continues to highlight disparities in the country’s development model, with rural areas losing millions of residents to urban centers. The findings underscore the need for more equitable territorial......
Morocco’s youth-driven civic movement, GenZ212, has released details on the next wave of peaceful demonstrations, planned for this weekend across several cities. The group has announced new gathering points and adjusted some protest routes, signaling efforts to streamline its growing mobilization. In......
Since late September 2025, Morocco has witnessed a historic wave of social unrest led by its youngest generation, GenZ 212, named after the country’s international dialing code. This decentralized movement, organized through platforms like Discord, has emerged as a powerful voice against systemic......
Rabat is set to host a major national forum on October 21, 2025, dedicated to strengthening the judicial protection of children and women imprisoned with their children. The event, held at the Barceló Hotel from 9:30 a.m., gathers key institutional and civil society stakeholders to discuss reforms......
His Majesty King Mohammed VI presided over the double wedding of Prince Moulay Hicham’s daughters, Faïza and Hajar, in an intimate family ceremony held in Rabat on Wednesday. The event brought together close relatives and friends, reflecting the royal family’s preference for understated......
Morocco’s Ombudsman, Hassan Tarek, has unveiled the "Towards an Administration of Equality" initiative, a national program aimed at addressing gender-based disparities in public administration. The program, announced during an institutional forum in Rabat, seeks to identify and reform......
