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Decrease in preventive detention rates in Morocco for 2023

The rate of preventive detention in Morocco has dropped to 37.56% of the total prison population for the year 2023, according to a report from the Public Ministry. This reduction is attributed to exceptional efforts in rationalizing, controlling, and monitoring preventive detention measures within penal......

Macky Sall faces legal action in Senegal over public finance mismanagement

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, who led the country from 2012 to 2024, is set to face legal proceedings for "extremely serious" actions during his administration, according to the current government. Sall is accused of being responsible for the "false figures" revealed in......

Dutch national wanted for arms trafficking arrested at Mohammed V Airport

Police at Casablanca's Mohammed V International Airport apprehended a Dutch citizen of Turkish origin on Thursday, following an international arrest warrant issued by Dutch judicial authorities for alleged involvement in arms trafficking. According to a security source, the individual was detained......

Smuggling tunnel uncovered between Morocco and Spain's Ceuta enclave

Spanish authorities have discovered a 50-meter underground tunnel connecting Morocco to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, believed to have been constructed for drug smuggling. The tunnel, located in an abandoned warehouse near the border, was sealed by Spain’s Civil Guard pending further investigation. The......

Morocco and Turkey enhance cooperation on data protection

Moroccan National Commission for Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) on Monday in Fez. Now, this new deal intends to enhance cooperation between the two countries on protecting personal......

Morocco advances forensic capabilities with new DNA database initiative

The Moroccan government is developing a DNA database system to enhance criminal investigations, particularly focusing on cases involving rape and sexual harassment. Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi unveiled this initiative during a recent parliamentary session. The project aims to establish clear......

Morocco tightens regulations for electric scooter riders

In a significant move to enhance road safety, Morocco is preparing to implement stricter regulations for electric scooter users through amendments to Law No. 52.05. The new legislation aims to address the growing presence of electric scooters on Moroccan streets and reduce associated accidents. Under......

Dounia Batma released from prison after serving sentence in “Hamza Mon Bb” case

Moroccan singer Dounia Batma was released from Oudaia Prison in Marrakech early this morning after completing a one-year sentence for her involvement in the high-profile “Hamza Mon Bb” case. The release, which took place at 6 a.m., was carried out discreetly to avoid media attention, according......

French retailer withdraws defamation case against Moroccan boycott activist

Carrefour has withdrawn its legal action against Mohamed Kachkach, a Moroccan activist who faced defamation and slander charges for promoting a boycott of the French retail chain's stores in Youssoufia, Morocco. The case, which sparked discussions about corporate responses to activism in the region,......

US thanks Morocco for help in arresting ISIS-linked individual

The FBI has expressed its gratitude to Morocco for its role in the arrest of Alexander Justin White, a 29-year-old man accused of attempting to join ISIS. The arrest took place on December 4, 2024, at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) as White was preparing to board a flight to Morocco. His......

Moroccan delegation explores Bahrain’s constitutional court to strengthen judicial ties  

A delegation from Morocco’s House of Councillors visited Bahrain’s Constitutional Court on Thursday, where they were welcomed by Shaikh Sabah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Secretary General of the Court, according to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA).   Shaikh Sabah conveyed greetings on behalf......

Swedish Teen Sought for Arms Trafficking Detained at Moroccan Border

Border security forces at Morocco's Bab Sebta crossing point apprehended a 19-year-old Swedish national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Stockholm authorities. The suspect, who remains unidentified for legal reasons, faces serious allegations related to the unauthorized......

Casablanca Fitness Chain CEO Faces Check Fraud Allegations Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Jonathan Harroch, CEO of Morocco's City Club gym franchise, appeared before the Ain Sebaa Court of First Instance in Casablanca on Wednesday to address allegations of issuing checks without sufficient funds. The hearing required Harroch's temporary transfer from Ain Sebaa prison, where he is......

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