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Morocco’s evolving story: shifting from Western clichés to authentic engagement

Western media often portrays Morocco through the lens of mystery and exoticism, reducing its nuanced realities to narratives that center European perspectives. This approach, rooted in Orientalist traditions, undermines critical engagement with Morocco’s internal dynamics and achievements. Deconstructing......

Hundreds of toddlers left homeless in France as crisis deepens

The latest report on child homelessness in France, released by Unicef and the Fédération des acteurs de la solidarité (FAS), reveals a grim reality: over 500 children under three years old are forced to sleep on the streets each night, highlighting a growing crisis in the nation's......

Ukrainian woman assaulted near the Eiffel Tower in Paris

A 32-year-old Ukrainian woman was violently assaulted and raped near the Eiffel Tower in the early hours of August 26. The incident took place on the Champ-de-Mars, a popular area in Paris, when the victim, who was inebriated, was dragged into a bush by an intoxicated man claiming to be a 17-year-old......

Amal Hub: a new platform uniting Morocco’s global talent for national progress

Moroccan alumni from prestigious institutions have launched the AMAL Hub, an innovative platform connecting talent within Morocco and its diaspora. The initiative, developed by graduates from Harvard, HEC Paris, and Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), aims to support Morocco's development......

Marrakech: Five-year prison sentence for secretly filming Airbnb tourists

The Court of First Instance in Marrakech sentenced a man to five years in prison and a fine of 500,000 dirhams for secretly recording foreign tourists in a villa rented through Airbnb. The case began on June 28, when tourists from the United States and Switzerland filed a complaint after discovering......

Network of exploitation: Moroccan workers trapped in Europe's modern-day slavery

A recent investigation by Corriere Milano has unveiled alarming details about a criminal network operating in Italy's Parco delle Groane, exploiting young Moroccan men under the guise of drug trafficking. This case sheds light on a widespread system of labor exploitation across Europe that targets......

Royal pardon benefits 19,673 convicts during Morocco's Throne Day celebrations

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal pardons to 19,673 individuals in Morocco to mark the 26th anniversary of his accession to the throne, a key highlight of the nation’s annual Throne Day celebrations. The Justice Ministry announced on Tuesday that 2,415 people were granted standard......

Morocco sees record 67,000 daily arrivals during Marhaba 2025

Morocco is witnessing a surge in arrivals, with over 67,000 Moroccans living abroad (MREs) entering the country daily as part of the Marhaba 2025 operation. This annual initiative, launched on June 10 and running through September, aims to facilitate the summer transit of Moroccan expatriates. Record-breaking......

Morocco: A thriving hub for creative industries, says French ministry of culture

Morocco is emerging as a dynamic center for cultural and creative industries (CCI), particularly in fields such as film, music, publishing, fashion, and design, according to the French Ministry of Culture. The Kingdom is actively building an ecosystem that supports artistic expression and cultural entrepreneurship,......

Anti-Muslim incidents in France surge by 75% as attacks on individuals triple

Anti-Muslim acts in France have escalated sharply, with a 75% increase recorded in the first five months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the French Interior Ministry. Violence against individuals has risen alarmingly, with attacks tripling over the past year, raising serious......

Morocco disrupts terror plot: 21-year-old woman arrested over ISIS links

Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigations (BCIJ) has arrested a 21-year-old female student in Rabat, accusing her of planning a terrorist attack targeting a religious site in the city. The arrest, announced on Friday, highlights Morocco's ongoing efforts to thwart extremist threats. The......

Europe tightens citizenship rules amid shifting political tides

Across Europe, governments are revising citizenship laws, imposing stricter requirements for foreign residents seeking naturalization. This trend reflects a broader political shift as immigration remains a contentious issue, with changes varying between tightening residency terms, increasing fees, and......

Exploitation of seasonal workers highlighted in champagne trafficking trial

Conditions faced by grape-pickers in France's renowned champagne industry are central to a human trafficking trial that has commenced in Reims. Three individuals—a woman from Kyrgyzstan, a man from Georgia, and a French national—face accusations of exploiting over 50 seasonal workers,......

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