Society
A significant drug bust took place at Morocco's Port of Casablanca on Wednesday, where authorities intercepted 3.61 tonnes of cannabis resin, hidden in a shipment bound for Europe. The drugs were cleverly concealed within a cargo of fishmeal. This operation was a result of a collaborative effort......
In a powerful keynote address at a workshop focusing on migration, Amina Bouayach, President of Morocco's National Human Rights Council (CNDH), underscored the urgent global crisis of migrant disappearances while emphasizing her country's commitment to protecting migrant rights. Stark Migration......
The MENA region accounted for 58% of global migrant deaths and disappearances in 2023, with 4,984 recorded cases, according to UN Migration. The National Human Rights Council (CNDH), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration Morocco (IOM Morocco), is organizing a workshop titled......
In a move to address prison overcrowding and promote rehabilitation, Morocco's Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, announced that the country's new law on alternative sentencing will come into effect on August 22, 2025. The law, known as Law No. 43.22, is designed to offer non-custodial penalties......
Moroccan mosques will host a unified sermon on Friday, December 6, 2024, focusing on the critical issue of violence against women. This sermon is part of the ongoing "22nd National Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls," which will run until December 10th. The Ministry of Endowments......
Morocco’s National Motorway Company (ADM) has issued a travel advisory urging drivers to exercise caution during the upcoming one-week school holiday, which coincides with increased highway traffic. Safety Tips for Drivers To ensure safety, ADM has recommended several precautionary measures: Plan......
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......
Moroccan authorities successfully dismantled an illegal migration network on Monday in Agadir, arresting a 27-year-old man linked to human trafficking activities. The operation was led by the Anti-Gang Unit of the Agadir Police, in coordination with Morocco's General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance......
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......
French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, renowned for his critique of religious extremism and authoritarian regimes, is set to appear before a prosecutor in Algeria today. The circumstances of his detention remain unclear since his arrest over a week ago. Sansal’s lawyer, François Zimeray,......
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......
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