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Morocco Prepares for Intense Heatwave as Temperatures Soar The Moroccan General Directorate of Meteorology has issued an urgent orange alert, forecasting a severe heatwave to hit various provinces from Tuesday to Friday. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for scorching heat, with temperatures......

In a comprehensive reflection on Morocco's 25-year journey under King Mohammed VI, Spanish newspaper El País paints a vivid picture of transformation and progress. Leading Spanish newspaper *El País* recently published an article commemorating the 25th anniversary of King Mohammed......

Julie Gahinet, a parliamentary aide to French politician Julien Odoul, is embroiled in controversy as allegations surface accusing her of making racially charged remarks towards three Moroccan individuals. Despite her vehement denials, witnesses have corroborated the claims, prompting the three French......

In a surprising turn of events, Mohamed Boudrika, the former president of Raja Casablanca, one of Morocco's most prominent football clubs, finds himself at the center of a legal storm. Boudrika is currently held in a detention facility near Hamburg airport, following his arrest on an Interpol warrant. The......

The annual surge in visa applications for Schengen countries has once again led to significant delays in Tangier, sparking widespread frustration among Moroccan citizens who seek to travel to Spain. The prolonged wait times are causing substantial financial losses and prompting calls for explanations......

In Morocco, public outrage has erupted following reports that 20 individuals have succumbed to extreme heat conditions. These fatalities were allegedly recorded within a 24-hour period at a regional hospital in Beni Mellal, further fueling widespread concern and anxiety among the populace. In the wake......

In a recent development that has caught the attention of international observers, the United Nations has lauded Morocco's efforts to enhance and expand its social welfare system. This endorsement comes as the North African nation marks a significant milestone in its governance. Li Junhua, Deputy......

Morocco has clinched the 54th spot out of 194 nations in the 2024 KidsRights Index, with a commendable score of 0.776. This ranking, the 12th iteration of the world's sole annual assessment of countries' performance on children's rights, places Morocco second among its Maghreb peers, trailing......

On a recent Saturday, a Royal Navy patrol boat conducted a dramatic rescue operation, saving 196 sub-Saharan migrants from a failing canoe approximately 157 kilometers northwest of Dakhla. The migrants, en route to the Canary Islands, encountered severe difficulties that necessitated urgent intervention.......

 In a recent assembly, Morocco’s Hajj Committee proposed that citizens selected through the Hajj lottery for the upcoming pilgrimage should anticipate a fee of approximately MAD 65,000 ($6,639). The committee convened today in Rabat to assess the conditions for the 2024 Hajj season and to......

In a landmark ruling, a court in Tangier, Morocco, has sentenced seven individuals implicated in the high-profile case involving French businessman Jacques Bouthier. The court's decision comes after Bouthier's arrest in May 2022 on multiple rape allegations against Moroccan women. One of the......

In the heart of Morocco, as the Islamic holiday of Ashura approaches, a bittersweet atmosphere permeates the air. While the occasion traditionally commemorates divine intervention and martyrdom, a troubling trend has emerged in recent years, casting a shadow over the celebrations. The streets echo with......

In a significant move to modernize its road transport sector, Morocco’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics has unveiled two comprehensive programs under the "Safe Bus" initiative. These efforts, set to roll out in 2024, aim to rejuvenate public transport vehicles and enhance road infrastructure,......