Society

Tensions are rising in Morocco's healthcare sector as unionized workers prepare to stage nationwide strikes on July 9-11 to voice their grievances over low salaries and poor working conditions. This marks the latest in a series of protests that have disrupted medical services in the country in recent......

The Sahara Escobar case has shaken the political landscape in Morocco, revealing a complex web of corruption and illicit activities at the highest levels of the country's ruling class. The case centers around Abdenbi Bioui, the former president of the Oriental (Oujda) region in northeastern Morocco,......

The regions of Beni Mellal-Khenifra, Marrakech-Safi, Souss-Massa, and Guelmim Oued Noun are bracing for an intense heatwave, with forecasts predicting some of the highest temperatures recorded this season.  The Moroccan Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has issued an "orange" alert,......

In a significant stride towards depicting Morocco's dynamic demographic landscape, Ahmed Lahlimi, the esteemed High Commissioner for Planning, unveiled the details of the communication campaign for the 2024 General Census of Population and Housing (RGPH) during a landmark event in Rabat on Wednesday. Marking......

Following the High Approval of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful and President of the Supreme Council of Ulema, the esteemed council will convene its 33rd ordinary session on July 5 and 6 in Rabat. This pivotal gathering underscores the council's unwavering commitment to addressing......

In a groundbreaking move to address the pressing issue of inadequate housing, the Council of the Casablanca-Settat region has unveiled an ambitious program to relocate and rehouse 62,000 families currently residing in the region's informal settlements. This comprehensive initiative, aligned with......

In a sobering report that sheds light on the conditions within Morocco's correctional facilities, the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has disclosed a shocking 249 deaths recorded in the nation's prisons during 2023. The council's annual findings, presented today in Rabat by its president,......

In a comprehensive address to Parliament, Aawatif Hayar, the Minister of Solidarity, Social Integration, and Family, unveiled her ministry's strategic roadmap to tackle the pressing challenges faced by the elderly, disabled individuals, and abandoned children. Her response directly addressed deputies'......

In a somber announcement that has cast a shadow over the Kingdom of Morocco, the Royal Palace revealed the passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Latifa, mother of King Mohammed VI, on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Princess Lalla Latifa, revered as the wife of the late King Hassan II, leaves behind......

In a resounding affirmation of the government's commitment to fostering inclusive growth across Morocco, the Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, announced an impressive investment of over MAD 1.45 billion for the comprehensive development of Tata province. This substantial financial injection aims......

In a remarkable stride towards addressing the nation's housing challenges, Morocco's direct housing aid program has emerged as a beacon of hope for thousands of citizens seeking to make their dreams of homeownership a reality. According to Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, Minister of National Territorial......

In a disturbing incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a young man from Casablanca was apprehended in Settat on Monday after committing a brutal crime against an Ivorian migrant woman. The tranquility of Casablanca’s Hay Hassani area was shattered last Saturday when a Moroccan......

In a landmark decision, a Marrakech court has ruled in favor of a female student who was barred from entering Lycée Victor Hugo for wearing a hijab. This verdict, delivered on June 21st, underscores the student's right to religious expression within the foreign-operated educational institution. The......