Society
Security services in Tangier have arrested a German national who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by German judicial authorities, Moroccan officials confirmed on Wednesday. The 26-year-old suspect is accused of involvement in serious crimes including kidnapping, unlawful detention,......
Morocco has declared 62 cities and urban centers free of slums as part of a long-running national housing policy aimed at improving living conditions for low-income households. Officials said the progress reflects sustained intervention in informal settlements and expanded public housing efforts across......
Morocco has achieved significant legal advances for women over the past two decades, yet structural gender inequalities continue to persist and reproduce themselves, depriving the country of a substantial portion of its economic and social potential, according to a new analysis by former minister Nouzha......
Food waste has become a structural challenge in Morocco with social and environmental effects. Data from the Economic, Social and Environmental Council indicate that more than four million tons of food are discarded each year. This represents around 113 kilograms per person annually and reflects a persistent......
Morocco continues to lower its illiteracy rate, yet the phenomenon remains deeply rooted in society. The National Agency for the Fight against Illiteracy reports a national rate of 24.8% among people aged 10 and above, based on the 2024 population census. This means nearly one in four individuals still......
Moroccan authorities have launched legal proceedings against three brothers following the circulation of a video showing a six-years-old child being encouraged to consume an alcoholic beverage. The case has generated widespread public concern and renewed discussions about child protection and parental......
Moroccan authorities have arrested a man in the province of Settat following allegations of physical abuse involving his nine-years-old son, in a case that has drawn public attention and renewed discussions about child protection and family violence. According to information released by security authorities,......
VFS Global, the Dubai-headquartered visa processing company majority-owned by private equity giant Blackstone, has built a quietly dominant empire atop what was once a straightforward government function. A year-long coordinated investigation involving more than a dozen media partners across Europe and......
Spain recorded its highest annual number of naturalizations since statistics were first compiled in 2013, with 299,732 foreign residents acquiring Spanish citizenship in 2025, an 18.7 percent increase compared to the previous year. The figures, released by Spain's National Statistics Institute, position......
A growing number of Moroccans believe the communal traditions associated with Eid Al Adha are gradually disappearing as urban lifestyles and economic pressures reshape how families celebrate the religious holiday. A recent reader survey found that collective practices linked to solidarity and neighborhood......
The administration of Aït Melloul 2 Prison has denied allegations circulating on social media regarding the health condition of an inmate linked to the Gdeim Izik case. In an official statement, prison authorities responded to a video shared online claiming that the detainee, identified by the......
Two decades of legal reform in Morocco have not translated into proportional gains in women’s social and economic status, a new study by the Centre marocain de recherche et d’analyse des politiques (CEMRAP) finds. The report, prepared by researcher Houda Lanzari, documents persistent gaps......
The spread of insects across several Moroccan cities has triggered growing concern among residents and local authorities. Reports from different regions describe unusual waves of flying insects, including mosquitoes, appearing in public spaces. Videos shared from Béni Mellal show dense swarms......
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