Summer drownings surge in Morocco as unsupervised beaches drive fatalities
Morocco’s peak holiday season has been shadowed by a sharp rise in water emergencies, with thousands of swimmers pulled from the surf and dozens of lives lost in just over two months. The Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC) recorded 14,040 drowning or near-drowning incidents nationwide between May 1 and July 15, underscoring......
Moroccan youth squeezed by unemployment, weak services, and rising risks, rights group warns
Morocco’s young generation faces a widening gap between promise and reality, with high unemployment, fragile social protections, and growing exposure to addiction, crime, and perilous migration, according to a new assessment by the Moroccan League for Human Rights (LMDDH). Drawing on recent official data and released around International......
ONEE invests $13.2 million to secure water supply for Greater Agadir
The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has launched a critical project aimed at addressing water scarcity in the Souss-Massa region. With a $13.2 million investment, this initiative seeks to secure the drinking water supply for Greater Agadir, aligning with Morocco's broader efforts to combat water stress and promote......
BDS France criticizes Jamel Debbouze’s restaurant for serving Israeli wines
France’s chapter of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement has sharply criticized “Dar Mima,” the upscale Moroccan restaurant co-founded by Moroccan-French actor Jamel Debbouze in Paris, for including Israeli wines on its menu. The controversy highlights the restaurant’s ties to a contentious issue amid......
Scientists map the genome of Morocco’s endangered argan tree
A scientific milestone has been achieved as an international team of researchers, including Moroccan scientists, successfully mapped the full genome of the argan tree. This groundbreaking work, the first chromosome-level genome assembly of the species, promises significant advancements in the conservation and sustainable use of one of Morocco’s......
Iran warns Israel of advanced missile retaliation amid renewed tensions
Iran has issued a stark warning to Israel, signaling its readiness to deploy a new generation of advanced missiles if hostilities resume. The announcement follows the fragile ceasefire that ended a 12-day conflict in June, which left both sides claiming victory and the international community on edge. Tehran unveils enhanced missile capabilities On......
Portugal battles devastating wildfires as Morocco and EU provide aid
Portugal is grappling with a series of severe wildfires sweeping across its northern and central regions, with officials confirming a third fatality since late July. Morocco has deployed Canadair airplanes to assist the firefighting efforts, while the European Union has also mobilized resources through its civil protection mechanism. Growing......
US judge denies DOJ request to unseal Epstein grand jury records
A US federal judge has rejected a Department of Justice (DOJ) request to unseal grand jury records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, citing that the government already possesses extensive investigative materials it could disclose if it chose to. Judge Berman’s ruling Judge Richard Berman announced his decision......
Morocco achieves groundbreaking success in reprogramming blood cells into stem cells
Moroccan researchers have successfully reprogrammed blood cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) for the first time, marking a significant milestone in medical science for the country. The Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health announced the achievement, which could position Morocco as a regional leader in stem cell research......
Morocco delivers urgent aid to Gaza, showcasing HM King Mohammed VI’s diplomatic influence
Morocco has successfully delivered 100 tons of humanitarian aid to Gaza under the direct orders of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, demonstrating the nation’s growing geopolitical influence and unwavering support for the Palestinian people facing dire conditions. A swift humanitarian response The delivery was facilitated by Morocco’s......
Spain criticized for slow relocation of migrant minors from Canary Islands
The Spanish government has faced mounting criticism over its sluggish efforts to relocate unaccompanied migrant minors from the Canary Islands to the mainland, despite a Supreme Court ruling mandating urgent action. Since the ruling, only 15 asylum-seeking minors have been transferred, falling drastically short of expectations. New transfers......
Spain’s La Tomatina: The world’s messiest festival explained
Every year, on the last Wednesday of August, the small Valencian town of Buñol transforms into a vibrant sea of red as thousands gather for the world’s largest food fight, La Tomatina. This unique festival sees participants hurl hundreds of tons of overripe tomatoes at each other in a chaotic yet exhilarating celebration. A tradition......
Israeli defense minister approves Gaza offensive as 60,000 reservists are called up
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has endorsed a military plan to capture Gaza City and has ordered the mobilization of 60,000 reservists to carry out the operation. This decision marks a significant escalation in Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas, which began after the group’s deadly attack on October 7, 2023. Attack plan......
Les Canadair marocains à la rescousse de l’Espagne face aux incendies dévastateurs
Le Maroc s'apprête à apporter son soutien à l'Espagne, ravagée par des méga-incendies, en déployant ses avions Canadair. Cette information a été révélée dans une publication de l’ambassade d’Allemagne au Maroc sur les réseaux sociaux. Selon......
Morocco rallies for justice after gang rape of boy at El Jadida festival sparks outrage
Morocco faces a national reckoning after the brutal gang rape of a 13-year-old boy during the annual Moulay Abdellah Amghar festival in El Jadida province. The boy, an orphan whose mother suffers from severe mental illness, was drugged and raped repeatedly by 14 men over several days. He returned to his hometown of Youssoufia in a state of......