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Morocco’s Eid Sacrifice debate: Sheikh Benhamza calls for balance between faith and public welfare

Sheikh Mustapha Benhamza, a member of Morocco’s Supreme Council of Ulema, has urged a thoughtful and informed approach to discussions surrounding the regulation of Eid al-Adha’s sacrificial ritual. His remarks come in the wake of Morocco’s decision to cancel this year’s Eid sacrifice......

Morocco leads new Islamic network for personal data protection

Morocco has assumed the presidency of the newly established Islamic Network of Personal Data Protection Authorities, with Omar Seghrouchni, president of the Moroccan National Commission for the Control of Personal Data Protection (CNDP), at its helm. This milestone was announced on February 19 in Fez,......

Strengthening Multilateralism for Global Peace and Security

At a time when global peace seems more elusive than ever, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged Security Council members to rekindle the spirit of multilateralism. He emphasized that, despite its imperfections, multilateralism is an effective system for collective security. Guterres stressed......

Morocco advances social protection reform amid challenges

Morocco’s journey toward universal social protection is gaining momentum, but obstacles remain, according to Amina Bouayach, president of the Moroccan Human Rights Council (CNDH). Speaking at the 9th International Parliamentary Forum on Social Justice in Rabat, Bouayach underscored the critical......

Morocco slips to 99th in global anti-corruption rankings despite reform claims

Morocco has fallen two positions to 99th place out of 180 countries in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), scoring 37 out of 100 points. This decline continues a downward trend that began after the country's peak performance in 2018, when it ranked 73rd globally......

Global AI Summit in Paris: Exploring Governance, Ethics, and Investment

Leaders from the political and tech industries are gathering in Paris for a major two-day summit on artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to find common ground on a technology poised to impact global business and society. Co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra......

Morocco strengthens global anti-corruption role with key committee re-election

Morocco has secured its position on the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), with Mohamed Bachir Rachdi, President of the National Authority for Integrity, Prevention, and the Fight Against Corruption (INPPLC), representing the nation. The re-election......

Paris summit on AI governance spotlights global divide

A high-stakes artificial intelligence summit in Paris next week is poised to highlight mounting tensions between different approaches to AI development and regulation. The AI Action Summit, scheduled for February 10-11, will bring together tech industry leaders and government officials to address critical......

Morocco's football chief honored at Arab Sports summit for transformative impact

During a prestigious ceremony in Doha, Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), received the 2024 Appreciation Prize from the Arab Sports Culture Association. The accolade was presented at the 5th Annual Congress of Arab Sports Culture, which focused on Olympic champion......