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Senate blocks bill to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports

In Washington, a bill that sought to prevent transgender women and girls from competing in school sports designated for females failed to advance in the Senate. The legislation, which aimed to determine Title IX protections based on an individual’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth, did......

Morocco tightens regulations for electric scooter riders

In a significant move to enhance road safety, Morocco is preparing to implement stricter regulations for electric scooter users through amendments to Law No. 52.05. The new legislation aims to address the growing presence of electric scooters on Moroccan streets and reduce associated accidents. Under......

Representatives Approve Landmark Legislation Expanding Workers' Rights to Strike

The Chamber of Representatives has approved a significant legislative measure, the Organic Bill No. 97.15, defining the conditions and modalities for exercising the right to strike. The bill passed with 84 votes in favor and 20 votes against, with no abstentions. During the legislative session, Minister......

Morocco Unveils Bold Strategy to Combat Rising Tobacco Health Crisis

Morocco has launched an ambitious national initiative to tackle its growing tobacco-related health crisis, as announced by Health Minister Amine Tahraoui during a recent address to the House of Representatives. The comprehensive plan aims to reduce smoking rates and address the devastating impact of......

Morocco Poised to Revise Long-Stalled Strike Legislation

After nearly a decade of stagnation, Morocco’s government is making strides toward overhauling the contentious strike law that has long been a source of debate among labor unions, political leaders, and the general public. The proposed revisions aim to establish a fair balance between safeguarding......

Morocco Strengthens Legal Framework for Cultural Heritage Protection

Morocco has taken a significant step in safeguarding its cultural heritage by approving a new legislative framework designed to protect and manage its rich legacy. The recently introduced law includes stringent measures and penalties aimed at preserving cultural assets, ensuring compliance with international......

 Elon Musk Challenges Australia's Proposed Social Media Ban for Minors

Tech billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, has openly criticized a proposed law in Australia that aims to ban children under 16 from accessing social media. The legislation, introduced by Australia's center-left government, has sparked heated debate, with Musk labeling the......

Republicans Target House of Representatives After Winning the White House and Senate

Following the U.S. presidential and congressional elections on November 5, which saw Donald Trump secure a second term in the White House, Republicans claimed control of the Senate, the upper chamber of Congress. However, they continue to face a tough battle for the majority in the House of Representatives,......

Morocco's Highest Court Reverses Groundbreaking Marital Rape Verdict

A watershed ruling for women's rights in Morocco has been overturned, as the country's Court of Cassation annulled what had been the nation's first-ever conviction for marital rape. The October 10 decision has sparked widespread concern among human rights advocates and renewed calls for urgent......