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Moroccans demand justice for 13-year-old boy gang-raped at cultural festival

A horrific case of gang rape involving a 13-year-old boy has sparked outrage across Morocco, raising serious questions about the safety and oversight of public events. The incident occurred during the annual Moulay Abdellah Amghar festival in El Jadida province, a major cultural gathering attended by......

Moroccan banks report slight drop in liquidity needs as central bank intervenes

Morocco’s banking sector saw a marginal decline in liquidity needs, with demand falling 0.88% in July to an average of MAD 113 billion ($12.53 billion), compared to MAD 114 billion ($12.66 billion) in June. Bank Al Maghrib (BAM), the country’s central bank, intervened with a total of MAD......

Nearly 25% of Moroccans justify wife beating, Afrobarometer reveals

A recent Afrobarometer study has found that nearly 24% of Moroccans believe it is “sometimes” or “always” justifiable for a man to beat his wife. This places Morocco at a moderate level of acceptance compared to other African nations, where support for intimate partner violence......

Spanish-Moroccan counterterrorism operation leads to arrests in Lleida

Spanish authorities have arrested two men in Vallfogona de Balaguer, Lleida, for alleged links to jihadist terrorism. The joint operation, conducted in coordination with Morocco’s General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance (DGST), highlights the ongoing collaboration between the two countries......

Moroccan man arrested in Spain for alleged church arson amid rising tensions

Spanish police have arrested a 21-year-old Moroccan man accused of breaking into the Santiago Apóstol church in El Pozuelo, Granada, and setting it on fire. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, caused significant damage to the historic building and has reignited debates around immigration and......

Tahar Benjelloun criticizes Morocco’s tourism costs and declining service standards

Renowned Moroccan writer Tahar Benjelloun has sparked widespread discussion with his sharp critique of Morocco’s tourism industry, highlighting what he describes as inflated costs and deteriorating service quality. His comments, published in an article titled “Très cher Maroc! (2)”......

Boutchichiyya Sufi Order appoints Mouad as new leader in historic succession

The Boutchichiyya Sufi Order, one of Morocco’s most prominent Sufi orders with a vast following both nationally and internationally, has announced the appointment of Mouad as its new sheikh. The historic succession was formally declared by Mounir al-Qadiri Boutchich at the Qadiriyya zawiya (religious......

Morocco’s coastal fishing industry faces mixed results through July 2025

Morocco’s coastal and traditional fishing sector endured a challenging start to 2025, with production declining overall but showing pockets of growth in certain categories. Data from the National Office of Maritime Fishing reveals significant regional and species-based variations in performance. The......

Morocco rises to fourth in MENA startup funding rankings

Morocco has solidified its position as a growing player in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) startup ecosystem, climbing to fourth place in regional funding rankings for July 2025. This advancement puts the North African nation ahead of Egypt, which dropped in rankings due to macroeconomic challenges......

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