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Musk Extends Deadline for Federal Workers to Justify Their Jobs

Elon Musk has granted U.S. federal employees an additional opportunity to justify their roles after the initial deadline passed on Tuesday, leaving many government workers uncertain about their job security. Despite his directive, several federal agencies instructed employees to ignore his request, at......

Ex-Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan and wife sentenced in corruption case

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Friday, while his wife, Bushra Bibi, received a seven-year sentence in a corruption case linked to the Al-Qadir University Project Trust. Khan was also fined 1 million Pakistani rupees ($3,500), and Bibi received......

Casablanca Fitness Chain CEO Faces Check Fraud Allegations Amid Ongoing Legal Challenges

Jonathan Harroch, CEO of Morocco's City Club gym franchise, appeared before the Ain Sebaa Court of First Instance in Casablanca on Wednesday to address allegations of issuing checks without sufficient funds. The hearing required Harroch's temporary transfer from Ain Sebaa prison, where he is......

Construction Fraud Targets Earthquake Survivors in Morocco's Al Haouz Region

Multiple contractors have defrauded 27 families who received government reconstruction aid following the devastating September 2023 earthquake in Morocco's Al Haouz region, according to the Ministry of Interior. The primary culprit, based in Bouzouk Ait Mellou village, defrauded 18 families in Taghzout......

Morocco’s Supreme Council Exposes Financial Irregularities in Political Parties’ Audits

In its annual report for 2023-2024, released in November and submitted to King Mohammed VI, Morocco's Supreme Council of Accounts revealed significant discrepancies in the financial practices of many political parties. The 100-page report highlighted that, during the 2022 fiscal year, 29 political......

Moroccan Influencers and the Law: A Troubling Trend of Social Media Scandals

The sentencing of Moroccan social media personality Reda Bouzidi, known as "Ould Chinwiya," to three years in prison has reignited discussions about the ethical boundaries and responsibilities of influencers in the digital age. Bouzidi, alongside another influencer, "Bent Abbas,"......

Justice and Accountability The Conviction of Kristian White and Its Implications

The conviction of Kristian White for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland marks a pivotal moment in the discussion about police accountability and the use of force. This case, which culminated in a guilty verdict delivered by the New South Wales Supreme Court, serves as a sobering reminder of......

Morocco Tightens Oversight on Social Media Misconduct with Heavy Sentences

Morocco's judicial system is taking a firm stance against inappropriate online behavior, as recent high-profile cases highlight the tension between free speech and legal boundaries on social media platforms. This week, Ilyas El Maliki, a controversial Moroccan streamer, received a four-month prison......

Surge in Police Dismissals: Nearly 600 Officers Removed Amid Scandals

In a striking development, the College of Policing has reported that 593 police officers were dismissed and barred from returning to their positions in the year leading up to April 2024. This figure represents a significant 50% increase from the 394 officers terminated in the previous year, highlighting......