Spanish and Moroccan police have dismantled a criminal network after seizing more than 11 tons of hashish destined for Algeciras. In collaboration with Morocco’s General Directorate of National Security (DGSN), Spain’s National Police announced on Tuesday, September 30, that it had seized 9.3 tons of hashish hidden among pallets of melons in a refrigerated truck and another 1.8 tons concealed inside a furniture-loaded van in Málaga. ?Transportaban 9.300 kilos de
The Social Sectors Committee of the House of Representatives will meet on Wednesday, October 1, in Rabat, with Health and Social Protection Minister Amine Tahraoui in attendance. Requested by several parliamentary groups, the session will address «the current state of the healthcare system and the measures being taken to accelerate its reform, with the aim of guaranteeing citizens’ right to healthcare». The meeting comes amid daily protests that began over the weekend of
Morocco made football history on Sunday at the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, becoming the first team to use FIFA’s new green card challenge system during its 2-0 win over Spain. The green card, still on trial, allows coaches to formally contest refereeing decisions and request a VAR review. Each team is limited to two appeals per match, a measure designed to curb unnecessary stoppages while adding a new layer of accountability for officials. Midway through the match, Morocco
Marruecos se mantuvo en el nivel 2 en el informe estadounidense sobre la trata de personas, que reconoció avances en materia de enjuiciamientos, identificación de víctimas y nuevos refugios. El documento advierte que persisten desafíos en términos de anticipación, recursos y capacidad de los actores en primera línea de intervención.
The 27th edition of Jazz in Rabat wrapped up successfully on Saturday, September 27, after three sold-out evenings of music. Hosted for the first time in the new setting of Hassan II Park in the capital, the festival, held from September 25 to 27, celebrated unique encounters between Moroccan artists and musicians from across Europe. It also reaffirmed its status as a «must-attend event for intercultural dialogue through music», according to the European Union delegation in
After a weekend marked by Gen Z protests in several cities across Morocco, public figures have come forward in support of the young people's demands for better public education and healthcare services, as well as the fight against corruption. Many in the arts and football communities have voiced their opinions through their social media platforms.
Morocco remained on Tier 2 in the U.S. Trafficking in Persons report, which acknowledged progress in prosecutions, victim identification, and new shelters, but warned that gaps in screening, resources, and frontline capacity continue to undermine efforts.
The Administrative Court in Fez on Monday annulled Al Akhawayn School’s decision to deny re-enrollment to 14 students for the 2025–2026 academic year, The Voice of Morocco reported. The case drew significant public attention after parents denounced what they described as an arbitrary measure, linking it to their involvement in the Parents’ Association and their criticism of the school’s administration. The controversy even reached parliament, where an MP from the Party
Morocco’s sovereign bonds rose after S&P Global Ratings granted the Kingdom the only investment-grade rating among Eurobond issuers in Africa, strengthening its ability to raise funds ahead of hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Bloomberg reported. Dollar-denominated Moroccan bonds due in 2042 gained 0.7%, briefly ranking among the top 15 performers in emerging markets. Bonds issued by OCP Group and maturing in 2044 also advanced, reflecting growing investor confidence in
Yesterday, the Deputy Public Prosecutor at the Tinghir Court of First Instance ordered the detention of a blogger and Facebook activist at Ouarzazate local prison on defamation charges. The arrest was carried out in Marrakech by the Royal Gendarmerie of Tinghir, acting on a national search warrant issued against him. He was questioned about the complaints filed against him, according to media reports. Available information indicates that the case involves seven defamation complaints. Five
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