The families of the young Moroccan migrants who have gone missing have announced a national sit-in on the 16th and 17th of September in Rabat. This protest will take place in front of both the Annex of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union Delegation, demanding the truth about the fate of their children who have been missing for years at sea or in detention centers in Libya, Algeria, and Tunisia. The families' coordination committee stated in a communiqué, a copy of
The National Union of Higher Education (SNE-Sup) has declared a 24-hour precautionary strike set for Monday, aimed at opposing Bill 59.24. This action, scheduled for September 17, 2025, follows a union meeting amidst a backdrop of heightened tensions as the new academic year begins, with this bill at the center of higher education reform debates. The strike is part of a broader protest strategy endorsed by SNE-Sup, which includes sit-ins, marches, and even the suspension of roles in elected
In the village of Almasa, nestled within the Tifni commune of Azilal province, a mysterious disease outbreak has decimated sheep and goat herds, leaving residents in a state of alarm as they watch their primary means of livelihood vanish. Faced with this crisis, the villagers have made an urgent appeal to local authorities and veterinary services, urging them to swiftly deploy medical teams to identify and contain this deadly disease. They caution that without prompt intervention, the
Last week, the Antwerp Assize Court in Belgium handed down a 30-year prison sentence to a Moroccan national, following three and a half hours of deliberation. He was convicted of murdering his partner, stealing her bank card, and committing cyber fraud. The prosecution had originally sought a 29-year sentence. The 36-year-old victim was discovered dead on her living room couch. A forensic examination determined she had died from suffocation and found traces of hashish, cocaine, and medication
In a region celebrated for its vibrant diaspora, the Al Hoceïma Cultural Days are poised to become an annual tradition. This festival aims to pay tribute to a diverse community across generations, while shedding light on a migratory story deeply entwined with its roots. With a mission to forge connections between citizens both locally and globally, the inaugural event is set for September 22 and 23, under the theme «When Culture Becomes the Memory of Diasporas». Organized by
The Moroccan Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali clinched the silver medal in the 3000-meter steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships, currently underway in Tokyo, Japan. El Bakkali finished with a time of 8:33.95, narrowly trailing New Zealand's Jordy Beamish, who secured the gold with a time of 8:33.88. The bronze medal was claimed by Kenya's Edmund Serem, who completed the race in 8:34.56. At 29, El Bakkali was the clear favorite for the title, having set the world's
In a tragic incident on the morning of Monday, September 15, a Senior Police Officer in Agadir took his own life using his service weapon. According to a security source, forensic investigations and ballistic analysis revealed that the officer was found dead in his home in Agadir's Al-Mohammadi neighborhood, with a gunshot wound inflicted by his service pistol. The Agadir Security Directorate has launched a judicial investigation, overseen by the relevant public prosecutor's office, to
A Moroccan citizen has turned to the administrative court in Tangier to file a lawsuit against the National Motorway Company, following a serious traffic accident on March 10, 2024. The accident occurred on the highway linking the Tangier Med Port to Rabat, near Moulay Bousselham. According to details shared by «Achkayen», the incident was triggered by a direct collision between the man's vehicle and a stray dog that had wandered onto the road. The crash resulted in substantial
The Spanish National Police have arrested a 51-year-old Italian fugitive at Alicante Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Morocco. The man, wanted under a European arrest warrant issued by Italy since April 2024, faces up to eight years in prison for drug trafficking charges, according to Spanish media. The case traces back to 2006, when Italian authorities uncovered a drug operation involving the sale and purchase of hashish and cocaine in Lignano. Although initially detained,
In Marrakech, police apprehended a 15-year-old on Sunday, September 14, in connection with a horrific crime involving premeditated murder and sexual assault. The victim, a woman, was discovered dead, bearing severe injuries. Authorities swiftly identified and detained the primary suspect. Initial findings indicate that the victim endured a deadly assault with stones and a glass shard before being sexually assaulted during a drinking session that included two other individuals. The