The «legendary wedding» organized by the notorious drug lord known as Moussa in Zeghanghane, a town near Nador, triggered a major security alert, leading to the dismantling of two criminal networks and the arrest of 34 people, including the baron himself, in the middle of last week, according to Assabah newspaper. The extravagant celebration, marked by gunfire and the presence of well-known artists, prompted swift intervention from central and regional security services. The
A Ryanair flight from Manchester to Agadir was forced to return to the UK on Monday morning, August 25, after a female passenger allegedly attempted to open an emergency exit mid-air. The flight, which departed at 9 a.m., turned back to Manchester Airport less than an hour later after passengers alerted cabin crew to the incident. The disruptive passenger was moved from her seat by the exit, while the captain remained positioned at the door until landing. «She was only able to remove
Morocco has recorded a national increase in livestock numbers, with the total population reaching 32,832,573 head, according to the findings of a national census conducted across the Kingdom between June 26 and August 11. The operation aimed to establish a «precise and up-to-date database on the livestock population» in order to improve productivity and sustainability in the sector, the Ministry of Agriculture said in a press release on Tuesday. The census revealed the following
The Russian Ministry of Health has spotlighted the impressive career of Moroccan doctor Loubna Mellouki, originally from Oujda, who has recently joined a hospital in Novokuznetsk. In a statement from the Russian Ministry of Health, it was revealed that Dr. Mellouki moved to Russia at a young age to pursue her medical studies, after facing challenges in Morocco. She completed her academic training at Belgorod National Research University, having first learned Russian in Voronezh. Her
The renowned journalist and television host, Ali Hassan, passed away this Monday morning at the age of 80. A towering presence in Moroccan television, Hassan was celebrated across generations for his iconic weekly show, «Cinéma du jeudi», which he hosted on RTM from 1991 to 2003. Born in Midelt in 1945, and originally named Mohamed El Ouali, he embarked on his broadcasting journey with the former TVM in 1964, mastering both radio and television. His career began with
In a recent report submitted to the United Nations General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres provided an update on the Western Sahara situation, covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. This seven-page document, obtained by our editorial team, highlights in paragraph 7 that the region «remained marked by tensions and low-intensity hostilities between Morocco and the Polisario Front». Guterres further detailed that «most of the gunfire
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Sunday evening in Casablanca for threatening to commit a crime against people at the Al-Andalous mosque in the Anassi neighborhood. Displaying signs of mental disease, the individual was identified following an investigation into a video documenting the incident from inside the place of worship. According to security sources, the suspect was recently admitted to a psychiatric facility. On the prosecutor's orders, he was placed in the mental health and
With an impressive 234,000 tons, Morocco dominates the cobalt consumption landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, accounting for a staggering 91% of the total. According to the latest IndexBox report, Morocco's market share is substantial, valued at 1.9 billion dollars (approximately 17.02 billion dirhams). Oman trails behind, holding the second spot with a market value of 525 million dollars. On a per capita basis, the disparity between Morocco and other regional
After years of waiting and correspondence from the victims' families, a French language teacher in Beni Tadjit has been imprisoned to serve a final sentence of three years in prison. He was convicted of sexually assaulting a number of his underage female students, despite remaining free even after the initial, appellate, and supreme court rulings upheld the sentence.
With the inauguration of the first oncology and nuclear medicine center in Nador, a multidisciplinary hospital, and the international oncology center in Oujda, Akdital has recently launched three healthcare facilities to enhance medical services in the Oriental region. The Private Hospital of Oujda, boasting a capacity of 121 beds, offers «a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialties», according to a statement. The facility features a critical care unit (with 12
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