On Wednesday, an investigative judge at the Ouarzazate Court of Appeal ordered the pre-trial detention of a father accused of sexually assaulting his 15-year-old daughter. He is being held in the local prison, charged with the violent sexual assault of a minor by a family member. This decision was made at the public prosecutor's request, pending the commencement of a thorough investigation into this horrific crime. The victim's mother had previously filed a complaint with the public
The President of Morocco’s National Human Rights Council (CNDH), Amina Bouayach, has called for «effective coordination and sustained cooperation» between national human rights institutions (NHRIs) and reporting and monitoring mechanisms. Speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Friday, July 4, Bouayach advocated for a complementary approach, «more essential than ever to ensure the robustness, continuity, and legitimacy of systems for protecting
Jazzablanca kicked off its 18th edition with a lively opening day on Thursday at Anfa Park, where music lovers soaked in the warm ambiance of food stalls, chill-out zones, and a vibrant creators’ market. The first night of the ten-day celebration wrapped up in spectacular fashion with British soul icon Seal headlining the main stage, following captivating performances by Hindi Zahra and Cuban jazz ensemble El Comité.
Yesterday, Morocco’s National Defense Administration formalized a strategic agreement with American company L3Harris Technologies. The partnership «reinforces our shared commitment to strengthening Morocco’s C-130 capabilities and deepening collaboration between our nations’ industries», said Aimee Cutrona, Chargé d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Rabat, in a post on X. She added that the agreement is «a milestone moment in the ongoing U.S.-Morocco
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revamped its consular network, with Moroccans living in Western Europe as the main beneficiaries. Notably, over 45% of the new appointments have been awarded to women.
On July 1st, the Ministry of the Interior held new municipal by-elections, with 82 seats up for grabs. As expected, the vote largely favored the parties within the governing coalition. According to official results, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) led the pack with 22 seats, representing 27% of the total. It was followed closely by the National Rally of Independents (RNI), which secured 20 seats (24%), and the Istiqlal Party, which won 19 seats (23%). These results reinforce the
Following a strong wave of solidarity and multiple interventions, Morocco’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection has agreed to cover the treatment costs for Firdaous Bousarfane, a young girl from Aguelmous, a town in Khénifra province. Firdaous suffers from a rare condition known as primary immunodeficiency, and the ministry will now provide her with immunoglobulin medication, which costs 16,950 dirhams. The head of the Aguelmous commune shared the news on
The trial of Algerian historian Mohamed Amine Belghit concluded on Thursday, July 3, with the Dar El Beïda court sentencing him to five years in prison, according to an official media outlet. Last week, prosecutors had called for a seven-year sentence for the academic. Belghit has been in custody since May 3 on charges of «undermining national unity through actions aimed at damaging the symbols of the Nation and the Republic», as well as «endangering the integrity of
The Saïss plain is entering a pivotal phase. On Wednesday, July 2, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari inaugurated a new irrigation network fed by the M’Dez dam, located more than 90 km away. This national project seeks to replace unsustainable groundwater extraction with a regulated surface water supply. In total, the system will irrigate 30,000 hectares across 22 municipalities in the prefectures of Fès and Meknès, as well as the provinces of El Hajeb, Sefrou, and
Six months ahead of kickoff for the next Africa Cup of Nations (December 21 – January 18), Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa has affirmed that the 2025 edition will be a celebration of Moroccan hospitality and African unity. For him, it all begins with welcoming fans—especially those from Algeria, whom he hopes to see turn out in large numbers. «The King has reiterated that Morocco has always been a welcoming country for Algerians», Lekjaa told
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