After taking its case to the African Union and the United Nations, Algeria is now seeking support within the Central American Parliament to promote the Polisario’s agenda. But Morocco, too, has solid allies in PARLACEN. Here’s the full story.
Maroc Telecom’s Board of Directors has approved a major change in the company’s governance. The previous system, with two separate boards, a Supervisory Board and a Management Board, will be replaced by a single Board of Directors, the Moroccan telecommunications giant announced Thursday in a press release. All members of the former Supervisory Board have been retained as members of the new Board to ensure a smooth transition. The Board also confirmed Mohamed Benchaaboun as the
The International University of Rabat (UIR) has once again secured a leading position in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, which evaluate universities' contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tied with Ibn Tofail University, UIR ranks in the 401–600 global bracket, placing both institutions at the top of the list of Moroccan universities included in this year’s edition, released on June 12. A total of 14 Moroccan universities
The Spanish National Police, in coordination with Europol, have dismantled a criminal network operating between Morocco and Spain that was involved in smuggling at least 200 Moroccan migrants and drugs, mainly hashish and psychotropic pills. According to official sources, the network used fiberglass boats, often piloted by minors, to transport both people and drugs across the Strait of Gibraltar in so-called «mixed cargo» operations. The group was based in Ceuta and Algeciras
Quatre jours après le déclenchement de la guerre à Gaza, l'Union européenne a brusquement annulé un appel de fonds de 3 millions d'euros destiné à préserver le patrimoine juif du Maroc, selon des sources citées par Israel Hayom. L'appel, lancé en septembre 2023, avait attiré des projets communautaires axés sur la sauvegarde de cimetières, des programmes culturels et l'histoire judéo-musulmane. Les
Cuatro días después del estallido del conflicto en Gaza, la Unión Europea decidió cancelar de manera abrupta una convocatoria de fondos por 3 millones de euros destinada a la preservación del patrimonio judío en Marruecos, según fuentes mencionadas por Israel Hayom. Esta convocatoria, lanzada en septiembre de 2023, había captado el interés de proyectos comunitarios centrados en la conservación de cementerios, programas
In 2024, about 101,000 children were working in Morocco, mostly boys aged 15 to 17 in rural areas and the agricultural sector. Over 60% were exposed to hazardous conditions, with child labor closely linked to poverty, school dropout, and low levels of adult education.
Four days after the Gaza war erupted, the European Union abruptly cancelled a €3 million funding call aimed at preserving Morocco’s Jewish heritage, according to sources in Morocco cited by Israel Hayom. The call, launched in September 2023, had attracted community projects focused on safeguarding centuries-old cemeteries, cultural programs, and the shared Jewish-Muslim history. Applicants who had progressed through the initial stages were recently informed of the cancellation,
After fifteen years of sociological work with street children, doctor and sociologist Chakib Guessous returns with a new essay. In his book Survive... Street Children and Youth, he speaks to a wider audience beyond scientists and activists, offering a well-documented reflection based on thirty years of research and hands-on experience.
L'Institut national néerlandais pour la santé publique (RIVM) a tiré la sonnette d'alarme concernant la baisse des taux de vaccination parmi les parents marocains vivant aux Pays-Bas, ce qui contribue à une augmentation inquiétante des cas de rougeole. Dans un rapport récent, le RIVM a indiqué que depuis 2013, la couverture vaccinale chez les enfants d'origine marocaine a chuté de manière significative, passant de 95% à 65%.