Economic constraints remain the main reason for creating informal production units, especially among women. In its National Survey on the sector, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) reveals that women working in informal production units (IPUs) are more likely to enter this sector out of necessity, using it as an alternative to complete inactivity and the difficulties of accessing the formal job market.
The Sumar group in the Spanish Parliament has introduced a draft law aimed at prohibiting all forms of agreements and cooperation between Spanish administrations and countries occupying territories illegally. The focus is particularly on Morocco—referred to as the «occupier of Western Sahara»—and Israel in relation to the occupied Palestinian territories, according to Spanish media sources. The proposal calls for banning Spanish companies from engaging in commercial,
Moroccan footballer Amine Adli has opened up about the passing of his mother in a heartfelt interview with Instant Foot. Just before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), held in January 2024, Adli was called up to the Morocco national team. But he was also facing a devastating personal loss—the death of his mother. In the interview, he recalls those difficult days. After a strong season with Bayer Leverkusen, Adli decided to spend the holidays with his mother. «I took a
Following a complaint lodged by Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, a young man was arrested in Agadir on charges of making death threats, defamation, and inciting violence. These charges relate to posts he published on Facebook. Media sources indicate that the detained individual had posted direct threats and incitement in both Arabic and Amazigh on his Facebook account, reportedly reacting to the prevailing rise in prices across Morocco. The competent public prosecutor's office has ordered his
A recent legal precedent now allows single Moroccan mothers to apply for asylum in the Netherlands if they face a real risk of criminal prosecution in their home country. This decision by the Dutch Council of State primarily prioritizes the best interests of the child. In its ruling, the court upheld the appeal of a woman whose initial application had been rejected in 2023.
The Spanish Workers' Commission (CCOO) in Huelva has denounced the plight of a group of seasonal Moroccan female workers contracted for the current agricultural campaign, highlighting what they describe as «serious violations of their labor and human rights». According to a statement from the union, the workers arrived in Huelva on April 7 to work on a farm owned by Berrys la Dehesa. However, just weeks after starting their jobs, they were left without work, income, or any form of
Formula 1’s potential return to Africa could hinge on a $1.2 billion project in Morocco, racing news outlet RacingNews365 reports exclusively on Wednesday. The Moroccan project, reportedly located 20 km south of Tangiers, includes a Grade 1 circuit suitable for F1, WEC, and MotoGP, as well as a theme park, shopping mall, hotels, and a marina. The plan is expected to create 10,000 jobs and has secured $800 million in private funding. The man behind the project is former McLaren and Lotus
A Court in Salé has awarded a lawyer from the Rabat Bar Association compensation of 1,000 dirhams. The decision followed a lawsuit he filed against the owner of a gym in the city, after photos and videos of him working out there were published without his prior consent. According to case details, the lawyer was surprised to discover visual content of himself exercising alongside another person on the gym's official Instagram page. This prompted him to take legal action.
Recently, the Criminal Chamber of the Tangier Court of Appeals sentenced a young man in his twenties to eight years in prison. According to Assabah newspaper, he was convicted of multiple counts of theft by snatching using a motorcycle, possession of bladed weapons, and endangering public safety, as well as the safety of individuals and property. The verdict was issued after the judicial panel confronted the 27-year-old defendant with evidence linking him to an assault on a 60-year-old German
As expected, the Navantia shipyard in San Fernando, Cadiz, launched the new offshore patrol vessel for the Royal Moroccan Navy yesterday, following the order placed in September 2022. The event featured speeches by Ricardo Domínguez, president of Navantia, and Captain Mohammed Al Fadili of the Royal Moroccan Navy, according to an Iberian media outlet. The construction of this vessel was made possible by a €95 million loan granted by Banco Santander, finalized six months after Pedro