On Monday, the Ain Sebaa Court of First Instance handed down a four-year prison sentence to Moroccan YouTuber Aicha Sraidi, known online as «Houyam Star». Her husband received a one-year prison term. Additionally, the court ordered the shutdown of her YouTube channel, prohibiting her from broadcasting any content on the platform. This ruling follows the public prosecution's pursuit of charges against Sraidi, which include «insulting, setting a bad example, violence
On Monday, December 30, the Chinese company ZPMC, also known as Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, announced a significant contract with the OCP Group for a major project at the Port of Safi. The project, valued at approximately 2.017 billion dirhams, involves the implementation of a bulk system and is slated for completion within 30 months from the effective date of the agreement. ZPMC, a state-owned enterprise listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, is renowned for its expertise in
The Court of Appeals in El Jadida has reduced Moroccan YouTuber Ilyas El Maliki's sentence to two months suspended. Initially, El Malki faced a four-month prison sentence following complaints from several Amazigh activists. El Malki is set to be released from El Jadida prison on Monday, having been detained since October 26. His detention followed orders from the public prosecution, which responded to the complaints by Amazigh activists and launched an investigation into the
Hakim Ziyech has hit back after Galatasaray terminated his contract, demanding the full release clause payment of 5.5 million euros, according to reports from Turkish media on Saturday. «A decision that shocked the team's management,» the reports stated. Ziyech had signed a one-and-a-half-year deal with Galatasaray at the beginning of the 2024-2025 season. However, he found himself largely sidelined, playing only 11 matches and clocking just 320 minutes, the Turkish media
On Thursday, a drone strike by the Royal Armed Forces targeted two all-terrain vehicles carrying approximately 20 members of the Polisario Front and Algerian personnel. According to a Moroccan security source, the attack resulted in one fatality—an Algerian lieutenant from the Béchar police force—and several injuries. The incident occurred in the Mridimate region, located west of Tindouf. This area is part of the Assa-Zag province, positioned in the buffer zone to the east
Nougat has long been a favorite in Morocco, cherished by generations of children. This beloved treat is widely enjoyed during end-of-year holidays or purchased in bulk for various occasions. Its origins trace back to ancient medicinal practices and were later refined through the expertise of Arab confectioners. In some Spanish regions, nougat has become a staple local product, reflecting its cultural and historical journey from early medicinal uses to its place in modern culinary traditions.
The Spanish National Police successfully dismantled a network that forged rental contracts to facilitate the obtaining of residence permits for Moroccans in the Canary Islands, resulting in the arrest of seven individuals. The network aimed to facilitate administrative procedures for citizens of Moroccan origin in Spain. According to the Spanish news agency EFE, investigations began a year ago after the discovery of cases of forgery in the residence records in the municipality of Ingenio. The
Morocco's 2023 energy report by ANRE highlights a 2.3% rise in electricity production to 42.38 TWh, with renewables contributing 21.7% due to advances in solar and wind energy. However, coal remains dominant at 64%, while hydropower declines amid water stress.
In a tragic accident, at least 69 people, including 25 from Mali, died when a boat carrying about 80 migrants on their way to Spain sank off the coast of Morocco. According to the Malian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, only 11 people were rescued from the accident. The incident occurred on December 19, and the ministry explained that it gathered information through communication with Mali's embassies in Morocco and Mauritania, as well as coordination with the victims' families and
Police in Rabat arrested three taxi drivers and an app-based driver following the emergence of a shocking video. The footage shows the taxi drivers chasing the app-based driver and forcing his car off the road. The incident occurred on Thursday near Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdallah Complex, at the entrance to the highway towards Casablanca. It nearly caused serious traffic accidents. This is not the first time taxi drivers in Morocco and app-based drivers have clashed. Earlier in December
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