Morocco: an ultraviolent gang attacked InDrive drivers The Rabat court of first instance will begin next Wednesday the examination of the case of the criminal network which targeted inDrive drivers in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. The members of this dangerous criminal network which sowed terror on the Bouznika-Témara, Rabat, Salé-Kénitra axis, are being prosecuted for various […]
The call of Moroccan Christians The Christian community in Morocco reiterated, on the occasion of the celebration of Christmas, its demand for the repeal of article 220 of the Penal Code and the decriminalization of proselytism. “We are convinced that you are currently giving priority to the reform of the Penal Code, in particular by […]
Orange Morocco under fire from critics Residents of Sala Al Jadida are complaining about an Orange Internet outage which has lasted for several days. Several customers of the Orange Telecom operator have reported interruptions in their fiber optic Internet connection. This outage had a significant impact on their daily and professional lives, especially for those […]
Between France and Morocco, Ayoub Bouaddi has decided The young Lille prodigy, Ayoub Bouaddi, would have chosen to wear the Atlas Lions jersey to the detriment of that of France. The player would have informed his decision to the Moroccan coach, Walid Regragui. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation is reportedly taking the necessary steps to […]
Marrakech suffocates The environmentalist movement “Maroc Environnement 2050” expresses serious concerns about the urban developments underway in Marrakech, in the run-up to the 2030 Football World Cup. The association calls for a complete overhaul of the transport system in order to prioritize sustainable mobility and improving the quality of life of residents. In a press […]
A ring and a “yes”: Sammy Mahdi and Nawal Farih get engaged The president of CD&V, Sammy Mahdi, announced on January 1 his engagement to Nawal Farihfederal deputy of Moroccan origin. The information was shared on Instagram, where he posted a black and white photo of the couple accompanied by an engagement ring. “Yes has […]
Moroccans flee after emergency landing in Malta A Turkish Airlines plane, coming from Istanbul to Marrakech, was forced to make an emergency landing at Luqa International Airport, Malta, on Wednesday. The incident was caused by a Moroccan passenger who fell ill. Taking advantage of the situation, several Moroccan passengers fled, triggering a vast search operation.
Morocco: New increase in cigarette prices New increase in the price of cigarettes in Morocco, mainly affecting entry-level, so-called “value” brands. Some packages see their price increase by 0.5 to 2 dirhams, while premium brands are mostly spared. This pricing policy is part of the reform of the Internal Consumption Tax (TIC) on cigarettes, aiming […]
Gas bottle in Morocco: towards a new surge in prices? The liberalization of butane gas prices continues in Morocco, not without worrying the most vulnerable households. After a first increase in May 2024, which brought the price of a 12 kg bottle to 50 dirhams, a further increase of 10 dirhams is expected. Mustapha Baitas, […]
Wave of promotion within the Moroccan police The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) revealed the number of police officers promoted for the 2024 financial year. No less than 10,393 police officers, including 466 women, have climbed the ranks of the hierarchy. This wave of promotions, which concerns 7,005 agents in uniform and 3,388 in […]