Kenza, a tortured maid: the judgment arouses indignation Human rights defenders criticize the verdict handed down by the court of first instance in the city of Benslimane in the case of Kenza, the 27-year-old cleaning lady from Sidi Hajjaj in Settat, who accused her employees of exploiting, torturing and enslaving her. Found guilty of identity […]
Dounia Batma: we know her release date from prison Sentenced to one year in prison in the “Hamza Mon Bb” case, Moroccan artist Dounia Batma is due to be released in January 2025 after his request for a royal pardon was reportedly unsuccessful. Accused of electronic defamation and disclosure on social networks of personal information […]
Recognition of the Moroccan Sahara: what does France gain? French recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara is not without interest. What would France gain? At the end of July, France officially recognized the Moroccanness of the Sahara. In a message addressed to King Mohammed VI commemorating the 25th anniversary of his enthronement, French President […]
Morocco, 2nd best country in Africa Morocco appears in the world ranking “Best Countries Rankings 2024” established by an American magazine. The kingdom has risen to 2nd place in the ranking of African countries in terms of quality of life, “Best Countries Rankings 2024”, established by the American magazine US News & World Report. With […]
Morocco: American missiles for F-16 planes Morocco plans to acquire American missiles for its F-16 aircraft, in order to strengthen its armament and the security of its territory, while contributing to regional stability. Forty AGM-154C Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW) missiles. These are the high-tech missiles that Morocco plans to purchase for its F-16 aircraft […]
Torrential rains in Morocco: bridges collapse and residents evacuated Residents of Tata province faced a difficult night due to torrential rains that causedmajor floodsThe General Directorate of Meteorology had previously issued a red alert, warning of thunderstorms accompanied by hail and strong gusts of wind. These exceptional rainfalls caused the Tata River to overflow, taking […]
Investigation in Marrakech after tourist’s complaint against taxi driver Authorities have opened an investigation after a foreign tourist filed a complaint of fraud against a taxi driver working at Marrakech airport. According to the local news site Kech24The individual was summoned this week to explain the strange rate applied to the tourist.
Morocco: Six years in prison for the rape of a foreign tourist The courts have delivered their verdict in the case of the rape of a foreign tourist that occurred in Rabat last November. The two men involved were sentenced to six years in prison. The main accused, head of a water sports association, was […]
Morocco: Ecology Minister Criticized for Purchasing Diesel Cars The Minister for Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, finds herself at the heart of a new controversy linked to theacquisition of new company carsNot only are they criticized for being very expensive, but some also run on diesel. This car acquisition affair comes after an […]
Morocco: Frenchman arrested for murder in Ifrane A French national was arrested this Friday in Ifrane on the basis of information transmitted by the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST). The man was actively wanted under an international arrest warrant issued by the French authorities.