Hassan Tazi back in court The appeal trial of the cosmetic surgeon Hassan Tazi and his co-defendants will open next week before the Casablanca Court of Appeal. The famous surgeon was sentenced on May 3 by the Casablanca Court of First Instance to 3 years in prison, two of which were firm and one of […]
Moroccan Sahara: American recognition “is nothing but a hoax” Nearly four years later, the American recognition of the Moroccanness of the Sahara in exchange for the normalization of diplomatic relations between Morocco and Israel continues to be the subject of criticism. “In Morocco, there was a deception on the part of the Americans when President […]
Mohammedia: investigation into the murder of an MRE entrepreneur A young real estate developer, around thirty, was found dead in front of his house in Mohammedia. An investigation has been opened to elucidate this murder. According to AssabahThe victim, originally from Beni Mellal, is said to be an MRE from Spain who returned to Morocco […]
Morocco to acquire 20 new stations The National Railways Office (ONCF) is planning the construction of 20 new stations for rapid regional trains (RER), in preparation for the 2030 World Cup. These new stations will be built in the region of Casablanca-Settat (10), Rabat-Salé-Kénitra (8) and Marrakech-Safi (2). This vast project is part of the […]
A new battle pits Morocco against Algeria Morocco and Algeria are competing for the position of vice-president of the African Union (AU). The battle promises to be tough. Asked to comment on the battle between Morocco and Algeria over the position of vice-president of the African Union in “La Semaine de JA” on RFI, François […]
The failure of education in Morocco: is the French language to blame? Many experts and stakeholders attribute the failure of the education system in Morocco to the decline of the French language, calling for the adoption of English to change the situation. The debate over abandoning French in favor of English comes up every year […]
Azrou hostel at the heart of a scandal The services of the royal gendarmerie of the city of Azrou, in the province of Ifrane, arrested around ten people in connection with a case of corruption, adultery and public drunkenness in the region of Ben Smim. It all started with information received by the gendarmes about […]
Morocco: Northern cities are emptying of tourists The many tourists who visited the coastal cities of northern Morocco during the summer season are gradually returning to their cities of residence. Life is beginning to return to normal in these Moroccan cities. “At the end of August, we see a significant drop in the number of […]
Morocco: the end of prison for certain crimes In Morocco, the introduction of alternative sentences instead of pretrial detention is now a reality. Published in the latest Official Journal (No. 7328), dated August 22, 2024, Law No. 43.22 on alternative sentences has officially come into force. Law No. 43.22 on alternative penalties not only excludes […]
Moroccans shun watermelon Despite the drop in watermelon prices recorded in recent days, demand remains low, much to the dismay of traders at the Casablanca wholesale market. Currently, “the price of a watermelon varies between 100 and 150 dirhams,” but consumers are not stocking up, complains Najib, a seller at the Casablanca wholesale market. In […]