Morocco
Unemployment Fuels Rise in Child Marriage Requests in Morocco, Minister Reports
The Minister of Justice, Mohamed Benabdelkader , announced in Parliament that 98% of requests for child marriages are filed by unemployed individuals.
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France
Pamela Anderson Weds Film Producer Jon Peters in Secret Malibu Ceremony
Pamela Anderson married, on Monday, January 20, one of her ex-partners from thirty years ago, film producer Jon Peters, in the utmost secrecy. This marriage comes six months after her separation from the Franco-Moroccan international, Adil Rami.
Morocco
Casablanca Launches Massive Stray Animal Sterilization Program, Targeting Over 6,500 Dogs and Cats
The committee in charge of the fight against pests and stray animals in Casablanca has captured more than 6,000 dogs and 551 stray cats for sterilization during the period from January to December 2019.
Sport
Moroccan Soccer Fan Found Dead After Match, Sparking Investigation
A supporter of Raja de Casablanca was found dead in the village of Taourirt, after attending an RSB-Raja match.
France
Sébastien Desabre Returns as Wydad Casablanca Coach, Replacing Fired Manojlovic
Wydad Casablanca has presented its new coach, the Frenchman, Sébastien Desabre. He replaces the Serb, Zoran Manojlovic, who was fired a few days earlier.
Morocco
Tangier Police Arrest Night Watchman for Brutal Assault on Child's Face
The night watchman who disfigured a child in Tangier was arrested by the elements of the Tangier prefectural service, after viewing the video.
France
Scientists Solve Mystery of Global Hums: Earth, Not UFOs, the Source
French scientists have looked into the origin of strange hums heard instantly in several parts of the world, including Morocco . They found an explanation.
Morocco
Moroccan Prime Minister to Face Parliament on Anti-Corruption Efforts
The head of the Executive, Saâdeddine El Othmani , was expected, next Tuesday, January 21, in Parliament to explain the government’s efforts in the effective fight against corruption.
Morocco
Moroccan Teen's Trial for Alleged Royal Insult Postponed to March
The appeal trial of the young high school student Ayoub Mahfoud, sentenced to three years in prison at first instance, has been postponed.
France
Climate Change Threatens 80% of Morocco's Water Resources by 2050, EU Official Warns
European MP Gilles Pargneaux, during a program on the Moroccan news channel Medi1 Tv, reported the loss of 80% of Moroccan water resources within 25 years, according to forecasts.
Morocco
Moroccan Households Express Growing Pessimism Over Economy and Living Standards, Survey Finds
A survey, published this Monday, January 20 by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), shows a flagrant pessimism of Moroccan households in 2019, in the face of unemployment, the cost of living and their savings capacity.
Sport
FIFA President to Visit Morocco for African Football Development Summit
The President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, will make a working visit to Morocco on February 1st.