Morocco
Body Found Near Railway Tracks in Fez, Morocco; Murder Investigation Launched
The body of a man was found lying next to the railway tracks, located near Zalilak.
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Morocco
Security Guard Arrested After Tear Gas Incident at Fez Shopping Center
A private security guard in a commercial complex in Fez was arrested on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He is accused of his alleged involvement in a physical assault using tear gas.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Seize 650kg of Cannabis in High-Stakes Agadir Drug Bust
A drug trafficking operation was thwarted on Saturday, December 14 in Agadir, resulting in the seizure of 650 kg of cannabis resin (chira).
Sport
Moroccan MMA Fighter Overwhelmed by Senegalese Challenger in Dakar Debut
In Dakar, the Moroccan boxer Sofiane Boukichou very early on bowed to his less experienced Senegalese opponent during the first ARES Fighting evening organized on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Sport
Moroccan Midfielder Belhanda Nets Third Goal for Galatasaray Amid Club Tensions
The Moroccan international, in disgrace with the officials of his club, scored his 3rd goal of the season with Galatasaray on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Sport
Arsenal Star Özil Sparks China Backlash Over Uyghur Muslim Comments
The German international of Turkish origin, Mesut Özil, has strongly condemned the repression of the Muslim minority in China. He thus provoked the anger of the authorities and the disappointment of Chinese viewers, resulting in the withdrawal of the broadcast of the English Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City from the Chinese public channel CCTV.
Morocco
Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow and Strong Winds to Multiple Moroccan Provinces
Snow (1,300 m) and sometimes strong gusts of wind, at the orange level, are expected on Monday, December 16 and Tuesday, December 17 in several prefectures and provinces of the Kingdom, warns the National Meteorology Directorate (DMN).
Sport
Ugandan Soccer Star Missing: Wydad Defender Vanishes After International Duty
The Ugandan central defender of Wydad de Casablanca, Murshid Juuko, is still missing. He has not given any sign of life for a month.
France
Man Dies After Taser Use in Paris Suburb; Suspect Allegedly Armed and Advocating Terrorism
A man died on Thursday, December 12, in Les Lilas (Seine-Saint Denis) from a heart attack, after receiving Taser discharges. Armed with a knife, he was advocating terrorism.
Morocco
Electricity Price Hike Sparks Protests in Rabat as Residents Decry Complex Billing
Households are grumbling against the rise in electricity prices in Rabat . A demonstration is planned for this purpose in the very near future.
Morocco
Casablanca Ranks 49th in Global Study of Most Welcoming Cities
Casablanca has been ranked the 49th most welcoming city in the world. It is the largest city in Morocco and the most populous with over 3.3 million inhabitants.
Morocco
Massive 20-Foot Waves to Batter Morocco's Atlantic Coast, Warns Meteorology Agency
Waves up to 4 to 6 meters high and periods of 14 to 19 seconds will hit the Atlantic coasts between Larache and Tantan on Monday, according to the National Meteorology Directorate (DMN).