Moroccan Immigrant Killed by Gunshot at Greek-Turkish Border Crossing
22 March 2020
Adil Ghazzal, a 30-year-old Moroccan immigrant, died from a gunshot to the head after attempting to cross the Greek-Turkish border to reach Europe.
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Morocco Suspends All Train Services to Combat COVID-19 Spread
22 March 2020
Faced with the COVID-19 epidemic, the National Railway Office (ONCF) has decided to suspend its trains from Monday, March 23 at 11:59 p.m.
Senegal Charters Flight to Repatriate Citizens Stranded in Morocco Amid COVID-19 Travel Ban
22 March 2020
Senegal has chartered a special flight for the repatriation of its nationals blocked in Morocco due to the measures taken by the authorities to counter the COVID-19 epidemic, (…)
Illegal Shisha Cafe Raided in Casablanca Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
22 March 2020
A shisha cafe owner continued to operate, despite Morocco’s decision to close all these establishments in order to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The local authorities of (…)
Coronavirus Hotspots: Rabat and Casablanca Lead Morocco’s Case Count
22 March 2020
The regional distribution of confirmed coronavirus cases places the cities of Rabat and Casablanca at the top of the list. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Health (…)
7,000-Year-Old Human Meal Discovered in Moroccan Cave Near Casablanca
22 March 2020
Scientists have discovered a 7,000-year-old human meal in a cave in Casablanca.
Morocco Arrests 18 for Spreading COVID-19 Misinformation, Including YouTuber and Preacher
22 March 2020
Eighteen people have been arrested for spreading false information about COVID-19.
Morocco Stockpiles Chloroquine Drug for Potential COVID-19 Treatment
21 March 2020
In the eyes of the Moroccan authorities, chloroquine could be a cure for the coronavirus. The Ministry of Health has purchased stocks of nivaquine, an antimalarial drug based (…)
PSA Halts Production at Morocco Plant Amid Coronavirus Spread
21 March 2020
After suspending all its plants located in Europe, the French automaker PSA decided on Thursday, March 19, to shut down its Kenitra plant, due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Casablanca Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fatal Robbery Attempt
20 March 2020
A young man in his thirties was sentenced to 20 years in prison. This verdict was handed down by the criminal chamber of the Casablanca Court of Appeal. He is accused and (…)