Spain
Moroccans Lead in Acquiring Spanish Citizenship, Outpacing Other Nationalities
Once again this year, Moroccans are far ahead of all nationalities when it comes to obtaining Spanish citizenship.
Topic
Immigration
Morocco
Morocco Launches Regional School to Address Migrant Health and Well-being
Morocco is organizing a regional winter school on sexual and reproductive health, mental health and psychosocial support for migrants. The kingdom, through the National School of Public Health, is innovating and hopes to set an example in the region for the well-being of migrants during their migratory journey.
Morocco
Morocco Sees 25% Surge in Refugees and Asylum Seekers, UNHCR Reports
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Morocco (UNHCR) has registered a total of 9,756 refugees and asylum seekers in Morocco at the end of 2019. This confirms a 25% increase compared to 2018, when these populations were estimated at 7,775.
Morocco
Majority of Moroccan Expats Plan Permanent Return, Study Finds
Nearly 74% of Moroccans living abroad plan to return to live in Morocco one day, according to a study carried out by the site "ReKrute". However, this return is subject to several parameters related to the migrant’s social situation.
Spain
Spain's Migration Minister: Country Needs "Millions of Migrants" to Address Demographic Challenges
According to the Spanish Minister of Social Security, Inclusion and Migration, faced with the wave of migrants, the country will not be able to continue closing its borders. On the contrary, it is in great need of them.
Morocco
Morocco Faces Billions in Losses as Doctor Exodus Threatens Healthcare System
The British Medical journal has just published a rather worrying report on the migration of doctors and health executives. It would cost Morocco between 1.1 billion and 2.767 billion dirhams.
Morocco
Survey Reveals Demographic Trends of Moroccan Migrants: Young, Male, and Married
Moroccan migrants are mainly young married people, according to the preliminary results of the national survey on international migration carried out in 2018-2019 by the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
Morocco
Study Reveals Profile of Typical Moroccan Emigrant: Young, Male, and Seeking Opportunity
As part of a survey on international migration, the High Commission for Planning (HCP) has developed the typical profile of Moroccan migrants. They are mostly men aged 25 on average, single, who leave for higher education or to find a livelihood.
Belgium
Migrant Killed in Hit-and-Run on Belgian Highway, Suspected Attempt to Cross
A migrant was violently hit by a vehicle that fled the scene. This happened during the night from Friday to Saturday on the highway at the Bourgambray rest area in Belgium.
Morocco
Brain Drain: Thousands of Skilled Moroccan Professionals Migrate to France
Data on the migration of Moroccan executives is worrying the Ministry of Employment and Professional Integration.
Morocco
Morocco Sees Surge in Overseas Employment: 22,000 Workers Placed Abroad in 2019
22,000 Moroccan workers were hired in 2019 for overseas employment contracts.
Morocco
Visa Fraud Ring Busted: Woman Arrested for Scamming Moroccan Immigrants
Involved in a network of visa appointment falsification, a forger has just been arrested by the elements of the judicial police of Kenitra . She took advantage of the credulity of the victims by promising them immigration visas in exchange for thousands of dirhams.