Morocco
Moroccan Diaspora Surpasses 5 Million, Majority in Europe, Study Finds
The High Commission for Planning (HCP) has published the final report of the results of the first phase of the 2018-2019 international migration survey.
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Investigation
Sport
Moroccan Basketball Federation Under Investigation for $3 Million Embezzlement
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Hassan Abyaba, filed a complaint against the former board of the Royal Moroccan Basketball Federation (FRMBB) to denounce cases of embezzlement. The National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) is conducting an investigation.
Morocco
Moroccan Man Presumed Dead for 10 Years Reappears, Sparking Investigation
The dissemination of a video on social networks showing an individual who recounts the story of his brother Benaissa Q. who died and was buried in 2007 in the commune of Rmilat near Sidi Kacem but living ten years later has led to the opening of a judicial investigation.
Morocco
Young Man Dies After Seizure in Casablanca Police Custody, Investigation Launched
A young man lost his life following a placement in police custody at the Sidi Bernoussi police station in Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco's Population Aging as Fertility Rates Drop and Life Expectancy Rises
The latest report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) that has just been published highlights the aging of the Moroccan population. The decline in fertility and the life expectancy of Moroccans, which is now 77 years, are among the causes of this situation.
Morocco
DGSN Debunks Viral Video of Highway Crime, Arrests Suspect for Spreading Misinformation
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) acted "with great seriousness" regarding a video posted on social media showing individuals setting up roadblocks on a highway. The comment accompanying the video suggests that it is a criminal network that exposes highway users Casablanca -Marrakech to theft.
Morocco
Police Arrest Two in Baccalaureate Exam Cheating Scheme Using Smuggled Tech
The Berkane police arrested two people on Wednesday who were allegedly involved in a case of possession and trafficking of foreign computer equipment. These are materials intended for exam fraud.
Morocco
Morocco's Competition Council Finds Evidence of Fuel Price Fixing by Oil Companies
The investigation into the alleged cartel of fuel distributors has been completed, and the Competition Council has sent its final grievances to the Groupement des Pétroliers du Maroc (GPM) and the 9 operators concerned.
Belgium
Family Sues Colruyt Supermarket After Employee Dies from COVID-19
Mohammed Nahi , 32, an employee of the Colruyt store in Forest, died from covid-19. His family filed a complaint with the Brussels public prosecutor’s office against the company.
Morocco
Morocco Rises to 57th Most Powerful Country Globally, Leads Maghreb Region
Morocco is ranked 57th most powerful country in the world, gaining four places compared to last year. This is what the US News and World Report 2020 indicates in its latest ranking of the 80 most powerful countries.
Morocco
Moroccan Police Inspector Arrested in Drug Trafficking Corruption Probe
Serving at the regional police station in El Marsa in Laâyoune , a police inspector was arrested on Wednesday by elements of the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ). The inspector would be indicted in a corruption case.
Morocco
Deadly Truck Crash in El Hajeb, Morocco Kills Six, Injures Two
A traffic accident occurred on Mohammed V Avenue in El Hajeb . According to the authorities, six people were killed and two others were injured to varying degrees.