Morocco
Moroccan Man Dies from Mosquito-Borne Illness Contracted in Ivory Coast
A Moroccan in his thirties died this week in Fès from apparently malaise caused by a mosquito bite during his stay in Côte d’Ivoire.
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Morocco
Moroccan Woman Dies After Violent Exorcism Ritual, Authorities Investigate
Witchcraft and exorcism have killed again in Morocco. This is what just happened with the death of a young woman whose family called on an exorcist to drive out the devil and the jinns.
Morocco
Moroccan Woman Sentenced to 5 Years for Newborn's Death in Casablanca
The Criminal Chamber at the Casablanca Court of Appeal has sentenced a young single mother to 5 years of criminal detention for the murder of her newborn.
Morocco
Morocco to Build $1 Billion Atlantic Port in Dakhla by 2030
As part of the national port strategy for 2030, the Ministry of Equipment, Transport, Logistics and Water plans to build one of the largest ports in the Kingdom.
Morocco
Morocco's National Electricity and Water Office Hit by Multi-Million Dirham Embezzlement Scandal
A case of fraud and misappropriation of funds is affecting the National Office of Electricity and Water (ONEE). Several million dirhams would have been embezzled by a former employee of the institution.
Morocco
Fake Cocaine Ring Busted in Northern Morocco, Linked to Spanish Enclave
A cocaine trafficking network was dismantled by the judicial police and the Royal Gendarmerie of Nador, on Tuesday, September 3. The members of the cell had managed to flood the city with fake white drugs.
Morocco
Flight Attendant Faces Charges After Altercation with Police Over Dress Code at Casablanca Court
An altercation broke out last week at the Court of First Instance in Casablanca between a flight attendant and a police officer, who had denied her access because of her outfit deemed too daring. The young woman would have reacted in a very aggressive way by attacking the police institution and physically assaulting the police officer.
Morocco
Moroccan Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Stealing Sandals from Mosque
For having stolen a pair of sandals in a mosque, an individual was sentenced to one year in prison with a fine of 500 dirhams.
Morocco
Moroccan Runner Expelled from Spanish Club After Repeated Shoplifting Arrests
The Moroccan athlete, Jaouad Tougane, is a real recidivist. A lover of electronic products, he has been arrested several times for thefts in shopping centers in Valencia, in eastern Spain.
Spain
Spanish Pedophile Ring Trial: Moroccan Suspect Faces 710-Year Sentence for Child Exploitation
More than 103 children, including Moroccans, were exploited by a criminal network of seven people. The Spanish justice system has demanded a sentence of 6,317 years in prison against the accused, including 710 years for a Moroccan named Younes.
Morocco
King Mohammed VI Returns to Morocco, Poised for Major Economic Reforms
King Mohammed VI has been in Morocco since Sunday, September 2 in the evening. The Sovereign had made a private trip to Libreville, before joining Paris for a short stay.
Morocco
Moroccan Journalist Arrested on Abortion and Morality Charges, Sparking Controversy
The journalist at the daily Akhbar Al Yaoum, Hajar Raissouni, was taken into custody by the judicial police elements on Saturday, August 31, for a dark affair of corruption, clandestine abortion and extramarital sex.