Tragic Storm in Italy: Two Moroccan Sisters Killed by Falling Tree at Campsite
31 August 2020
A tragic accident occurred on Sunday morning in a holiday camp in Marina di Massa, Italy. Two Moroccan sisters died crushed by the fall of a tree.
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Moroccan Police Launch Investigation into Officer’s Road Rage Incident
31 August 2020
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has decided to open an investigation following the publication of a video of a dispute that resulted in material damage.
Moroccan Police Clash with Crowds Defying COVID Restrictions During Ashura Celebrations
31 August 2020
During the Ashura festivities on Saturday, many Moroccans violated the health measures enacted to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the kingdom. Yet the authorities had (…)
WHO Warns Against School Reopenings as Morocco Faces COVID-19 Surge
31 August 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) is warning against reopening schools in countries with high rates of coronavirus infections. This call is all the more worrying as the start (…)
Truck Driver and Assistant Arrested in Casablanca with 10,500 Rivotril Tablets
31 August 2020
A truck driver and his assistant were arrested on Friday in Casablanca. They are accused of being linked to a criminal network involved in drug and psychotropic trafficking.
Morocco Accelerates Unified Social Register to Aid Low-Income Households by Year-End
30 August 2020
The government is working to quickly complete the file concerning the census of low-income households as part of the granting of public support programs. This important social (…)
Morocco’s Private School Enrollment Crisis: Parents Seek Alternatives as New Term Looms
30 August 2020
Parents and private schools have not yet found a compromise on the model of courses to be adopted and the registration procedures. Pending a decision, some parents have chosen (…)
Moroccan Bank Reimburses Customers After Online Fraud Drains Accounts
30 August 2020
Several CIH Bank accounts in Morocco have been drained through an unsecured website. Faced with customer complaints, the bank not only closed the site that allowed these (…)
Moroccan City of Meknes Rocked by 5 Deaths in 8 Days, Including Suicides and Homicides
30 August 2020
The Moroccan city of Meknes is living to the rhythm of suicides and homicides. In just over a week, five lives were lost in five different neighborhoods of the city.
Rabat Police Officer Arrested in Corruption and Blackmail Sting
30 August 2020
A police officer was taken into custody at the disposal of the Rabat prosecutor’s office. He is suspected of involvement in a case of corruption and blackmail.