Massive Drug Bust in Morocco: 7 Tons Seized, 3 Arrested in Casablanca
5 May 2020
Three individuals were arrested yesterday, Monday, in Casablanca, with 7.228 tons of drugs destined for international trafficking.
Morocco
Teen Fatally Stabbed in Mohammedia Over Music Volume Dispute
5 May 2020
A 19-year-old man was killed last Monday in Mohammedia, stabbed because he refused to lower the volume of the music he was listening to. Annoyed by this noise pollution, his (…)
OECD Studies Morocco’s COVID-19 Response in Comparative MENA Analysis
5 May 2020
The Moroccan experience in the fight against coronavirus is the subject of two studies conducted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). A first (…)
Moroccan Soccer Star Arrested for Violating COVID-19 Emergency Measures
5 May 2020
The lateral defender of the Wydad of Casablanca, Mohamed Ennahiri, was arrested last Sunday in El Jadida, along with his fiancée, for violating the state of health emergency.
Moroccan Prince Criticizes Kingdom’s COVID-19 Response Despite Early Success
5 May 2020
Prince Moulay Hicham, cousin of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, takes a critical look at the kingdom’s handling of the health crisis. While observing the impacts of the pandemic (…)
Morocco Swelters as Heat Wave Pushes Temperatures Past 40°C (104°F)
5 May 2020
The heat wave that has been affecting several regions of Morocco for a few days continues with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees.
Morocco Reports Nearly 400 Child COVID-19 Cases, Including One Fatality
5 May 2020
Covid-19 also affects children and can also be fatal to them. Since the start of the epidemic in Morocco, nearly 400 children have been affected by the virus, including one death.
Moroccan Police Seize Over 1 Ton of Hashish in Major Drug Bust Near Taza
5 May 2020
The elements of the prefectural service of the judicial police of Fez proceeded, on Saturday, May 2, to the arrest of two individuals aged 44 and 23, for their alleged links (…)
Morocco Education Ministry Denies Rumors of Exam Postponement for Elite School Prep Students
5 May 2020
The Ministry of National Education has denied the publication of a new press release regarding the postponement of exams for students in preparatory classes for the grandes écoles.
Moroccan Scientists Advance Exoplanet Research Using James Webb Telescope
5 May 2020
A team of researchers from the Cadi Ayyad University (UCA) in Marrakech has just taken an "important new step" in research on the characterization of the atmospheres of (…)