Moroccan MPs Blast Ministers’ Chronic Absenteeism in Parliament
28 December 2019
The opposition deputies are dissatisfied with the members of El Othmani’s government. And for good reason, the absenteeism of which they have become accustomed.
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Moroccan Activist Arrested for Flag Insult and Territorial Integrity Charges
28 December 2019
For insulting the flag and attacking the territorial integrity, Abdelali Bahmad, a former member of the National Union of Moroccan Students (UNEM), was arrested on December 20. (…)
Student Sentenced for Coercing Minor to Steal from Father in Failed Europe Migration Plot
28 December 2019
A student was sentenced to a prison term by the criminal chamber of the Court of Appeal of Tanger, for abduction of a minor and aggravated theft.
Casablanca Taxi Drivers Urge Boycott of Bank Loans and New Vehicle Purchases
28 December 2019
Casablanca taxi drivers have called on citizens to boycott bank loans and the purchase of new vehicles due to loss of earnings.
Morocco Prepares to Repatriate Hundreds of ISIS Families from Turkey
28 December 2019
280 Moroccan women and 391 children could be repatriated from Turkey. Turkish and Moroccan authorities are coordinating the imminent return of jihadist families.
Morocco Unveils $38 Billion National Water Plan to Combat Drought Through 2050
28 December 2019
Morocco is counting on the 2020-2050 National Water Plan (PNE) to meet the water challenges over the next thirty years.
Moroccan MP Accused of Sexual Harassment, Sparks Government Scandal
28 December 2019
A scandal is hitting the El Othmani government head-on. The National Rally of Independents (RNI) and the Constitutional Union are at the heart of an accusation of sexual (…)
Bus Crashes into Cafe in Ait Melloul, Morocco, Causing Major Damage
28 December 2019
The worst was narrowly avoided on Thursday morning in Lakliaâ, in the vicinity of Aït Melloul. A bus that came out of nowhere rammed straight into a cafe, causing massive (…)
Johnny Hallyday’s Daughter Sparks Social Media Frenzy with Marrakech Vacation Photos
28 December 2019
A photo of Jade Hallyday is inflaming the web and eliciting hundreds of comments. On vacation in Marrakech with her mother Laeticia, the singer Johnny Hallyday’s daughter (…)
Alert: ’Skimming’ Scam Targets Moroccan ATMs, Banking Data at Risk
28 December 2019
"Skimming", the new bank card fraud, is in vogue at Moroccan ATMs. The DGSN and the banking supervision department are on alert and are calling on agencies to be extremely (…)