Italian Woman Rescued After Forced Marriage Attempt in Morocco
13 January 2020
Arrived in Marrakech for an arranged marriage, an Italian national found herself kidnapped by the host family, in inhuman conditions.
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Homeless Man Arrested in Agadir for Taxi Driver’s Murder, Police Say
13 January 2020
The prefectural police service of Agadir arrested an individual for his alleged involvement in the voluntary homicide of a taxi driver (2nd category).
Macron to Visit Morocco for $2.5 Billion High-Speed Rail Deal
13 January 2020
French President Emmanuel Macron is to make an official visit to Morocco on February 13. On the agenda, a possible signing of the contract for the high-speed rail line (TGV) (…)
King Mohammed VI to Appoint Members to Key Constitutional Councils
13 January 2020
King Mohammed VI is expected to appoint members to the two new constitutional bodies in the coming days, namely the Constitutional Council for Youth and Associative Work, and (…)
Moroccan Police Officer Charged in "Hamza mon bb" Blackmail Scandal
13 January 2020
A police officer is being prosecuted at liberty by the Marrakech Public Prosecutor’s Office for his alleged involvement in the "Hamza mon bb" case.
Polisario Front Condemns Gambia’s New Consulate in Western Sahara, Escalating Tensions with Morocco
13 January 2020
The "Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR)" condemns the opening of a Gambian consular representation in Dakhla. It describes this decision as a "flagrant aggression".
Father of Seven Found Dead in Al-Hoceima Home, Suicide Suspected
13 January 2020
A father of 7 children committed suicide on Saturday, January 11, in his home in Al Hoceima. The reasons for this tragedy are still unknown.
MBC5 Host Returns After Clearing Name in ’Hamza Mon BB’ Scandal
13 January 2020
The "Hamza mon bb" account continues to claim victims among the stars of the small screen. Meriem Saïd, a host on the MBC5 channel, has just resumed her post, after being (…)
Moroccan Police Seize 311 kg of Cannabis in Goulmima Drug Bust
13 January 2020
A utility vehicle loaded with 311 kilograms of kif and 25 kilograms of powdered tobacco was seized on Thursday morning by the judicial police in the city of Goulmima. The (…)
Moroccan Activist Sentenced to 2 Years for Flag Insult on Facebook
12 January 2020
Abdelali Bamad, 35, was sentenced to two years in prison for "insulting the national flag and the symbol of the State". This is the verdict handed down by the court of first (…)