Moroccan City Mohammedia Left Without Mayor After Court Overturns Election
19 October 2019
A new crisis within the Mohammedia Council. The city is once again without a president, following a court decision.
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Morocco Simplifies Birth Registration Process with New Paternity Recognition Rules
19 October 2019
A new circular from the Ministry of the Interior to the Walis and Governors of the Prefectures and Provinces in Morocco aims to support the declaration of birth by a document (…)
Morocco Joins International Effort to Launch Climate-Monitoring Nanosatellites
19 October 2019
Successful launch of three "university nanosatellites", including a Moroccan satellite. The announcement was made by the British foundation, KSF Space, which was delighted with (…)
Suspect Arrested in Fqih Ben Saleh for Attempted Kidnapping and Drug Possession
19 October 2019
The elements of the judicial police from the provincial district of the Fqih Ben Saleh police proceeded, at the beginning of the week, to the arrest of an individual with (…)
Armed Suspect Subdued in Témara After Threatening Citizens and Police
19 October 2019
The speed of the security services of Témara once again made it possible to avoid a tragedy on Wednesday, October 16. An armed and unleashed criminal caused a state of panic (…)
Morocco Expels Danish Activists En Route to Western Sahara
19 October 2019
Two Danish activists who were to travel to the Sahara were expelled last Thursday by the Moroccan police. Contacted by phone, one of them confirmed the facts to the EFE.
Morocco to Recruit Over 7,700 Police Officers in Nationwide Exam
19 October 2019
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is launching a competition for the recruitment of 7,708 police officers of different ranks. This recruitment will take place (…)
Imam Arrested in Agadir for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors at Mosque
19 October 2019
Accused of sexual abuse, an imam serving in a mosque in the douar of Aït Ibrahim under the commune of Sidi Bouali, in Tiznit, appeared before the Court of Appeal of Agadir.
Transavia Flight Forced to Return After Passenger Attempts to Open Emergency Exit
18 October 2019
An incident occurred on Friday, October 18 at 6:45 am on flight TO3010 to Marrakech. After arresting the passenger, the airline Transavia explains that it has filed a complaint.
Moroccan-Italian Man Confesses to Shocking Murder in Turin, Cites Victim’s Happiness as Motive
18 October 2019
The confessions of Saïd Mechaquat, a Moroccan national who murdered a 34-year-old Italian citizen in public, shocked public opinion, following the release of the video on (…)