Terrorism Convict Dies by Suicide in Moroccan Prison
7 December 2023
Incarcerated at the local prison of Larache, an inmate has just taken his own life. He had been convicted in a case related to terrorism.
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Morocco Advances High-Speed Rail Project from Kénitra to Marrakech
7 December 2023
The project of the new high-speed line (LGV) connecting Kénitra to Marrakech, a key element of the fast connection between Tangier and Marrakech, has just received a boost.
Spain Investigates Alleged Schengen Visa Fraud at Moroccan Consulate
7 December 2023
The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an investigation into allegations of sale of Schengen visas to Moroccan citizens at the Spanish consulate in Nador. Many (…)
Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Morocco Due to Unruly Passenger
7 December 2023
An incident that occurred on Wednesday on a Ryanair flight from Dublin to Lanzarote forced the aircraft to divert to Agadir airport.
Muezzin Found Dead in Apparent Suicide at Mosque Near Marrakech
6 December 2023
Drama in the Marrakech region where a muezzin, who officiated in a douar, committed suicide. The reasons for this act are not yet known.
Major Real Estate Fraud Case Reopens in Northern Morocco, Implicating Notary and Officials
6 December 2023
Five years later, the Court of Appeal of Tétouan is reviving one of the biggest real estate scandals of recent years in the North of the Kingdom. A famous notary, his wife, as (…)
Moroccan Province Bans Watermelon Farming Amid Water Scarcity Crisis
6 December 2023
The drying up of water sources and the drop in the water table are pushing the governor of the province of Tinghir to ban the cultivation of watermelons on its territory. This (…)
Franco-Algerian Suspect in Moroccan Murder Case Arrested in Tangier
6 December 2023
A French national of Algerian origin, wanted nationally, was arrested by the Tangier police. He would be linked to a homicide case.
Morocco Shifts Satellite Contract from France to Israel, Boosting Defense Ties
6 December 2023
Morocco has chosen Israeli technology over French for the supply of its next observation satellite.
OECD Study Reveals Steep Decline in Moroccan Students’ Academic Performance
6 December 2023
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published the results of the 2022 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), revealing major (…)