Morocco
Violent Assault Sparks Safety Concerns for Moroccan Carpooling App Users
The Moroccan police are investigating a violent incident in Rabat involving a carpooling app, Indrive, and a student.
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Students
Spain
Mocro Maffia Link Emerges in Costa del Sol Murder of Dutch Student
The Spanish police are continuing their investigation into the murder of a young Dutchman on the Costa del Sol, which occurred on the night of December 6 to 7, 2024. A third suspect, a woman believed to be close to the Mocro Maffia, has just been arrested.
France
Morocco Leads in Foreign Student Enrollment at French Universities, Campus France Reports
As in recent years, Morocco maintains its position at the top of the ranking of countries of origin for foreign students enrolled in French higher education.
Morocco
Controversial Song Sparks Legal Action Over Portrayal of Moroccan Women Students
Artist Cheb Imran, author of the song "Bnat Al-Jamiaa" (The girls of the university), is the subject of a complaint filed with the competent judicial authorities. The plaintiff, a university professor, believes that this song undermines the image of the Moroccan woman in general and female students in particular.
Morocco
British University Official Linked to Morocco-Based Financial Scandal
Financial scandal at the University of Greater Manchester. A senior official at the British institution is said to be involved in a case of embezzlement and unexplained financial flows to a company based in Morocco.
France
Moroccan Students in France Protest Delays in Residence Permit Processing
The Solidary Community of the Lands of the East (CSTE) recently demonstrated in front of the prefecture of Colmar to demand an acceleration of the issuance of residence permits to foreign students, including Moroccans.
Morocco
Commuters Face Long Waits, Tensions at Temara-Rabat Taxi Stations
Many civil servants, employees and students or any other category find themselves stuck every day at the various taxi stations in the city of Temara, dedicated to transporting citizens to the capital Rabat.
Spain
Homeless Moroccan Student Excels in Spanish Vocational Program Despite Challenges
Mohamed, a 22-year-old Moroccan, is eking out a living in Spain. Arrived in Catalonia two years ago, the young homeless man has managed, not without difficulty, to enroll in the first year of vocational studies in mechanics at the INS de Llobregat de L’Hospitalet.
France
French Minister Faces Pushback on Proposed University Veil Ban
During the show hosted by David Pujadas on TF1 and LCI, Lilia Bouziane, a veiled student, had an intense exchange with French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau, who is considering banning the Islamic veil at universities.
Morocco
15-Year-Old Sentenced to 15 Years for Student's Murder in Morocco
The court of first instance in Tangier has sentenced Hajar, the 15-year-old minor, to 15 years in prison for the murder of Anouar Othmani , the student found dead in his apartment two years ago.
Morocco
Taxi Drivers Block Student Bus in Casablanca, Sparking Outrage
Activists on social networks have expressed their outrage at the behavior of taxi drivers who blocked the road to a bus transporting female students from the Faculty of Law of Ain Chock in Casablanca to Médiouna. They call on the competent authorities to put an end to this anarchy.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 76th Globally in English Proficiency, Study Finds
Morocco stagnates in 76th place in the global ranking of English proficiency established by the Swiss organization "Education First". Despite a slight improvement in its score, from 478 to 479, the country’s level remains "weak".