Moroccan Students Face Legal Action Over Public Kiss Near School
24 November 2019
Elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of the Sidi Ifni region arrested two high school students for public indecency. They risk prison for a simple kiss.
Youth
Leaked Data Reveals Belgian Neo-Nazis Active on Defunct Extremist Forum
18 November 2019
Fascist and racist members were unmasked on Iron march, an online forum for neo-Nazis, which housed some 3,548 young users, including Belgians.
Diabetes Affects 10.6% of Adult Moroccans, Health Ministry Reports
16 November 2019
The number of Moroccans aged over 18 with diabetes has reached nearly 3 million people, or 10.6% of the population, according to a national survey on risk factors, Stepwise (…)
Morocco to Impose Import Tax on E-Cigarette Liquids, Raising Vaping Costs
15 November 2019
A price increase is looming for the electronic cigarette, with the introduction of a new import tax to increase the price of the liquids used by vaporizers.
Israeli Participation in Moroccan Youth Forum Sparks Controversy Amid Gaza Crisis
6 November 2019
Israelis will take part in the Mediterranean Young Leaders Forum, to be held from November 15 to 17 in Essaouira, despite popular protests and attempts to block their (…)
Alarming Video Exposes Drug Use Among Moroccan Students Near Schools
5 November 2019
A video widely circulated on Friday, October 31, 2019, showing several students using drugs, has shocked internet users. This scene, which is becoming more and more common in (…)
French Military Struggles to Attract Young Recruits Amid Low Interest
21 October 2019
The French army is having trouble meeting its recruitment needs. The reason is that few young people are responding to its call.
King Mohammed VI Urges Moroccan Banks to Boost SME Lending and Economic Growth
13 October 2019
In his traditional speech before the members of the two Houses of Parliament, King Mohammed VI on Friday recommended that banks simplify and facilitate credit access (…)
Morocco’s Youth Employment Initiative Boosts Job Prospects, BBC Reports
8 October 2019
In a report dedicated to the economy and development challenges in Morocco, broadcast on the program entitled "Morocco’s Economic Ambitions", the BBC highlighted the Moroccan (…)
French Embassy Funds Youth Support Projects in Morocco
6 October 2019
As part of the call for projects, "Support for youth in precarious situations", the youth projects launched on September 3 in Rabat will benefit from the support of the French (…)