The renowned journalist and television host, Ali Hassan, passed away this Monday morning at the age of 80. A towering presence in Moroccan television, Hassan was celebrated across generations for his iconic weekly show, «Cinéma du jeudi», which he hosted on RTM from 1991 to 2003. Born in Midelt in 1945, and originally named Mohamed El Ouali, he embarked on his broadcasting journey with the former TVM in 1964, mastering both radio and television. His career began with
In a recent report submitted to the United Nations General Assembly, Secretary-General António Guterres provided an update on the Western Sahara situation, covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. This seven-page document, obtained by our editorial team, highlights in paragraph 7 that the region «remained marked by tensions and low-intensity hostilities between Morocco and the Polisario Front». Guterres further detailed that «most of the gunfire
A 28-year-old man was arrested on Sunday evening in Casablanca for threatening to commit a crime against people at the Al-Andalous mosque in the Anassi neighborhood. Displaying signs of mental disease, the individual was identified following an investigation into a video documenting the incident from inside the place of worship. According to security sources, the suspect was recently admitted to a psychiatric facility. On the prosecutor's orders, he was placed in the mental health and
With an impressive 234,000 tons, Morocco dominates the cobalt consumption landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, accounting for a staggering 91% of the total. According to the latest IndexBox report, Morocco's market share is substantial, valued at 1.9 billion dollars (approximately 17.02 billion dirhams). Oman trails behind, holding the second spot with a market value of 525 million dollars. On a per capita basis, the disparity between Morocco and other regional
After years of waiting and correspondence from the victims' families, a French language teacher in Beni Tadjit has been imprisoned to serve a final sentence of three years in prison. He was convicted of sexually assaulting a number of his underage female students, despite remaining free even after the initial, appellate, and supreme court rulings upheld the sentence.
With the inauguration of the first oncology and nuclear medicine center in Nador, a multidisciplinary hospital, and the international oncology center in Oujda, Akdital has recently launched three healthcare facilities to enhance medical services in the Oriental region. The Private Hospital of Oujda, boasting a capacity of 121 beds, offers «a comprehensive range of medical and surgical specialties», according to a statement. The facility features a critical care unit (with 12
Yesterday morning, the Royal Gendarmerie in Ain Aouda brought a father and his daughter before the public prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Rabat. They are suspected of engaging in an incestuous relationship that led to the birth of six children. The shocking case surfaced when a 20-year-old woman, born from the illicit union between the father and his daughter, filed a complaint with the public prosecutor. Her complaint arose from difficulties she encountered in obtaining marriage
On Sunday, August 24, Moroccan authorities in Dakhla expelled two foreign nationals: an American and a Portuguese woman. Both were affiliated with the Washington-based NGO, «International Nonviolence Organization». The pair arrived in Dakhla on Friday, August 22, with the mission of «assessing the human rights situation on the ground». During their two-day visit, they engaged with members of the CODESA (Collective of Human Rights Defenders in Western Sahara), an
This week, French authorities apprehended a Moroccan driver in Lorraine after discovering 253 kilograms of cannabis resin in a utility truck registered in Spain. The 43-year-old, who holds a Spanish residence permit, was presented before the judicial court in Nancy on Friday. The court has ordered his detention until his trial, which is scheduled for October 1st. On Saturday, French media outlets reported that the arrest occurred last Wednesday on the A31 highway during a checkpoint at the
Under the directive of King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan extended a warm welcome to the Al-Quds children participating in the 16th edition of the summer camps, organized by the Bayt Mal Al-Qods Acharif Agency, at the Royal Palace in Tetouan on Monday. This gesture underscores the monarch's steadfast support for the Holy City and its people. This initiative bolsters the Agency's efforts, which are focused on aiding Al-Quds and its residents through impactful projects, especially