In Morocco, one in three people over 50 had fewer children than they wanted, UNFPA finds

Two days ahead of World Population Day, Morocco’s High Commission for Planning (HCP) and the UNFPA unveiled striking data on fertility trends, both globally and nationally. The figures point to a steady decline, driven by a complex combination of social and economic factors.

Rabat : 30 ans de prison pour viol d'un mineur et tentative de meurtre

Lundi dernier, la Cour d'appel de Rabat a conclu le procès d'un homme dans la trentaine accusé d'avoir violé à plusieurs reprises un mineur et d'avoir tenté de le tuer, le condamnant à 30 ans de prison, selon Al-Akhbar. L'accusé, connu pour élever des chiens, a exploité la passion de l'enfant pour ce domaine afin l'attirer chez lui, où il l'a violé à six reprises sous la menace. Lorsque la victime a

Leila Benali : La transition énergétique au Maroc nécessite plus de 40 MM$

La ministre de la Transition énergétique et du développement durable, Leila Benali, a révélé que le Maroc avait besoin d'un investissement dépassant les 40 milliards de dollars au cours des cinq prochaines années, pour soutenir la transition énergétique et renforcer la connectivité électrique. Il s'agit en effet de mettre en œuvre de la stratégie énergétique nationale et augmenter la

Rabat court sentences man to 30 years for raping and attempting to kill minor

On Monday, the Court of Appeal in Rabat sentenced a man in his thirties, accused of repeatedly raping a minor and attempting to kill him, to 30 years in prison, reports Al-Akhbar. Regarding the details of the incident, the accused, known for raising dogs, exploited the child's passion for dogs to lure him to his home, where he violently raped him six times under threat. When the child attempted to defend himself on the seventh occasion, the accused tortured and beat him, even

«Akayeb Denya» : Between Darija and classical Arabic, Maati Kabbal tells stories that feel

«Akayeb Denya» is the latest Arabic-language short story collection by Maati Kabbal, published by La Croisée des Chemins in partnership with the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME). In this new work, the author explores what he describes as the «dictatorship of the heart», an emotional force that imposes its own imagined boundaries of belonging. The collection is distinguished by its deeply sensitive writing, inviting readers to reflect on the

Marrakech police detain migrant after assault on local official during public space clearance

Police Marrakech have arrested an undocumented migrant from sub-Saharan Africa after he assaulted a local authority official, during a public space clearance operation. According to the newspaper Assabah, the incident took place in the Prince Moulay Rachid passage, where the official was accompanying a local authority committee in a campaign targeting the illegal occupation of public spaces by street vendors. Sources reported that the assailant, who was among those

Morocco seeks over 40 billion dollars for energy transition and connectivity boost, says Minister

Leila Benali, Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, revealed that the country will need more than $40 billion in investment over the next five years to support its energy transition and strengthen electrical interconnection. This funding is part of efforts to implement Morocco’s national energy strategy and boost the share of renewables in electricity production. In an interview with Asharq on the sidelines of the OPEC conference in Vienna, Benali

Maroc : Israël nomme un attaché économique pour la première fois

Le ministère israélien de l'Économie et de l'industrie a annoncé, mercredi dernier, la nomination de dix nouveaux attachés économiques, dont un premier à être envoyé au Maroc. Selon des sources médiatiques hébreux, les responsables désignés prendront leurs fonctions l'été prochain. La mission économique au Maroc sera dirigée par Abihai Levin. Selon la même source, il aura

Israeli economy ministry appoints first economic attaché to Morocco

The Israeli Ministry of Economy and Industry announced on Wednesday the appointment of ten new economic attachés, including, for the first time, an attaché assigned to Morocco. According to Israeli media, the newly appointed officials will assume their roles next summer. The economic mission in Morocco will be led by Avichai Levin, who is expected to work on «strengthening economic ties between Morocco and Israel» and tapping into «the vast potential

«Akayeb Denya», nouveau recueil de nouvelles de Maati Kabbal

«Akayeb Denya» est le dernier recueil de nouvelles en langue arabe de Maati Kabbal, paru aux éditions La Croisée des chemins. En partenariat avec le Conseil de la communauté marocaine à l’étranger (CCME), ce nouvel opus «traduit» ce que l’écrivain considère être «la dictature du cœur», qui «dicte ses limites pour ainsi dire d’appartenance». L’ouvrage se distingue