Amnesty International accuse Israël de commettre un génocide à Gaza

Le dernier rapport d'Amnesty International accuse Israël de commettre un génocide contre les Palestiniens à Gaza, citant des meurtres, des déplacements et des conditions inhumaines dans le cadre d'actions délibérées pour détruire la population. Les conclusions, basées sur des recherches et des preuves approfondies, avertissent également que les États fournissant des armes à Israël risquent de se rendre

Amnesty International concludes Israel is «committing genocide in Gaza»

Amnesty International’s latest report accuses Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, citing killings, displacement, and inhumane conditions as part of a deliberate effort to destroy the population. The findings, based on extensive research and evidence, also warn that states supplying arms to Israel risk complicity in these acts.

King Mohammed VI appoints new ANRE head, expands mandate

At Wednesday's Council of Ministers meeting, King Mohammed VI ordered a review of the prerogatives of the National Electricity Regulatory Authority (ANRE), established on May 26, 2016, under the Benkirane government. The sovereign called on the government to revise ANRE's scope, according to a statement from the Royal Palace spokesman. The proposed revision aims to expand ANRE's mandate beyond electricity to cover all components of the energy sector, including natural gas, emerging energies

Morocco and Latin America establish Parliamentary Economic Forum

The President of the Chamber of Councillors, Mohamed Ould Errachid, signed a joint declaration on Wednesday, December 4, in Panama City with his counterparts from PARLACEN (Central American Parliament), PARLATINO (Latin American and Caribbean Parliament), PARLANDINO (Andean Parliament), and PARLASUR (Mercosur Parliament). The agreement establishes a Morocco-Latin America and Caribbean Parliamentary Economic Forum. This platform seeks to promote sustainable economic development, strengthen

History : When Morocco helped Nelson Mandela during his fight against the Apartheid regime

In 1962, Morocco delivered weapons for the ANC fighters. Nelson Mandela had even spent a few months in the Kingdom. Abdelkrim El Khatib played a crucial role in bringing both Hassan II and Mandela together. The two men met, for the second time, in 1994 in Rabat. While in prison for 27 years, Morocco moved away from the ANC and stood closer next to the South African regime.

Ride-Hailing driver arrested for punching passenger

Police in Tangier have arrested a ride-hailing driver for punching a woman in public, an incident captured on video and widely shared on social media. According to media reports, the driver got into a dispute, Monday, with the woman he was transporting, which escalated into a physical assault. The victim filed a complaint with the authorities, prompting an investigation that led to the identification and arrest of the suspect. He is currently in custody under the supervision of the

Panama : Algerian Assembly President faces cold reception

The President of the Assembly of Algeria Ibrahim Boughali arrived in Panama City, Tuesday, to take part in a new session of PARLATINO. Algeria has just been granted observer member status at the Latin American and Caribbean Parliament. Boughali's visit follows Panama's decision on November 21 to suspend its recognition of the «SADR». This position was reiterated last week by Panama's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez, to his Moroccan counterpart,

Scottish mother returns to Edinburgh after daughter’s dog captured, killed in Morocco

A Scottish mother had to leave her home in Morocco and return to Edinburgh, her hometown, after her six-year-old daughter’s dog was brutally captured and killed by the authorities. The mother, Louise Smith, told Edinburgh Live that her daughter’s favorite pet dog, Bingo, was loaded into a van and killed by dog catchers in Marrakech, where she lived with her daughter Salma. The 46-year-old mother, who spent years caring for local dogs as well as her family’s own pets, recalls

Marrakech Film Festival pays tribute to late Moroccan actress Naïma Elmcherqui

The Marrakech International Film Festival (FIFM 2024) paid a posthumous tribute to Naïma Elmcherqui on Tuesday during a special ceremony filled with emotions. Her daughter, Yasmine Khayat, highlighted the public's attachment to the late artist, whose love for the audience reflected her passion for cinema.

Secularism debate in Morocco : Islamic Affairs Minister responds, PJD leader apologizes

The Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, published a message in response to the Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party, Abdelilah Benkirane, who criticized his comments about «secularism» in Morocco. Benkirane later responded, offering an apology, while reaffirming his adherence to his statement, which he clarified was not directed at Toufiq, but rather at those who sought to exploit it for their own malicious purposes.