On Friday afternoon, January 9th, Beni Ansar Port near Nador was placed on heightened alert after a body was discovered inside one of the port’s sewage drains. The discovery caused shock and concern among port workers and professionals. According to a report by Nador City, the body was found during routine monitoring and maintenance operations within the port. Following the alert, security forces and local authorities swiftly arrived at the scene, sealed off the area, and
On Thursday evening, a devastating fire at the «Central Hotel» in Nador claimed the life of a child and left his brother critically injured, plunging the local community into shock and mourning. According to local media reports, the blaze erupted in a room where the two children were left alone, resulting in severe smoke inhalation. Sources indicate that their mother had stepped out, leaving the children unattended under circumstances that are still being investigated. Upon
A sudden ground collapse on the Oued Tensift bridge, a vital artery linking Marrakech and neighbouring Tamansourt, caused a serious traffic incident on the morning of Friday, January 9, local media reported. The collapse occurred on a section of the roadway, overturning a truck that was crossing the bridge and leaving its driver with minor injuries. The incident triggered a chain collision involving several vehicles, which sustained significant material damage and led to near-total traffic
The esteemed cartoonist Tarik Bouidar, known as Rik at the newspaper L’Économiste and Carlos on the website Le360, passed away overnight from Thursday to Friday at a clinic in Casablanca, where he had been receiving treatment for a chronic illness. He was 50. Over the years, Bouidar developed a distinctive visual signature, turning his cartoons into a recognizable style that left a lasting mark on the Moroccan press. A graduate of the École supérieure de
As the world grapples with the dual challenge of feeding a population expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050 while reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Morocco is emerging as a key player at the intersection of food security and climate action, according to an article published by the World Economic Forum. Morocco stands out as one of the world’s leading fertilizer producers and a top-five global exporter, holding around 70% of global phosphate reserves, a resource essential to soil
The royal family has decided to put up for sale several luxury properties in Paris that belonged to the late Princess Lalla Latifa, mother of King Mohammed VI. The assets include three prestigious properties with a combined estimated value of around €30 million, according to Africa Intelligence. Real estate professionals say the move has sparked considerable interest within Paris’s high-end property market. The most prominent of the properties is a private mansion located on
The Rabat Court of Appeals’ Chamber of Crimes Specialized in Terrorism Cases handed down sentenceses, Wednesday, against members of the terrorist cell known as «The Caliphal Lions in the Far West», affiliated with «ISIS». The cell had been dismantled in February following a lengthy security operation. The court imposed a combined total of 151 years in prison. The main defendant was sentenced to 23 years, two others received 18 years each, several defendants were
Morocco recorded a record 36.3 million air passengers in 2025, marking an 11% increase compared to 2024. According to the National Airports Office (ONDA), the figure reflects the impact of the Airports 2030 strategy and efforts to support the country’s growing international appeal. The past year thus marked a pivotal moment, confirming the upward momentum driven by both major hubs and regional airports. In this regard, ONDA said the growth was fueled in part by the success of the Africa
The 2003 Casablanca terrorist attacks served as a catalyst for Morocco's sweeping religious reforms, aimed at centralizing authority and promoting a moderate Islamic discourse, according to a new report by the Strategic Dialogue Institute. Highlighting Morocco's use of religious diplomacy as a strategic tool, the report underscores the Kingdom's efforts to extend its influence across Africa and Europe.
On January 1, the first baby born at Avignon Hospital became the target of racist abuse on social media, solely because of his Arabic-sounding name. The newborn, named Zaïd, prompted his parents to file a complaint on January 7, police sources told Le Parisien. Speaking to La Marseillaise, Avignon mayor Cécile Helle said she was shocked and deeply disturbed by comments that went as far as linking the infant to terrorism. She said the incident highlighted «the potential for
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