Last Thursday, the Royal Gendarmerie in Salé referred seven suspects to the Public Prosecution at the Rabat Court of Appeal in connection with a case involving the sexual exploitation of a minor, which resulted in her pregnancy. The young woman later underwent an abortion at a well-known gynecology clinic in Rabat. According to the newspaper Al-Akhbar, those charged include the attending doctor, his secretary, a nurse working at an international clinic, and an intermediary who owns a
On Saturday evening, a human skull was discovered in the port basin of Safi, prompting security authorities to open an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to available information, authorities were alerted after several port workers noticed the skull. Security services subsequently arrived at the scene and secured the area in accordance with legal procedures. The remains were transferred to the National Laboratory of Forensic Police for medical
On Sunday, the body of a student who had been missing following flooding in Tinghir province, was recovered after several days of intensive search operations involving multiple rescue teams. Local sources said the body was found after long hours of ground and aerial searches carried out under difficult conditions. Significant technical and logistical resources were mobilized, including a Royal Gendarmerie helicopter, five drones, excavation equipment, and trained search dogs. The tragedy
A man from Rumst, Belgium, was recently arrested in Morocco under an arrest warrant issued by the Belgian authorities. Glenn S., 39, has been convicted twice for his involvement in drug trafficking. Last year, a court in Antwerp handed him a final four-year prison sentence, while a separate six-year sentence imposed in Leuven is currently under appeal. The Antwerp public prosecutor’s office confirmed over the weekend that the suspect will be extradited to serve his sentence. According to
Graffiti discovered on the Church of Santa Maria in Trento, a city in northern Italy, on the night of December 26–27 has been linked to Moroccan football ultras rather than to «religious or political motives», according to local authorities. The church is a Renaissance and Baroque Roman Catholic building dating back to between 1520 and 1524. According to local newspaper Diocese of Trento, the inscriptions «do not appear to be blasphemous, nor do they contain references
The African Union has firmly rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland, with AU Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf emphasizing the organization's commitment to Somalia's unity and sovereignty. This stance highlights the AU's adherence to historical principles, while also exposing inconsistencies within the organization, such as its acceptance of the self-proclaimed "Sahrawi Republic," a move not recognized by the United Nations.
It's now official: Kamel Bouchama is no longer Algeria's ambassador to Lebanon. A presidential decree, signed on December 10 and published in the latest edition of the Official Journal, has confirmed the end of his tenure. The document states that the diplomat has been «granted retirement as of October 9, 2025». Kamel Bouchama was urgently recalled on October 2 by the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, coinciding with the UN Security Council's preparations to discuss a draft
Meryem Elmzouak, a Moroccan immigrant residing in Sweden, carries with her a rich journey of psychological and social experience, as well as cultural and political commitment, making her a bridge connecting Morocco and Moroccans abroad. Through her community activities and leadership of the Women's Union in the Scandinavian countries, she works to strengthen national identity, support integration, and advocate for the community's issues.
Morocco's national coach, Walid Regragui, attempted to downplay the 1-1 draw against Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage, framing it as a learning experience despite tactical missteps that left the Atlas Lions vulnerable. With their winning streak broken and tactical coherence questioned, Morocco faces pressure to demonstrate resilience and strategic clarity in their upcoming match against Zambia.
The Democratic Association of Moroccan Women (ADFM) is urging for greater female involvement in the management of natural disasters across the country. This call to action, issued on Friday, follows the devastating floods in Safi, which have resulted in significant human and material losses. The NGO has voiced its concerns over the situation, highlighting the particular challenges faced by women. In Morocco, 68% of working women are engaged in the informal sector, and the association stresses