Mysterious disease threatens livestock in a village near Azilal, residents urge urgent intervention

In the village of Almasa, nestled within the Tifni commune of Azilal province, a mysterious disease outbreak has decimated sheep and goat herds, leaving residents in a state of alarm as they watch their primary means of livelihood vanish. Faced with this crisis, the villagers have made an urgent appeal to local authorities and veterinary services, urging them to swiftly deploy medical teams to identify and contain this deadly disease. They caution that without prompt intervention, the

Moroccan sentenced to 30 years in Belgium for murder and cyber fraud

Last week, the Antwerp Assize Court in Belgium handed down a 30-year prison sentence to a Moroccan national, following three and a half hours of deliberation. He was convicted of murdering his partner, stealing her bank card, and committing cyber fraud. The prosecution had originally sought a 29-year sentence. The 36-year-old victim was discovered dead on her living room couch. A forensic examination determined she had died from suffocation and found traces of hashish, cocaine, and medication

Al Hoceïma Cultural Days celebrate Moroccan diaspora and heritage

In a region celebrated for its vibrant diaspora, the Al Hoceïma Cultural Days are poised to become an annual tradition. This festival aims to pay tribute to a diverse community across generations, while shedding light on a migratory story deeply entwined with its roots. With a mission to forge connections between citizens both locally and globally, the inaugural event is set for September 22 and 23, under the theme «When Culture Becomes the Memory of Diasporas». Organized by

Soufiane El Bakkali claims silver in 3000m steeplechase at World Athletics Championships in Tokyo

The Moroccan Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali clinched the silver medal in the 3000-meter steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships, currently underway in Tokyo, Japan. El Bakkali finished with a time of 8:33.95, narrowly trailing New Zealand's Jordy Beamish, who secured the gold with a time of 8:33.88. The bronze medal was claimed by Kenya's Edmund Serem, who completed the race in 8:34.56. At 29, El Bakkali was the clear favorite for the title, having set the world's

Senior police officer ends life with service weapon in Agadir, investigation underway

In a tragic incident on the morning of Monday, September 15, a Senior Police Officer in Agadir took his own life using his service weapon. According to a security source, forensic investigations and ballistic analysis revealed that the officer was found dead in his home in Agadir's Al-Mohammadi neighborhood, with a gunshot wound inflicted by his service pistol. The Agadir Security Directorate has launched a judicial investigation, overseen by the relevant public prosecutor's office, to

Moroccan sues National Motorway Company after highway accident involving stray dog

A Moroccan citizen has turned to the administrative court in Tangier to file a lawsuit against the National Motorway Company, following a serious traffic accident on March 10, 2024. The accident occurred on the highway linking the Tangier Med Port to Rabat, near Moulay Bousselham. According to details shared by «Achkayen», the incident was triggered by a direct collision between the man's vehicle and a stray dog that had wandered onto the road. The crash resulted in substantial

Italian fugitive arrested at Alicante Airport en route to Morocco

The Spanish National Police have arrested a 51-year-old Italian fugitive at Alicante Airport as he attempted to board a flight to Morocco. The man, wanted under a European arrest warrant issued by Italy since April 2024, faces up to eight years in prison for drug trafficking charges, according to Spanish media. The case traces back to 2006, when Italian authorities uncovered a drug operation involving the sale and purchase of hashish and cocaine in Lignano. Although initially detained,

15-year-old arrested in Marrakech for premeditated murder and sexual assault

In Marrakech, police apprehended a 15-year-old on Sunday, September 14, in connection with a horrific crime involving premeditated murder and sexual assault. The victim, a woman, was discovered dead, bearing severe injuries. Authorities swiftly identified and detained the primary suspect. Initial findings indicate that the victim endured a deadly assault with stones and a glass shard before being sexually assaulted during a drinking session that included two other individuals. The

Moroccan front plans major march in Rabat to support Palestine on October 5

The National Secretariat of the Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Opposing Normalization announced the organization of a major national popular march in the capital, Rabat, on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in solidarity with the Palestinian people. The march will start from Mohammed V Avenue, beginning at ten in the morning. The front explained in a statement that this decision came following its meeting on Saturday, September 13. It emphasized that the march is part of an ongoing

NGOs warn of child exploitation in Polisario’s «Holidays in Peace» program

The «Holidays in Peace» program came under intense scrutiny at the United Nations Human Rights Council. Representing the NGO Africa Culture Internationale, Saïd Achemir, an activist from Laayoune, denounced it yesterday as «a propaganda and manipulation tool» serving the political agenda of the Polisario. He condemned «the cynical exploitation of minors for political purposes, in violation of international conventions on children’s rights». He