Moroccans abroad still waiting for a voice in Parliament, over a decade after 2011 Constitution

The political participation of Moroccans living abroad returns to the spotlight with each election cycle in Morocco. More than a decade after the adoption of the 2011 Constitution, the issue remains divisive, caught between partisan pledges of goodwill and the repeated rejection of legislative reforms on the matter.

Military intelligence : Morocco shares its expertise with Niger

Morocco is deepening its security cooperation with Niger, which in December 2023 joined the royal initiative to facilitate Sahel states’ access to the Atlantic Ocean. This commitment was underscored during an August 6 meeting in Niamey between Colonel-Major Mahamadou Nouhou Bako, director of the National Center for Strategic and Security Studies (CNESS) in charge of military intelligence, and Colonel Adil Rajai, defense attaché at the Moroccan embassy in Niger, according to a CNESS

Jacob Zuma defends use of South African flag during Morocco visit

Jacob Zuma has responded to the August 6 statement by South Africa’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which condemned the presence of the «national flag» during the July 15 meeting in Rabat between the head of the Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) party and Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita. Speaking to the press on Friday, Zuma asserted that the South African flag belongs to all citizens of the country. «The South African flag doesn’t belong to the government. Is there

La variété de cannabis marocaine «Beldiya» plus stable chimiquement que les variétés importées

Une étude marocaine analysant cinq variétés de cannabis cultivées entre 2014 et 2016 a révélé que la souche locale Beldiya présentait une stabilité chimique nettement supérieure à celle de quatre hybrides importés. Les chercheurs ont conclu que le profil cannabinoïde constant de la Beldiya en fait une candidate solide pour une utilisation réglementée du cannabis médical et industriel au

La variedad de cannabis marroquí «Beldiya» es químicamente más estable que las variedades importadas

Un estudio marroquí que analizó cinco variedades de cannabis cultivadas entre 2014 y 2016 reveló que la cepa local Beldiya presentaba una estabilidad química notablemente superior a la de cuatro híbridos importados. Los investigadores concluyeron que el perfil constante de cannabinoides de la Beldiya la convierte en una candidata sólida para un uso regulado del cannabis medicinal e industrial en Marruecos.

Moroccan cannabis strain «Beldiya» found more chemically stable than imported varieties

A Moroccan study analyzing five cannabis cultivars grown between 2014 and 2016 found that the local strain Beldiya showed significantly greater chemical stability than four imported hybrids. Researchers concluded that Beldiya's consistent cannabinoid profile makes it a strong candidate for regulated medical and industrial cannabis use in Morocco.

Netherlands : Geert Wilders plays the Islamophobia card ahead of elections

In a matter of hours, the Netherlands’ anti-discrimination platform, discriminatie.nl, recorded a surge of 2,500 complaints on Thursday following a controversial tweet by Geert Wilders. The far-right leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV) shared an AI-generated image on X (formerly Twitter) depicting a face split in two: the left side shows a young blonde woman with blue eyes, alongside PVV party symbols, while the right side features an older woman with a stern expression, wearing a

Spain : Murcia town takes Islamophobic turn, bans Muslim celebrations

In an unprecedented move, the municipal council of Jumilla, in Spain’s Murcia region, has banned the public celebration of two major Muslim holidays: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. The decision, backed by councilors from the conservative People's Party (PP), has sparked controversy in this southern town, home to a significant Moroccan community. 

Former Miss Puerto Rico Joyce Giraud celebrates 16th wedding anniversary in Marrakech

Last week, former Miss Puerto Rico Joyce Giraud celebrated her wedding anniversary with husband and Hollywood producer Michael Ohoven in an intimate ceremony at the luxurious Mamounia Hotel in Marrakech. Giraud, who was crowned Miss Puerto Rico in 1998 and is now 50, shared that she marks her anniversary each year with a symbolic ceremony. «We’ve been married for 16 years and have celebrated with 16 wedding ceremonies», she said. «I love this tradition because it

Morocco rises to fourth in global blueberry exports with record growth

In 2024, global blueberry exports reached a major milestone, surpassing one million tons and generating $6.733 billion in revenue. Within this thriving market, Peru maintained its position as the leading exporter, commanding a 31% share. Chile, Spain, and Morocco followed with 8% each, while the United States accounted for 7%. Morocco made a remarkable leap on the global stage, climbing from seventh to fourth place in just one year. This advancement places the country among the world’s