Ouadih Dada joins the ranks of a subsidiary of the Horizon Press group

Journalist Ouadih Dada has made a significant move by joining the capital of Communication & Network Group (CNG), a branch of the Horizon Press Group, through his audiovisual media venture, Dada TV. This strategic partnership, announced on Friday, July 25, represents a «decisive turning point» for the group's digital expansion in Morocco and throughout Africa. The initiative is bolstered by the «structural support of H&S Invest Holding, led by Moncef Belkhayat»,

Morocco : A national conference calls for equal reform of the Family Code

The Jossour Forum of Moroccan Women (Jossour FFM) held a national conference on Thursday, July 24, in Rabat, focusing on reforming the Family Code to promote equality. The event gathered politicians, institutional representatives, associations, academics, and media professionals «to collaboratively envision a family legislation that is more just, equitable, and aligned with contemporary Moroccan realities». According to a press release, the conference is part of the project

US : Algeria courts co-author of bill designating Polisario as terrorist group

A newly proposed bill in the United States House of Representatives, seeking to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization, is stirring unease in Algeria. This apprehension is underscored by a recent meeting between Algeria's ambassador to Washington, Sabri Boukadoum, and Democratic Representative Jimmy Panetta, who co-authored the bill alongside Republican Jimmy Wilson. «Met with the Algerian Ambassador to discuss the U.S.-Algeria relationship, regional security, and

Moroccan authorities arrest terror suspects in Chtouka Ait Baha

This morning, members of the National Territorial Surveillance Brigade in the Chtouka Ait Baha region arrested two individuals suspected of ties to terrorist activities in the municipalities of Sidi Bibi and Ait Amira. According to local media sources, the suspects are believed to have been involved in terrorism-related operations with external parties. They have been referred to the National Brigade of Judicial Police for further investigation to uncover details of the case and identify any

Morocco’s fuel distributors : What are their net margins ?

Unveiled on Thursday, July 24, 2025, the Competition Council’s report for the first quarter of the year analyzes the 2024 financial performance of diesel and gasoline distributors involved in settlement agreements with the institution. The report sheds light on the net margins of these operators, offering a clearer picture of their profitability.

Moroccan YouTuber Hicham Jirando sentenced to jail and community service in Canada

Just ten days after being convicted in a previous defamation case, the Superior Court of Quebec issued a new verdict on Thursday, July 24, 2025, against Moroccan YouTuber Hicham Jerando. The court sentenced him to one month in prison, 150 hours of community service, and a fine of 10,000 Canadian dollars. This ruling follows a defamation complaint filed by Moroccan judge Abdelrahim Hanin, after Jirando—who resides in Canada—posted a series of videos on his YouTube channel containing

Over 9,400 drowning incidents and 31 fatalities in Morocco this summer

The number of drowning incidents in Morocco has more than doubled this summer. Since May, 9,413 cases have been reported on the country’s beaches, according to the General Directorate of Civil Protection. «We’ve seen an increase of over 100% compared to the same period in 2024», when 3,743 cases were recorded, the authority told Le Matin. Of the total cases this year, 9,365 people were rescued, while 31 tragically lost their lives and 17 remain missing. City-level

Moroccan Urban Planning Minister denies conflict in Marrakech land sale amid Jabaroot leaks

Amid the controversy triggered by leaks from a group calling itself «Jabaroot», which claims to be «Algerian», targeting Morocco’s Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing, and City Policy, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has issued an official response denying any suspicion of conflict of interest related to a major real estate sale involving her family near Marrakech. She emphasized that the transaction was legal, transparent, and had no

Morocco's PJD criticizes government based on controversial Numbeo ranking [Fact-check]

The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has sharply criticized the Moroccan government, relying on a controversial ranking from Numbeo, despite previous warnings from the Ministry of Health about the site’s reliability. The move raises questions about the PJD’s selective use of data, especially given that the party itself had once denounced Numbeo’s methodology while in power.

Bulgarie : Un migrant marocain blessé par balle en tentant de franchir la frontière

Un migrant marocain a été blessé par balle à l'épaule, dans sa tentative de traverser la frontière vers la Bulgarie, a annoncé vendredi le ministère de l'Intérieur du pays. L'incident s'est produit jeudi soir près du village de Zvezdets, où la police aux frontières a intercepté un groupe d'une vingtaine de nationaux. Selon les autorités, l'un des agents aurait été pris