Moroccan computer scientist Rachid Guerraoui wins prestigious Dahl-Nygaard Prize

Moroccan computer scientist Rachid Guerraoui has been awarded the Dahl-Nygaard Prize, a prestigious recognition given annually to a senior researcher in software engineering. With over three decades of experience as a computer scientist, Guerraoui has held professorial positions at several prestigious organizations, including the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique de Saclay, Hewlett Packard Laboratories, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Guerraoui is best known for

Morocco and Japan sign 1.85 billion dirhams Universal Health Coverage Loan agreement

Morocco and Japan signed an Exchange of Notes on Friday in Rabat to finance the «Development Policy Loan for Universal Health Coverage» program, amounting to 1,850,000,000 Dirhams. The announcement was made in a press release by the Japanese Embassy in Morocco. The Exchange of Notes was signed by Kuramitsu Hideaki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Morocco, and Fouzi Lekjaa, Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, in the presence of Khalid

Morocco jumps 11 spots in global e-government ranking

Morocco improved its ranking to 90th out of 193 countries in the 2024 E-Government Index, moving up 11 places from 2022. The report highlighted Morocco's steady progress in digital governance since 2008, placing it fourth in Africa behind South Africa, Mauritius, and Tunisia.

Spanish Court rejects urgent measures for deportation of Sahrawi man

On Thursday, Spain's National Court rejected a request for urgent measures filed by the lawyers of Hamou Ali, a 30-year-old Sahrawi man, against the deportation decision issued against him by the Ministry of Interior. According to Spanish media, Ali Hamou Ali, who had applied for international protection, is «deaf and has cancer». He has been detained in the asylum rejection hall at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suarez Airport for over a week and now faces possible deportation to

CNDH urges rights violation victims to report amid mass migration attempts

In response to recent migration attempts from M'diq-Fnideq, the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting human rights. The CNDH urged individuals who have experienced rights violations, including minors and their guardians, to contact the institution for support and protection. The Council invited those affected to come forward within the framework of its central and regional jurisdictions. In a statement released on Thursday, the CNDH confirmed that

Moroccan drug lord Karim El Bakkali surrenders in Spain after killing two civil guards

After months of evading capture, Karim El Bakkali, the main suspect in the deaths of two Spanish civil guards during a boat collision in Barbate, surrendered to authorities. His accomplices remain in hiding, and international efforts to combat drug trafficking between Morocco and Spain have intensified since the incident.

Morocco blames «unknown parties» for Ceuta mass migration

Prime Minister Akhannouch expressed concern over the recent migration of hundreds of young Moroccans to Ceuta. «The issue of migration is a global phenomenon, and we have seen similar occurrences in many countries», said Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament and Government Spokesman Mustapha Baïtas on Thursday, September 19, in response to media questions. «Unfortunately, some young people have been encouraged by unknown individuals to leave the country, using

Spanish FM rebukes Vox’s migration proposals, praises Moroccan cooperation

During a parliamentary session on Wednesday, September 18, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares dismissed Vox's proposals to address irregular migration. Albares criticized initiatives that could potentially lead to «conflicts with neighboring countries», including Morocco, according to Europa Press. Carlos Flores Juberias, a member of the far-right party Vox, urged the leftist coalition government to «immediately deport individuals who enter Spain illegally or

Ryanair launches Marrakech-Milan route

Low-cost carrier Ryanair announced on Thursday that it will begin offering direct flights between Marrakech and Milan Malpensa starting in October. The route will operate four times per week and is part of the airline's winter schedule for 2024. Bookings are now open on Ryanair's website. Elena Cabrera, Ryanair's Communications Manager, stated that this route is part of the airline's ongoing effort to increase traffic, connectivity, and affordability in the region.

Calm restored in northern Morocco after mass migration attempts to Ceuta

The situation in M'Diq and Fnideq has normalized after days of tension caused by thousands of young people attempting to cross into Ceuta, with authorities responding by deploying security measures and deporting many of those involved. Human rights groups are calling for investigations into alleged mistreatment and urging the adoption of social and economic solutions to address the root causes of irregular migration.