BCJI dismantles a three-member cell operating in Tetouan and Agadir

The Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCJI) dismantled on Thursday, 6th of September, a three-member terrorist cell affiliated to «ISIS» and in both the cities of Tetouan and Agadir, says the Interior Ministry in a communiqué sent to Yabiladi. The suspects are aged between 25 and 26 years old, adds the same source. The authorities seized knives, military uniforms, documents that praised extremist ideology and violence, other devices, stressed the Ministry. The first

Amine Bendriouich’s unisex designs featured in Vogue Magazine

Moroccan designer Amine Bnedriouich is designing unisex clothes «a la Marocaine», says prestigious fashion magazine Vogue US on Wednesday. Indeed, pieces made by Bendriouich do not take gender into account. «I create for the world … for free-spirited people who see the world as one», he told Vogue. Explaining his way of doing things, Amine Bendriouich referred to a story that involved the prophet, Islam and poverty. «There’s this story in the Sunnah

Championnats d'Afrique de karaté : Sept médailles dont une en or pour le Maroc

Les karatékas marocains se sont classés à la 3e place du classement général des championnats d'Afrique de karaté séniors et juniors en remportant sept médailles (1 en or, 4 en argent et 2 en bronze) lors des derniers championnats d'Afrique de Karaté qui ont eu lieu, du 31 août au 2 septembre 2018 à Kigali, au Rwanda. L'or a été remporté par Abdeslam Ameknassi (-60kg) alors que les quatre

Maroc-UE : L’accord de coopération scientifique adopté en commission

L'accord de coopération scientifique et technologique entre le Maroc et l'Union européenne fixant les conditions et modalités de la participation du royaume au partenariat en matière de recherche et d'innovation dans la zone méditerranéenne (PRIMA) a été adopté, mercredi, à la majorité au sein de la Commission industrie, recherche et énergie (ITRE) du Parlement européen. PRIMA est le plus grand programme

Centrale Danone reduces milk prices, responding to Morocco's viral boycott campaign

Emmanuel Faber, CEO of French food group Danone, announced Wednesday, 5th of September, that Centrale Danone's milk prices will be reduced, as a response to the viral boycott campaign launched in Morocco since April. Speaking during a press conference held today in Casablanca, Faber indicated that a 470ml milk pack will be sold, starting from Friday, for 3.20 instead of 3.50 dirhams. The company also created a 470ml milk pouch that can be purchased for 2.50 dirhams only. These decisions were

Khadija’s alleged rape ordeal : UNICEF urges Morocco to set measures to safeguard children

The United Nations Children's Fund is a United Nations program (UNICEF) has finally reacted to the situation of Moroccan teenager Khadija, who was allegedly raped and tortured by a group of teens in Oulad Ayad. In a communiqué sent, Wednesday, to Yabiladi the UN agency stressed that «the rights of children involved in the case (suspects, victims and witnesses) must be respected». For UNICEF, these teenagers are victims of «the lack of protecting measures»

Tetouan : Migrants expelled from Ceuta to appear in court

After 116 migrants were expelled by Spain on August, 23rd, for entering Ceuta illegally, 20 of them will appear in court in Morocco on September the 10th, reports Spanish online newspaper El Faro de Ceuta. Sub-Saharan detainees will attend a hearing in Tetouan for «illegally entering the enclave, using violence» while doing so, and for «presenting false IDs». One of them will be tried for «discrediting a public official». These migrants were the only ones

Affaire Adib : La ministre française de la Justice reconnait un «dysfonctionnement»

Le ministère français de la Justice a reconnu mardi un «dysfonctionnement» et un «non-respect de la convention d’entraide pénale» dans l’affaire de la convocation de journalistes marocains et de Habib El Malki, en sa qualité d’ancien directeur du journal Libération. Les cinq Marocains ont été convoqués par un juge français suite à une plainte pour «injure»

La première école de coding au Maroc ouvre ses portes à Khouribga

En octobre prochain, la première école de coding au Maroc accueillera sa première promotion à Khouribga. Basé sur le principe de l’auto-apprentissage et de la pédagogie participative, l’établissement aura pour objectif de former des jeunes aux techniques de la programmation informatique et aux technologies de l’information. Première en son genre au Maroc, l’Ecole 1337, dont les locaux sont ouverts 7j/7 et 24h/24,

Three Moroccan regions provided up to 58.2% of GDP in 2016, says Planning agency

Three regions participated in the creation of 58.2% of the national wealth for the year 2016, according to the High Planning Commission (HCP). These are Casablanca-Settat with 32%, Rabat-Sale-Kenitra with 16% and Tangier-Tetouan Al Hoceima with 10.2%, said the HCP in an information note on regional accounts for the year 2016. The total contribution of the regions of Fez-Meknes (9%), Marrakech-Safi (8.8%), Souss-Massa (6.7%) and Beni Mellal-Khenifra (5.6%) rose to 30.1% of GDP, said HCP,