Based in Quebec for the past decade, animation producer and director André Kadi is returning to Morocco through the films he is presenting at the Meknes International Animated Film Festival. At FICAM 2026, he tells Yabiladi that, beyond his creative work, his ties to the country were forged through his grandparents.
Rape cases involving minors and women with disabilities continue to expose a gap between Morocco’s legal arsenal and court rulings often deemed too lenient. Recent verdicts have revived calls from rights activists for consistent sentencing, stronger victim protection and better access to justice.
A 24-year-old Moroccan woman with a mental disability was gang-raped in the village of Bouidmouma in Aghbala, leading to an eight-month pregnancy and a judicial investigation. Her family, living in extremely difficult conditions, is seeking justice as the accused repeatedly fail to appear in court.