The expansion of the Bir Anzarane airbase, located at the entrance to Dakhla, exemplifies the evolution of Morocco's military capabilities in the Sahara. This site is emerging as a strategic hub with regional implications.
On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk sounded the alarm on the rising tide of Islamophobia, urging governments to take decisive action against hate speech and discrimination. With alarming statistics from Europe underscoring the severity of the issue, both leaders emphasized the urgent need to address institutional biases and protect the rights of Muslims worldwide.
Morocco has shown a slight improvement in the World Watch List 2026, moving from 21st to 23rd place, reflecting a marginal reduction in the persecution of Christians. Despite this progress, the report by Open Doors highlights ongoing challenges, including social ostracism, legal constraints, and intense surveillance, particularly affecting Christian converts and rural communities.
In a heart-wrenching incident that has shocked Tangier's Bir Chifae neighborhood, an eight-month-old infant lost her life at a daycare center due to severe head trauma inflicted by an eight-year-old girl left in charge. Surveillance footage has unveiled the grim reality behind the daycare owner's initial claims, prompting a widespread call for stricter regulations and accountability in childcare facilities across Morocco.