In its 2018 Country Reports on terrorism, the US Department of State addressed the efforts made by Morocco to counter terrorism. Although the country has managed to mitigate threats it is still occasionally targeted by small independent terror cells.
In Tangier, Cinema Roxy is one of the few still-operating movie theaters. Built as an opera and then transformed into a family business by Wahabi Abdeljalil, Roxy is trying to survive in the shrinking industry.
Computer engineer, Hicham Sabil wants to create bridges between France and Morocco through his company. It aims to help young Moroccans who have dropped out of school by launching a dedicated program.
In an audio recording shared on social media, Nasser Zefzafi addresses the desecration of the national flag in Paris, the Hirak movement and alleged reports on torture and rape. Shortly after it emerged, prison authorities in Morocco announced the launching of an investigation.