In what has been described as a historic move, amid growing controversy over the participation of Israeli academics in the Fifth World Forum of Sociology, the Moroccan Sociological Association has succeeded in prompting the International Sociological Association to take an unprecedented step: suspending the membership of the Israeli Sociological Association, thereby barring its representatives from attending the forum scheduled to take place at Mohammed V University in Rabat this July.
The decision by the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of National Education in Al Fida-Mers Sultan to reject the inclusion of two texts addressing the suffering of the Palestinian people in the sixth-grade Arabic language exam (June 2025 session) has sparked widespread controversy. Many view the move as an affront to the unifying national values of Moroccans and a step toward reinforcing «educational normalization with the Zionist entity».
Salé authorities began demolishing the iconic but unofficial landmark of the city «Villa Seboua», sparking protests from the owner’s family. Human rights groups supported the demolition, calling it a crucial step to enforce building laws and promote fair urban planning.