Marrakech man arrested for alleged sexual assault on underage daughter

Officers of the Royal Gendarmerie at the territorial center in Loudaya, near Marrakech, have arrested a man in his thirties on suspicion of sexually assaulting his underage daughter, who is reportedly under 15, according to local media sources. The case came to light following a report received by gendarmerie services, which opened a judicial investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office to determine the circumstances of the alleged acts. Sources

Maroc Telecom posts 7 billion dirhams net profit in 2025

Maroc Telecom’s group share of net profit (RNPG) reached nearly 7 billion dirhams in 2025, marking a sharp increase compared to 2024, a year impacted by the payment of 6.368 billion dirhams to Wana Corporate. Excluding the exceptional revenues related to the agreement with Wana Corporate on local loop unbundling, adjusted group share net profit declined by 4.3% to nearly 5.65 billion dirhams in 2025, the Group said in a statement announcing its consolidated results as of December 31,

Moroccan woman escapes two years of captivity and abuse in Spain

The Association of Moroccan Workers and Immigrants (ATIM) in Spain’s Murcia region has strongly condemned a harrowing case of gender-based violence revealed in San José de la Vega. Salma, a 38-year-old Moroccan woman, endured two years of captivity and abuse at the hands of her former partner before finally managing to escape. «This horrific and intolerable situation, confirmed by the National Police, requires an urgent and united response from society», said Sabah

Bryan Adams brings The Bare Bones Show to Morocco in May

Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams will bring his internationally acclaimed The Bare Bones Show to Morocco this spring, with two exclusive performances scheduled for May 5, 2026, at the Mohammed V Theater in Rabat and May 6, 2026, at the Palace of Arts and Culture in Tangier. Far from large-scale stadium productions, The Bare Bones Show offers a stripped-down and deeply intimate reinterpretation of Adams’ legendary repertoire. The performance is entirely acoustic, featuring Bryan Adams on

Rabat and Amman seal a twinning and cooperation agreement

On Thursday, the Greater Amman Municipality and the city of Rabat formalized a twinning and cooperation agreement in the Jordanian capital, aiming to foster sustainable urban development across both cities. This landmark agreement was signed by Youssef Al-Chawarbah, Chairman of the Greater Amman Municipality Committee, and Fatiha El Moudni, President of Rabat’s City Council. It aims to strengthen cooperation in areas such as the exchange of expertise, sustainable urban development,

Bahrain expresses solidarity with Morocco after floods

Bahrain has expressed its solidarity with Morocco following the floods that struck several regions after weeks of heavy rainfall. In a statement, released on Thursday, Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its sympathy and deepest condolences to the Moroccan government and people, as well as to the families of the victims, wishing the injured a swift recovery and safety for all residents. Northern Morocco has been hit by severe weather in recent weeks, with the city of

Morocco’s ancient Igoudar at risk as severe weather worsens damage

In a written inquiry submitted on February 12 to the Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, PPS MP Zohra El Moumen raised concerns over the risk of collapse threatening several iconic examples of Amazigh architecture. Recognized in September 2014 as part of UNESCO’s Global Geoparks Network, the site spans nearly 5,700 square kilometers and is home to a unique geological and architectural heritage. The igoudar, ancient communal granaries, embody what El Moumen describes as

Morocco: Shock over «Monsieur Jacques», Frenchman accused of abusing 89 minors

The international scandal has reverberated all the way to Morocco. At least 89 minors are believed to have fallen victim to rape and sexual assault at the hands of Jacques Leveugle, who is currently imprisoned in the Grenoble region. The French septuagenarian has admitted to these heinous acts, which allegedly spanned nearly six decades and took place in at least nine countries across five continents. Jacques Leveugle, lacking formal teaching credentials, worked as a teacher or educator in

Sahel: Algeria moves to reconnect with Niger amid regional isolation

Algeria and Niger have embarked on a new chapter in their diplomatic relations. On Thursday, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered the return of the Algerian ambassador to Niamey. This move had been anticipated, particularly after Tebboune revealed on February 6, during remarks to local media, that he had invited President Abdourahamane Tiani for an official visit to Algeria. «I have a great deal of respect for its current president, Abdourahamane Tiani», Tebboune stated. Algeria

Algeria seeks Russia's support on Western Sahara amid US pressure

Three days after the first round of talks on Western Sahara wrapped up on February 8 and 9 at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Algeria turned to Russia for support amid mounting pressure from the Trump administration. Algeria's ambassador to Moscow, Toufik Djouama, who has been in his post since October, sought a meeting with Russian officials. On Thursday, February 12, he met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the

Moroccan activist Zineb El Kharroubi arrested at Marrakech Airport over social media posts

Zineb El Kharroubi, a Moroccan activist based in France and a member of the GenZ 212 movement, was arrested on Thursday, February 12, upon her arrival at Marrakech Airport. «Her detention by airport police took place around 3 p.m. She was subsequently placed in custody», Omar Arbib, a member of the Marrakech branch of the Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH), told Yabiladi. «El Kharroubi is being accused over social media posts published during the GenZ protests in

Journalist Nassira El Moaddem releases her investigative book, «Main basse sur la ville»

Published last January, the book «Main basse sur la ville – enquête au Blanc-Mesnil, territoire trahi de la République» (Stock Editions) by French-Moroccan journalist Nassira El Moaddem arrived in bookstores on Wednesday, February 11. This work is the culmination of six years of immersive reporting by the author in a working-class town in Seine-Saint-Denis, north of Paris, described as «a prime example of the worst political practices, marked by complete

Morocco named Partner Destination of the Year 2025 by SETO

Morocco has been honored as the «Partner Destination of the Year 2025» by the Union of Tour Operating Companies (SETO). The prestigious award was presented in Paris to Achraf Fayda, Director General of the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT), by SETO President Patrice Caradec. This accolade celebrates the outstanding partnership between the ONMT and leading French tour operators, as well as Morocco's consistent performance in one of its most vital markets. The ONMT's

IMF praises Morocco’s fiscal reforms, projects 4.9% growth in 2026

The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Morocco, Laura Jaramillo, on Thursday in Rabat praised the significant progress made by the Kingdom in tax reform and the modernization of public administration. «Moroccan authorities are beginning to reap the benefits of several years of efforts, thanks to VAT and corporate tax reforms, as well as digitalization», Jaramillo said at a press briefing. She led an IMF delegation that visited Morocco from January 29 to

Morocco braces for heavy rains, snow and strong winds on Friday and Saturday

Heavy rains with thunderstorms and a risk of hail, snowfall starting from 1,400 meters, and strong gusts of wind are expected on Friday and Saturday across several provinces in Morocco, announced the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). In particular, heavy rains with thunderstorms and a risk of hail (40 to 65 mm) are anticipated from Friday at 6:00 a.m. to Saturday at the same time in the provinces of Fahs-Anjra, Ouezzane, Tanger-Assilah, Tetouan, M'Diq-Fnideq, Taounate, Taza,

Albares accuses People's Party of «hypocrisy» over Morocco and Sahara policy

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has claimed that the People's Party (PP) sent «envoys» to Morocco to discreetly back Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s position on Western Sahara, despite publicly criticizing the government’s stance at home. Speaking during a parliamentary oversight session marked by a heated debate on foreign policy, Albares urged the party’s MPs to «stop the hypocrisy and the nonsense». His remarks were

Idarati x.0, the meta-application bringing citizens closer to the administration

The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform (MTNRA) is spearheading the co-development of a cutting-edge meta-application, Idarati x.0. This initiative is designed to «bring citizens closer to the administration by providing them with intelligent access to various services, moving beyond mere centralized routing to these services», according to an official statement. The project is in line with the principles of «Privacy by Design» and «Security

Turkish citizen wanted for drug trafficking arrested in Salé under Interpol notice

Police in Salé arrested, Wednesday, a 37-year-old Turkish national residing irregularly in Morocco. He was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by Turkish judicial authorities. According to a security source, the suspect was apprehended during a security operation in Salé. A check of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) database confirmed that he was wanted under a red notice issued at the request of the National Central Bureau in