The Moroccan Association for the Fight Against Corruption, Transparency Maroc, has voiced concerns over the leak of personal data following cyberattacks targeting the Ministry of Employment and the National Social Security Fund (CNSS). In a press release, the NGO warned that this unprecedented incident threatens «social and national peace» noting that the Constitution guarantees data protection, which is regulated by Law 09.08 on the protection of individuals with regard to the
The National Commission of Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Students (CNEMEP) has issued an open letter to the Minister of Health, reminding him of the commitments made by his department that led to the agreement ending the strike in the faculties last November. In the letter, made public by the commission, it criticizes the ministry’s «deaf ear», blaming it for delays in implementing the agreed-upon resolutions. The letter specifically highlights the lack of progress in
In Morocco, whole exome sequencing (WES) is now enabling faster and more accurate diagnoses of genetic diseases. This high-throughput technology (NGS), introduced for the first time in the country, is unlocking revolutionary possibilities in the field of genetics, making it possible to identify up to 85% of mutations responsible for complex or hereditary diseases. The genetic test is available at the Anoual Centre laboratory in Casablanca, which describes it as a «promising new
Authorities in Benahmed, Settat province, with support from the judicial police in Settat, have launched an investigation under the supervision of the relevant public prosecutor's office following the discovery of human remains in the restrooms of the city's grand mosque on Sunday. According to a statement from the General Directorate of National Security, bones and human limbs were found in plastic bags, and several bladed weapons were seized at the scene. The
Moroccan surfer Ramzi Boukhiam’s run at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Australia, came to a painful end after he sustained a serious knee injury while exiting the water following his heat. Boukhiam, who placed last in Heat 6, was walking across rocks back to shore when a wave struck him from behind, causing his left knee to twist. A video captured him crying out in pain, clutching his leg, and being helped from the water by fellow surfers. The 31-year-old was later taken off the beach in
Marruecos se alista para lanzar, en los próximos días, una convocatoria de manifestación de interés destinada al desarrollo de una terminal de gas natural licuado (GNL) en las cercanías de Nador, una ciudad mediterránea situada al este del país. Así lo anunció este lunes la ministra de Energía, Leila Benali, en una declaración a la agencia Reuters. «Esta semana, lanzaremos una convocatoria de
Moroccan real estate businessman Anas Sefrioui has formally denied rumors suggesting his potential acquisition of an English football club. On Monday, the Addoha Group CEO stated that he is «not engaged in any discussion, negotiation, or investment intention», either directly or indirectly, in Sheffield Wednesday Football Club or any other football club. Sefrioui expressed regret over the spread of such claims, adding that the rumors «lack factual support». Founded in
Le Maroc s'apprête à lancer dans les jours à venir un appel à manifestation d'intérêt pour le développement d'un terminal de gaz naturel liquéfié (GNL) à proximité de Nador, une ville méditerranéenne située à l'est du pays, a annoncé ce lundi la ministre de l'Énergie, Leila Benali. «Cette semaine, nous lancerons un appel à manifestation d'intérêt
Morocco is preparing to launch a call for expressions of interest in the coming days for the development of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal near the eastern Mediterranean city of Nador, Energy Minister Leila Benali announced on Monday. «This week, we will be launching a call for the expression of interest to develop the first phase of the natural gas terminal in Nador», Benali told MPs during a parliamentary session. The infrastructure will be set up at the Nador West Med
The Polisario Front is hoping that the backlash sparked by Spain’s renewed support—expressed on Thursday, April 17—of Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara will lead to the collapse of the left-wing coalition government that has been in place since November 16, 2023. Abdellah Arabi, the Polisario’s representative in Spain, voiced hope that the strong opposition from key figures within the far-left Sumar alliance could push the bloc to withdraw from Prime