In the early hours of Sunday, a devastating fire erupted at the «souk rbiaa» market in the Sidi Youssef Ben Ali area of Marrakech, causing extensive material damage. According to local media, the blaze started among a cluster of makeshift shacks established by merchants in the market. This led to the destruction of significant sections of the market, inciting panic among merchants and nearby residents. Civil protection teams were dispatched promptly to combat the
A tragic discovery unfolded this Sunday morning in Marrakech, as the lifeless body of a Belgian woman in her forties was found hanging inside the prayer niche at the Sidi Amara prayer hall. Initial investigations suggest that the woman took her own life by fastening a rope within the niche. Her vehicle was discovered parked near the prayer hall, before authorities moved it to the municipal impound, according to local media sources. The woman's body has been transported to the morgue, where an
The regional judicial police department in El Jadida, in collaboration with their counterparts in Sidi Bennour, successfully apprehended two suspects linked to the kidnapping of a woman in Sidi Bennour. The incident, which also involved unlawful detention and an attempted aggravated theft, occurred on the evening of Saturday, February 15. Through meticulous investigations and inquiries, the judicial police identified the suspects. The subsequent field operations resulted in the capture of a
Based in Italy, Rachida Mezyaoui has managed to build a rich career that combines community work and academic research. She plays a leading role in children's rights and supporting immigrant families. Originally from Fqih Ben Saleh, she has gained extensive experience in law, family mediation, and migration.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Taliban government in Afghanistan announced on Saturday the successful repatriation of 17 Afghan citizens who had been detained in Morocco, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, and Mauritania. This operation was made possible through negotiations conducted by Taliban diplomatic representatives in Cairo, as reported by EFE news agency. According to the ministry's spokesperson, Hafiz Zia Ahmad Takel, these detainees were released over the past three months. They
On Friday, Morocco became the stage for a significant wave of protests, with 105 demonstrations erupting across 56 cities. This widespread mobilization was organized to denounce plans aimed at displacing the Palestinian population from the Gaza Strip, as reported by the Moroccan Authority for Supporting the Nation's Causes. The protests were sparked by statements from US President Donald Trump, which were perceived as advocating for the displacement of Gaza's residents. Protesters voiced their
In a closely contested race for the position of Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moroccan representative Latifa Akharbach was edged out by Algeria's Malika Haddadi. The competition unfolded over six electoral rounds. In the initial round, Akharbach and Haddadi were neck and neck, each securing 21 votes, while Egyptian candidate Hanan Morsi garnered six votes. The second round saw Haddadi take a lead with 23 votes, leaving Akharbach with 18 and Morsi with seven. By the third
A Royal Air Maroc flight en route to Casablanca was abruptly halted at Nantes-Atlantique airport on Friday, February 14, following a technical issue with one of its engines. The incident led to the evacuation of all 171 passengers amid concerns of a potential fire outbreak. Firefighters responded promptly, dispelling fears of an actual fire. Despite this, the situation caused panic among passengers, particularly children, as they quickly exited the aircraft. Several travelers described scenes
Customs officers in Menton, southern France, made an unexpected discovery: fossilized dinosaur and crocodile teeth originating from Morocco's rich geological deposits, as reported by France Bleu. On January 27, customs agents conducted a routine inspection of a Spanish freight truck heading to Italy. Among the various packages, they found several bags containing fossilized teeth, a find that left the officers astonished. «Our teams are accustomed to intercepting drugs, not fossils
Morocco has made a strategic shift in its artillery procurement, choosing the ATMOS 2000 howitzers from Israeli company Elbit Systems over the French CAESAr systems delivered in 2022 by KNDS France. According to La Tribune, the decision was primarily driven by the Royal Armed Forces' (FAR) dissatisfaction with the French manufacturer’s after-sales service, criticized for its slow response to persistent technical issues. However, the situation appears more nuanced. During a hearing at the
Artículos más...
chargement...
