Morocco
Moroccan Police Seize Over 9 Tons of Cannabis in Major Drug Bust
On Friday evening and Saturday morning, elements of the judicial police from the Guelmim police district seized a large quantity of cannabis resin.
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Morocco
Moroccan Security Forces Disperse Unauthorized Protest in Fnideq, Injuring Six
The security forces dispersed on Friday an unauthorized sit-in in Fnideq . This demonstration was held, according to the local authorities, in violation of the provisions of the state of emergency.
Morocco
Morocco's Banking Rate Dips Slightly Amid COVID-19, Central Bank Reports
In its latest banking system dashboard, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM) indicates that the banking rate stood at 78% in June 2020, compared to 79% in December 2019.
France
French Parliament Approves New 'Separatism' Law Targeting Radical Islamism
The new offense of "separatism", one of the flagship measures of the draft law "strengthening respect for the principles of the Republic", defended by Emmanuel Macron, was voted on Thursday at the National Assembly.
Morocco
Two Women Arrested at Laâyoune Airport for International Drug Smuggling
Two women aged 30 and 43 respectively are the subject of a judicial investigation conducted by the judicial police of Laâyoune. They are accused of their alleged involvement in a case of attempted international drug and psychotropic trafficking.
Morocco
Morocco Aims to Attract 10,000 Skilled Expatriates by 2030 for National Development
A mobilization of 10,000 Moroccan skills residing abroad by 2030. This is what Nezha El Ouafi, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, announced on Thursday.
Morocco
Morocco's "Cities Without Slums" Program Falls Short as Informal Settlements Grow, Minister Admits
The "cities without slums" program, intended to relieve families living in precariousness, has not met expectations. Housing Minister Nouzha Bouchareb provided evidence of this before the public finance control committee in the House of Representatives.
Morocco
Morocco Faces Criticism for Excluding Migrants from COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
The vaccination campaign launched by King Mohammed VI does not take into account all migrants. To denounce this discrimination, Moroccan associations and organizations defending the rights of migrants have launched the "Vaccines for All" movement.
Morocco
Imam Tareq Oubrou Urges Society to Protect Children from Sexual Violence
The imam of the Bordeaux mosque, the essayist Tareq Oubrou , shared his reading and opinion on several burning current issues, in particular related to the sexuality of young people, the role of the family, and sexual violence. He called on civil society to protect this vulnerable segment of society.
Spain
Moroccan Community Remains Largest Foreign Group in Spain, Surpassing 770,000
As of July 1st last year, there were some 771,683 Moroccans legally established in Spain. This figure is up 1.4% (+10,968 people) compared to January 1st of the same year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Belgium
Belgian Muslim Leadership Body Rejects Criticism, Vows Improvements Amid Controversy
The Executive of Muslims of Belgium is upset with the local press. The institution also refutes the "unfounded accusations" of the Minister of Justice on its evaluation report, relayed by the press. The latter would have made "completely abusive and totally unacceptable" political comments.
Morocco
Morocco Revamps Amazigh Language Curriculum for Primary Schools
A new Amazigh language curriculum project for the primary education cycle has just been developed by the Ministry of National Education. It should allow the development of new textbooks.