Morocco
Deadly 'Poor Man's Cocaine' Surges in Casablanca, Alarming Authorities
A new drug called "Lpoufa" or "poor man’s cocaine" has been wreaking havoc for a few days, destroying the lives of several young people in Casablanca.
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Casablanca
Morocco
Corruption Probe Widens: Lawyers Questioned in Moroccan Judge Case
New suspects, including lawyers, have been questioned by investigators from the National Brigade of the Judicial Police (BNPJ) as part of the case of the Tetouan judge, accused of corruption by his wife.
Morocco
Morocco to Investigate Low Baccalaureate Pass Rates, Education Officials Face Scrutiny
Officials from the regional directorates of national education in Morocco risk losing their jobs due to the low success rates in the baccalaureate recorded in certain regions of the kingdom.
Morocco
Moroccan Court Sentences Two to 20 Years for 2007 Murder of Teen Thami Bennani
The Thami Bennani case reached its epilogue on Wednesday, July 12. The criminal chamber of the Casablanca Court of Appeal handed down a sentence of 20 years in prison for two individuals involved in the murder and disappearance of the young man.
Morocco
Casablanca Bans Russian Ride-Hailing App Yango for Operating Without License
The prefecture of the Casablanca region has banned the mobile application of the Russian VTC service Yango, which has been on trial since last April in the region. The service would be operating without authorization and in violation of the regulations in force in the field of transport.
Morocco
Police Confirm Murder in 15-Year-Old Cold Case of Missing Moroccan Teen Thami Bennani
The police have just confirmed the murder theory in the Thami Bennani case , the 17-year-old boy who has been missing for more than 15 years in Mohammedia. A first victory for his family, and especially his mother who has been fighting for years to solve the disturbing disappearance of her son.
Morocco
Morocco Corruption Scandal: Ex-MP Sentenced to 9 Years for Embezzlement and Fraud
The former MP and mayor of Had Soualem, Zine El Abidine El Howass , nicknamed "Moul 17 billion", saw his initial sentence of 7 years in prison increased to 9 years on appeal earlier this week.
Morocco
Casablanca Cracks Down on Illegal Massage Parlors Linked to Prostitution
More and more massage parlors and spas are illegally setting up in certain areas of Casablanca. The promoters would actually be carrying out prostitution activities there. The authorities are determined to fight against this phenomenon which is also affecting many Moroccan cities.
Morocco
Moroccan Bus Fares Surge Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Despite Government Subsidies
Bus fares have almost doubled at the bus stations in Casablanca and Rabat on the eve of Eid al-Adha, despite state subsidies to carriers to cope with rising fuel prices.
Sport
Morocco Plans 93,000-Seat Stadium Near Casablanca for World Cup Bid
The " Grand Stade de Casablanca " is the subject of an agreement currently being signed between several involved parties, announced Karim Glaibi, member of the Casablanca Municipal Council. The building will be constructed outside the city of Casablanca, precisely in the province of Benslimane, due to a lack of space in the economic capital.
Morocco
Air Belgium Expands Operations, Partners with Royal Air Maroc for Summer Routes
As the summer season approaches, the Belgian airline, Air Belgium, is preparing to expand its activity by collaborating with several major names in air transport, including Royal Air Maroc .
Morocco
Casablanca Sets Eid al-Adha Slaughter Prices, Emphasizes Food Safety Standards
The city of Casablanca, through the Local Development Company (SDL) Casablanca Prestations, has just announced the price of slaughter in public slaughterhouses.