Morocco
Building Under Construction Collapses in Tangier, Morocco; No Injuries Reported
Part of a building under construction collapsed overnight in Tangier. No casualties were reported.
Topic
Collapse
Morocco
Morocco: Part of the Sidi Kacem hospital collapses (video)
Part of the provincial hospital of Sidi Kacem collapsed, including the operating room and the intensive care unit which had recently been renovated. The incident caused panic among patients and medical staff.
Morocco
Near Casablanca, buildings are threatened with collapse
The appearance of cracks on the walls of some residential buildings in the commune of Bouskoura, near Casablanca, has caused panic among the residents who fear for their lives.
Morocco
Deadly Building Collapse in Casablanca Claims Three Lives, Investigation Underway
The side facade of a dilapidated house collapsed in Casablanca . The toll is three dead, including one residing in the house.
Morocco
Tangier Tragedy: Families of 29 Victims Demand Justice, Government Action
The bereaved families of the Tangier tragedy that claimed 29 lives have once again broken their silence. Five months after the tragedy, they denounce the government’s silence and demand justice and reparation.
Spain
Ceuta's Economy Plummets: 82% Drop in Imports Amid Border Closure and Pandemic
In 2020, the economy of the city of Ceuta experienced the most difficult year in its history, with an 82% drop in its foreign imports. The fault lies with the health crisis and the closure of borders with Morocco.
Morocco
Greenpeace Urges Morocco to Implement Disaster Risk Plan Amid Climate Concerns
To avoid natural disasters, a source of many material and human damages, Morocco must implement the national action plan for the management of natural disaster risks presented by the Ministry of the Interior in February. The international NGO Greenpeace strongly urges it to do so.
Morocco
Historic Marrakech Hotel Collapses Near Jamaâ El Fna Square, No Injuries Reported
An unclassified hotel partially collapsed on Wednesday evening in the old medina of Marrakech . No casualties are to be deplored.
Morocco
Rainy Season Threatens 43,000 Crumbling Homes in Morocco, Residents Fear Collapse
Many Moroccans live in fear of dying under the rubble of their homes. The approach of the rainy season gives rise to this kind of feeling among many people living in dilapidated houses.
Morocco
Morocco Braces for Wave of Layoffs as Covid-19 Cripples Economy
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Moroccan companies are facing an economic slump, weighed down by the burden of salaries and unpaid bank loans. Already, several managers are rushing to consulting firms with the aim of exploring and implementing massive layoffs.
Morocco
Morocco Establishes National Committee to Boost Disaster Prevention Efforts
The Moroccan government has just set up a Steering Committee for natural disaster prevention programs. One of the main projects of this body will be the development of internal regulations.
Morocco
Morocco's Auto Industry Faces 40% Revenue Drop Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The automotive sector in Morocco is struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Abdelaâziz Ait Ali, a researcher at the Policy Center for the new South, the industry has lost 13.9 billion dirhams, a 40% drop in its turnover.