Morocco
PJD Challenges Legality of Rabat Mayor's Election in Court
The PJD filed a request on Monday against the legality of the election of the RNI mayor of Rabat, Asmaa Rhlalou and that of the members of the office.
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Rabat
Morocco
Moroccan Capital's First Female Taxi Driver Breaks Barriers, Earns Trust
Souad Hdidou is the only woman to work as a taxi driver in Rabat. With her at the wheel, female customers say they feel more at ease and secure.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawyer Sentenced to 3 Years for Online Blasphemy and Defamation
The court of first instance of Khemisset sentenced, on Monday, a lawyer from the Rabat bar to 3 years in prison for insult, attack on the honor of personalities from constituted bodies, incitement to hatred and attack on the Muslim religion through a "live" on social networks.
Morocco
Moroccan Protesters Rally Against $1 Million Ministerial Severance Package
Trade unions, NGOs and politicians are opposed to the severance pay of the ministers of the Saâdeddine El Othmani government. In this sense, they are organizing a sit-in this Saturday, September 25 in front of the Parliament headquarters in Rabat, to protest against these bonuses and call for their outright cancellation.
Morocco
Historic First: Asmaa Rhlalou Elected as Rabat's First Female Mayor
The Rally of Independents (RNI) continues its takeover of the largest cities in Morocco. On Friday, it was Asmaa Rhlalou who was elected mayor of Rabat , after several negotiations, a postponement of the voting session and tough negotiations. She thus becomes the first woman to hold this position in the capital.
Morocco
Rabat Joins Global Cities for 4th Annual Car-Free Day on October 3
Like major world capitals, Rabat is preparing to host "Car-Free Day". It will be organized on Sunday, October 3 by the Association of Young People of the 21st Century, in collaboration with the local authorities.
Morocco
Moroccan Tricycle Driver Sentenced to 20 Years for Injuring Police Officer in Salé
The driver of a tricycle who injured a police officer last year was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Rabat Court of Appeal. His accomplice was sentenced to 10 years with civil liability. He will have to compensate the victim.
Morocco
Chaos Erupts at Rabat Mayoral Election, Vote Postponed Amid Accusations
The election of the mayor of Rabat, which was supposed to take place on Monday, September 20, was simply postponed. At the origin of this postponement, accusations of all kinds of threats.
Morocco
Morocco's Foreign Minister Invites Israeli Officials to Rabat, Marking Abraham Accords Anniversary
Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Residing Abroad, during his participation in the ministerial conference organized virtually by the US State Department to commemorate the first anniversary of the Abraham Accords, invited senior Israeli officials to visit Rabat.
Morocco
Israel Appoints New Deputy Head to Diplomatic Office in Morocco
The former Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Nairobi, Eyal David, now Deputy to David Govrin, is officially in post at the Israel liaison office in Rabat .
Morocco
Rabat Police Investigate Family in Brutal Murder of 67-Year-Old Woman
The prefectural criminal brigade of the city of Rabat opened an investigation on Saturday, following the death of a 67-year-old woman. A couple and their minor child are the suspects in this crime, the causes of which are still unknown.
Morocco
RNI's Asmaa Rhlalou Poised to Become Rabat's New Mayor
The next mayor of Rabat could come from the National Rally of Independents (RNI) . Asmaa Rhlalou, former MP of the party, in the House of Representatives during the last term (2016-2021) has been chosen as a candidate for this highly coveted position.