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A vice-president of the Ménara district was arrested Thursday afternoon in Marrakech for suspected corruption . In charge of urban planning, he was allegedly caught by the judicial police while receiving a bribe of 150 000 dirhams.
A 46-year-old woman, of Moroccan origin, was fatally stabbed in Chavanoz. Her partner, also of Moroccan origin, has been charged with the homicide of a spouse. The autopsy revealed that the victim was stabbed eleven times.
The six Belgian locations of the Tanger Marché chain, three of them in Brussels, have been closed following a major police inspection. Sixteen undocumented workers were identified and more than 14 000 euros in cash were seized.
Moroccan air transport begins 2026 with a record performance of 3.1 million passengers in January, representing an increase of 14.7%. At the same time, port traffic closed 2025 with robust growth of 8.9%.
Despite a fierce boycott campaign on social media, Algerian comedian Nawell Madani is keeping her tour in Morocco. Faced with strong public enthusiasm, organizers even added an extra date in Casablanca, defying the criticism.
The French Interior Ministry has banned, by order dated 23 February 2026, the sale to minors, advertising and display of the book « Me, the Young Muslim Woman ». The work is deemed dangerous to the development of young people and discriminatory toward women.
Polisario leader Brahim Ghali has taken note of the intensive international negotiations on the Sahara. This process, supported by Security Council Resolution 2797, now recognizes Morocco’s autonomy plan as the basis for discussions.
Hospitalized in Nice after an accident left him quadriplegic, Youssef Lkibibi, a 22-year-old Moroccan national, was issued an order to leave French territory. His lawyer denounces an “inhumane” decision and has filed an appeal.
Daughter of King Mohamed VI, Princess Lalla Khadija makes her rare official appearances memorable through high-end fashion choices. Blending tradition with international luxury, her sophisticated style draws the attention of national and foreign media.
Agirc-Arrco is launching a major verification campaign targeting 400 000 retirees residing outside France by 2030. Due to the lack of automatic civil-status data exchanges, pensioners in Morocco will have to periodically provide a life certificate to maintain their payments.
Buoyed by its meteoric success in France, the Renault 5 electric car begins its global expansion . After Turkey, the iconic city car is preparing to conquer the Moroccan market once the local approval procedures are definitively validated.
Actress Hiba Abouk reacted on social media after the confirmation of Achraf Hakimi’s rape trial. In a message, the Moroccan international’s ex-wife called for mutual support in the face of this media and legal ordeal.