The Generation Z movement reignited its protests on Saturday evening across several Moroccan cities after a brief pause. Peaceful demonstrations took place in Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, Fez, Oujda, Agadir, Tetouan, Meknes, Safi, El Jadida, and Beni Mellal. Protesters chanted slogans demanding «quality education and decent healthcare for all» and «accountability and responsibility», while also calling for «the release of all prisoners of conscience
As anticipated, Driss Lachgar has been reappointed as First Secretary of the Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) for another four-year term. The decision follows the lifting of term-limit restrictions earlier today, clearing the way for his re-election. This development comes after the party’s 12th Congress, held in Bouznika, overwhelmingly approved a proposal from the National Council to amend Article 217 of the internal statutes and Article 212 of the internal regulations. Both
On the 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal Sunni Muslims celebrate the Prophet’s birthday. In a festive atmosphere, some of them recite the Quran, praise the lord and study the prophet’s biography. But is celebrating the date of birth of Mohammed (peace be upon him) contradictory to Islamic Law ?
On the 19th of October 1958, the Kingdom of Morocco hosted a Formula One motor race known as the 1958 Moroccan Grand Prix. Two years after gaining its independence, Morocco wanted to celebrate the new era by taking advantage of the race to shed light on the city of Casablanca. Flashback.
From the neighborhoods of Beni Mellal to the training halls of Belgium, Khalid Allali has forged an exceptional path that blends passion with perseverance. This Moroccan coach has turned Taekwondo into a bridge connecting the children of the diaspora to their roots — transforming the experience of migration into a story of success, humanity, and identity.
On Friday, October 17, 2025, the Executive Office of the Moroccan Federation of Newspaper Publishers convened its regular meeting to address the latest sector developments and the status of newspaper enterprises, alongside pertinent government decisions. In its statement, the Federation highlighted that the temporary committee overseeing press affairs had surpassed its legal mandate in the first week of October, deeming its continued operation a blatant breach of the law. The Federation urged
The Kingdom's Mediator, Hassan Tariq, led a seminar as part of the «Youth Meeting» program, launched this Friday in Mohammedia. The former socialist MP focused his speech on the theme: «Institutional Mediation and Social Mediation: What Links?» This meeting is part of the action program for the 2025-2026 season, which aims to transform youth establishments into true spaces for citizenship education, listening, and participation, MAP reports. The program is based on the
The regular session of the Boumia Municipal Council in Midelt province descended into chaos and physical altercations among several members yesterday, Friday. As documented by videos circulating on social media, the situation became so volatile that local authorities had to intervene. During the meeting, tensions flared as members exchanged accusations, culminating in a fistfight between a councilor and the council president. The session's agenda was to vote on the 2026 budget project, a
The recent brief detention of Moroccans Aziz Ghali and Abdeladim Bendraoui in Israel sparked discussions during the United Nations Secretary-General's press briefing. On Wednesday, a Palestinian journalist brought up the matter, claiming that the two Moroccan nationals were "still imprisoned" in Israel. Surprised by this revelation, spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric indicated that he needed time to verify the details. The following day, Dujarric provided an update: «The two Moroccan
On the 29th of October 1965, Mehdi Ben Barka was allegedly abducted in France by French police and never seen again. According to an article issued by the Time magazine entitled «the Murder of Ben Barka», the Moroccan politician’s disappearance involves Moroccan agents, the French intelligence agents and the Israeli Mossad.