In the aftermath of the attack that left at least five dead and over 200 injured at the Magdeburg Christmas market, Germany discovers the profile of the perpetrator. Taleb al-Abdulmohsen is a Saudi Shiite doctor, a political refugee since 2006, and a permanent resident since 2016, known for his strong positions on Islam. During the 1990s, he declared himself an «atheist», which led to his persecution in his country. Investigators reveal that he even shifted towards the far right
The U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential foreign military sale to Morocco, involving GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs (SDB-I) and associated equipment, with an estimated price tag of $86 million, equivalent to approximately 860 million dirhams. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) informed Congress of this prospective transaction on Saturday. Morocco's military has expressed interest in acquiring 500 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs I (SDBI) along with two GBU-39 (T-1)/B inert
After a challenging start in Germany, Moroccan Noura Essouissate Brauckmann has chosen to dedicate her time to community and political work. She actively supports migrants and refugees and stands on the front lines against the rise of the far right.
The Desert Monitor, Morocco’s largest lizard species, is increasingly endangered due to superstitious beliefs, traditional medicine practices, and infrastructure like Matfias, traditional water wells where many lizards get trapped and die.
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) called on Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to resign, accusing him of conflict of interest, after a company he owns was awarded the desalination of seawater in Casablanca-Settat.
Morocco has been chosen as the shooting destination for the upcoming epic period film Cleopatra. The movie is currently in active development by the American production studio Universal Pictures and film financing and production company Atlas Entertainment, according to the pre-production listing service Production Bulletin. The latter indicates that the Cleopatra production team has featured Morocco as a new location for the film. Israeli actress Gal Gadot will be starring as Cleopatra and is
A Casablanca appeal court held a hearing on Thursday regarding a high-profile rape case involving three men from well-off families in Casablanca. During this hearing, the investigating judge heard from the plaintiff, a French lawyer who lodged a complaint against the three sons of prominent Moroccan businessmen, accusing them of rape. The hearing was attended by Moroccan human rights lawyer Khadija Roukani, who represents the victim, and lasted for several hours. Other hearings were scheduled
The Jerusalem Post highlights Israel's involvement in the Paraguayan Parliament's adoption of a resolution recognizing Morocco's sovereignty over Western Sahara. This decision comes after discussions led by Amir Ohana, President of the Israeli Knesset, during recent meetings with Paraguayan officials, including President Santiago Peña and Raúl Latorre, President of the Chamber of Deputies. A fervent supporter of Israeli-Moroccan relations, Amir Ohana, the son of Moroccan
The World Bank's Board of Directors has approved $250 million in financing for Morocco's Agri-Food Systems Transformation Program. The initiative seeks to enhance the agrifood sector's resilience to climate challenges while improving food safety and quality. Contributing 16% of GDP and 19% of Moroccan exports in 2023, the agrifood sector is a cornerstone of the national economy. It accounts for 67% of rural employment and 36% of total jobs, including 30% in primary agriculture and 6% in
More women can read and write Arabic, French, and English than men in Morocco. This trend spans all of the Kingdom's regions, encompassing both urban and rural areas, according to the 2024 General Census.
chargement...
المقالات الأكثر...
إشترك في النشرة الإخبارية اليومية
