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[ad_1] Marrakech – Left-wing activist and anti-normalization figure Sion Assidon remains in a coma at a clinic in Mohammedia following a serious head and face injury. The 77-year-old president of the Moroccan branch of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement was found unconscious at his home on Monday. According to sources close to Assidon, he reportedly fell from a staircase or ladder while trimming trees at his residence on Saturday. After the incident, he managed to reach his living room and sit on a couch, but remained unconscious until Monday, when a concerned colleague discovered him after he missed…

[ad_1] Morocco’s Customs and Indirect Taxes Administration has unveiled comprehensive regulations governing defense materials, weapons, and ammunition trade, establishing strict frameworks while facilitating essential commercial flows for the national defense industry. The new circular, based on Law 10-20 of 2020, creates three distinct material categories with specific regulatory requirements. Category A covers exclusively military equipment including tanks, fighter aircraft, armed drones, radar systems, and cyber-defense devices. These high-strategic-value items face the strictest controls due to their critical economic and security importance. Category B encompasses dual-use civil-military materials, particularly riot control equipment, covering light weapons and crowd control devices representing significant…

[ad_1] Marrakech – The Rabat prosecutor’s office has decided to prosecute feminist activist Ibtissam Lachgar in detention. She was presented to the public prosecutor on Tuesday, following her arrest by the National Brigade of Judicial Police (BNPJ) on Sunday. Lachgar, also known as “Betty” on social media, was arrested after posting a photo of herself wearing a t-shirt with inscriptions deemed offensive to divinity. The image showed her wearing a shirt with “Allah” followed by “is lesbian” – a play on a well-known feminist slogan, according to her explanation. The controversial post was accompanied by text describing Islam as “fascist,…

[ad_1] Morocco’s automotive market experienced robust growth in July 2025, with new vehicle sales climbing 38.6% year-over-year to nearly 20,000 units, according to the Association of Vehicle Importers in Morocco (AIVAM). The impressive performance was driven by strong rebounds across both passenger vehicles (VP) and light commercial vehicles (VUL). Passenger car sales jumped 39.4%, while commercial vehicle sales rose 32.1%. Total sales reached 19,713 units compared to 14,219 in the previous year. Several brands posted exceptional growth rates. Nissan led with a spectacular 566% increase, rising from 45 to 300 units sold. Mahindra surged 142.9%, while MG grew 93.3%, reinforcing…

[ad_1] Rabat – The UN-led Independent Mechanism for Myanmar (IMM)  released a report this morning detailing systematic torture in the Southeast Asian nation. The report details systematic torture in Myanmar prisons and detention center, naming senior government figures responsible for these atrocities. It includes detailed incidents of detainees receiving beatings, electric shocks, strangulation, and finger-nail removal with pliers. The report also documented the abuse of children, who have been detained unlawfully as proxies for missing parents and family members. Nicholas Koumjian, head of the UN-led mechanism, said in a statement accompanying the organization’s 16-page report: “We have uncovered significant evidence,…

[ad_1] Malian authorities have arrested lately dozens of soldiers accused of plotting to topple the country’s military leaders amid alarming reports that Tuareg rebels supported by Algeria are gaining ground in the north. According to press reports, about 50 soldiers and senior officers including General Abass Dembele, the former governor of the Mopti region, have been detained for their involvement in planning to overthrow the Malian government of National transitional council. The coup attempt, which threatens the stability of the country’s military rule, comes amid a heightened internal political tension combined with strained relations with the Algerian regime and rapprochement…

[ad_1] Marrakech – The Moroccan Medicines and Health Products Agency (AMMPS) has firmly denied reports circulating in some media outlets claiming a shortage of over 600 medications for chronic diseases in the country. In an official statement, AMMPS stated that national data does not support these reported figures. The agency noted that if such extensive shortages were real, they would cause major disruptions to the healthcare system, something that has not been observed. The agency acknowledged that occasional supply disruptions can occur, a phenomenon seen internationally. These disruptions are primarily linked to supply chain tensions, difficulties accessing raw materials, or…

[ad_1] The Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (RJMEC) has called on African Union (AU) leaders to step up direct engagement to defuse South Sudan’s deepening political crisis. Speaking in Juba Monday during a visit by a high-level AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) delegation, RJMEC Chief of Staff Ambassador Berhanu Kebede urged the AU and its High-Level Ad Hoc Committee for South Sudan (AU C5) to push for dialogue, facilitate de-escalation, and reinforce the observance of the Permanent Ceasefire. The mission comes amid rising tensions between rival factions, including the March house arrest of First Vice President Riek Machar.…

[ad_1] Marrakech – A groundbreaking submarine fiber optic cable project will soon create a vital digital link between Morocco and Spain’s Canary Islands, positioning the archipelago as a strategic telecommunications hub in the Atlantic. The initiative, set to begin installation in late 2025, represents a major advancement in Europe-Africa connectivity. The project is led by Spanish company Islalink in partnership with Canalink, an operator linked to the Tenerife Council and the Technological Institute for Renewable Energy (ITER), according to Okdiario. Strengthening Europe-Africa digital connectivity The planned route will start at the port of Arinaga (Gran Canaria), pass through Gran Tarajal…

[ad_1] The three-day visit paid lately by India Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tamal to the Casablanca port underlines the growing strategic and defense cooperation between India and Morocco. INS Tamal is the third Indian Naval Ship in the last two years to visit Casablanca. During the port call, the crew of INS Tamal participated in a series of professional, cultural, and social engagements aimed at fostering closer collaboration with the Royal Moroccan Navy, said Indian Ministry of Defense in a release. These included bilateral discussions with senior military officials, cross-deck visits, friendly sports fixtures, yoga sessions, and cultural exchanges that…