Author: aya
The debate over Morocco’s official time system has resurfaced, following calls from members of the governing majority to review the adoption of daylight saving time (GMT+1), amid increasing parliamentary and public discussion on the issue. In this context, Member of Parliament Rachid Afilal Alami Idrissi submitted an oral question to Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, referring to data suggesting potential effects of the time system on sleep quality and concentration, particularly among children, as well as possible impacts on working conditions. The MP also raised concerns related to commuting in dark conditions during certain periods of the year, especially in…
Italian authorities announced the dismantling of an international criminal network involved in trafficking hashish from Morocco to Europe, following a coordinated operation that led to the arrest of 20 individuals in Italy and Spain. According to the Italian financial police, the operation was conducted under the supervision of the Milan public prosecutor’s office, with support from the national anti-mafia and counter-terrorism directorate and Eurojust, and targeted the cities of Milan, Barcelona, and Marbella after investigations launched in 2024. Investigations revealed two criminal groups composed of individuals of Maghrebi and Romanian origin, suspected of coordinating the import of large quantities of…
Sothema Group announced in an official statement following its Board of Directors meeting held on March 25, 2026, at its headquarters in Bouskoura, that it recorded positive financial results for the 2025 fiscal year, marked by improved profitability indicators and continued strategic transformation. According to the statement, the group’s revenue reached MAD 3.227 billion, representing a 15% increase, while EBITDA stood at MAD 763 million, up 27%, the operating margin reached 23.7%, up by 2.4 points, and a dividend of MAD 33 per share was proposed, compared to MAD 28 in 2024. The statement also noted that the year was…
Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Gohar Nabil, received Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football, in Cairo on Saturday ahead of upcoming executive committee meetings. According to official sources, Motsepe conveyed a message of appreciation from Cyril Ramaphosa to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. Motsepe is expected to chair CAF executive meetings at its Cairo headquarters, where several football-related issues will be discussed. A key topic includes reviewing the decision declaring the Morocco national team as Africa Cup of Nations champions, while the Senegal national team is considered withdrawn with a three-nil loss.
The National Observatory for Human Development warned about the implications of demographic shifts in Morocco, noting that declining fertility rates and rising singlehood, alongside challenges in education, healthcare, and employment, may impact human development prospects, according to a policy note based on the 2024 population census. The report highlights a slowdown in population growth combined with increased life expectancy, leading to an aging population, as well as shrinking household sizes and continued urbanization. It also points to regional disparities, with stronger demographic dynamics along the Atlantic axis, while rural areas experience slower growth influenced by environmental factors. The note emphasizes…
Morocco has launched a €3.5 billion investment plan to develop tourist accommodation capacity as part of preparations to host the FIFA World Cup 2030 jointly with Spain and Portugal, aiming to strengthen hotel capacity and meet the expected demand during the global event, According to Bloomberg, the plan includes the creation of up to 25,000 new hotel rooms through around 700 investment projects, 75 percent of which will be carried out in major cities, with funding primarily provided by Moroccan investors, These investments are part of a broader vision to develop the tourism sector beyond the immediate needs of the…
Police officers from the Tangier Police Prefecture arrested a 31-year-old individual on the morning of Friday, March 27, on suspicion of involvement in disseminating digital content inciting hatred and drug use, as well as glorifying criminal acts and providing related guidance, According to preliminary information, the suspect allegedly published a video on a social media page containing inciting content, before investigations enabled authorities to identify him and carry out the arrest within a short period, The individual has been placed in police custody as part of a judicial investigation conducted under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor, in order…
Available data from informed sources indicate that the services of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection are reviewing internal reports described as concerning, pointing to an increase in tuberculosis cases in the city of Tangier, with figures exceeding 2500 cases in various forms of the disease, most of them linked to pulmonary tuberculosis, According to the same sources, a state of mobilization has been activated across the city’s health services, involving the deployment of specialized human resources including respiratory and tuberculosis physicians, as well as nursing and technical staff, alongside the strengthening of diagnostic and laboratory surveillance capacities, These…
A tragic incident has shocked Egypt, where six children were found dead inside a single home under circumstances that remain under investigation. Preliminary information indicates that the events unfolded over two days, with multiple deaths reported, while authorities continue to examine the details. Early reports suggest a difficult family and psychological context, though no official conclusions have yet been confirmed. Authorities were alerted by neighbors, leading to the detention of an individual in connection with the case. The Egyptian Public Prosecution has opened an investigation to determine the full circumstances of the incident.
A video circulating on social media has sparked reactions in Marrakech, showing a person claiming to be a parking attendant asking for 20 dirhams to allow a car to park on a public street. According to available information, the footage captures an exchange between the driver and the individual, who justified the fee by stating that the space was rented and that he was working there. The incident prompted mixed reactions among citizens, with some questioning the amount requested in relation to commonly applied parking fees. Calls have been made for better regulation and oversight of parking-related activities in the…