Author: aya

The Tetouan Court of First Instance has sentenced several taxi-sector professionals to six months in prison, in connection with cases involving allegations of assisting irregular migration toward the city of Ceuta. Following the rulings, the provincial office of the National Taxi Drivers’ Union, affiliated with the Democratic Confederation of Labour (FDT), issued a statement expressing its follow-up of the cases and its surprise at the sentences handed down against the professionals concerned. The union reaffirmed its respect for the independence of the judiciary, while stressing that taxi drivers’ professional duties consist of transporting passengers within the framework of their regulated…

A driving school in Tangier has come under scrutiny after a number of trainees and their parents raised complaints concerning what they described as a failure by the institution’s management to fulfill commitments related to training services, prompting them to resort to legal procedures to seek the recovery of amounts they had previously paid. According to a legal notice reviewed by the newspaper, four individuals claiming to have been affected sent a formal notice through a judicial officer to the owner of the institution on August 3, 2026. They requested the reimbursement of their registration fees within ten days of…

Graduates specializing in operating room nursing have expressed concern over the limited number of positions available in recent public recruitment competitions, arguing that the vacancies do not reflect the investment made by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection in training this category of healthcare professionals. According to the graduates, the ministry allocated 240 training seats nationwide in 2023 to prepare specialized operating room nurses as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare human resources and improve the quality of surgical services in public hospitals. They argue, however, that recruitment opportunities have not matched the scale of this investment. Based on…

The recent wave of mass crossings toward the city of Ceuta has reignited debate over the state of development in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region, with observers questioning the extent to which development projects and public investment programs have translated into tangible economic and social improvements, particularly in northern communities. Several analysts argue that the recent events have once again highlighted persistent challenges related to employment and economic inclusion, noting that many young people continue to search for job opportunities and greater economic stability despite the numerous development initiatives announced in recent years. Professionals from various sectors also reported that some…

Mohamed Chouki, president of the National Rally of Independents (RNI), said that the recent events in Ceuta require an approach based on national responsibility, away from political point-scoring or the exploitation of Moroccan public sentiment. He stressed that Moroccan youth need an honest discourse and realistic solutions that can open up future opportunities, rather than messages that fuel despair. Speaking at a party meeting in Settat, Chouki said the recent events were painful for Moroccans because they involved young people with families, aspirations and dreams. He argued that the responsibility of political actors is to provide hope and work toward…

The Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region has launched a new phase of support for women’s cooperatives and self-employed women benefiting from the “Jihat NahiDa” programme, aimed at moving beyond initial support and financing toward stronger follow-up and consolidation of project sustainability, through a communication meeting held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, under the theme “From Support to Sustainability: Accompanying Women’s Cooperatives Toward Success.” The meeting was organised at the initiative of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Regional Council, in partnership with the Ministry of Solidarity, Social Inclusion and Family, and with the support of the region’s Wilaya, as part of the implementation of the…

More than 2.74 million Moroccans living abroad have entered Morocco since the launch of the “Marhaba 2026” operation, with the figure reaching 2,741,570 people as of August 3, an increase of 0.45% compared with the same period last year, according to data from the Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity. Omar Moussa Abdallah, the Foundation’s projects manager and supervisor of the “Marhaba” operation, said that 2,741,570 members of the Moroccan community abroad had entered the Kingdom since the operation began. The number of vehicles entering Morocco by August 3 stood at 287,518, representing a 12.43% decrease compared with the same date…

National Security and Customs officers operating at Tanger Med Port successfully foiled an attempt on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to traffic 350 kilograms of cannabis resin that had been carefully concealed inside the trailer load of an international transport truck bearing Moroccan license plates. Border control and inspection operations led to the discovery and seizure of the drugs, while subsequent investigative procedures resulted in the arrest of the truck driver, a 42-year-old Moroccan national. The suspect was placed under judicial investigation conducted by the Judicial Police Brigade at Tanger Med Port, under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor’s office.…

Tangier Port recorded a significant increase in landings from coastal and artisanal fishing during the first half of 2026, reaching 4,594 tonnes by the end of June, an increase of 92% compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data from Morocco’s National Fisheries Office (ONP). In its latest report on coastal and artisanal fishing statistics in Morocco, the ONP said the market value of these landings also increased by 13%, exceeding 128.49 million dirhams during the first six months of 2026, compared with more than 113.87 million dirhams during the same period in 2025. By product…

The National Agency for Public Facilities has launched an international open tender for the external development works of Casablanca’s Grand Stadium, also known as the Hassan II Complex, located in Benslimane Province. The move is part of efforts to accelerate the construction and preparation of the major sports infrastructure. The tender concerns Lot No. 7, dedicated to external development works. The estimated cost has been set at MAD 2,681,583,684, including taxes, while the provisional guarantee required to participate in the tender has been set at MAD 45 million. The seventh lot covers a broad range of works related to the…