Former Moroccan-American FBI Agent Says Bureau is ‘Islamophobic’
Rabat – Said Barodi, a Muslim American born in Morocco, has been hired, fired, re-hired, and then fired again by the FBI for “unprofessional conduct” and “lack of candor”–charge the former agent links...
View ArticleKnifeman Attacks Imam Inside Hassan Mosque During Friday Prayer
Rabat – A man wielding two knives attacked an imam during Friday prayers at the Hassan mosque in Rabat. Service attendees were quick to intervene to stop the suspect from attacking the leader of the...
View ArticlePedophile Arrested for Raping 10-Year-Old in Mohammedia
By Alexandra Gritta Rabat- A man who allegedly raped a minor under the threat of violence has been arrested in Mohammedia, a port city on the west coast of Morocco, on Thursday, May 3. The Directorate...
View ArticleAuthorities Arrest Suspect of Naked Women Footage in Hammam
With MAP Rabat – The woman who recorded a video in a women’s hammam in Temara was arrested Friday, announced the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN). A few weeks ago, 50 seconds of footage...
View ArticleAmid Ongoing Boycott, Laftit Pledges Fair Market Prices During Ramadan
Rabat – With the holy month of Ramadan around the corner, the Moroccan government is promising a “diversified” market that responds to all the needs of citizens, including stable commodity prices....
View ArticleArmed Man Attacks Money Transfer Agency in Tangier
Rabat – An armed man attempted robbery at a money transfer agency on Moulay Youssef Boulevard in Tangier on Friday. Moroccan news outlets reported that the 30- to 35-year-old man was carrying a handgun...
View ArticleHassan Mosque Attacker Labeled Mentally Ill
Rabat – A statement from the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) confirms that the Hassan Mosque attacker displays signs of a mental disorder. The DGSN concluded that the 29-year-old...
View ArticleRabat’s Public Prosecutor Opens Investigation on Hassan Mosque Attacker
Rabat – The public prosecutor at the Rabat Court of Appeals has opened an investigation into Friday’s attack on the imam of the Hassan mosque by the allegedly mentally ill suspect. Police will transfer...
View ArticleRain and Overcast Conditions on Saturday
Rabat- The National Meteorological Directorate (DMN) forecasts cloudy and rainy conditions ahead in many regions of the kingdom on Saturday, May 5. The central coasts will experience overcast by...
View ArticleMoroccan Authorities Arrest Wanted Italian Mobster
Rabat – The Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie managed to capture an Italian suspect last month, on charges tied to his alleged involvement in international drug trafficking. French news agency AFP reported...
View Article‘Terrorism Has No Nationality’: Khiame
Rabat – Head of Morocco’s Counter-Terrorism Bureau (BCIJ) Abdelhak Khiame has underscored the enormous challenges posed by returning Moroccan terrorist fighters. In an interview with French news agency...
View ArticleAstronomer Says All Muslim Countries to Begin Ramadan May 17
Rabat– This year, Islamic countries around the world will begin their Ramadan fast on the same day, May 17, according to Moroccan astronomer Abdelaziz Kharbouch Al-Ifrani. In an interview with Morocco...
View ArticleRain, Strong Thunderstorms to Hit Several Moroccan Regions on Sunday and Monday
Rabat – The National Meteorological Directorate (DMN) issued today a weather alert for Monday and Sunday, stating that rain and thunderstorms are likely to hit some regions, including the Rabat-Salé...
View ArticleTrump’s Gun Law Speech Angers France
Rabat – US President Donald Trump sparked a backlash in France and Britain after his gun law’ speech to the National Rifle Association (NRA) on Friday. In his statement, Trump said that easy access to...
View ArticleRoad Signs Installed in Jerusalem for New US Embassy
Rabat- Earlier today, the people of Jerusalem woke up to newly installed road signs reading “US Embassy” in English, Arabic, and Hebrew pointing to south Jerusalem, where the new United States Embassy...
View ArticleWhen Will Morocco Witness Ramadan’s Hilal Crescent?
Rabat- Each year, Muslims around the world predict the first day of Ramadan using one of two acclaimed traditional methods: astronomical calculations and moon-sighting. The first appearance of the...
View ArticleAfter Social Media Support and El Othmani Intervention, Yabiladi Granted...
Rabat – After being denied press cards by the Ministry of Culture and Communication, Yabiladi can finally breathe. As for LeDesk, the French media is still waiting to receive official acknowledgement...
View ArticleMorocco’s BCIJ Dismantles 5-Member ISIS Cell in North Morocco, Spain
Rabat – Morocco’s Central Bureau of Judicial Investigation (BCIJ) dismantled five-member active terrorist cell with alleged connections to Daesh, in collaboration with Spanish authorities on Tuesday. A...
View ArticleMorocco: A Breeding Ground for Spain’s Jihadi Terrorists?
Rabat- According to a recent study released by the Madrid-based think tank, Elcano Royal Institute, nearly half of the jihadists arrested or killed in Spain in the past five years were Moroccan-born or...
View ArticleMinistry of Islamic Affairs Fires Imam for Alleged Boycott Support in Friday...
Rabat – The Ministry of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs decided to dismiss the imam of Mosque Ibrahim Alkhalil in Salé on May 4, for preaching against increasing prices on food products and...
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