Tuesday’s Newspaper Highlights

“Al-Massae”: Benkirane Reveals Significant Budget Drop for the Justice and Development Party

According to “Al-Massae” newspaper, Abdelilah Benkirane, the Secretary-General of the Justice and Development Party, announced that the party’s budget has decreased by approximately ten times. He highlighted that the current budget is insufficient for the upcoming elections and indicated that the party is far from leading or even participating in the next government.

Director of Fake Immigration Organization Arrested in Fez

In another report, the newspaper stated that the judicial police in Fez arrested the director of an institution claiming to organize immigration to foreign countries, including Canada. The director has been placed under judicial custody on suspicion of fraud and deception involving several victims who reported paying him amounts ranging from 10,000 to 15,000 dirhams without receiving the promised services.

Meknes Governor Questions Municipal Councilors

The same newspaper reported that the governor of Meknes, Abdelghani Sbbar, issued inquiries to several councilors of the capital’s municipality, demanding responses to allegations of misconduct and transgressions that harm public services.

Controversy Over Denied Award to Student Wearing Palestinian Keffiyeh

“Al-Massae” also noted that the dean of Ben M’sik College in Casablanca refused to present an award to a top student because she wore a Palestinian keffiyeh. This incident sparked outrage on social media, with former Minister of Justice and Freedoms, Mustafa Ramid, calling the dean’s action “cowardly.” Mohamed Ghaloussi, head of the Moroccan Association for the Protection of Public Funds, commented briefly, praising the student’s maturity and calmness.

“Al-Alam”: Campaigns Targeting Motorcyclists in Outat El Haj

“Al-Alam” newspaper reported that the Royal Gendarmerie in Outat El Haj, under the supervision of the local commander and motorcycle patrols from Missour, continues their extensive campaigns targeting motorcyclists. These campaigns aim to enhance traffic law enforcement and road safety for all road users in the city, where motorcyclists have been causing numerous accidents.

“Bayane Al-Yaoume”: Stray Dogs Problem in El Jadida

“Bayane Al-Yaoume” reported that residents of several neighborhoods in El Jadida, particularly Hay Salam and Hay Najda, are complaining about the rampant spread of stray dogs. These dogs pose a significant threat to children’s safety as they roam freely near homes and in various streets and alleys. The affected residents are calling on the authorities to address this issue before any serious incidents occur.

Imouzzer Agadir Federation Calls for Rescue of Major Tourist Project

The newspaper concluded with a report on the Federation of Civil Society Associations in Imouzzer Agadir, which urged the relevant authorities to intervene and save a significant tourist project from neglect and potential abandonment by “lobbies.” The federation emphasized that rescuing this project would benefit many families who depend on its revenues. They called on regional authorities to develop the Imouzzer waterfalls, which would boost the local economy, revitalize hotels, cafes, and bazaars, create new job opportunities, and combat rural migration.

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