With red armbands wrapped tightly around their sleeves, lawyers have intensified their open-ended strike, gathering once again on Monday, July 6, outside Parliament in Rabat. The legal professionals remain resolute in their opposition, branding the proposed law as a democratic setback and demanding its immediate withdrawal.
Core concerns driving the protest
The black-robed advocates argue that the draft legislation undermines their independence from the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Ministry of Justice. Key grievances include proposed changes to disciplinary procedures, the transfer of training oversight to the Ministry of Justice, and new eligibility rules for entering the profession—particularly the lowering of the minimum age for qualification exam candidates.
Gabon is laying the groundwork for a transformative shift toward post-petroleum industrial self-reliance. With President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at the helm, construction has officially begun on the deep-water port of Kobé-Kobé. This colossal integrated project, anchored to one of the planet’s largest untapped iron ore reserves and complemented by cutting-edge rail and energy […]
An international gathering in Geneva recently underscored the profound global recognition of corruption’s damaging impact. This significant event builds upon the ongoing work of the Human Rights Council, notably resolution 59/6 from July 2025, which firmly establishes the widely accepted principle that combating corruption and safeguarding fundamental human rights are inherently intertwined and mutually reinforcing. […]
Tensions flared in Paris on Saturday as fans gathered for the high-stakes PSG-Arsenal Champions League final, with authorities reporting scattered unrest and swift police response. Early clashes erupted near the Parc des Princes, where the match was broadcast, prompting a series of interventions by law enforcement. Unrest escalates beyond the stadium By late afternoon, the […]
