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Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:15:05 GMT
Right of Access to Information - Cdai, Ccme Ink Partnership, Cooperation Agreement
[MAP] Rabat -- The Commission on the Right of Access to Information (CDAI) and the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad (CCME) signed Tuesday in Rabat a partnership and cooperation agreement on the implementation of Law 31.13 on the right of acce...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:15:05 GMT
Seventh 'Sahraouiya' Challenge to Be Held On March 13-20 in Dakhla
[MAP] Dakhla -- The seventh edition of the "Sahraouiya" rally, a solidarity and sports challenge for women, will be held on March 13-20 in Dakhla, under the motto of active solidarity.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:15:02 GMT
House of Advisors Approves Framework Bill On Social Protection
[MAP] Rabat -- The House of Advisors unanimously adopted, on Tuesday, in plenary session, the framework bill 09.21 on social protection, in the presence of Minister of Economy, Finance and Administration Reform, Mohamed Benchaâboun.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:18:17 GMT
Western Sahara - Celebration, in Mexico, of 45th Anniversary of Sadr Proclamation
[SPS] Mexico -- The Embassy of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic organized, in Mexico, an event to celebrate the 45th anniversary of SADR proclamation, the Sahrawi Press Agency reported.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 12:15:06 GMT
By Opening Its Consulate in Laayoune, Jordan Is Giving Significant Support to Autonomy Initiative in Sahara - Chilean News Site
[MAP] Santiago -- Jordan's decision to open a Consulate General in Laayoune is an indication of the significant support for Morocco and a major endorsement of the autonomy initiative in the Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty, writes Chilean news site ...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:13:16 GMT
HM the King Congratulates Mohamed Bazoum Following His Election As President of the Republic of Niger
[MAP] Rabat -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to Mr. Mohamed Bazoum following his election as President of the Republic of Niger.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:53:55 GMT
FEPSAN Signs Another Agreement With OCP Morocco for Agronomic Assistance, Enhanced Yield
[Premium Times] FEPSAN President says the new agreement will enable Nigerian blenders of NPK fertilizer to have access to improved supply of di-ammonium sulphate chemicals.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:45:02 GMT
Women Make Up More Than Half of Population in 2020 (High Planning Commission)
[MAP] Rabat -- Women constituted more than half (50.3%) of the total population of Morocco during the past year, according to the High Planning Commission (HCP).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:44:10 GMT
Laayoune Faculty of Medicine Will Open 'By Next School Year', Minister Says
[MAP] Laayoune -- The faculty of medicine and pharmacy of Laayoune, which required a budget of 257 million DH, will open by "the start of the next academic year", minister of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Re...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:52:10 GMT
Diplomatic Dithering Over Western Sahara Bodes Ill for Other African Disputes
[CFR] Francesca Eremeeva & Nolan Quinn -- On December 10, 2020, then President Donald Trump tweeted that because "Morocco recognized the United States in 1777," the U.S. should return the favor by recognizing "[Moroccan] sovereignty over the Western ...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:44:40 GMT
U17 Africa Cup of Nations Cancelled (CAF)
[MAP] Rabat -- The 2021 U17 Total Africa Cup of Nations, which was initially scheduled to take place in Morocco on March 13-31, has been cancelled, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Monday.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:12:25 GMT
2020-2023 UN-Habitat Country Program Signed in Rabat
[MAP] Rabat -- The 2020-2023 UN-Habitat country program was signed, on Monday in Rabat, between the Ministry of Housing and the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:12:24 GMT
Covid-19 - Vaccination of Foreigners Residing in Morocco Is Taking Place in Very Good Conditions (President of Afr)
[MAP] Rabat -- The vaccination operation against Covid-19 for the benefit of foreigners residing in Morocco is taking place in very good conditions, said Frédéric Bauer, president of the Association des Français de Rabat (AFR).

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:12:22 GMT
Ensa and Harvard Kennedy School Launch Training Cycle On Public Policy Evaluation
[MAP] Rabat -- The National School of Administration (ENSA) and Harvard Kennedy School of Government (KSG) launched, Monday in Rabat, a training cycle for the benefit of senior officials, senior executives and teachers on new approaches to the evalua...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:42:26 GMT
Conasdh Salutes Sahrawi Woman Struggle
[SPS] Chahid El-Hafed -- The Saharawi National Commission for Human Rights (CONASDH) greeted, Sunday, the struggle and the fight of the Saharawi woman who wrote "with pride" the shining names of chahidate , prisoners and activists, alongside all acti...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:39:26 GMT
Pinnick Lands in Morocco, Thanks Sports Minister for Solid Backing
[Vanguard] President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Melvin Pinnick has arrived in Morocco ahead of the CAF and FIFA Council election billed for this week in Rabat after rounding off what he called 'a very successful campaign'.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:17:30 GMT
Police Seize Over 2 Tons of Cannabis Resin, Arrest One Man
[MAP] Rabat -- Policemen on Monday seized 2,286 kg of cannabis resin and arrested a repeat offender in drug and theft cases for his alleged links to drug trafficking network.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:51:17 GMT
Morocco, Largest Arab Exporter to Mexico in 2020 (Foreign Trade Council)
[MAP] Mexico City -- Morocco was the largest Arab exporter to Mexico in 2020, with more than $ 298 million of products exported, according to the Mexican Foreign Trade Council (COMCO).

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:29:03 GMT
Covid-19 - National Social Security Fund to Grant Compensation for Cultural Industries
[MAP] Casablanca -- The National Social Security Fund (CNSS) on Sunday announced the decision to grant allowances for the period from July 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021, for the benefit of the cultural and creative industries sector in a difficult situati...

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:12:25 GMT
MOU On Integration of Gender Approach in City Policy Projects Inked in Rabat
[MAP] Rabat -- A memorandum of understanding on the integration of the gender approach in city policy projects was signed on Monday in Rabat.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:53:04 GMT
Nearly 2 Tons of Cannabis Resin Seized Near Smara, One Man Arrested
[MAP] Rabat -- Policemen on Sunday seized, on the basis of precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), nearly two tons of cannabis resin and arrested a man over alleged links to a drug t...

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:52:46 GMT
Women Issue Has Always Been At Center of Political, Social and Economic Agenda of Morocco (Ambassador)
[MAP] Johannesburg -- Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the issue of women has always been at the center of the political, social and economic agenda of a Moroccan nation proud of its female component and faithful to its African i...

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:58:41 GMT
House of Representatives - Plenary Session Friday On Examining Laws Governing Electoral System
[MAP] Rabat -- The House of Representatives will hold a plenary session Friday on examining and voting on organic bills governing the electoral system.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:01:50 GMT
Kamal Lahlou Reappointed As President of Moroccan Media Federation
[MAP] Casablanca -- Kamal Lahlou, president of the group of Editions de la Gazette and MFM Radio, was unanimously reappointed, on Thursday, as president of the Moroccan Media Federation (FMM), following the General Assembly of this organization.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:00:34 GMT
Casablanca - Signature of 2 Agreements for Upholding Values of Tolerance and Coexistence
[MAP] Casablanca -- Two agreements were signed, on Thursday at the headquarters of the Museum of Judaism in Casablanca, for the upholding of the values of tolerance and coexistence among young people.

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:59:25 GMT
Football Throne Cup (2019-2020) - Moghreb Tétouan Defeats Chabab Atlas Khénifra (3-1), Qualifies for Quarter-Finals
[MAP] Khenifra -- Moghreb Tétouan qualified for the quarter-finals of the Football Throne Cup (2019-2020) by winning on Thursday against the Chabab Atlas Khénifra (3-1).

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:23:49 GMT
Information Related to the Total U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2021
[CAF] The final tournament of the Total U17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2021 will be held from 13th to 31st March 2021 in the cities of Rabat, Mohammedia and Casablanca in Morocco.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 10:10:13 GMT
Nigeria, Morocco Endorse Protocols for Fertilizer Plant
[Premium Times] The MoU is expected to utilise Nigeria's gas and Morocco's phosphate to produce ammonia and phosphate fertilizers by 2025.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:41:21 GMT
Jordan Opens Consulate General in Laayoune
[MAP] Laayoune -- The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on Thursday opened a consulate general in Laayoune, thus becoming the 11th country to inaugurate a diplomatic representation in the Moroccan city in just over a year.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:48:53 GMT
London 'Closely Follows' Situation in Western Sahara
[Algerie Presse Service] London -- James Cleverly, Minister for Middle East and North Africa at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) said on Tuesday that the United Kingdom is closely following the situation in occupied Western Sahar...



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