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Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:53:35 GMT
EU Court Annuls Morocco Trade Agreement Over Western Sahara
[DW] The EU Court ruled the North African country did not have the consent of the people of the Western Sahara required for the now-canceled fisheries and agricultural treaties.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:31:49 GMT
Algeria-Morocco Rift Another Blow to Continent's Free Trade Aspirations
[ISS] The AU and AfCFTA secretariat should facilitate talks on economic cooperation between the two North African countries.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:29:37 GMT
Morocco's Maati Monjib Back in Court Tomorrow
[RSF] As a court in Rabat prepares to resume hearing Maati Monjib's appeal tomorrow, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urges the Moroccan authorities to end the years of judicial persecution of this journalist and historian with French and Moroccan dua...

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:18:32 GMT
Morocco Mini Tournament - Gambia to Clash With Sierra Leone, South Sudan
[The Point] The Gambia senior national team is set to clash with Sierra Leone and South Sudan in the upcoming Morocco mini football tournament next month.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:57:54 GMT
Oilers Choose Morocco for First Leg Against Raja
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberian champions LPRC Oilers, have chosen Morocco to play their first leg home fixture against Raja Casablanca.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:46:28 GMT
Rayon Sports Sign Moroccan Striker
[New Times] After recruiting Lahssaine Ayoub on loan from Raja Casablanca, Rayon Sports have signed another Moroccan striker, Rharb Youssef from the same club on a one-year deal.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:19:33 GMT
Algeria Closes Airspace to All Moroccan Planes As Western Sahara Dispute Deepens
[RFI] Algeria has closed its airspace to all Moroccan planes due to "provocations and hostile practices" by its neighbour, in the latest dispute between the countries at odds mainly over Western Sahara.

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:21:42 GMT
Algeria Decides to 'Immediately Close' Airspace to Morocco
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-Algeria has decided to "immediately close" its airspace to all Moroccan civilian and military aircrafts as well as those with Moroccan registration numbers, as from Wednesday, following the meeting of the High Securit...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:41:42 GMT
Detained Uyghur Man Must Not Be Sent to China - Amnesty International
[AI London] Computer designer Idris Hasan has been held at China's request for two months China has well-documented record of persecution of Uyghurs at home and abroad "I fear that if my husband is sent back to China, I will never see him again" - w...

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:27:15 GMT
EU, Morocco Set to Modernise Framework for Trade and Investment Relations
[MAP] Brussels -- Business Europe, the Moroccan Employers' Association (CGEM) and EuroCham Morocco adopted, Tuesday, a "Pact for the modernization of trade and investment between the European Union (EU) and the Kingdom of Morocco".

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:37:10 GMT
Kenya Down Morocco to Storm Africa Nations Champs Final
[Nation] Kenya women's volleyball team advanced to the finals of the Africa Nations Championships after a 3-0 (25-12,25-21-25-11)win over Morocco in the semi-finals held Sunday in Kigali, Rwanda.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:28:49 GMT
Ethiopia, Morocco Agree to Establish U.S.$6.1 Billion Integrated Fertilizer Complex
[ENA] Ethiopia and Morocco have inked an agreement that enabled them to execute over 6 billion USD joint fertilizer development project in the eastern city of Dire Dawa.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:05:36 GMT
Pam National Council Approves Participation of Party in Next Government (Statement)
[MAP] Rabat -- The national council of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) approved, Friday, the offer of participation in the next government, presented by the head of government-designate, as part of its consultations for the formation of hi...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:36:48 GMT
Bodies of Two Moroccan Truckers Killed in Mali Arrive in Agadir
[MAP] Agadir -- The bodies of the two truckers, killed last Saturday in an attack perpetrated by unidentified armed individuals against a Moroccan commercial convoy in the commune of Didieni in Mali, arrived Friday morning at Agadir-Al Massira Airpor...

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:59:56 GMT
Moroccan Najia El Abbadi Elected Head of World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies
[MAP] Geneva -- Moroccan professor Najia El Abbadi has been elected president of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WEFNS) for the period 2021-2023.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:24:37 GMT
Morocco Upset Cameroon in the Battle of Lionesses in Lagos
[This Day] A brilliant goal by Fatima Tagnaout 13 minutes from time separated Cameroon and Morocco in the second match of the maiden edition of Aisha Buhari Invitational Women's Tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:59:54 GMT
Futsal World Cup (2nd Day/Group C) - Morocco, Thailand Draw 1-1
[MAP] Vilnius -- The Moroccan futsal team and its counterpart of Thailand drew 1-1 Thursday in the 2nd day (Group C) of the World Cup which is being held in Lithuania.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:52:34 GMT
Remains of Two Moroccan Truck Drivers Killed in Mali to Be Repatriated On Thursday
[MAP] Bamako -- The mortal remains of the two Moroccan truck drivers killed Saturday in a cowardly and barbaric attack by unidentified gunmen in the commune of DidiƩni, Mali, will be repatriated on Thursday, said the Moroccan embassy in Bamako.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 04:36:40 GMT
How Morocco's Islamist Party Fell From Grace
[Chatham House] For the first time since the Arab Spring an Islamist party has been removed from power through the electoral process as Morocco's voters dismiss the ruling PJD.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:59:18 GMT
Rwanda Off to a Winning Start At Africa Women Volleyball Championship
[New Times] The national women volleyball team, on Sunday, September 11 started their campaign at the 2021 African Nations Women's Championship with a 3-1 victory over Morocco at the Kigali Arena.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 11:40:28 GMT
Why Algeria Cut Diplomatic Ties With Morocco - and Implications for the Future
[The Conversation Africa] The breakup of diplomatic relations between Algeria and Morocco in August is the product of a long history of tension. The two nations have never had long periods of friendship, notwithstanding the many factors that bring th...

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:06:48 GMT
Constitutional Union Party Welcomes Moroccan State Efforts to Overcome Sept. 8 Challenge
[MAP] Casablanca -- The Constitutional Union (UC) welcomed on Saturday the efforts made by the Moroccan state to overcome the challenge of the September 8 elections.

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:58:33 GMT
Rwanda Kicks Off Quest for Africa Women's Volleyball Championship Against Morocco
[New Times] The national women volleyball team take on Morocco today, September 12, as they begin their chase for the 2021 CAVB Africa women's Volleyball Championship in Kigali Arena.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:06:48 GMT
Authenticity and Modernity Party Ready to Serve General Interest From All Standpoints (Press Release)
[MAP] Rabat -- The Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) has stated "its readiness to serve the general interest from all standpoints".

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:06:45 GMT
Morocco Records 1,954 New Covid-19 Cases Over Past 24 Hours
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco has recorded 1,954 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the ministry of Health announced Sunday, adding that 4,258 COVID-19 patients have recovered within the same period.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:06:23 GMT
Morocco's Ruling PJD Routed As Liberal Parties Sweep Parliamentary Elections
[RFI] The ruling Islamic PJD party has suffered a crushing defeat in Wednesday's regional and national polls with the liberal RNI and PAM parties taking close to half of parliamentary seats.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:46:31 GMT
Parliamentary Elections - Big Setback for Morocco's Ruling Party
[Cameroon Tribune] Out of the 395 seats, the Justice and Development Party grabbed only 12 in the Wednesday September 8, 2021 polls.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:37:11 GMT
2021 Elections - Provisional Distribution of Seats (Interior Ministry)
[MAP] Rabat -- The Interior Ministry said Thursday evening in a statement that following the end of the counting operation relating to the elections of members of the House of Representatives, Communal Councils and Regional Councils, provisional data...

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 06:58:07 GMT
Kenya Stumble Against Morocco in African Tourney
[Nation] After an impressive start to the African Nations Championship that saw them edge Group "D" favourites Egypt on Wednesday night, Kenya were a pale shadow of the side that downed the Pharaohs.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:04:07 GMT
Sept.8 Elections - Presence of Domestic and Foreign Observers Enhanced Transparency of Electoral Process (Interior Ministry)
[MAP] Rabat -- The presence of domestic and foreign observers who monitored the general elections of September 8 "has enhanced the transparency of the electoral process in the Kingdom," said Thursday Interior minister Abdelouafi Laftit.



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