Morocco

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 16:18:05 GMT
French National Arrested in Marrakech On International Warrants for Murder, Drug Trafficking
[MAP] Marrakech -- Members of the Marrakech police prefecture arrested on Wednesday, on the basis of precise information provided by the services of the General Directorate of Territorial Surveillance, a 35-year-old French national who was the subjec...

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 16:19:51 GMT
Al Quds - Bayt Mal Al Quds Agency's Major Humanitarian Operation Wraps Up At End of Ramadan
[MAP] The major humanitarian operation launched by the Bayt Mal Al Quds Asharif Agency, in accordance with the High Instructions of HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Chairman of the Al Quds Committee, on the occasion of the holy month of Ramad...

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 20:00:44 GMT
U.S. Security Cooperation With Morocco
[State Department] Morocco is a vital U.S. partner on a wide range of regional security issues, with a shared goal of a stable, secure, and prosperous Middle East and North Africa. The United States works closely with Morocco to promote regional stab...

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:09:16 GMT
Growth Forecast At 2.7 Percent for Q2-2024 (HCP)
[MAP] Rabat -- National economic growth should reach 2.7% in the second quarter of 2024, in annual variation, instead of +2.3% a year earlier, according to the High Commission for Planning (HCP).

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:08:20 GMT
Lower House Opens Friday 2nd Session of 2023-2024 Legislative Year
[MAP] Rabat -- The House of Representatives will hold a plenary session next Friday, devoted to the opening of the second session of the 2023-2024 legislative year and the election of the speaker of the lower house for the remainder of the legislatur...

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:58:53 GMT
FM Holds Talks in Rabat With Unsg Personal Envoy for Moroccan Sahara
[MAP] Rabat -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, held, here Thursday, talks with UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy for the Moroccan Sahara, Staffan De Mistura.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:14:53 GMT
Morocco's 'Singular' Social Protection Reform Draws Le Figaro's Attention
[MAP] Paris -- In an article published on Thursday, French daily Le Figaro shed light on Morocco's remarkable strides in reforming its social protection system, labeling it as a "singular" initiative within the African continent.

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:14:52 GMT
'Unique Partnership' - French MFA Points Up 'Exceptional' Bond With Morocco
[MAP] Paris -- In a highlight of the enduring bond between Morocco and France, the Deputy Spokesperson of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs emphasized the strength of their "unique partnership" during a press briefing on Thursday.

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:57:28 GMT
Protests in Support of Gaza Ceasefire Continue for Fourth Day in Jordan and Morocco
[People's Dispatch] The protests in Morocco and Jordan are significant as both these countries have diplomatic ties with Israel. Protesters demanded the severing of these ties and an end to Israel's genocidal war on Gaza

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:55:38 GMT
Morocco's Audiovisual Authority Stresses Citizens' Right to Safe Content Amid Radio Broadcast Controversy
[MAP] Rabat -- The High Authority for Audiovisual Communication (HACA) has called for preserving the citizen's right to vigilant and safe media content, against the backdrop of the case involving an on-air staging of fictitious crimes and the dissemi...

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:42:01 GMT
NGOs Call On Morocco to Save 6 Men Sentenced to Death in Somalia
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Non-governmental organizations in Morocco have called on their government to intervene and prevent the sentencing of six Moroccans to death in Somalia.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:16:15 GMT
Mohammed Vi Mosque in Conakry to Be Officially Open On Friday
[MAP] Rabat -- In accordance with the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, may God assist Him, the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, in perfect coordination with the relevant Guinean authorities, will p...

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:49:51 GMT
Football - Morocco, Mauritania Draw 0-0 in Friendly
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's national football team failed to score as they drew 0-0 with Mauritania in a friendly game, held Tuesday at the Grand Stadium of Agadir.

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:50:29 GMT
HM the King Congratulates Bassirou Diomaye Faye On Election As President of Senegal
[MAP] Rabat -- His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on the occasion of his election as president of the Republic of Senegal.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 02:39:05 GMT
Football - Morocco Bests Angola in Friendly
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco's national football team beat Angol 1-0 in a friendly game, held Friday evening at the Grand stadium in Agadir.

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 02:39:03 GMT
AU PSC - Moroccan Women's Active Role in Peacekeeping in Africa Highlighted Before PSC High-Level Ministerial Seminar
[MAP] Addis Ababa -- The role of Moroccan women and their active participation in peacekeeping operations particularly in Africa were highlighted, Saturday in Swakopmund in Namibia, before the High-level Ministerial Seminar of the Peace and Security ...

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:50:27 GMT
Duckbill Dinosaur Discovery in Morocco - Expert Unpacks the Mystery of How They Got There
[The Conversation Africa] Why are fossils of duckbill dinosaurs, a North American family, found in North Africa?

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:18:26 GMT
Washington - Ambassador Youssef Amrani Received By IMF Managing Director
[MAP] Washington -- Morocco's Ambassador to the United States, Youssef Amrani, was received Wednesday by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, for a working meeting on the prospects for cooperation between Mo...

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