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Sat, 06 Feb 2021 10:00:59 +0000
‘Do Not Travel to Algeria:’ US Warns of Terrorism, Kidnapping
The US Department of State has raised its travel advisory for Algeria to level four, representing the highest risk for American travelers. The new designation, effective since February 1, cites terrorism and kidnapping as the main threats for US citi...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:38:16 +0000
408,235 People in Morocco Received COVID-19 Vaccines
Rabat – The Ministry of Health said the number of people in Morocco who have received COVID-19 vaccines reached 408,235 as of February 5. The first phase of the vaccination campaign started on January 28. The campaign prioritizes teachers, doct...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:23:15 +0000
Exclusive: Former Israeli Ambassador Says US To Build on Western Sahara Decision
Rabat – Morocco’s decision to establish ties with Israel came as a surprise to many. Since its announcement, the decision has drawn both criticism and support. December 10 marked a historic day for both Moroccans and the members of Jewish com...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:57:17 +0000
COVID-19: Italy Suspends Maritime Links With Morocco
Rabat – The Italian consulate general in Casablanca has announced the suspension of maritime links between Italy and Morocco. The consulate said the maritime links between the two countries will stop from February 3 until further notice. The st...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:37:51 +0000
Islam in France: Lawmakers Debate Controversial Bill
Rabat – The lower house of France’s Parliament began debating on February 1 a bill to remove radical ideologies from schools, public services, and associations, amid ongoing frictions related to Islam in the European country.  Among its ...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:10:25 +0000
Morocco Responds to 142 Child Exploitation Cases in Rabat Region
Rabat – Morocco has tackled 142 cases of street beggars engaged in child exploitation in the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region. The Attorney General of the King at the Court of Cassation and President of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Mohamed Abdenn...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:50:51 +0000
UN Re-Elects Morocco’s Omar Hilale to Lead CAR Peacebuilding Committee
Agadir – Omar Hilale, the permanent representative of Morocco to the UN in New York, will serve another term as president of the Central African Republic Configuration of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). His re-election came o...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 15:34:39 +0000
Israel’s Envoy to Morocco David Govrin Enjoys Stroll in Sunny Rabat
Israel’s Charge d’Affaires in Rabat, David Govrin, appears to enjoy the sunny weather of Morocco. On Thursday, February 4, he walked around Rabat and visited the Jewish quarter in the old Medina, known as Mellah. The Israeli government’s Arabic...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:12:10 +0000
Interim President of Venezuela Supports Morocco’s Territorial Integrity
The Interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaido, has expressed his government’s support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara, describing it as “the only solution capable of providing stability and prosperity to the region.” Guaido vo...

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:31:25 +0000
Morocco Arrests Primary School Teacher for Sexual Assault Against 8 Minors
Rabat – Moroccan police arrested a 44-year old primary school teacher for his alleged involvement in indecent assault and sexual harassment against eight girls in El Kelaa des Sraghna, 320.5 kilometers from Rabat. Police in the town opened a ju...



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