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Tue, 03 Aug 2021 10:46:38 GMT
HM the King Congratulates Olympic Champion Soufiane El Bakkali
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to Olympic athlete Soufiane El Bakkali, who won on Monday the gold medal in the 3,000 m steeplechase at the Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020).

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:38 GMT
Budget Deficit Increased to 7.6 Percent of GDP in 2020 (Central Bank)
[MAP] Rabat -- The economic crisis triggered by the Covid-19 virus weighed heavily on public finances in 2020, with the budget deficit increasing sharply to 7.6 percent of GDP against 4.1 percent in 2019, Morocco's central bank (Bank Al-Maghrib) unde...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:38 GMT
4-Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Off Driouch Coast
[MAP] Rabat -- An earthquake with a 4-magnitude on the Richter scale was recorded Sunday in the province of Driouch, said the National Institute of Geophysics (ING).

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:35 GMT
Inflation Rose to 0.7 Percent in 2020 - Central Bank
[MAP] Rabat -- The Covid-19 health crisis and the restrictions put in place to contain its spread led to a significant weakening of demand and major disruptions in the supply of certain goods and services, with inflation rising from 0.2 percent in 20...

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 09:53:10 GMT
Hand Extended to Algeria, 'Key Point' of Throne Speech This Year (French Geo-Politologist)
[MAP] Paris -- Morocco is tirelessly seeking appeasement and reconciliation with its eastern neighbor and the speech of HM King Mohammed VI is once again the illustration of this, says French geo-politologist Aymeric Chauprade, for whom the hand exte...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:38 GMT
Morocco Reports 6,189 New Covid-19 Cases Over Past 24 Hours
[MAP] Rabat -- Morocco has confirmed 6,189 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, while 4,078 Covid-19 patients have recovered, the ministry of Health said Sunday.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:38 GMT
Labour Market - 432,000 Jobs Lost in 2020 (Central Bank)
[MAP] Rabat -- In a context shaped by numerous restrictions imposed on economic and social activities to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus, as well as by a poor agricultural campaign, the labour market deteriorated significantly in 2020 with the...

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:59:54 GMT
Imanishimwe Set for Rwf430 Million Move to Far Rabat
[New Times] APR FC and Amavubi defender Emmanuel Imanishimwe earlier today left for Morocco to complete his $430,000 (about Rwf430 million) move to top flight side FAR Rabat.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:39 GMT
HM the King Congratulates President of Benin On His Country's National Day
[MAP] Rabat -- HM King Mohammed VI has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Benin, H.E. Patrice Talon, on the occasion of his country's national day.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:08:37 GMT
The 'Exceptional' France-Morocco Relationship Called Upon to Renew Itself Further in the Face of New Challenges (Ambassador)
[MAP] Paris -- The "exceptional" relationship between Morocco and France is called upon to renew itself further to face new challenges, said Morocco's ambassador to Paris, Chakib Benmoussa.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:47:07 GMT
Reasons That Led to Closing of Borders Between Morocco and Algeria Apply No More (HM the King)
[MAP] Fez -- The reasons that led to the closing of borders between Morocco and Algeria apply no more, said Saturday HM King Mohammed VI.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:23:11 GMT
Rights Groups Call On Morocco to Not Extradite Uyghur Activist
[VOA] Rights groups are urging Morocco not to extradite to China a Uyghur activist who was arrested after arriving on a flight from Turkey.

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:16:18 GMT
While Morocco Is Currently Celebrating the Throne Day, Morocco and Ethiopia Move Forward With Their Diversified Bilateral Agenda
[Ethiopian Herald] On 30 July 2021, the Moroccan people celebrate the 22nd Anniversary of King Mohammed VI's ascension to the throne of his glorious ancestors.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 06:33:15 GMT
Uyghur Man At Imminent Risk of Deportation to China - Amnesty International
[AI London] Computer designer Idris Hasan could face torture if sent to China 'Please be fast, or they're going to send me back to China' - phone warning to his wife in Turkey His deportation by Morocco 'would violate international law' - Joanne Mar...

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:08:58 GMT
Moroccan National Who Held Senior Positions in Is Arrested in Greece in Coordination With Moroccan Security Services
[MAP] Rabat -- Following accurate intelligence provided by Moroccan security services represented by the General Directorate of Studies and Documents and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance, Greek security services on Tuesday arreste...

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:02:19 GMT
Investigation Opened Into Death of Woman After Receiving Covid-19 Vaccine
[MAP] Rabat -- The Ministry of Health has opened an investigation into the death of a young woman in Marrakech on Monday after receiving a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:02:19 GMT
National, African Priorities Highlighted At UN Pre-Summit On Food Systems
[MAP] Rome -- The transformation of food systems is the perfect balance that the world must ensure to achieve the SDGs, said, Tuesday, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Morocco to the UN agencies in Rome, Youssef Balla.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:05:22 GMT
Abdeslam Ahizoune Re-Appointed As Head of Maroc Telecom's Board
[MAP] Rabat -- The Supervisory Board of Maroc Telecom decided, during its meeting of February 18, to renew for two additional years, until March 1, 2023, the mandate of Abdeslam Ahizoune as Chairman of the Group Board.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:02:15 GMT
FIFA President Visits Dar El Bacha Museum in Marrakech
[MAP] Marrakech -- FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, on Tuesday visited the Dar El Bacha museum in Marrakech, a cultural Center inspired by the Moroccan legacy located in the heart of the old medina.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:05:23 GMT
Tangier Med - Acquisition of 35 Percent Stake in Capital of Marsa Maroc
[MAP] Casablanca -- The State will transfer, in favor of the Tangier Med group, a strategic stake of 35% of the share capital of the "Société d'Exploitation des Ports Marsa Maroc" with a price of 5.48 billion dirhams, Marsa Maroc 2020 coupon attach...

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:05:23 GMT
Olympic Games 2020 (Boxing) - Youness Baalla and Oumaima Bel Habib Leave Knockout Stages
[MAP] Tokyo -- Moroccan boxers Youness Baalla and Oumaima Bel Habib left, on Tuesday, the round of 16 of the boxing tournament, as part of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:05:23 GMT
Maroc Telecom Has Nearly 74 Million Customers in H1-2021
[MAP] Rabat -- The number of Maroc Telecom Group's customers reached nearly 74 million in the first half of 2021, up 7.5% compared to the end of June 2020.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:02:19 GMT
Suspension, If Not Expulsion, of Sadr From AU Must Not Be Considered As Taboo or Unattainable Objective (Seminar)
[MAP] Accra -- The suspension, if not the expulsion, of the "SADR", an armed group with no attributes of a sovereign State, from the African Union (AU) must not be considered as a taboo or unattainable objective, said Tuesday the participants in in a...

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:12:31 GMT
APR FC to Hold Training Camp in Morocco
[New Times] APR FC will hold a training camp in Morocco in a bid to prepare for the CAF Champions League.

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:24:34 GMT
Sahrawi Government Condemns Involvement of Morocco in Pegasus Espionage
[SPS] Bir Lahlou -- The Sahrawi Government on Friday condemned the involvement of Morocco in the Pegasus espionage case, saying that this is a "criminal act" contrary to all charters and treaties governing international relations, reports the Sahrawi...

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 11:30:04 GMT
Morocco's Spying On Algerian Officials - Algeria Expresses 'Deep' Concern
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Algeria has expressed on Thursday its "deep concern" over the widespread use of Pegasus spyware by Morocco to spy on Algerian officials and citizens and vigorously condemned "this unacceptable systematic infringeme...

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:02:12 GMT
Statement By Ministry of Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery
[MAP] Rabat -- Here follows a statement by the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery:

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:22:33 GMT
Alleged Infiltration of Phones - Any Person or Organization Accusing Morocco Must Bring Proof (FM)
[MAP] Paris -- Any person or organization accusing Morocco must bring proof, or assume their slanderous denunciation in court, said on Thursday the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccans Abroad Nasser Bourita in connection wit...

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:21:50 GMT
Ministry of Health Denies Content of Post On Covid-19
[MAP] Rabat -- The Ministry of Health denied on Thursday the content of a post attributed to the Minister of Health including a therapeutic protocol relating to Covid-19 and a set of measures to be followed to fight certain symptoms.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:36:36 GMT
'Disgraceful' Prison Sentences Passed On Two Moroccan Journalists
[RSF] Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the grossly unjust prison sentences that two Moroccan journalists, Omar Radi and Imad Stitou, received from a court in Casablanca yesterday after proceedings marked by many irregularities.



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