Warsaw – Morocco is “extremely active in the fight against terrorism,” Gilles de Kerchove, European Union (EU) counterterrorism coordinator, told the state-owned Maghreb Arab Press (MAP). The Moroccan approach is not only based on security and operational dimensions but also relies on the prevention of radicalization, he noted on the sidelines of the Frontex 23rd […]
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By Sana Elouazi Rabat – Morocco was re-elected to the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period of 2017-2021, reported the state news agency MAP. The decision came as a result of the elections that took place on November 8, 2017 on the sidelines of the 39th […]
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Rabat – High level international delegations have started their debates on Africa’s economic potential at the MEDays International Forum. “Morocco‘s new vision for Africa is a bold and decisive move towards more balanced North-South partnership relations,” said Gabonese Vice President Pierre-Calver Maganga Moussavou on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the 10th MEDays Forum held […]
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Rabat – Morocco’s wealth more than doubled between 1999 and 2013, from MAD 5.904 billion to 12.833 billion, an average annual increase of five percent, according to a study by the Economic and Social Council (CESE) and Bank Al-Maghrib. The country’s Intangible Capital is the main asset of the global wealth, “with an average share […]
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By Sana Elouazi Rabat – North Korea’s ambassador to Algeria, Choi Hyuk Chul, has confirmed his government’s willingness to transfer its expertise in space technology to Bouteflika’s regime and help it launch an intelligence satellite. “We will be happy to transfer our expertise in space technology to Algeria and we are ready to help it […]
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Rabat – Moroccans celebrate today the 61th anniversary of Independence Day, a commemoration that provides an opportunity to look back at the major turning point in the kingdom’s history. November 18 marks the transition from a Morocco under protectorate to a “modern” one. It is a day full of nostalgia for the generations who fought […]
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Rabat – Whether socially, economically or politically, Morocco’s recent reforms have allowed the country to “maintain its stability and resist shocks and crises,” said Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani while speaking at the 13th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIFE) in Kuching, Malaysia. In the presence of world leaders and economic actors, El Othmani […]
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Rabat – “Panic!” at Tindouf Camps. Following the launch of Mohammed VI-A satellite on November 8, Algeria is blocking the movements of Polisario’s militias in the Tindouf camps, according to news daily Assabah. After Morocco launched its high-tech intelligence satellite, the Polisario and its Algerian sponsor found themselves forced to change their strategy in managing […]
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Rabat – The 2018 World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) has inaugurated on the sidelines of its 13th edition an alumni network intended to build a liaison between 17,000 WEIF members to ensure the continuity of business and industrial collaboration between new and former participants of the forum. The network of the forum, which is taking […]
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Rabat – World governments should increase their investments in digital growth, said Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak during World Islamic Economic Forum in Kuching, Malaysia on November 21. To him, digital technologies represent the “the future of the whole world” and the means to achieve better income levels. “The government should be behind the digital growth. […]
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Rabat – Morocco’s leading economic activity in Africa has made it a potential host for future editions of the World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), says forum chairman Tun Musa Hitam. Upon the closure of the 13th annual WIEF, Musa Hatim said that Morocco is a suitable destination to host upcoming forums. “Morocco is a leader […]
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Rabat – Rachida Maklouf, a teacher at El Houssein Ben Ali high school in Casablanca, was gruesomely attacked with knife by her 17-years-old student upon leaving the institution Wednesday evening. The incident is the third reported act of violence perpetrated by a student against their teacher this November. A week after the release of a […]
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Rabat – At a gathering of a parliamentary forum on regional governance in Rabat last week, the Sovereign announced—with renewed vigor—the kingdom’s march toward devolved government. Advanced regionalization, as it has come to be known, was necessary to “combat inertia”, that ubiquitous source of aggravation to many young Moroccans. King Mohammad VI called on regional […]
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By Hajar Elkahlaoui Rabat – Curtains went up on Tuesday night at El-Manara Hall in New Cairo for the 39th Cairo International Film Festival, initiated by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, with the participation of 175 films representing 53 countries, including Morocco. Like every year, the opening ceremony of this international event was marked by […]
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By Neaman Lerhmari Rabat – Moroccan-based investigative media Le Desk has partnered with Reporters Without Borders to author a web-based report on media ownership in Morocco. The international initiative aims to bring more transparency to the Moroccan media landscape in an attempt to answer the age-old question: who controls the media? “Monitoring and ensuring ownership […]
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By Neaman Lerhmari Rabat – Four Moroccans are competing in the 2017 Ju Jitsu Championship 2017 held in the Colombian capital Bogota from November 23 to 25. The Moroccan team consists of Khayat El Mehdi (85 kg), Seif-Eddine Houmine (94 kg), Reda Hamzaoui (85 kg), and Bilal Azdad (62 kg). While the Japanese and the […]
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Rabat – The Moroccan government is pledging to reduce disparities between segments of the population by designing more development projects, especially in rural areas. Aziz Akhannouch, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, has said that a MAD 6.85 billion budget has been allocated for development projects intended to curb social disparities in 2018, especially in […]
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Rabat – The Moroccan ambassador to Algeria, Lahcen Abdelkhalek, has just returned to his post after being recalled last October for consultations by the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said a governmental source. The Moroccan ambassador was recalled on October 21, after Algerian Foreign Minister Abdelkader Messahel accused Morocco of funding its investments programs in […]
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By Chaima Boulifa Rabat – While hanging around in northern Morocco’s streets, you will likely come across small wood wagons pushed by sellers shouting, “Warm Kaliente, hot and delicious.” The scene is one of the ordinary life aspects in the kingdom’s north, where Kaliente, a popular dish made from chickpea flour, oil, and eggs, is […]
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By Neaman Lerhmari Rabat – In their comprehensive investigation into media ownership in Morocco, Le Desk and Reporters Without Borders have found that the country’s media industry suffers from a severe lack of transparency when it comes to advertising. The report, covering 44 print outlets and 17 news websites, aims to shed the light on […]
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