Human Rights Group Accuses Morocco of Mistreating Sub-Saharan Migrants
Rabat – While Morocco prides itself on its “humane and responsible” migration policy, a recent Gadem report has dealt a serious blow to Morocco’s immigration record. In a damning report titled...
View ArticleGulf States Support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan in Western Sahara
Rabat – During discussion on Western Sahara at the 4th Committee of the UN General Assembly, Gulf states lent their “uncompromising and brotherly support” to Morocco. At the conclusion of the UN fourth...
View ArticleChoiseul Institute Ranks 10 Moroccans in Africa’s 100 ‘Economic Leaders’
Rabat- Choiseul Institute has ranked 10 young Moroccan business leaders among Africa’s top 100 young trend-setters and leaders in the business sector. Monitored and published by the Paris-based...
View ArticleLow National Output Deepens Morocco’s Trade Deficit in January-September
Rabat – Despite efforts to increase national production and boost economic competitiveness, Morocco’s trade deficit continues to expand. With Moroccan imports (MAD 358.8 billion) markedly higher than...
View ArticleSouth Sudan Supports Morocco’s Autonomy Plan, Denies Ties with SADR
Rabat – South Sudan voiced support for Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara on Friday. Speaking at a joint conference in Rabat with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita, Nhial Deng Nhial,...
View ArticleKing Mohammed VI Receives Akhannouch to Examine Agricultural Employment
Rabat – King Mohammed VI has received Minister of Agriculture Aziz Akhannouch to discuss agricultural employment in rural areas especially for youth. The King received Akhannouch Friday at the Royal...
View ArticleEU Gives €1.5 Million for Morocco-EU Twinning on Prison Reform
Rabat – Morocco and the European Union will conduct an institutional twinning to improve the Moroccan penitentiary system. The General Delegation of the Penitentiary Administration (DGAPR) launched...
View ArticleAmazigh Troupe Theater Global Tour to Launch Monday
Rabat – The Ministry in charge of Moroccans Residing Abroad and Migration is launching an Amazigh (Berber) theater tour throughout the world on Monday. The launching ceremony will take place on Monday...
View ArticleSouth Africa’s National Assembly Speaker Visits Morocco
Rabat – South Africa’s National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete visited Morocco for the second time to meet her counterpart, Habib El Malki, Friday in Rabat. Mbete and El Malki aimed to reinforce...
View ArticleStriking Truck Drivers Cause Fruit, Vegetable Prices to Rise
Rabat – Truck drivers who transport fruits and vegetables to wholesale markets have been on strike, causing prices to skyrocket, since Friday. The supply of fruits and vegetables has decreased by 33...
View ArticleMorocco Wants to Join ECOWAS to Promote South-South Agenda
Rabat – Government Spokesperson Mustapha El Khalfi has said that Morocco’s ECOWAS bid is proof of Morocco’s genuine desire to further a South-South agenda. Speaking at the maiden News Directors Forum...
View ArticleAfrica Sounds: Morocco’s Hicham Lahlou Celebrates Africa with Art
Rabat – Africa Sounds, a design project conceived to “honor Africa’s artistic wealth,” is being celebrated at the Medinit Expo in Casablanca. According to organizers, Medinit Expo is an annual...
View ArticleWestern Sahara: US Should Promote Diplomatic Breakthrough
Rabat – As the Western Sahara conflict shows signs of improvements under newfound UN resolve, Washington should both push for diplomatic breakthrough and vouch for Morocco. That recommendation is the...
View ArticleGeneration Boza: Why Morocco Can’t Stop Migrants Heading to Europe
Rabat – One migrant, failing to reach Spain twice, explained his determination this way: “Like many fellows, we are just waiting for the fervor of Moroccan coast guards to calm down a bit.” And what...
View ArticleMarrakech Air Show: Making Morocco a Continental Leader in Aviation
Rabat – “They have trusted us since 2008,” reads the advertising line of this year’s International Marrakech Air show. While the message may come across as another catchy slogan that eulogizes more...
View ArticleMohcine Jazouli: Morocco Committed to a Pan-African Migration Agenda
Rabat – Morocco’s deputy minister in charge of African cooperation has stressed that Morocco views immigration as a gain rather than a threat. Jazouli made the remarks at this year’s Forum of African...
View ArticleEssaouira Atlantic Andalusia Festival Celebrates Judeo-Arab Shared Culture
Rabat – The Essaouira Atlantic Andalusia Festival will feature Said Belcadi, Sanaa Marahati, Andalucious and Hapiyout, and Haja El Hamdaouia and Raymonde El Bidaouia tonight. The festival, which opened...
View ArticleMariam Amjoun, 9-Year-Old Moroccan, Wins Dubai’s Arab Reading Challenge
Mariam Amjoun, a 9-year-old Moroccan girl, has won the 2018 Arab Reading Challenge in Dubai, outperforming 10.5 million participants from 40 countries. Amjoun won AED 500,000 (nearly MAD 1.3 million)...
View ArticleLahcen Daoudi: ‘Europe Lucky to Have Morocco as a Neighbor’
Daoudi, a senior figure in Morocco’s ruling Justice and Development Party (PJD), made his remarks on Monday at the third EU-Arab World summit in Athens, Greece. The Greek government launched the summit...
View ArticleMorocco and Germany Sign Agricultural Agreement
Morocco, an important EU ally, enjoys good relations with a number of EU member states. During a Monday meeting in Marrakech however, Germany and Morocco decided that there was room for further...
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